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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
3
The House announced that Wilson ordered an inquiry into charges by Gut Borglum against the aircraft board. The inquiry aims to determine if a court martial hearing is warranted and to assess possible department actions.
Mary Pickford, returning from a Liberty Loan campaign, declares she will not retire while the public wants to see her. She begins work on a new film tomorrow and plans to start a new residence, while a grand jury probe is contemplated.
In wartime courage is common as many suffer nerves. self care through rest, outdoor activity, and avoiding excesses helps. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a nonalcoholic tonic that builds blood and nerves, suitable for all ages. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
Corn sufferers hear a new product claim a quick end to corn pain with a Japanese ingredient. A cooling mint lotion promises no skin irritation while shrinking corns between toes. suits high heel wearers and long‑standing workers. Obtainable at drug stores.
A home remedy promises to darken gray hair naturally with Sage Tea and Sulphur. A ready to use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drugstores and claimed to make hair look years younger after dampening a sponge or brush and applying strand by strand.
Washington May 6 members of the house military committee called the production of heavy drowning machine guns a failure rivaling the aircraft program breakdown. Representative Kahn said the guns produced to date are ridiculously small and Gen Dixon said a congressional inquiry is underway while the government leans toward abandoning cost plus and contract terms in favor of flat rate contracts.
L. H. Hawks, a second class seaman at the University of Washington naval training station, was hit by a streetcar at Second and Spring Sunday night and suffered nerve scalp injuries. He is in the city hospital.
KH. Ht. Bjorklund and Edward Conlan sought a life of ease but faced fate and police scrutiny Monday morning after alleged begging attempts. They were taken into custody as authorities investigated their actions and residence status.
Hegan described as alien enemy suspect and Arthur Swanson noted as alleged slacker were taken into police custody Monday morning. Swanson was assigned 24 hours and has not registered, according to authorities.
King County court may decide if it is safe and sane to operate a concrete mixer with a man inside. Jack Hegstrom, foreman for McQuire Prothers, faces prosecution on the charge. Industrial Insurance Commission investigates whether George Abraham was in the mixer when it was turned. The incident broke four rib bones. Commissioner Hughes notes the concern and Hegstrom has been employed for 15 years.
Coroner Tiffin said no inquest will be held into the Thom as Washington railroad wreck that killed engineer Roy Crane and fireman William Elliott. Officials believe a truck undercarriage drag caused the derailment and deem the crash purely accidental.
A dimly lit small launch moved slowly up the East Waterway early Monday. J P P McGreer of Erickson Construction Co reported it to police. A patrol boat searched but found no sign of the craft.
Leon Arthur K Priest and his wife head the Parents' Association of the Soldiers and Sailors of Washington in Paris. He calls the bombardment of Paris furious yet ineffective and says America has much to learn in mamuming and service from the French.
Police in Seattle recover a Walla Walla badge No. 2 found in front of the Frye Hotel Monday morning turned over by G D Bila deau to Walla Walla police. The guard of law tone notes the badge loss concerns local officers.
Patrolman JH L Hoggess of the headquarters police received an appointment as inspector in the United States quartermaster department. He will depart for Philadelphia Monday night. Moggens is the 71st member of the force to enlist in the army or navy.
A meeting of the Minute Men of Precinct 11 is set for Tuesday at Yesler School, 4707 36th Ave. N. E. L. H. Bean, chairman of Division 3, will speak.
In Seattle the Regal Dental Offices boast one of the largest equipped clinics with modern painless dentistry. Each operator is a registered dentist with state board certificates displayed for patient trust. The practice emphasizes Novo-Cain anesthesia and top quality equipment for pain free care.
Livery effort seeks full strength for the University district home guard company. Drill is held each Monday at 7:45 p.m. in the University armory. Non commissioned officers' school is held each Friday night.
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