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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
2
Mrs Florence Carman speaks to the press before her second murder trial, saying she endures courtroom publicity for her daughter's sake. She insists she honors the law and seeks a purified name as woman and mother amid public scrutiny.
A WWI dispatch from Northern France contrasts Tommy Atkins with John Bull, praising the voluntary British army and its civilian volunteers. The piece notes soldiers from diverse English backgrounds in khaki, the church service amid artillery, and the shared duty of home and empire, highlighting the unity of purpose across society.
Do not use soap for washing hair as most soaps are too alkaline and harm the scalp. Pure cocoanutes, inexpensive and oil rich, clean thoroughly and rinse easily. Apply with water, rub in a spoonful, lathers richly, leaves hair soft bright and easy to style, with dust and dandruff removed.
Washington May 7. Secretary Daniels praised for reducing Navy powder costs by expanding Indian Head plant capacity and producing powder at 32 cents a pound. He previously exposed armor plate bidding and urged a government plant, facing war trust opposition but continuing to push reform efforts.
Constantinople reports Turkish troops claim successes across the Gallipoli peninsula except where Allied fleets bombard. They say Sedd El Bahr and Akbara remain held by the enemy, who have withdrawn out of range. Ten machine guns, ammo, and prisoners seized. a battalion near Arbara annihilated. heavy English losses at Sedd El Bahr.
Sacramento May 7 California will retain its two house legislature after the assembly rejected the Dennett constitutional amendment 24 to 37. The measure would have created a single house of 60 members remaining in session nine months yearly. Dennett argued the current system is cumbersome and unwieldy.
Alaska legislators arrive in the city after enacting new laws for the Northern territory. C K Snow Martin Moran Wm Burns and Dan Driscoll dine with locals. Nate Coombs Jim Daly and Tom McGann expected Saturday for a banquet at the Arctic club before returning home.
The article extols saving at a sound bank urging daily, weekly, or monthly deposits. It promises mutual and inevitable growth of dimes and dollars with careful management, asserting there is no magic, only steady care by the bank for your money to grow.
James Morton aged 73 known as Scotch Jack, a veteran pickpocket, was arrested on 14th Street after rosary beads and prayer books valued at 9.20 were found in his pocket. He admitted a 22 year prison record and mused that he is better off behind bars.
The article notes that King Emmanuel of Italy is well formed and handsome but notably short, not exceeding five feet two inches in height. A brief portrait emphasizes his physical stature alongside his royal image.
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