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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
3
An advertisement touts an otheine based treatment by a prominent physician to remove freckles. It promises substantial improvement including lighter freckles and a clear complexion, with a money back guarantee if the product fails.
In Vera Cruz on May 8 a U S reporter accompanies archaeologist William Nivens as he uncovers a 5,000 year old skull and a clay pot in Mexico City ruins. The dig reveals layers of flood ash and volcanic debris with traces of past homes and a long history of destruction.
Henry F. Schmidt of 636 32nd Ave S replies to Dr. M A Matthews pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, arguing prohibition fails and citing Maine Kansas North Dakota and Georgia arrest data to claim liquor remains widespread and personal liberty is at stake.
Horace Fletcher, aged 65 and in good health, endorses eating what you like when hungry and good. He argues he can work better at 65 than at 60 and emphasizes the habit of fletcherizing every bite by thorough chewing before swallowing.
A Milwaukee man Vladek Mactejewoffski was found wandering toward La Crosse after a farmer’s wife reported a crazy man headed that way. He spoke broken English and sought food. the sheriff arranged shelter and fed him.
May. Ferdinand L. Giinski, a Baltic village tailor in Ahlbeck, claims Germany’s champion father status. He reports 36 children from multiple wives, 26 living, with four sets of twins and a wife bearing triplets. The Kaiser allegedly praised him and urged continued service.
Rome May 8 King Victor Emmanuel plans to nominate William Marconi as senator at an early date. Marconi has reached the age of 40 making him eligible for the post.
In Mexico City on May 8, archaeologists report evidence of domesticated fowl from 5,000 years ago. Petrified bones and a yellowish meat substance were found near a skull, suggesting early hens provided boiled eggs and meals for ancient Americans.
Councilman Allen Dale outlines a plan to build bridges at Fremont Ballard and Latona without a new bond vote. He says the $3,000,000 county road bond funds could be redirected for immediate use and will discuss the idea with the county commission.
Articles of incorporation for the Maddox Mining Co filed in Seattle with Warren Beckwith as manager and Seattle capitalists forming the company. Capitalization set at 115000 dollars. Present owners named include Mrs. Louis Reel Harry Thorson R G Abrams James Heuer and J F Schilling.
Col George Peterson a North Carolina state senator announces plans to send William J Bryan a bottle of Peters huckleberry cordial to give him nerve for the Mexican crisis. Peterson is mobilizing state militia for possible Mexican campaign and believes Bryan has complicated wartime conditions.
New York May 8 George Verock of Bayonne New Jersey was found on hands and knees with a foot in a switch on the Jersey Central main line. Special policeman William Heinzelman released him as an express train passed. Verock clutched a pocketbook containing 125 dollars and was arrested on drunkenness charges.
Andrew Carnegie told Carnegie Tech students that the kingdom of heaven is within you and that obeying the judge within leads to no fear. He urged ministers to emphasize the message and spoke at Pittsburg on May 8.
Chicago public censor Major Funkhouser barred a Mexican film depicting a battlefield with dead and wounded from showhouses. He called the scenes too shocking for women and children to view.
A brief want ad instructs readers to phone MAIN 9490 today to place an advertisement noting that tomorrow has already become yesterday. The quirky phrasing signals a time sensitive, promotional call to action.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on a St Paul line near Mayville engineer Henry Helder slowed a departing train after a black cat crossed the track. Moments later the locomotive derailed at slow speed, preventing a far worse wreck from happening.
London May 8 The Chepstow castle an early Norman stronghold from William the Conqueror is reported sold by the Duke of Beaufort.
Sturgeon Wis May 8 The Wisconsin park near here will be open to the public as a camp and pleasure ground during the 1914 season. This 3 800 acre tract is the largest people's playground acquired by the state and is famed for its natural beauty.
In Champaign Illinois on May 8 David Walsh was crowned champion egg eater after consuming 24 eggs in one sitting at a local restaurant He wagered half a dollar for all the eggs he could eat and the restaurant owner reportedly lost money on the stunt.
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