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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes reference cut rate dentists and a promise of a surprising elevator walk up. The readable text hints at a promotional pitch or ad style item with unclear names or dates.
Dr Mary Vaupel Clark urges mothers to prioritize the baby over housework and bathe the child daily when normal. Use a thermometer to keep bath at 98 degrees F and dry with clean towels, then dress warmly. If feverish, a tepid sponge bath may help more than medicine.
Demolition at the Plymouth church site on Third Ave and University Street reached a dangerous stage Thursday as workers removed the tower for the Pan tages theatre project. They faced great difficulty preventing the peak from crashing into the street.
In Washington on May 23 Representative Thomas of Kentucky mocked Minority Leader Mann calling him the bewhiskered gent from Illinois. The House erupted in laughter as Hardy of Texas snubbed the moment, Thomas discreetly chewed a chaw then resumed.
The Second World Christian Association conference will be held in Portland from June 29 to July 6 at Multnomah Athletic Club Natural Amphitheatre. A stand has been erected for speakers in the field center. The capacity of the speaker's platform area is about 10 000 and organizers expect over 12 000 delegates and 26 000 visitors from many nationalities.
In Tokio on May 23 crowds knelt in the streets praying for Emperor Yoshihito whose health concerns rise after pneumonia. Arthur Blenchard of the U S embassy visited the imperial palace to convey U S anxiety over the ruler’s condition.
The cruiser Baltimore, one of the first big ships built for the new navy and active in the Manila Bay battle, will be converted into a mine transport and depot ship under a navy department order. The conversion follows its 1886 authorization.
Richard Finnegan a member of the board of assessors at Haverstraw New York is near death in Nyack hospital after a second sleepwalking incident He wandered from a Hudson boat stateroom into the river and earlier fell from a second story window of his home the Town and date are reported.
Chicago May 23 Sergt George Wilson of the detective bureau left Portland with George Hampton alias T F York wanted on forgery. To prevent escape Wilson removed Hampton s wooden leg and shipped it to Chicago by express.
The judiciary committee recommends President Hesketh's bill barring taxis and other for hire vehicles from hawking at city wharves. The measure ends a taxi monopoly, addressing complaints and placing all drivers on equal footing.
Washington DC May 22 Sir Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice K C M G arrives in the capital as a new ambassador. The piece portrays him as a regular fellow, lively and straight talking, despite affectionate mockery of his name.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a rapid treatment for pimples blackheads eczema rashes and itching with instant relief and a promised complete complexion clearing. It urges purchase from drug stores or mail order with endorsements from users and mentions distributors in St Louis and Seattle.
Miss Mary Louise Rochester assisted by New York Lyric soprano Mrs A R Fuller and others plans a musical recital at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 15th and Harrison Wednesday night. The program includes soprano, tenor, contralto, baritone, bass, violin, reader and piano with Rochester recently return from Paris and New York.
Advertisement urging mothers to monitor children's bowel health through diet and the mildly laxative Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims benefits for both stomach and bowels, cites a testimonial from Mrs. Henry Babler, and promotes easy purchase at druggists with a money back guarantee. A free sample offer is extended via mail.
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