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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
5
An advertisement for the Ohio Method of Modern Dentistry promises old patients can replace dentures with teeth that require no plates. It touts immediate comfort, a three-teeth-preserving rule, a twelve year guarantee, and free examinations with testimonials from satisfied patients.
A brief hailstorm yesterday caused hundreds of dollars in strawberry losses and damaged the Arcade area. The storm lasted seven minutes delivering 0.15 inches of hail as the White House billiard parlor in the Green Building was soaked and electrical activity sparked near the Star office.
Seattle observers plan the first industrial memorial day featuring Mother Jones in a citywide parade and speeches. Tacoma will join. Everett declined due to late start. A large turnout from unions miners and hoboes is expected with mobilization from mining districts and Nanaimo.
Chicago and May 26 Mrs James Hamilton Lewis rarely appears in photos or press notices yet she ranks among the citys cleverest hostesses. Her modesty contrasts with her husbands sociable nature and public interest in his roseate nimbanas whiskers and hair.
Vera Cruz March 28 The German steamer Bavaria seized by American port authorities after docking at Puerta with a cargo of guns barbed wire and ammunition for Huerta. Captain claimed lost manifest and that it was taken by Mexican authorities. General Punston awaits Washington instructions as mediation talks continue.
The Home Consumers' league will hold a series of meetings with city clubs where luncheon will be served using home grown products.
Indians in Nesterce County reportedly voted for prohibition in yesterday's local option election in Lewiston Idaho amid a dry status dispute.
In San Francisco on May 28 Jeff Davis a hobo king plans to arrange gravesite decorations for paupers in the local potter's field on Memorial Day.
Ida Von Clacasen, who clashed with President Roosevelt over a royal presentation, was sentenced to six months in prison for threatening her former lawyer Charles Straggs in New York.
A Seattle physician operates a prescription service at 117 Yorier Way, Krendel Dene Company, diagnoses and advises without charging a bill, selling medicines at regular prices while treating any patient anytime. The ex-government doctor works outside charity boards, proving a novel business model in the 19th century.
A Seattle city council member purchased a $25 suit for $15 after a store demonstrated its one price policy and accused a reform scheme. The ad invites readers to identify the best dressed councilman at Monday's council chamber and learn how the store claims rent savings and low fixtures reduce costs.
The Rocky Mountain Association of United Mine Workers ended its convention with delegates endorsing a call for financial and moral support for striking Colorado miners. John McLennon, president of the United Mine Workers of Colorado, expressed optimism about the outlook.
Governor J F A Strong of Alaska addressed a meeting of the University of Washington Sourdough club in the Men's building last night. He characterized Alaska as a young man's country and urged youth involvement.
A cosmetic advertisement claims ordinary mercorised wax restores a clear fresh complexion by daily gradual use at night and soap wash in the morning. A second treatment uses powdered waxolite dissolved in hazel to smooth wrinkles and firm loose facial tissue.
The piece expresses a wish for two contenders to run for governor next time, naming Ernest Lister and J. H. Wallace as potential candidates.
Councilman Dale endorses shifting the 8 E Co route with Fauntleroy cars to the Avalon way path. It is believed the remaining council members will support the move.
Judge Mackintosh orders August St. Marie to pay Sophia Alma St. Marie $1,440 in back alimony after determining arrears of six years.
Gary Indiana will implement a half-cent fare on all interurban railroads within city limits starting August 1 after a two year dispute. The decision ends a long fare fight and applies to multiple lines serving Gary.
In Seward Alaska on May 28 hunters report bears emerging from winter quarters on the Kenai peninsula with limit bags noted as snow melts from the mountains.
David Thomas, a 20 year veteran teacher in Black Diamond Franklin and Renton schools, has died. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and leaves a widow and two children.
Calgary Alberta reports a high grade oil strike at the Dingman well. The discovery triggers excitement with over 150 oil companies formed to exploit the field.
The Bowman Ralston memorial concert opens tomorrow night at 8:30 at Plymouth Congregational Church. Proceeds benefit Mrs. Bowman Ralston as the Standard grand opera talent performs.
The Alaska railway engineering board members and Bo Sweeney will be luncheon guests Monday at noon in Washington, hosted by the Alaska bureau and Chamber of Commerce.
Olympia reports that on May 28 Attorney General W. V. Tanner has given a title to initiative measure No. 16 known as the single tax bill. The action formalizes the proposal's name and positions it for ballot discussion.
The state supreme court ruled yesterday that the general fund must cover 12 percent of the costs in the Boyer av condemnation dispute. The decision references public funding for the condemnation project and assigns financial responsibility to the state treasury.
State Tax Commissioner Skacgs opened the state wide conference at the university with The State's Natural Resources as a Factor in Reducing Taxes. Abraham Berglund followed with Taxation of Business Corporations. Spokane counsel H M Stevens spoke on Taxation of Public Service Corporations. P C Bissett of O W R N spoke on Taxation of Railways. Norwood Brockett discussed Taxation of Municipal Service Companies. Prof C J Bullock of Harvard will discuss Practical Reforms in State and Local Taxation and J Frost of Seattle will tackle The Separation of Sources of State and Local Taxation.
Louise McElwaine of Butte Montana sails toward San Francisco to join Manzo Goto her deported Japanese husband. Goto has informed immigration officials of her decision making her a subject of Japan.
An advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as rapidly cleansing the liver and relieving constipation. A testimonial from J. L McKnight of Fort Worth, Texas declares symptoms removed. Sold by Bartell Drug Stores.
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