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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
3
The city board of public works approved plans for a new $10,000 concrete hospital to house vice disease victims. The facility will be built at the site of the present stockyard and will be thoroughly equipped for interned men.
Local cigar shops posted bold placards urging men to buy a two day tobacco supply before 3 pm on Friday. Clerks across chain stores reported an unprecedented rush of trade as shoppers complied.
A vintage advertisement claims dandruff irritates the scalp and causes hair loss. It touts Danderine as a cheap remedy to stop shedding after several applications and rid the scalp of dandruff. It instructs to apply a small bottle by rubbing into the scalp.
Assistant Attorney General C. L. Reames downplays a report about six carrier pigeons found in the basement of 220 Tenth Ave. 8S. He suggests the birds belong to local boys and were placed there for safekeeping after an order recalling carrier pigeons.
George Rumbaburo, chef at the American Oyster House on Fourth and Pike, was locked in the rear ice chest by a burglar at 3 am Friday. The thief stole $135 from the cash register. Rumbaburo described himself as chilled and harmed, vowing revenge.
Joe and Morris Y ana were convicted as slackers last February and each given 12 months in jail. They appeal to the circuit court of appeals in San Francisco. The case will be tried in November in San Francisco. Wells, co defendant Hulet M Wells, also convicted in February on seditious conspiracy, has his appeal decided or awaiting decision.
A room at the 8 P. hotel on Fourth and Madison was broken into Thursday night with $55 stolen. Police report identifies W. J. Neadam as the owner of the room.
United Press War Expert J. W. T. Mason argues Berlin seeks to annex Austria citing Teutonic-led state interests and self determination tactics. He warns that Austrian unity with Germany could reshape the postwar order and deepen German influence at the peace conference.
The board of public works erupted in cheers after O. D. Colvin, a steel contractor, asked $14 000 for rails delivered for the overhead railroad. The board refused further payment until remaining rails were delivered, noting Colvin had supplied 100 900 pounds that week. Led by Utilities Superintendent Morphine, the board cheered three times.
Walter H. Hinman chair of the Seattle Druggists Association tells the public drug stores will sell gauze masks and materials at cost and provide free material to those unable to buy. Stores ordered to sell only medical necessities on Saturday as competing shops close. Reports claim some stores charged high prices or sold scarce gauze at inflated rates.
A hotel room in Fermanted Idaho was entered Thursday night. The burglar stole Raymond's two best business suits his underwear three shirts his watch a safety razor and other items. Raymond is sore.
The King County proctor office will be amalgamated with the prosecuting attorney if Fred C. Brown, a Republican candidate, is elected. The board of county commissioners voted to dissolve the proctor's role and establish a domestic relations deputy replacing the proctor.
Washington dispatch reports the archbishop of Canterbury selected to investigate alleged Bulgarian atrocities in Macedonia, with the appointment announced via the Greek legation.
Ghosts and goblins reportedly stalked the city as garbage cans, doors, autos, and even pavement disappeared. Police report Clerk K. L. Webb said hundreds feared missing cans. A group of boys stripped tile and lath from a residence at 12 Fourth Ave N and damaged a car after blocking the street. Mrs Solewnik at 918 27th Ave suffered the loss of three clothes lines with garments.
United Press dispatch argues that peace is needed to avoid stalling the Allied drive. Four planned blows include West front concentrations, southern drive via Italy, a Balkan back door through Austria, and a Black Sea dash to seize ships, with Turkish surrender aiding passage.
Mrs. F. H. Stons of 24 Bowdoin St Worcester Massachusetts credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending months of weakness and pain that kept her bedridden. she can now do housework and care for her baby. The ad urges other women with displacements irregularities inflammation backache headaches and nervousness to try the famous root and herb remedy.
Weather bulletin orders small craft warnings for Friday morning as a storm moves southeastward over British Columbia. It will bring strong southerly winds and moderate gale forces from the Columbia River northward.
Clancy M. Lewis, secretary of the Manufacturers' association, argues for city purchase of traction lines. He says unified control will speed wage adjustments, improve service, resolve franchise issues, cut costs, and enable better hydroelectric integration with municipal governance.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as essential for sufferers of influenza or la grippe. It claims to soothe a rough inflamed throat, clear mucus, stop coughing, ease wheezing, and provide comfort from the first dose. Sold everywhere.
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