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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
5
Washington, Nov. 2. Secretary Lansing indicated the reopening of the armed merchantman controversy with Germany is certain if it is proven the Marina was armed when sunk. The right of merchantmen to arm remains a mooted issue and undecided, with Germany never admitting such a right.
Adonia the clever principal in the Study in Lavender is the husband in the act. Off stage Adonis is Wilfred Groh born in Dallas Texas who married into German nobility in Germany at war’s start. Gertrude Von Kron accepted his proposal after a brief courtship and they received a government concession for an immediate marriage. He performs this week in Seattle visiting relatives at 786 N 76th St.
A woman urges support for Cotterill in the campaign for a two platoon fire department system. The text recalls Seattle firemen's protests over long shifts and toll on families, praising leadership that advanced better hours and home life parity, led by a former mayor, Francesa Fbbinghouse.
The Star records Mrs. Ebbinghouse praising former Seattle mayor George Cotterill for backing labor reforms and the double platoon system for firemen. She credits him with leading a decisive campaign resulting in a major victory for firemen and their families and urges Cotterill's congressional election.
An advertisement touts Brownatone Hiatt State as a quick, safe hair tint that darkens faded hair to brown or black, washes not off, and requires retouching only when hair grows. Sold by Kenton Pharmacal Co and Owl Drug Company, with a trial bottle and booklet available for 10 cents.
A community urges action to elect Mr Cotterill as champion and friend in congress. The call stresses the double platoon system, better working conditions, and justice for all while urging firemen and families to vote on election day.
Homer H. Johnson a leading Cleveland lawyer and former Cleveland Chamber of Commerce president said he will likely vote for President Wilson. Johnson, a Hughes delegate and Cuyahoga County Republican official, cited Wilson handling of crises and postwar issues as reasons for his support. He noted the choice is about men over parties and plans to cast his ballot for Wilson.
San Francisco proposes purchase of the United Railways system without a bond issue. The acquired roads would pay for themselves from earnings. City Engineer M M OShaughnessy outlined a plan to end years of litigation over transfers and street use.
A New Jersey professor is suspected of being absent minded after allegedly placing a baby in an ice box and removing milk for an airing in a go cart. The incident prompted safety concerns and investigation by authorities.
A quirky tip suggests opening coconuts and hard boiled eggs with a gimlet to prevent nails from breaking. The line blends practical advice with a rustic humor style.
E F Sweeney chairman of the Committee of 100 denied that literature was published with committee knowledge using the names of President Suzzallo and Dean Condon to back Initiative Measure No 18. The item notes odd asides about moth control, noodles, and disappearing cigar store Indians.
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