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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1915
Page
2
An older medical advertisement advises dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods and to neutralize stomach acid after meals with bisulated magnesia. It argues this approach reduces irritation better than drugs and promotes better digestion while endorsing moderate eating and recovery through antacid use.
Seattle auto club leader Harry Whitney Treat promotes an automobile corps to aid the militia. He cites a telegram from Gen Albert Mills urging a conference with the adjutant general to ally with organized militia and suggests free licenses and rifles for member drivers. A committee led by Treat will pursue investigations.
A Seattle charity rummage sale at the Hippodrome November 9 and 10 led by Mr and Mrs Harry Whitney Treat plans a livestock exhibit. They will sell live turkeys chickens geese pigs and calves to raise funds for the Charity Organization Society with an auction on the final night if stock remains.
Attorney John Shorett sought a central milk depot for Seattle to cut duplications in routes and handling. The city utilities committee said it would not recommend a franchise but would not oppose a referendum ordinance.
Patrolman J K Egan charged with manslaughter in the death of Andrew Johnson at Fifth and Jackson on October 22 was arraigned Tuesday before Judge Gilliam in the superior court and given one week to plead. Bond fixed at $1000.
The Elders Sanitarium at 649 Malin Ave St Joseph Missouri published a free book showing the deadly effects of tobacco and how the habit can be banished in one to five days at home. Men who used tobacco for over fifty years report success and health improvement. the method banishes the desire for tobacco regardless of form. Free copies available by sending name and address.
Eddie Foy voices staunch opposition to women’s suffrage and prohibition, defending personal liberty while arguing against closing saloons. He chats with reporters at Brown & Hulen’s, recalls billiards feuds with Charlie Hulen, and performs with “the seven little Foys” at the Orpheum, sharing backstage moments and family scenes.
Berlin reports Teutons suffered reverses on three fronts in the past day. The war office says 400 meters of salient trench evacuated near Souches on the western line while Von Hindenburg repulsed enemy near Dvinaburg lu and Garbunowka on the eastern front. Milkuliak was occupied by Russians. Generals Linningen and Bothmer push in Czraftkinsk and Siemikov as part of ongoing operations.
A man wearing a black mask and overalls robbed Joe Wagner the Ivy hotel night clerk at 675 King Street at 5 30 Wednesday morning taking 26 dollars. Two policemen stood outside but the gun’s presence and quiet escape prevented any suspicion in the lobby. Separately, burglaries at A M Arenaburg clothing store 711 Pike Street saw goods valued around 150 dollars stolen through a rear window.
Fireman John Dane of 1632 First Ave sues the Seattle firemen's relief and pension fund alleging tuberculosis from exposure while fighting a 1914 blaze and wrongful dismissal on May 1. He seeks a pension after applying October 22 and being unable to obtain other employment. Superior Court date set for November 11 to explain the fund's actions.
Cross, former warehouse foreman for the port commission, faced a jury in Judge Mackintosh's court on a Wednesday trial accused of grand larceny. He allegedly sold sugar and grain and misappropriated the proceeds for personal use.
A state board seeks to revoke the medical license of Dr. A. C. A. Gaul. The application was filed in superior court Wednesday by Max Wardall, attorney for the board.
Mrs Edith Robertson widow of W B Robertson died Monday at her home 1521 Seventh Ave She was 52 years old and was widely known for her charity work in the community.
Rev. Elwood Scott of Marion Indiana longtime minister in the Church of Friends died Tuesday in Beattie General Hospital while visiting his children in the city. He served the Friends movement for over forty years.
A dated weather snippet from November 8 1914 records cloudy skies with a high around 68 and a low near 61. A faded ad mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cure for a cold in one day, labeled with signature BW and credited to Grove.
The ad urges good health through proper dental care and digestion. It promotes a Northwest dental office offering modern, painless dentistry with state certified dentists, ironclad guarantees, free examinations, and low prices. It emphasizes the link between teeth and overall well being and invites immediate visits.
A claim promotes the Lundberg Truss with a guarantee of reliability and a free trial to demonstrate effectiveness. The statement emphasizes confidence in product quality and an invitation to test performance.
A group of coal operators and miners urged county commissioners Tuesday to heat the new courthouse with coal rather than purchasing steam from the city. The recommendation highlighted local energy sources and potential cost considerations for the courthouse project.
Loftin was cleared of a vagrancy charge on Tuesday afternoon as a juror hugged Loftin's wife after the verdict. Prosecutor Lundin testified that part of a letter Loftin allegedly wrote about paying protection money to police had been stolen or lost since the preliminary hearing. Judge Ronald rebuked the juror for her action as the wife wept.
Mrs Sarah Averbuch of 115 19th Ave files for divorce from Morris Averbuch a tailor alleging he urged her to become a woman of the street. The suit marks the third divorce action she has begun after his recent acquittal on an acid-throwing charge.
Prof Trevor Kincaid of the university zoology department will open a series of illustrated science lectures Wednesday night in Bagley hall on the campus. The topic is the life of the bee.
Mayor Gill denounces the 22 mill tax levy as phoney during a Tuesday Washington Annex discussion with the Municipal League. He claims prior spending was wasteful and argues for a 17 to 18 mill levy, awaiting a law department decision on levy fixing by resolution. The Chamber of Commerce has begun court proceedings against the levy.
An inquest will be held late this week to determine the cause of death of Mrs. Corconda Alice of Issaquah whose body was found in a well on John Nord's Hobart area farm. Deputies agree she was murdered and relatives say she acted strangely and was a religious fanatic before vanishing.
About 250 guests from Painters and Decorators Local 300 gathered at the Labor Temple for a long smoker with speeches and music. J B Dill presided as J F P Clark spoke on Organization. T H Bolton welcomed guests. George Listman shared civil service tales. Frank Gates voiced views on Politics in Organized Labor. Charles Doyle, Central Labor Council business agent, told humorous stories.
The funeral for Judge T. H. Cann pioneer lawyer of Seaghle was held Tuesday with over 150 attendees.
Miss Gertrude Griffith, secretary of the girls' work for the national YWCA, arrived in Seattle on Tuesday. She will stay two weeks to teach the girls.
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