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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
2
A Chicago dental office advertises high quality plate work and aims to save natural teeth. All operators are graduates with state certificates, and the office offers free examinations with an ironclad workmanship guarantee signed by the operator and owner.
The note mentions a location at 1405 Third Ave near the West corner of Third and Undon close to the Post Office. It emphasizes the intention to reach the correct destination.
Gen Von Bulow at Somme headquarters says British and French forces cannot break through. He asserts the battle will continue long, with German defenses solid and cavalry ready, insisting Allied efforts will fail as iron and artillery pound them.
An unofficial Seattle betting ring holds about 250000 in wagers on the national election while Charles E. Hughes delays public congratulations to President Wilson awaiting official results. Bets include Brown & Hulen 49000 Battersby & Smith 25000 prewater cigar stores 10000 and others. Christian Anderson bets Hughes and plans a midnight plunge at Alki Beach to pay for a dinner for friends.
President I. KE. Tiffany of Seattle Pacific College will speak at Olive Branch Mission 85 W. Washington St Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. Edwin Height of Portland will address Olive Branch youth tonight.
Yester day a soft drink stand reported at 42 percent. Harry Sutton proprietor, arrested after whisky found in a coffee pot. Mrs Grace Harris arrested for second time for selling liquor in Green hotel rooms at 114 Pike. Seismograph at university Friday recorded an earthquake likely in the Pacific Ocean about 1 500 miles away. Armored cruiser Washington to be renamed Seattle December 1 at Portsmouth navy yard. All appeal court cases will be recorded in a special journal to help city collect forfeited bonds and fines. Body of Hugh Sweeney to be brought for interment from Anaconda Montana. C 8 Jensen part owner Coliseum theatre recently convicted of assault on Mitch Guterson. ordered to pay 3 4 damages, motion for new trial filed Friday. Capt Wood of launch Victor II, capsized January in Puget Sound near Point Defiance. exonerated at Tacoma trial. New battleship Arizona made its trial trip from New York navy yard. J L James proprietor Alberta case and Hans Nelson fined 100 each for violating the dirty law by Judge Gordon Friday.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a kidney and bladder cleanser that relieves congestion and toxins. It claims daily use keeps kidneys healthy, urges purchase from druggists, and notes government chemists deemed the product pure. The Owl Drug Co backs the guarantee and refund policy.
William Champion, 14, of 416 12th Ave N, wins The Star contest for best likeness of the next president. A $5 prize check is mailed to him amid reader participation noted from ages 5 to 66 and about 600 entrants.
Amsterdam dispatch notes German papers express surprise at Wilson's reelection. Early doubts gave way to acceptance, with editorials stressing America's desire for peace and continued neutral relations with the United States under a second Wilson term.
Rev. William Shaw Harrington D.D. died of heart failure at his home 404 18th Ave Friday noon. He was 84 and served 35 years as a Methodist Episcopal preacher in the Northwest. He pastored First Church here in 1881 and led as presiding elder for 20 years. He edited the Pacific Christian Advocate for four years in Portland. Survived by Philip McCausland, Chinese missionary, and Mrs. BE Stafford of Seattle.
A partial prohibition amendment was defeated by 43 000 votes amid figures from United California industries. Los Angeles reports say the measure carried in some areas while the dry federation noted instability in the outcome.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior S. Mather will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday on national parks. Professor Meany will follow with a short talk. businessmen are invited and urged to notify Chamber headquarters by 10 oclock Monday morning.
Two men who identified themselves as ministers, J V Thompson and J V Myers of Granite Falls, fought in Everett yesterday until a patrolman intervened. Both were taken to the police station for statements.
Gov. Hiram W. Johnson blamed California republican leaders including Crocker Keesling Otis and allies for Gov. Hughes defeat. He accused Las Times editors and others of misrepresenting Hughes and harming progressives, urging accountability for the California outcome.
Robert Bridges president of the port commission had his name filed Saturday at the auditor's office for reelection. Despite announcing he would not run, supporters at a mass meeting near the Good Fat cafeteria pushed for filing with or without his consent. A vote on whether port commissioners should receive salaries may be on December 2.
A Seattle event at the Commercial Club promises unalloyed joy as the Kind Worders host a “grid iron night” an evening of good natured jests aimed at public figures. Jay Thomas will urge Scandinavians to vote for Woodrow Wilson while Gov Listes Miles Poindexter Hi Gill and other notables will be playfully bid by the group.
Sacramento November 11 Hiram Johnson cannot serve as United States senator and California governor simultaneously. He must resign the governorship by March 4 1917 or violate the state constitution. The state controller's office notes examining salary warrants issued once he becomes senator under constitutional provisions.
Nan Patterson, the actress linked to the Caesar Young murder trial, is named a correspondent in Viola Dillingham's amended divorce petition. The Grand hotel wife alleges Frank A. Dillingham, a patent medicine maker, traveled with Patterson on a Seattle to Alaska steamboat in 1915.
Wilson leads Hughes 64 279 to 653 164 with 165 precincts still uncounted at 1 p m. The small remaining precincts will widen Wilson's margin. Also noted is the Bremerton wage board annual report sent to Washington for approval.
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