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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
6
J A Parrish of Stillwater Oklahoma recounts severe back pain from diseased kidneys. After using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root he reports complete relief and offers the testimonial for publication. Verified by Justice of the Peace H S Haus sder in March 1912.
Dr Kilmer Co promotes Swamp Root with claims it helps kidneys and bladder. Offer includes a sample bottle and booklet, with bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar at drug stores.
A Seattle ad notes underwear and stockings resembling silk at a quarter of typical price. The offer highlights silk look items and a discount in a shopping district near Arcade Bik in Seattle.
Brief notes a scuffle involving three men in a public area. Patrolman Adolf urged to use judgment as onlookers describe the lively wrestling scene but no serious injury or arrest is indicated. Police presence suggested but details are sparse.
The A F of L convention at Rochester reports an extended fight against the imprisonment of Gompers Mitchell and Morrison by United States Judge Wright in Washington. The executive council urges impeachment and recalls, arguing government by injunction harms free speech and free press.
In Cleveland on November 13, Robert Bianchie asked to keep two illegally shot rabbits after Judge Penty fined him 25 dollars and costs. He quipped he would eat them to test how a 20 dollar rabbit meat tastes.
Miss Jeasie Wilson, second daughter of the president elect, announced to the local YWCA branch that she will take an active role in the organization when her father becomes president on March 4.
Seattle marks Founders Day with the unveiling of the Chief Seattle statue at Tilikum Place. A parade leads citizens to the ceremony with Mayor Cotterill, Professor Meany, James Wehn and local officials in attendance. The program closes with a speech by C B Bagley and the statue being presented to the city.
Miss Ethel Barrymore argues that intelligence is the essential asset for leading actresses. She says beauty alone cannot ensure success and producers seek women who will analyze roles and convey their conception on stage.
Special Correspondent John Banister reports from Podgoritza Montenegro on October 29 as Montenegrin women traverse mountains to recover dead and wounded soldiers after Tuzi fell. A photographed scene shows a mother and sweetheart carrying Alexander wounded with a torn side and scalp. The piece links wartime sacrifice to national resolve and centuries of anti Turkish sentiment.
The Supreme Court upholds the port commission's right to lease land to private corporations, declaring it not lending the credit of a public agency. It also states that port indebtedness does not mirror Seattle municipal limits, as separate governmental bodies.
Four youths from Seattle were taken into custody by Sheriff Gaston near Rochester. They claimed they would walk until they drop, having covered about 40 miles from Olympia. The boys were named David Peasley 14 Jesse Peasley 12 Blaine Lee 16 and Terrence Smith 16.
Four members of the Alaska railway commission headed by Maj. Morrow U S A arrive in Seattle tomorrow morning from the North A reception is planned by the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Arctic Club in their honor The commission was appointed by President Taft to investigate railway conditions in Alaska.
Two Japanese, a man and a wife, were struck by a train near Mukilteo yesterday afternoon and likely killed. They were walking on the tracks and believed themselves safe when the locomotive appeared around a curve.
A physician proposes sending a free sample of a medicine claimed to remove uric acid and cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. He promises no obligation and asks for symptoms age and address to dispatch the remedy, asserting safety and legality while seeking publicity.
A garbled appeal lists numerous ailments from back pain and urinary issues to nerve pain and rheumatism. It promises a free illustrated medical book and personal time if readers send their disease numbers and details, claiming cures and prompt action.
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