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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
2
Reserved seats for the Schumann Heink concert opened Tuesday at the Moore window. A long line formed as fans rushed to buy. Officials expect a complete sell out before the concert starts with audiences from nearby towns and coastal areas traveling to hear her.
A crowded public market listing shows varied goods from coffees and honey to bacon, biscuits, canned vegetables, and fresh fish. Items include Teib sack coffee, 400 Tetley tea, 28¢ unsweetened chocolate, 10c bread loaves, minced meat, grape nuts, and halibut, with prices per unit and sack totals scattered throughout.
A grocery list fragment details prices and items including T-bone steak halibut cheese milk peanut butter butter oysters coffee apples and pork chops. It notes quantities such as pounds and quarts and mentions Parkerhouse rolls and Jonathan apples in a period newspaper tone.
Under the Friends of Irish Freedom banner a hard time dance will be hosted at the Hibernian hall on Ninth avenue, occurring yesterday evening, with proceeds or purpose tied to the organization’s activities.
In Rose Idaho on November 14 a recount could erase Gov Moses Alexander reelection margin of about 300 votes over his Republican rival. Irregularities in counties like Honneville, where fraudulent votes were discarded, could overturn the result.
Washington considers the mothers pension law now. The statute gives pensions only to families with deceased insane or imprisoned husbands. Rowe Behneider of Beattie argues this discrimination against other mothers and children is unconstitutional.
The government may purchase a 1000 foot waterfront tract in Bremerton for a navy yard shipbuilding plant. The Bremerton city council has received an inquiry from Secretary Daniels about extra property possibly needed. The site lies in the business district, formerly home to saloons.
A dance and progressive whist party will be hosted by the Wood Men of the World at their hall located at Fourth Avenue and Marion Street on Tuesday night.
Detroit beauty doctor Miss Alice Whitney says a home mixture can darken gray hair, promote growth, and soften it. Mix half pint water with 1 oz bay rum, Harbo Compound, and glycerine. apply twice weekly for a younger look and relief from itching and dandruff.
Former Senator Jos W Bailey argues in the Supreme Court that the Mann white slave act does not cover mere immorality and should not criminalize a young man who crosses state lines with a willing partner. Assistant AG Hailey counters that interstate immorality falls under the act and harsh interpretations risk misusing it. Bailey says modern law risks harshness and aims to regulate white slave traffic only.
The bulletin in San Francisco announces Standard Oil will implement an eight hour day for all employes including skilled and unskilled workers. Wages remain unchanged. The plan applies to refineries pipelines and producing departments and becomes operative once details are finalized.
The Department of Justice stated that passing election day will not curb federal prosecutions for election statute violations. Officials also announced an absolute clamp on all further details of alleged offenses.
Atlantic City Nov 14 The American Mexican peace commission expects Pershing’s column to leave Mexico soon and reach a border agreement probably by week’s end The plan envisions immediate or gradual retirement of troops below the boundary Carranza will push Murgula to intensify the hunt for Villa and his bandits Murgula takes over Chihuahua command from Trevino
In the New York Medical Journal Dre Lewis Fisher and Isaac H. Jones argue seasickness is an ear related disorder. They recall that deaf and dumb people do not become seasick and conclude the condition originates in the inner ear.
A sales pitch promotes dental services by qualified graduates with state board certificates. It promises painless, affordable treatment and same day examination with no obligation. The ad stresses a large staff to handle complex cases efficiently and urges immediate consultation.
If 32 000 qualified voters sign, Initiative Measure No 28 goes to the legislature for action next January. Law requires either acceptance or a public vote. If passed, there would be no democrats or republicans or party tied offices and elections would be nonpartisan. Voting tickets would disappear and offices filled on merit only. Voters would not declare party at September primaries.
The Underwood Typewriter Co has ratified a profit sharing program totaling about 250000. Twenty percent of net earnings will be distributed as stock to employees. Board trustees named to oversee the fund include John T. Underwood Clinton L. Rossiter Henry Morgenthau Charles Strauss and Charles D. Rice.
A Colorado Springs mother asks The Star for help locating her son Leon Hatten who vanished after leaving his mother a year ago in Colorado Springs. He was last heard from in South Dakota and may be in Seattle. The family fears he may have died and appeals to readers to contact Mrs. Hatten at 1216 South Nevada Avenue.
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