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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1916

Page

5

Rail unions seek to block eight hour act after Hughes win

New York November 14 A conference on the Adamson law failed to reach agreement as unions and railroad managers debate its operation. Brotherhood leaders claim their votes helped reelect Wilson and push for changes if Hughes wins. Leaders plan protests next week while managers report no further talks scheduled.

New York Hughes Wilson California Ohio Lee Cleveland

National Parks to Self Sustain, Declares Mather

National parks are described as growing playgrounds of America that will become self supporting. Stephen T. Mather, assistant secretary of the interior, spoke at the Founders' day banquet in Seattle. Professor Edmond 8. Meany recalled Northwest pioneers who founded Seattle and shipped lumber to San Francisco for goods.

Mather America Stephen T. Mather Interior Butler Hotel Burke Edmond 8. Meany The State University Northwest Alki Seattle David T. Denny John N. Low Lee Terry San Francisco

Johnson Aims for House Chairmanship in Immigration

Congressman Johnson of Washington predicts that if Republicans control the lower house he will become chairman of the immigration committee. He says he is currently ranking member and will rise to the chair. California’s Charlie F. Curry would lead the territories committee and Everis A. Hayes would chair the banking and currency committee.

Johnson Washington Charlies F. Curry California Territories Everis A. Hayes

Ministers Hear Dr Smith Preach at Westminster Church

Ministers and their wives attended a joint service at Westminster Presbyterian Church where Rev. Robert Asa Smith preached on Fear not little flock. The service marked a step toward church unification with monthly future gatherings. The offering followed regular open plate style.

Robert Asa Smith Westminster Presbyterian Church

Deep religious need fuels Stoneman fellowship growth

Philadelphia interview with Dr. H. C. Stone founder of the Stoneman fellowship describes a nationwide spiritual revival. He attributes the rise to a God centered life and mutual aid among men, contrasting it with fragmented denominations. The fellowship is framed as an extension of Pauline love and brotherhood.

Stonemen Philadelphia H. C. Stone Stoneman Fellowship United States Christian Church Paul the Apostle Calleu

No Word From Parral Americans Remain Missing

El Paso dispatch reports no word from any of about 10 Americans believed to be in Parral during the Villa bandit raid. US authorities and mining firms say they have had no contact with the men in nearly four weeks, two weeks after the reported attack.

EL Paso Parral United States

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage-style note advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for grippe and severe colds. It claims three doses every two hours clear nasal congestion, head pressure, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing with quick relief at a 25 cent price.

Pape

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as liver bowels remedy

A long endorsement credits Dr F M Edwards with treating many women over 17 years and promoting Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. The ads claim the olive colored tablets restore normal function, remove waste, and improve pale complexions and energy with a nightly dose. Available in 10c and 25c sizes.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Relieve Headaches Without Dosing

Neurologic headaches cause dull brow temple and neck pain. Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief with one application and no rubbing. It also treats aching muscles rheumatism bruises lumbago chilblains sprains and stiff neck. Available at drug stores in 250 500 and 1.00 sizes.

Sloan Drus

Dramatic Plea of Prosecutor Fails at Polls

McDaniels delivered an emotional, tearful appeal to a packed crowd as he sought sympathy and vindication amid gossip of his wife’s murder. He spoke of Harriet Moss, their family, and the night she died, asking the audience to see him as innocent. The crowd’s reaction mixed applause with heightened tension.

Seph McDaniels Harriet Moss Harriet Lodge

Jury of Women Try Damage Case in Milwaukee Court

A jury of twelve women is selected to hear a $25,000 damage suit in Judge Albertson's court. Relatives of Bridget Hines seek compensation from Milwaukee Railway for a death caused by a company train on January 10.

Albertson Bridget Hines Milwaukee Railway

Thief Returns Cash After Alarm Forces Exit

A thief who robbed a grocery at 666 Weller St. emptied the register but returned the money and fled as the proprietor reentered. At 8 a.m. Monday Captain F E Kleinsmidt of the German Aerocorps will give four illustrated lectures with moving pictures on Balkan Italian and Russian fronts at the Press Club at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Members and friends are invited.

Weller St F. E. Kleinsmidt Aerocorps

School Leader Max Welsfield Dies at Hebrew School

Max Welsfield 60, manager of the Talmud Torah Hebrew School, died of heart disease in his office Monday. He lived at 1910 Main St and leaves a widow and eight grown children. He had managed the school for five years, previously working in business on Washington St.

Max Welsfield Talmud Torah Hebrew School Main At Washington Et

Morning hot water cleanse advertised as health booster

A pamphlet promotes drinking a glass of very hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the digestive tract. It claims internal bathing removes poisons, improves complexion, and alleviates headaches and bilious symptoms, with benefits for both men and women.

Seventy More LW W. Riot Suspects Face Trial

Snohomish County jail may charge seventy more Industrial Workers of the World with murder in Everett gun battle of November 5. Prosecutor Webb said 128 Verona steamer detainees will be released. He aims to target ring leaders, not every boat passenger, while Seattle detains seventy more for unlawful assemblage.

Snohomish County Everett Webb Verona Seattle Seattia Helsell

Telegram to Wilson from Women’s Wilson-Marshall league

The Women's Wilson Marshall league sent a congratulatory telegram to President and Mrs. Wilson praising the people’s satisfaction and linking contentment to happiness and prosperity.

Women's Wilson-Marshall League Wilson

Seattle acts lead Pan ages show at opening night

Mme Hesse Sprotte dramatic contralto and harpist Marguerite Mac Avoy headlined the Pan ages program in Seattle. Jennie Middlevich played violin to strong applause while Karl Cav anaugh Ruth Thompson opened with Mr Inquisitive. Other acts included Rucker and Winfred, Senator Murphy, the Kentons, Sam Burke and Lillian Broderick. Helen Holmes stars on screen in A Lass of the Lumberlands.

Seattle Pantages Theatre Mme Hesse Sprotte Marguerite Mac Avoy Jennie Middlevich Mr. Inquisitive Karl Cavanaugh Ruth Thompson Rucker Winfred Murphy Three Kentons Sam Burke Lillian Broderick Helen Holmes the Lumberlands

Marshall Field manager favors country boys for work

W F Hypes, sales manager at Marshall Field and Company, told the Boy Workers association of Chicago on November 14 that country boys are preferred for work because they stick to it better.

Chicago W. F. Hypes Marshall Field and Company Boy Workers’ Association of Chicago

Acreage bargains spotted in Star Want Ads column

Readers are urged to scan the Acreage listings in Star Want Ads for bargain opportunities. The column highlights plots and parcels on sale, inviting potential buyers to compare prices and features.

Star Want

German Counter Attacks Repelled in Champagne Region

Paris reports strong German assaults west of Auberive in the Champagne area were stopped. In the Somme, artillery activity is focused near Presnoir about a mile northeast of Chaulnes on the road toward Peronne.

Paris Auberive Champaigne War Office Somme Presnoir Chaulnes Peronne

Cascarets Candy Cathartic Cold Relief Ad

An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a nighttime remedy to cleanse the bowels and liver, relieve headaches and sour stomachs, and hasten recovery from colds. It urges parents to give a 10 cent box to children and promises a clear head by morning.

Defeated Candidate May Get Place Back

Edwin F Sweet was sent to the president for reappointment as assistant secretary. Sweet resigned to run for Michigan governor and was defeated.

Washington Edwin F Sweet Redfield Sweet Michigan

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