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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
5
An ad claims a simple buckthorn based laxative mixture helps appendicitis prevention and bowel cleansing. It touts a swift, pleasant effect flushing the tract and curing sour stomach constipation with an Adler-4 preparation sold at a drugstore near Second Ave Pike and Broadway.
Gertrude Hoffman wife of Max Hoffman and Edward J. Sullivan theater manager faced court after a dance performance shocked the morality squad. Gertrude accused of exposing her nude form to the public while the men were charged as accessories before the fact.
The graft trial of former Chicago police chief Charles C Healy began with the first witnesses set to testify. Nicholas Hunt, former chief of detectives, was expected to testify about a meeting with Healy related to the alleged graft, as Judge Sabath ruled on an objection to the defense's opening statement concerning Tom Costello, a key state's witness.
Statewide drive for the War Work fund reaches $165,789 by noon Thursday. Seattle shows $65 in three days against a $200,000 goal. Campaign chief Charles W. Wilcox designates Friday as Smokelews Day and Saturday as Farmers Day to boost contributions.
Georges Clemenceau known as the tiger accepted the post of premier of France and began selecting a cabinet to replace the Painlevé ministry.
Washington dispatch reports the death of John H. Poster former Secretary of State and father in law to Secretary Lansing. A Civil War veteran and prominent international lawyer he also served as ambassador to Mexico and Russia and aided several treaties. Burial plans call for shipment of the body to Evansville Indiana.
A. C. Bedford was elected chairman of the board of directors of Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey. Bedford, previously president, was also named chief executive officer. Walter T. Teague, formerly vice president, was elected president. He now leads Imperial Oil Co.
Olaf Nerild facing conspiracy charges in delaying conscription law enforcement had his trial postponed Thursday, with new proceedings set for December. The case centers on alleged actions to hinder enforcement of the draft.
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King County Fuel Administrator John Higgins presided over a Thursday hearing on coal pricing. Darold Preston urged basing margins on 1915 figures plus 30 percent but argued 1915 data should not govern current prices. Preston proposed inspecting Cascade and Bales Brow Co books to determine fair profits, while Higgins pressed for a just schedule and possible margin cuts if warranted.
unions back city carline bonds as subscriptions push the $40,000 issue above par by about 13 000. Comptroller to continue accepting bids while council aims to extend the line at least half a mile beyond Market and Leary into Ballard. Musicians union leads with 600 bond purchase followed by Plumbers local 32 500 and other locals investing up to 1 000 each to fund the extension.
London reports indicate the crisis facing Premier Lloyd George is easing as opposition critics fail to unite under current political conditions. Without a clear rival, the likely outcome suggests a return to prior leaders if he were toppled, with reviews of his policy on the inter allied war council described as a misstep.
A woman was seriously injured when an automobile driven by J. C. Brotta of 4323 Woodland Park Ave struck at the Fourth Ave and Battery St intersection Wednesday evening. Taken to City Hospital in Stott’s car, she suffered a broken leg an arm and possibly a skull fracture. Stott cites poor lighting on Fourth Ave between Virginia and Cedar Streets.
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