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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1919

Page

20

Avalanche Claims Roadmaster and Injures Five Near Vancouver

A large rock and mud avalanche on the Coeur dAlene Pacific Railway line about ten miles west of North Bend buried a group of workers. Roadmaster John Hollinquist was killed and five others injured including Larson Alexander Johnson and Joseph James among the identified victims.

Vancouver B. C John Hollinquist Co. P. R North Bend Larson Alexander Johnson Pymo Joseph James C. Carlson

Get Out urged by Walla Walla sheriff against I.W.W.

Sheriff David Yates ordered I.W.W. agitators to leave the United States in Walla Walla. He raided camps rounding up workers and lecturing them on Americaniam. Four alleged I.W.W. members were arrested yesterday in the county.

Walla Walla United States David Yates

Cornerstone to be laid for Mother Ryther building

Thanksgiving ceremonies will mark the laying of the cornerstone for the new Mother Ryther building on Stoneway between N 44th and Allen Place at 19 a.m. November 27. Judge Boyd J. Tallman will deliver the dedicatory address with Louis Nash and the building committee assisting.

Mother Ryther Stoneway N 44Th Allen Place Boyd J. Tallman Louis Nash Board of Trusters J. Lh Hall F. W. Keen William W. Ladd Funda American Bank

Four Justices Over 70 Years

Milton Bronner notes that next year voters will shape laws for 35 years, while four Supreme Court justices are over 70 and eligible to retire. Chief Justice White and Justices McKenna Holmen and Day are named as long-serving members likely to retire, with succession opportunities for the next president and Senate.

Washington, D. C Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Congress White Justice McKenna Justice Holmen Justice Day Senate

Nile Launch Feted By Shriners In Seattle Yard

In Seattle the 10,000 ton Nile steamship named for Seattle Temple was christened at Skinner and Eddy yard with Imperial Potentate W. Free land Kendrick in attendance. Mrs Kendrick christened the vessel as bands played and thousands of Masons observed the launch.

United States Nile Imperial W. Freeland Kendrick Lulu Temple Philadelphia Seattle Skinner & Eddy Yard Kendrick Wessel Skinner & Eddy Anchor & Ark Association

Miners Trapped in Idaho Mine as Rescue Efforts Continue

Spokane dispatch reports four shifts racing to reach two miners buried since Saturday afternoon in the Gold Hunter mine at Mullan Idaho. Communications from the trapped men indicated progress last night but there was no update this morning.

Seattle Fuel Administration Chehal Spokane Mullan Idaho

Blalock Joins Seattle Commerce Office as Leader

RB Blalock, district office manager of the foreign and domestic bureau of the U S Department of Commerce, arrived in Seattle Monday to assume duties. He succeeds W B Henderson, who resigned to join Pacific Porta magazine.

RB. H. Blalock Foreign and Domestic Bureau United States Department of Commerce Seattle Blalock W. B. Henderson Pacific Porta Magazine

Engine Wreck Halts Milwaukee Line Then Resumes Service

An engine wreck on the Milwaukee road near Corfu occurred Monday due to a dirt slide from melting snow and heavy rain. Service resumed Tuesday as stream flows in western areas subsided and debris cleared. In Spokane on November 18, rancher K. Be. McCloud was shot in a quarrel. Tom Cabie claims self defense.

Milwaukee Road Corfu Spokane K. BE. McCloud Idaho Washington State Line Tom Cabie

Not a Very Little One Pet Monkey Proposal

A humorous exchange shows a household considering a pet monkey. The line expresses surprise at the sudden idea as Harold reacts to the suggestion with playful disbelief.

Harold

How to Keep Baby Smiling and Well

Advice on identifying infant constipation with signs like fretfulness and bad breath. Recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for infants and adults, noting millions sold yearly and offering a free trial bottle by mail to Dr W R Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell W. R. Caldwell Sir Washington Monticello Jil

Beavers Threaten to Ruin Towns Business

In Juliaetta Idaho on Potlatch creek beavers dam floods threaten the water system city park and flour mill. Citizens tear out dams but beavers quickly rebuild. The state game warden has been asked to allow destruction of the colony.

Juliaetta Ida Potlatch Creek

Grapo Still Found In Room With Beer

Theodore Bromberg aged 37 of 517 Fifth Ave was jailed charged with violation of the prohibition ordinance. Officers Haag and Pielow arrested him Monday night for offering two strangers bottles of grape. Investigators found a still 13 gallons of grape five gallons of beer and a half gallon of liquid yeast in the room.

Theodore Bromberg Fifth Ave J. J. Haag FE. W. Pielow

Man Faces Jury In Misrepresentation Case

Wheeler accused of posing as a secret service officer and obtaining 150 dollars from a rent car driver. Commissioner Mc Clelland bound him over for the grand jury. remanded to King County Jail in lieu of 1000 dollar bail.

U. S. Jury Co BE. Wheeler Secret Service Grand Jury KR. W. McClelland King County

Pink Pills Help Burlington Woman Restore Health

Mrs. Clara Rehmann of Burlington Iowa describes severe nervous fatigue dizziness and headaches. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports improved sleep strength and steadier nerves with fewer indigestion attacks and a return to nearly full health. The pills cost 60 cents per box and are sold by druggists or from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Clara Rehmann Court Street Burlington Iowa Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Hair Care Secret Promises Lovely Hair for Actresses

A sensational claim alleges many leading women gain stunning hair from a simple shampoo mixture of canthrax dissolved in hot water. The article describes all hair being treated evenly, with rapid drying and enhanced luster, suggesting this improves fullness and softness while removing oil and dirt.

Scaffolds Urged for Reds After Armistice Tragedy

Chancellor L Jenks of the Sons of the American Revolution called the Armistice day attack at Centralia a dastardly act against American freedom and urged punishment without court quibbling. He spoke at the Rainier club claiming four service men were murdered by enemies of freedom and the nation seeks vengeance. The eyes of the U S are on the state to see the attitude toward the malefactors.

Centralia L. Jenks The Sons of the American Revolution Rainier Club Enemies of Freedom Jenks United States

Small tanks used as passenger motor cars climb the Alps

Reports note small tanks repurposed as passenger vehicles to ascend Alpine terrain. The improvised motor cars tackle steep grades and rough paths, showcasing wartime ingenuity in mountainous maneuvering settings.

Alps

Grandmother Knew Use Musterole For Aches And Colds

An old fashioned remedy Musterole advertised for sore throat chills tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion pleurisy rheumatism and body pains. Offered in 30c 60c and hospital sizes up to 250? The ad notes protective chest uses and claims pneumonia prevention.

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