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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
6
A Chicago ad touts Samose as a flesh forming food not medicine. Taken before or after meals it aids digestion and weight gain, claiming sallow skin to become rosy, sunken cheeks to brighten, eyes to shine, and breath to improve. Bartell Drug Co offers a 50 cent box with a refund guarantee if results fail to meet claims.
An advertisement claims Albany Cut Rate Dentists perform the same dental work as others at the lowest prices, promising free examination and consultation. It touts artificial teeth crown and bridge work, gold and porcelain options, and pain free extractions, urging customers to compare prices and visit the Second Floor People's Bank Building.
Dr L R Clark emphasizes leading dental discoveries in Seattle offering filling extracting and treating teeth by painless methods. Crown and bridge work and Never Slip Plates highlighted with prices claiming one third to one half the competition. Ad notes nervous patients welcome and urges bringing the ad.
In Sofia a wealthy divorced wife, Mme Helene Kovoff, is shot as a spy after being found to plot against Bulgaria with two Macedonians. The trio, blindfolded, faced coffins and were executed by firing squad amid a national warning against traitors.
In Los Angeles Albert Davis alias Karl Warr terrorized the central police station with 60 sticks of dynamite and other devices, threatening to kill Pau Shoup if railroad workers’ wages aren’t raised. He was overpowered by detectives Browne Hosick and Fitzgerald with Mayor Alexander backing a medal gesture. Davis, known in Salt Lake City, has a prior petty larceny conviction and escape.
Sermon by Rev. Earle Wilfley at Vermont Ave Christian church argues women should not marry men earning under $20 weekly claiming such men are poor providers and romantic love leads to divorce. In Centralia, police say they have a clue in the Charles Newell murder case with inquest postponed. three federal officers investigate as Newell, a federal employee, is to be buried tomorrow with local guard members in charge.
Delegates of the American Federation of Labor press Bryan and Wilson to amend the Sherman act to shield labor from its reach after the D B E Lowe decision. They warn of fines and possible imprisonment for union officers and members opposing employers. The federation seeks legislation to restore voluntary organization rights pre decision. Modern rooms advertised at Hotel Virginia.
Dr. John C. Sunderberg aged 69, longtime consul to Bagdad and former gaidan to the Sultan, collapsed during a King County Medical Association meeting while discussing his symptoms and attempts to extend life. Born in Norway in 1843, he later practiced medicine and gained East Asia renown with fluency in Arabic and Persian dialects. He died hours after admission to Seattle General Hospital.
In Tacoma on November 20, defendants led by Bishop Edward J. O'Dea refused a new trial and filed notices of appeal to the state supreme court. A jury awarded Mrs. Magnusson 23 000 for the alleged kidnapping of Marjorie Kriegman, her daughter.
In FRANKFORT ON THE MAIN, Germany, November 20, Joseph Rupp was arrested after a thumb print on a murdered June victim matched his print. Police had checked over 400 suspects. the print linkage prompted his confession to breaking into a house and killing the girl to avoid alarm.
Goveled Lister and Mrs Lister will be guests of Seattle at a reception and banquet tonight. Public invited. Reception in Hoge building foyer between 6 and 7 p.m. Banquet at the Arete club hosted by King Generatie and Wiison Marshall clubs with tickets $1.60 at the Arete Commercial club.
A nostalgic ad claims Pape's Diapepsin digests all foods fast, ending stomach distress in five minutes. It promises relief from indigestion, dyspesia and gas with no belching, sour taste, or headaches, and urges readers to buy the fifty cent bottle at any store.
Berlin November 20 R. Rieck an alleged Hagenbeck expert animal trainer was found guilty of swindling. He lent false tales to a man on the street promising two circus seats after borrowing a watch and gaiters used to ride a lion. Rieck received a two year sentence.
The freighter Curzon of the Waterhouse line, which left Seattle 45 days ago for the Orient, was reported at Yokohama this morning. Local shipping men had feared wreck or loss due to recent Pacific gales and the vessel's long absence.
A mass meeting of progressives will be held at Arcade hall on Saturday night at a specified time to organize a permanent King County Progressive league. All progressives may attend and vote. A $1 membership fee will be charged, and officers will be elected and a constitution adopted.
A 87 pound tumor was removed from Mrs. A. C. Carson of Ozark at a Fort Smith hospital after weighing 158 pounds before surgery. The tumor filled 10 gallons of fluid and the patient is expected to recover. Also noted is a Boy Scouts ceremony where Edwin Sonnachsen, Baird Stone, and 14 year old Roger Simpson received Court of Honor medals for saving a companion from drowning.
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