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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1911
Page
2
Advertises Pape’s Cold Compound as a harmless, fast cure for colds and grippe. Claims a 26 cent package ends misery after three doses and that quinine is ineffective in treating colds. Notes the product works without other medicines or aftereffects.
The Butler family tale from Charlotte and Jackson sketches Ruth age six, her infant siblings Helen and Russell dying in mysterious ways. Ruth’s actions, accidental drowning in a cellar cistern, culminate in a chilling sequence of family deaths.
Lina Cavalieri, asked about divorce damages from New York artist M. Chanler, says she sought 20000 a year and 75000 for lost earnings. She asserts she never touched his money and that he lived with her after marriage. She claims his income is 60000 yearly and that his first wife had no involvement. The trial before the Seine tribunal is set for Nov. 23.
New York reports that Peter Henderson Co stores a rare Early Snowball cauliflower seed in a bank safety vault beside government bonds and gold. The seeds, worth 40 dollars per pound retail, are protected to preserve the variety. A yearly breeding program in New Jersey maintains fresh stock. Pie crust tips advise butter to keep bottoms soft and flaky.
A vintage advertisement urges internal cleansing with Cascarets to purify the bowels liver and stomach. It claims the product cleanses undigested food removes foul gases reduces bile and waste and works overnight for fast relief. It targets readers at home and includes children as well.
Mayor Dilling appoints Capt John W Roswell as port warden to replace discharged George W Hill. The move follows conflict in Hill’s testimony and an affidavit in the case against George Capsalis at the Madison Fish market.
The court house was jammed yesterday for the second trial of Dr. Bennett Clark Hyde charged with murdering Col. Thomas H. Kwope and other relatives to gain Swope millions. Senator Reed acts as special prosecutor. Frank Walsh represents the defense after Judge Porterfield opened the case.
A Shanghai cable to the Baptist Missionary Society reports Tai Yuen Fu, Shan Si province, has been sacked by Chinese rebels. The town lies in ruins though foreign missionaries are said to be safe. Tai Yuen Fu is in the same province where 25 foreign missionaries were slain recently.
Harry Forbes, a millionaire iron manufacturer, died today after injuries suffered during a crowd melee following the Michigan Wisconsin football game in Madison last Saturday. Forbes received a severe beating and never recovered, according to his physician.
In Atlanta on November 21 observers predicted Samuel Gompers and fellow AFL leaders will win reelection by large majorities. The convention continued amid expectations of a sharp floor fight as a socialist resolution calling for Gompers resignation from the National Civic Federation faced an adverse report.
President Gaceras of Santo Domingo was assassinated yesterday, according to dispatches received by the state department from the American charge d affaires. No details were provided.
In Centralia election results show 858 for the commission form and 377 against. Chehalis also votes to adopt the system with Dr. J T Coleman elected mayor over W C Green by about five to one.
Council members clash over moving picture operator ordinance as Erickson and Hesketh back a report rejecting a $5 business fee. Blaine and Haas favor a $1 fee while the council votes to penalize operators.
A Turin Stampa letter quotes an Italian soldier saying Our soldiers are drunk with the lust of vengeance The claim, contrasting Giolitti and official statements, appears in a conservative patriotic paper noted for backing the war effort and reports atrocities at Tripoli.
Washington reports the death of Walter Wyman, surgeon general of the United States Marine Hospital Service, a key public health official. The obituary notes his tenure and impact on federal medical administration.
A fragmented price list shows wholesale rates for butter, apples, pork, lard, ham, bacon, turkeys, onions, radishes, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, pears, and other items. Values are partial and indicate subpar to fair freshness with varied unit measures and occasional typos.
An advertisement touts Pinex as the fastest reliable cough remedy for deep seated or whooping cough. It claims a cent bottle mixed with sugar syrup yields a pint supply and relief within 24 hours. Includes preparation, taste, and money back guarantee with certificate and distribution by Bartell Drug Co.
After two days blocked near Stampede Pass, 15 travelers from two Northern Pacific trains walked into town at Lester. They formed a makeshift "walking club" while awaiting conveyance, counting ties and wedging handcars before boarding a freight at Auburn. Members included C. T. Clifford, A. M. Peary, J. H. Taylor, and Lieut. Col. Joseph, among others.
In Columbus Ohio the National Grange adopted resolutions backing the initiative referendum and recall. The progressives won a unanimous vote vindicating B C Kegley of the Washington state Grange amid charges by Samuel Hin and George Matzen of the Commercial Club. One woman wished to join the hikers but was discouraged. Manny of Seattle noted among others.
An advertisement promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor claiming to add softness, richness, thickness, and weight to hair while not changing color. It advises consulting a doctor and features a brief, old-time sales tone.
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