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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1912

Page

3

Nelson Automatic tar Fender Investment Prospect

The text outlines a planned stock sale for the Nelson Automatic tar Fender with an emphasis on substantial funding and risks borne by original directors. It lists contributing engineers and executives from multiple rail and manufacturing firms and notes interest from numerous cities and potential customers. It invites investment via a coupon and personal discussion at 1008 First Avenue.

Carnegie Demones First Avenue

Amateurs Buy Up All Jobs On German Stage

In Wenlin Nov 26 report the German theatrical procession seeks Reichstag action to reform stage conditions. Rich girls who lack salaries allegedly pay managers to hire them. The players demand a theatre and opera law setting a minimum salary and banning free talent engagements.

Wenlin Reichstag Ley

Confidence scam drains rancher of thousand dollars

Fred Moser of Los Angeles lost $1,000 to two well dressed strangers on a Seattle to Oakland train. They claimed a secret wire with East races and urged him to bet. After success with $10, they returned $190 then won his entire remaining $1,000, funding the fraud.

Dy United Prese Oakland Fred Moser Los Angeles George Moser Leadville Colo Seattle Moser Candlers

Champ Clark's Son May Be Named Parliamentarian

Nov 26 reports discuss Hennett Clark the 21 year old son of Speaker Champ Clark as a possible parliamentarian for the House in the 3rd Congress. If appointed he would serve as tactical officer and assist in parliamentary duties, with Clark possibly re-elected as speaker. Bennett Clark has studied parliamentary rules and acted during Crisp's absence last spring.

Washington Hennett Clark Champ Clark Clark Bows

Straphangers Lose Three-Cent Fare Ordinance

Federal Judge Bean restrained Portland from enforcing the three cent fare for standing passengers, ruling the idea good but the form could be confiscatory to the streetcar company. E Fosley of Marion township reports 1500 pounds of honey on hand.

Portland, Or Bean E. Fosley Marion Township Decord Neosho Democrat

Pint of Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief

An old home remedy outlines mixing one pint granulated sugar with warm water for two minutes, then adding 2% pure Pinex in a pint bottle and topping with syrup. The claim asserts instant action, relief within 24 hours, and usefulness for bronchial issues, sore lungs, asthma, and croup.

You & Family Jan Norway Ft. Wayne

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Cure All Hair Ailments

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a clean remedy for dandruff and falling hair. It claims it stops itching and shedding, adds lustre, and renews dull hair, priced at 50 cents and available in drug stores and Barrell's stores.

Barrell's

Prettiest American Working Girls Miss Eileen De Roche

Miss Eileen De Roche of Boston won a beauty contest conducted by a local newspaper. She had worked for William Puileine’s Sons Co behind a department store counter before her victory. Francia P. Boylan, a wealthy broker, courted her and she married him, moving to a new home.

Eileen DE Roche Hoston William Puilene's Sons Co Boston Mise de Roche Francia PF. Boylan Misa de Roche

Tafts Pet Appointments Face Senate Battles

Washington November 26. Bitter fights loom over Taft administration picks. Many nominees are former friends and insiders. Fifteen officials and 60 postmasters appointed before adjournment lack confirmation. Notable names include Judge Richard B Sloan in Arizona and Clinton W Howard in Western Washington. Beverly W Gotner would be U S district attorney at Seattle and Major Heecher B Ray for paymaster general.

Washington Taft Congress Richard EB. Sloan U. S Arizona Clinton W. Howard

Bulgarians Adopt German Sieging Tactics Says Military Circles

Reports from Lerian state that Bulgarian forces besieging Adrianople have adopted German siege methods after the German army published a manual titled Fundamental Principles in Besieging Fortified Places. A translated copy circulated quickly among Bulgarian troops.

Lerian Adrianopl Roleare

Tar pot on Woolworth Building sparks false fire alert

Reports from New York say the Woolworth Building, the city's tallest at 56 stories, appeared on fire after a tar pot on the roof emitted smoke seen from afar. An investigation followed and found no blaze.

New York Woolworth

Market Prices From Local Grocers and Producers

A garbled listing shows prices for fruits vegetables and farm goods from local markets. Items include apples Valencia oranges onions carrots potatoes and greens with assorted live poultry and meat prices. Regional timothys and grains appear with price notes and barrels of cranberries also listed.

Hariey Porth Cowan Dicieceeenens Hinds Washington Timothy Puget Sound

Canada Reciprocity Treaty Repeal Push Begins

Washington nov 26 leaders announced a drive to repeal the Canadian reciprocity treaty. The plan seeks to remove the pact from statute books and block future Canadian acceptance during the coming regular and special congressional sessions.

Washington Canada Taft Congress

To France secrets for youthful skin and wrinkle removal

An advertisement claims French women maintain a smooth complexion with merorized wax that absorbs dead skin and lets the face breathe. It also promotes a saxotite and hazel lotion said to erase deep facial lines in short time, applied nightly and washed off in the morning.

France Sime

Chinese Aviator Aids Fire Fighters in Malibu Blaze

Tom Gunn, a Chinese aviator, becomes Los Angeles first aerial fire patrolman flying from Dominguez field to Malibu to observe the forest fire. He relayed observations from 4000 feet, then landed at Santa Monica to report and returned to Dominguez.

Los Angeles Tom Gunn Dominguez Aviation Field Malibu Santa Monica Dominguez

Northwestern Fidelity to Demolish Marquam Site for New 12 Story Building

The Northwestern Fidelity Co owners of the Marquam building in Portland announce plans to demolish the eastern half of the collapsed structure immediately and erect a modern 10 or 12 story building on the site. The project costs about $800,000 with the western wing torn down later and the west half rebuilt.

Portland, Or Northwestern Fidelity Co Marquam

Actress’s infant near death after hotel fire tragedy

A train speeds from Nevada to the East with the body of Mrs. Charlotte Harrington and her six month old baby in the Pullman car. The child, severely burned, hovers between life and death awaiting skin grafting. The events follow a blaze at the St. George Hotel in Los Angeles a week earlier. A furniture listing appears in the final line.

Los Angeles Nevada Charlotte Harrington St. George Burne

Dyspepsia relief with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin ad

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a superior digestive aid. It claims the product tones stomach and bowels, relieves dyspepsia and related issues, and offers a money back guarantee. It promotes a free sample by mailing a postal request to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Sergt. O. Shapar Ft. Douglas Utah W. B. Caldwell Washington St. Monticello

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