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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1916

Page

8

Allies advance near Monastir amid fierce fighting

Paris dispatch reports continued Allied progress north and west of Monastir as the Serbians capture a height northwest of Grunitza despite strong enemy counter attacks. A violent battle rages northwest of the city as big losses are cited for the foe. Gas kills Bellingham man in an accidental launch exposure.

Paris Monastir Grunitza Despita Bellingham John L. Thomas

GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM Capsules Advertised Cure

An old advertisement warns against ignored pains and promotes GOLD MEDAL HAARLEM Capsules as a daily health aid. It claims the product detects and addresses early symptoms such as stomach pain headaches and swollen feet urging regular use and promising refunds if unsatisfied. The Owl Drug Co. sells and guarantees the capsules as the pure imported remedy.

Haarlem Owl Drug Co

Detectives Seek 34 Cases and 2 Barrels in Liquor Theft

City detectives were ordered to locate 34 cases and two barrels of liquor seized by the deputy sheriff on October 11 and missing from Plelow Transfer Co warehouse. Deputy Prosecutor Palmer sought court action for return and destruction, while Sheriff Hodge blamed theft and noted a broken padlock. Justice Brinker called for full investigation.

Plelow Transfer Co Palmer Brinker Hodge W. H. Pielow

Jewel thief isn’t caught after daylight burglary

Detectives failed to locate a thief who stole jewelry worth 1000 dollars from Francia R. Singleton at 232 Dorffel Drive Tuesday. The intruder entered a basement window while the household was away, taking 20 items including two diamonds worn by Mrs. Singleton, while silverware was left untouched.

Francia R. Singleton Dorffel Drive

Villa rules Chihuahua as Trevino flees El Paso

Nov 29 report from El Paso says Pancho Villa’s forces captured Chihuahua City after defeating Carranza defenders. Trevino with about 700 cavalry fled southward. many Carranzistas were killed or scattered as bandit forces pursued. Foreigners’ fate in the ruined city remained uncertain, with officials seeking news from Carranza authorities.

EL Paso Chihuahua Mexico Pancho Villa Chihuahua City Jila United States Villa Laue Americana American State Department Carranza Juarez U. S Trevino

Addition Planned for New Washington Hotel

Plans for a new addition to the New Washington hotel are finalized. The Black Construction and Masonry Co. of Seattle holds the contract to build a masonry and white terra cotta extension costing 150000 dollars. The base measures 28 by 70 feet.

Washington Hotel Black Construction and Masonry Co Seattle

Miners Strike Ends in District 18 Conference

Ottawa reports the coal miners strike in District 18 including Fer nie and Lethbridge closed successfully last night. Calgary labor official Fred Harrison will investigate miners' complaint that after each wage rise merchants raise prices to absorb the extra pay.

Ottawa Ont District 18 Fernie Lethbridge Fred Harrison Department of Labor Calgary

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a natural laxative alternative to calomel with no griping. Used for chronic constipation and torpid liver, a few tablets at bedtime aid digestion and liver function. sold in 10c and 25c boxes by druggists.

Edwards

Germany Eyes Guilt in Marina Torpedoing Case

Washington officials sense Germany may admit guilt in the Marina torpedoing with six American deaths and seek settlement through confession, reparation, and indemnity. The Chemung sinking is viewed as unlikely to trigger a crisis, though it could spark controversy.

Carl D. Groat United Press Washington Marina Germany

Yankee Skipper Refused To Pull Down Flag

London reports that Captain John L. Duffy and his crew of the American steamer Chemung refused the submarine commander’s orders to strike the American flag before the ship was torpedoed and set afire. Initial advices say the attacker was Austrian, with official identity to be determined as reports arrive.

London Ambassador Page Putnam Valencia Spain John L. Duffy

Slavs May Yet Save Rumania From Teutons

London reports progress of Field Marshal Von Mackensen's forces from Giurgiu on the Danube as crucial to the Romanian crisis. If the Teuton wedge is blunted and Romanian retreat holds to the Argesiu line, Romanians aided by the Russians may turn retreat into a defense. Allied notes say Berlin has not confirmed large troop or supply captures, suggesting orderly retirement and disrupted German encirclement. Jassy is tentatively named as Romania's capital.

London von Mackenzen Giurgiu Danube Argesiu Varin Romania Jassy Bucharest

Escaped Colgate Graduate Surrenders After Auto Run

Philip Max a 27 year old Colgate graduate and asylum inmate staged an early morning race from Greenwich Conn to New York and then surrendered voluntarily to authorities. He had escaped from the asylum with his handcuffs unlocked and was returned to the sanitarium. He reported by telephone that he could be found in a 26th stature.

New York Greenwich

Belfast Woman Wins Separate Maintenance After Desertion

Anna Louise Clark of Belfast Iowa sought relief after her husband James M. Clark deserted her in 1910 and was later found alive in the city. Superior Judge Albertson granted a separate main tenance fund, citing her claim of up to 99000 dollars. A desertion charge was pending against Clark after his daughter spotted his name in a telephone directory.

Anna Louise Clark James M. Clark Belfast Ireland Albertson Mra Clark

Arctic Officers Gather for Banquet as New Leaders Take Helm

Retiring Arctic club President George W Allen hosted a Tuesday night banquet in the club dining room for the newly elected officers. L. H. Woolfolk was sworn in by Superior Judge Mackintosh. All remarks were informal as the transition occurred.

George W Allen The Arctic Club Allen L. H. Woolfolk Mackintosh

Niels Nielsen Safe After Coast Guard Tow

After 12 hours with no messages from Niels Nielsen, James Griffiths & Sons regard the situation as assurance that she is being towed safely to Seattle by the coast guard tug Snohomish.

Niels Nielson James Griffiths & Sons Seattle Coast Guard Snohomish

Girl Who Was Blind Sees Again After Miraculous Prayer

Irvington New Jersey November 29 A one year old girl Genevieve King who had been blind for four years regains sight after praying with her parents. Neighbors and doctors say the recovery appears miraculous and due to divine intervention as Genevieve describes the moment she saw the outline of a house and her doll Madeline.

Irvington N. J Genevieve King Genevieve Madeline Mamma Papa Mother Mrs. King New York Newark

Greece Refuses Allies Demands on Disarmament

With King Constantine presiding the crown council said it cannot oppose the Greek government’s decision to refuse allied disarmament demands. The resolution was sent to the allies via Vice Admiral Fournet who made the original pleas.

Athens Constantine Crown Council Fournet

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