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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
5
Dr. L. RB Clark advertises painless dentistry at the lowest prices with many testimonials from local residents praising operations, tooth extractions, and guaranteed satisfaction. Operators display certificates from the state dental board, and free tooth extractions are offered from 8:20 to 10:00 to promote their pain free methods.
Regal Dental Offices advertise Dr. L. R. Clark as manager at 16 Third Ave in the northwest corner of Third and Talon presenting a street-facing listing for dental services.
A broad summary outlines Sections 1 through 12 of the proposed Seamen's Law changes. Key points include fixed watch divisions, humane work limits, two days pay per day, early wage demands at ports, expanded crew quarters, abolition of arrest for desertion abroad, limits on corporal punishment, consular duties, prohibition of flogging with vessel liability for damages, guaranteed water and butter rations, and banning wage allotments to relatives to curb crimp practices.
Henry Wood reports the Allies may land troops at Salonika and consider occupying Serbian Macedonia to protect Serbian territory during Serbia Bulgaria talks. They seek a moral blow to Balkan neutrals and plan a loan to mobilize costs while countering German influence. Berlin wireless cites Salonika landings unconfirmed by London.
Kyne argues the Seamen's law changes nothing for American versus foreign ships in the transpacific trade. He notes Pacific Mail and Robert Dollar use Chinese crews and questions if Dollar’s vessels remain truly American under the new rules.
A report to the Woman's Home Missionary board details Seattle's alien population. It lists percentages or counts for nationalities including Holland, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales, China, and Japan with figures like 3396 in one category. The tone suggests a statistical briefing on diversity in the city.
The King County Holiness association will hold meetings at the Nazarene church corner Blewett Street and Aurora Avenue Fremont on Tuesday and Wednesday October 5 and 6. Evangelists C. H Babcock and Mrs Beezley will speak.
Morning session at the First M. EK. church outlined missionary work with reports on Chinese missions Portland industrial home and children's homes. A Tacoma excursion was planned and a Sunday home mission service followed by a 500-child pageant led by Rev. A W Leonard and Mrs. A W Woodcock. Queen Hather girls formed a procession Friday night.
Agriculture and dairying industries in this state may come under the workmen's compensation act if a standard set of classification groupings is adopted from a report submitted to the National Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions in convention. Delegates were examining industrial insurance and accident prevention and visited the Weyerhaeuser mill at Everett.
The ad claims many sufferers from Sprite to gout endorse Seventy seven as a pet remedy for colds and flu. It advises taking Seventy seven at the first sign of a cold, warning that waiting may worsen symptoms. Sold by Humphreys Home Medicine Co. 156 William Street, New York for one dollar.
A Baltimore doctor urges a simple, inexpensive home treatment for eczema ringworm and rashes. Use resinol soap with warm water to bathe the part, dry gently, apply a thin layer of resinol ointment, and cover with a light bandage twice daily. Relief often comes after the first treatment. Sample free Dept 8 A Resinol Baltimore Md.
Secretary for foreign missions Rev A W Halsey will preach Sunday morning at First Presbyterian Church. The visit highlights mission work and the church's weekend program.
Warning about kidney lag and back pains followed by a promotion for GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims prompt relief and offers money back if not satisfied. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
Kyne argues the Seamen's law will improve the Pacific fleet by rewarding American vessels and raising Japanese standards. He asserts a Jap deserter would receive wages and protections under the law, potentially stabilizing crews and enabling American sailors to man American ships with fair pay.
The trial of M. M. Schmidt, alleged accomplice of the McNamara dynamiters, opens in Judge Frank R. Willis' court Monday over the charge of murdering Charles Haggerty, a core trimmer killed in the Los Angeles Times bombing. Old labor capital strife resurfaces here after years of McNamara and Darrow cases.
Two pedestrians injured in separate First Avenue incidents. Fannie Goldstein, a 32 year old seamstress of 916 20th Avenue, hospitalized with bruises and possible skull fracture after being struck by a car driven by real estate broker F. H. Miller of 4825 49th Ave. S. Miller booked on open charge and released on recognizance. A second victim, Mrs. George Carey of 609 Thomas Street, bruised after a car owned by B. C. Corliss and driven by C. B. Levar struck her at First and Blanchard.
Michigan alumni will gather Saturday night at the Commercial Club to hear progress on funds for a Michigan Union clubhouse in Ann Arbor. Chairman Frank P. Hessell will preside and former judge William R. Day will lead the “million dollar yell” from a movie screen after the meeting. Hollywood Lunch Waffles advertised at 212 Pike St.
A masked man confronted A. B. Finlayson at 2911 B Jefferson St Friday night and ordered him to raise his hands. Finlayson, carrying a shotgun for a hunting trip, prompted the robber to beg him not to shoot, then the thief fled.
A dollar saved in your deposit book is a silent partner, earning steadily and safely. Its accumulated earnings may come in handy at the right time, providing a reliable cushion for future needs.
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