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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
3
Fred Wanders, described as the jail's trusty, escaped from the city jail while serving a ten day sentence for orderly conduct. He was last seen in Aberty Thursday, and police are actively searching for him.
The Department of Justice investigates William Grady Butler, named as an alleged deserter from the U S Navy, with the inquiry occurring on Thursday as authorities review the case for formal action.
The Elders Sanitarium at 406 Main St St Joseph Mo offers a home method to banish tobacco in one to five days. Men with over 50 years of use report success and improved health. Free book distribution requires name and address.
The King County board reduced several budgets after debate, leaving Pierce Lonegren on the payroll while other posts faced cuts. The purchasing agent saw a large reduction, charitable agencies requested more than twenty thousand, and school superintendent salaries rose. The general courthouse budget faced about twelve thousand in cuts as the Humane Society retained its funding.
Special Appeal notes Agent Thomas Kennedy wired Rep. John F. Miller that Seattle public and press favored drafting or deporting all aliens. The message came as an alien bill was set to reach the house that day.
A voluntary citizens committee plans a late afternoon or evening meeting to urge a temporary working agreement between shipowners and employees while awaiting the federal wage adjustment board decision next week. The San Francisco basis sets wage increases of 20 percent to $4.25, 15 percent to $4.99, and 10 percent up to $6, with no raises for those earning $6 or more.
London reports a new special ministry to direct reprisals against German air raids. The minister would marshal British aerial forces for raids on German cities and seek maximum frightfulness, with details kept scarce. Separately New York starts day four of Liberty Loan drive with over 100 million dollars subscribed.
A home remedy is proposed for catarrhal deafness and head noises using Parmint double strength mixed into hot water with sugar. The mixture is taken as a tablespoonful four times daily to ease nostril clogging breathing and mucus drainage. The note urges trial of the prescription as a cheap easy option.
Indigestion sufferers who have tried pepamn blamath soda and other aids are urged to try bisulated magnesia. A teaspoonful after meals neutralizes stomach acid and reduces fermentation causing wind heartburn and bloating. Regular use is claimed to be safe as long as indigestion remains.
Maj. Gen. Goethals today assumed active duties as president of the Wright Martin Aircraft corporation The United Artisans schedule a meeting Monday night Oct 8 at the Fraternal hall Fourth Ave and Pike St for potential organizational matters.
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