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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1903

Page

7

Milk Poisoning Discovery by Prof G L Taner Shocks Chemists

Seattle chemist Prof G L Taner, chief analytic chemist for Stewart Holmes, develops a simple test for detecting formaldehyde in milk. Demonstrations with experts prove reliability, aiming to curb food adulteration and protect children. The method uses aniline and hydrochoric acid to reveal a pink then dark purple color if formaldehyde is present. The discovery is hailed as a major advance in the fight for pure foods and public health.

Seattle G. L. Tanger Stewart & Holmes Drug Company Special Analytic Chermint Fwod Tanzer Popelear Tanser Vore Board of Health Illinois Tanach Wie Ite Inmnte Ingredia Profesor Taner Tanger G. L. Taner

Discovery of Tanser’s Milk Poisoner Remedy Unfolds

A historical tale follows Professor Tanser, a German chemist turned Chicago pharmacist, who seeks to avenge the deaths of six children from a stomach illness blamed on a milk poisoner. After years of research he claims to have found a remedy to save humanity and end the family tragedy that struck his home.

Tanser Professor Profesor Tanser Nated University of Jena Germany United States Chicago Illinois Tanger Lesa Prof. Tanger Mrs. Tanzer

Attorneys Seek Delay in Manslaughter Hearing for Milk Poison Case

Attorneys for defendants W F Quimby B Swanmen and W B He were charged with manslaughter over Carrie Constantine's death. The preliminary hearing was postponed to October 1. Quimby co owned the Duenamieh dairy supplying the implicated milk. Henson drove the wholesale wagon and Hoppe delivered milk to Constantine's home. The hearing was set for today prior to the delay.

Osee Agsinm W. F. Quimby B. Swanmen W. B Little Carrie Constantine Quinby Duenamieh Dairy Henson Hoppe Te Conatantipe

SOAKED HIM The Man Who Passed Worthless Bills Got Stiff Sentence

A man who circulated counterfeit or worthless bills received a severe punishment after his crime was detected. The court handed down a strict sentence reflecting the seriousness of passing fake currency. Authorities did not disclose additional details about the defendant's identity.

Bell United Stater Aeetet Service Parker Bila Whatcom Tag Hank Hrunewick Bett Gana Kelly Thie Hui Tram

Liquor Trade Headline and Local Notices

A chaotic clipping reports liquor associations in Seattle holding a convention with half price fares and mentions of figures like Col. Moree. It notes licenses granted to be wed in Beattie and Seattle residents, and a burglarized room at the Grand hotel with ten dollars missing.

Bacchus Cold Water Brigade Seattle Second Avenue Pike Street Bugie Hall Seattle Tire James Morrison Beattie Joseph Williams Annie Rn Wilson John Eftinger Lillian Finereson Seattie John W. Adama Wakefield Mase Sueannah Theam William Walter Clark Fale Stewart

Mayor Alanson Sherman Pioneered Chicago as Village Leader

Alanson H. Sherman died in Waukegan aged years old. He served as mayor of Chicago when it was still a village in 16H, with yearly terms. Sherman also headed the city’s fire department for a number of years.

Chicago Alanson Sherman Waukegan

Tell Tale Collar Charged Thief Fined in Canns Court

Herbert Adams was fined 40 dollars and jailed briefly for larceny of clothing belonging to N. F. Rhourne. Adams claimed he had bought the garments, but the laundry mark from Rhourne appeared on the items in multiple places.

Herbert Adams Notie Canns N. F. Rhourne Adams

Condemned Meat and Slaughter Totals in September

Meats inspector Butter filed a September report listing 1249 pounds of meat condemned, 176 pounds of liver infected with fluke worms, and 224 pounds of veal emaciated. The month's slaughter totals include 2678 cattle, 6749 hogs, 14244 sheep, and 62 calves. A complaint seeks charges against Thomas Kimberley for $2.76 alleged theft from Kasson and Jedson of Wear Seattle on October 5.

Board of Health Thomas Kimberley Kasson

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