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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
3
Miles Poindexter and Geo open their campaign for the U.S. Senate on the same night in Port City. Republican and Democratic contenders pledge to rally voters and outline platform contrasts.
R B Calley manager of the Auto Drug store at 932 East Pike street was arrested Thursday night charged with selling liquor and released on a 500 dollar bond after the store had been locked.
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge to headline as progressive speaker in Washington on Friday night at the Moore theatre. Beveridge, famed for his advocacy of a child labor law while in the Senate, will campaign for Gov. Hughes.
Mrs Inez Milholland Boissevain of New York, a Woman's Party leader, told a Moore theatre audience that Wilson failed suffragists and compromised on the eight hour law for railroad workers. She dismissed his claim of keeping us out of war and urged unity for universal reforms.
Washington Shipping Corporation announces sale of two additional Seattle built ships. The firm already sold two ships to Norwegian interests. Four four masted wooden schooners with two semi Diesel engines are under construction, with the first launching next month.
Delegates at the logged-off land convention at the university voted to back a legislative act authorizing county unit plans to furnish powder and land clearing apparatus. Committees were named for duties and the convention closed after discussions on an educational campaign. Tacony, Pa. reports a church built entirely of arindstones.
The Federal Farm Loan Board asked the Department of Justice for aid to prevent what it calls a major coming fraud. Across the country groups are promoting joint stock land banks under the Rural Credits Act, selling stock while promoters divert funds for services, despite a ruling against promotion spending.
Ole Hanson and Frances Axtell campaigned ten days in the Northwest then returned to Seattle. Hanson said the northern counties favor Wilson, noting crowds in Snohomish and Skagit counties and the ready cheer at meetings.
British cavalry brigade cleared the country around Seres of Bulgarian troops but found the city of Beres itself strongly occupied by the Bulgars, as announced today.
Due to the dissolution of the partnership the People’s Store stock will be sold at retail in a large sale beginning Saturday October 14 at 10 AM. Carl Rubinstein retires, prompting extraordinary prices for 16 days on clothing hats shoes and furnishings at 716 Piret Ave Seattle three doors from Columbia St. Sale details to follow in tomorrow’s newspaper.
A caller urges a public inquiry into reports issued to Mr Lundin from March 15 to May 15, 1916. The speaker vows the reports will reveal more than public statements and references articles in Friday and Saturday's Star.
The Grand features Mme Kya De Verna with Arabian creed Snowflake, Miriam Mahr in comic poses, John T. Chick painting on glass, Robinson and Romaine in 15 minutes of entertainment, the Operatic Quartet, and The Man From Bitter Roots with Farnum in a strong lead.
Dr Mark A Matthews will analyze Initiative measures Nos 18 and 24 at a mass meeting in the M C A. The meeting starts at 2 15 p m and a prohibition supper follows at 5 p m with G F Cotterill speaking. Churches are canvassing the city to urge attendance.
The advertisement touts Know-Doc Pore Treatment as penetrating the pores to heal underlying nerves and tissues. It claims relief for rheumatism neuralgia skin diseases sore throat bed coughs and even improves complexion by removing impurities from pores. It lists Kaow-Dee Co as the maker in Pasadena California.
Bold claim advertisement for Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer promising to darken all gray hair with daily shampooing. It asserts roots are affected, hair becomes soft thick and uniformly dark, stops dandruff and shedding, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold at Bartell’s Drug Store Seattle with out of town mail order.
Seattle port commissioners file affidavits acknowledging use of port funds to campaign against the referendum. They say extra board members would erode the commission’s authority. A hearing on C. O. Qualheim’s injunction to stop publicity spending is set for Monday.
Beginning next Tuesday at 3 30 in the Bon Marche sixth floor cafe, a series of lectures and demonstrations on child care will be directed by the Seattle Mothers Training School. Wednesday's meeting was well attended and included dental care tips from Dr. H. C. Puckett.
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