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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
7
Charge Cy Phert a 30 year Shel ton resident and civil war veteran died yesterday aged 170 He was a bachelor a native of Pennsylvania and operated a sawmill there in the early 1890s
New York October 12. The resignation of William Winter from the New York Tribune ends a 45 year run as dramatic critic. Winter clashed with Klaw and Erlanger methods and the theatre trust while defending high art, leaving a vacancy that critics say signals a shift in the city’s stage journalism.
The state highway commission, via concessions from the Northern Pacific railroad, can establish quarries at needed points for road construction. The advisory board just returned from Washington with Northern Pacific officials. A letter to Samuel Hill, chairman, announces the assistance offering free use of ground for spurs or car buildings and other railroad concessions to aid road work.
Announcement names George B. French to succeed F B Clarke as president of the Spokane Portland Seattle road known as the North Bank line. He will start December 1 with headquarters in Portland and will fulfill duties from Spokane.
BRUSSELS Oct 13 King Leopold II decorated American painter Walter McEwan with the Order of Leopold II in a ceremonial award.
Chicago observers accuse Secretary Knox of forcing Charles R. Crane from his post as minister to China, viewing the move as a political plot. They cite Crane's support for Russia and speculate on Japanese interests influencing China policy.
The Scandinavian Grand Lodge of the Sad Good Templars of Washington passed a resolution commending The Star for its fearless and richteous stance on moral questions and for an editorial from Georgetown on automobile accidents and associated evils. Signed by Henry.
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming food that builds solid flesh and strength. It claims thin, weak users will gain weight and vitality within a week to ten days and promises a refund if unsatisfied. Sold by Quaker Drug Co. of Seattle with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement extols Diapepsin for indigestion and heartburn relief. It argues that weak stomachs need digestive aids rather than drastic drugs and claims Diapepsin prevents symptoms like a lump in the stomach, sour risings, gas, belching, dizziness, and upset digestion.
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