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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
6
Advert shows Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as a trusted aid for indigestion and related stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from gas belching flatulence and coated tongue, noting the product is not a cure but has helped many with digestive troubles. Sold by druggists for 50 cents a box.
Dentistry advertised as painless with guaranteed satisfaction. Multiple claims of patient happiness in Seattle and a bold promise that every dentist is a graduate. Advertisement for Suction 10 Never Slip and regular extra heavy gold crowns at fixed prices. Address 1406 Third Ave NW at Union site with note to bring the act.
Chicago reports outline Col. Theodore Roosevelt's improving condition after being wounded by a would be assassin in Milwaukee. Doctors say he should be well enough to leave Mercy hospital in about ten days, as he reads, shaves in bed, and greets visitors. Mrs Roosevelt and family arrive from New York. a bulletin notes a good night and stable vitals with minimal pain.
In Portland Oregon two thugs attempted a street car robbery injuring N H Bird and Sam Van Buschker with bullet wounds while Elsie Bowe and other passengers sustained minor injuries. One robber identified as Thomas OBrien was captured after a chase that ended blocks away. the bandits escaped initially.
The Democratic national committee confirms most Wilson campaign engagements are cancelled after fears of an assassination attempt on Col. Roosevelt and a possible threat to McAdoo. Only the Madison Square Garden speech on October 31 remains scheduled.
Prof. C. E. B. Beach, Olympia public schools superintendent, advocates Seattle as the 1915 National Educational Association meeting site. Otto L. Luther, Queen Anne high school principal, reported to the Seattle Commercial Club that this year’s convention was in Chicago. Beach is a progressive candidate for state superintendent of public instruction.
About 300 delegates traveling by two special trains from St Paul will arrive in Seattle next Saturday on their way to the Portland convention. The Seattle Commercial Club will host them with auto rides and a luncheon at Plymouth Congregational Church followed by a 1 to 2 30 reception. They will be in Seattle for several hours.
In Angeles on October 16 Charles West stared at the moon through a stranger's telescope and was robbed of 22.45 dollars plus his watch. The stranger vanished down an alley leaving West with the instrument.
In Ocean Park California on October 16 Roy Fosdick nine grabbed a bicycle after a string tied to a molar cause the bike to snap. Fosdick failed to hold on and the bicycle went to a junk heap in a rare misadventure involving a tooth and a ride.
Obituary of Sammy Pinschower, Seattle figure and gambler, notes his death in his fifties and reveals his will leaving eighty percent of his fortune to the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital. The piece portrays his tough, colorful life at the Midway club, with opinions from a sergeant and others on his good deeds and final act.
An unmasked robber at the Grand avenue street car terminal in Oakland is killed by Motorman H. J. Hegner after firing on Conductor W. E. Meeker. The bandit drew first and was shot in the head, ending the attempted robbery.
The Great Northern railway closes its books showing a gross earning of over 66 million for the year ending last June. Net earnings reach 28.6 million with virtually the same increase as the gross due to no notable rise in expenses.
In homes with a croup tendency keep HYOMET on hand. For a sudden attack bend the child forward, drop 20 drops into boiling water, breathe over the vapor, covered by a towel. This has saved many children. mothers should ensure HYOMET is available.
After months of bargaining Turkey yields to Italy in a peace pact ending the Tripoli conflict. Exact terms await final treaty later this week. Italy gains sovereignty over Syria, Turkish troops withdraw from Libya, and Italy to pay an indemnity tied to Libya's Ottoman treasury contributions. Khalifa's religious authority to remain unchecked.
A report from the parole department covers April 1910 to July 1912 at the Monroe state reformatory. Of 435 inmates paroled or conditionally pardoned, 49 returned to crime, while 80 percent overall found useful work earning about 50 dollars monthly. Sixty seven inmates sought parole and 39 were granted it. nine recommended for pardon and three ordered deported.
Philadelphia Oct 16 Woodrow Wilson arrives to consult a specialist as his sore throat weakens during the campaign tour. He says the condition is probably not serious but must be treated carefully. The governor plans talks with political allies while in town.
The stork visited the Hanson home yesterday afternoon. Ole Hanson, noted progressive advocate and TRB booster, rushed home from eastern Washington campaign work. Mother and daughter are doing well. seven of the eight Hanson children remain living.
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