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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1916

Page

2

Political tribute endorses Edwin J. Brown for Prosecuting Attorney

Thomas J. Casey praises Woodrow Wilson and endorses Edwin J. Brown for Prosecuting Attorney in King County. Casey urges supporters to vote for Brown after indicating he previously sought the nomination and now backs Brown’s election.

Seattle Kingly Ty Woodrow Wilson Jefferson Washington Jackson Lincoln Woodrow Wilson Edwin J. Brown King County Hbors Thomas J. Casey

Unclear Medical Claim Ad From A.P. Clearhouse

A scrambled health ad promotes alternative treatments for conditions like rheumatism appendicitis tumors and paralysis. It hints at non surgical options and mentions prices and a doctor at an address. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and lacks verifiable details.

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Fred Billingsley Trial Over Alcohol Possession

Fred Billingsley, brother and chief lieutenant to Lo gan Billingsley, faced trial in superior court for possessing alcohol at Day and Night Pharmacy, 1225 Third Ave, intended for sale. The case stems from the July 25 raid by the dry squad that wrecked the store and seized gallons of liquor. Jury selection extended late as many jurors knew the Billingsleys.

Fred Billingsley Leutenant Logan Third Ave Dry Squad

Teutons Repulsed in Northern Front Battle

Teuton forces launched repeated counterattacks in the battle north of Korytnica but were repulsed with heavy losses. Reports say heavy losses were also along wide sections of the Volhyotan and Galician fronts.

Glass of Salts Cleans Kidneys

A health-claim advertisement urges using Jad Salts to flush kidneys by drinking four ounces in water each morning and to drink plenty of water overall. It states kidneys filter blood and can be helped by a lemon grape acid blend with lithia to reduce bladder irritation and promote active function.

Beveridge Criticized Over Alaska Government Plan

After a Seattle meeting, the Woodrow Wilson Independent league of Washington charged former Senator Albert J. Beveridge with drafting a Taft era bill aiming to impose a Taft appointed commission headed by an army officer to govern Alaska. Delegate Wickersham led Alaska’s opposition to the proposed despotic arrangement.

Seattle A. J. Beveridge Indiana Woodrow Wilson Independent League of Washington Albert J. Beveridge United States Senate Taft Alaska Beveridge Senate

Gue to Talk Here Col George A Gue Guest Speaker

Col George A Gue of North Yakima one of the state’s best posted stock men will address the Seattle Commercial Club at a Thursday luncheon. His talk centers on dairying as a commercial industry and its prospects in the region.

George A. Gue North Yakima Seattle Commercial Club

Theatres Grand Eugene Levy's Road Show at Grand and Alhambra

Crowded Sunday shows praise Eugene Levy's road show and the Alhambra feature Ernest Hall. Chaplin in one act keeps kids laughing. Orpheum vaudeville bills include The Bride Shop and Maud Lambert. Oak theatre offers Hip Hip Hooray with Monte Carter company and The Yellow Menace serial.

Oak the Oak Theatre Monte Carter Ethel Davis Walter Spencer George Weiss Yellow Menace Dancing

Orrine Promises Restore Drink Habit Sufferers

Orrine is promoted as a home cure for the drink habit with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen after trial. Sold in two forms, a powder and a pill, at one dollar per box by Swifts Pharmacy at 2nd and Pike, with a free booklet offered.

Orrine Swifts Pharmacy Pike

Brown Will Not Be Persecutor in Prosecuting Attorneys Race

Democratic candidate E. J. Brown campaigns in King County country districts on a platform to prosecute impartially and vigorously where justice is served. He opposes using the office for vengeance and cites a mistaken penitentiary sentence overturned by Judge Smith, noting the current prosecutor pursued appeal to the supreme court. Brown pledges fairness and avoids hanging up convictions, regardless of outcome.

E. J. Brown King County Dr. Brows Wocallst Smith Brown Reformatory Supreme Court Altho

Palace Hip Hippodrome Show Opens With Variety Acts

The Palace Hip introduces No 6 headlined by Charles Hendrix and company in The Schoolmaster a lively mix of song dance comedy and pathos Jeanne a 15 year old comedienne provokes laughter The Three Lilliputs Adelyne Lowe and a shifting musical to acrobatic act Vardaman The Gay Deceiver features a surprise stunt Four Musical Bonnella perform on xylophone A Woman's Fight photoplay Orpheum Traveling Salesman arrives at the Orpheum with Beth Elliott Panchon Everhardt and George Rand in a wholesome comedy suggested by James Forbes

Palace Hip Hippodrome Palace Hip Charles Hendrix J Vardaman Orpheum Orpheum Theatre George Rand Beth Elliott Phoebe Hunt Mrs. Rabbitt Panchon Everhardt James Forbes

Broadway High Is Winner at Football Game

Broadway High defeated Hap Miller’s proteges 21 to 0 at University Field. The game remained close until late in the third quarter when Broadway pulled ahead. La Fray was Broadway’s standout, backing a strong line that halted the freshmen near the three yard line.

Hap Miller University Field Broadway High Broadway la Fray

Cotterill Speaks in Kitsap County Campaign Tour

George F. Cotterill, a Democratic candidate for Congress, will speak in Port Orchard Tuesday night and in Charleston Wednesday night before continuing his campaign in Seattle until election day. The Cotterill campaign committee includes Joseph A. Sloan as chairman with George A. Custer M. N. Daken George Ryan and C Haddon.

George F. Cotterill Congress Port Orchard Charleston Seattle Cotterill Joseph A. Sloan George A. Custer M. N. Daken George ©. Ryan C. Haddon

Regal Dental Offices Promises Expert Care and Satisfaction

Guard your teeth and visit Regal Dental Offices for expert checks. Graduates of top dental colleges and state board certified staff guarantee careful examination, clear cost estimates, and ironclad satisfaction on all work. Don’t delay, protect your health with quality dental care.

Regal Dental Offices Beat Dental Colleges State Dental Board

Painless Dentistry Offered by Dr Sipes in Boston

Come at any hour any day. A special appointment card avoids delay. A simple gum application pulls the tooth with no pain or after effects. Dr Sipes founded the Boston Dental Co over fifteen years ago at 1420 Second Avenue opposite the Bon Marche. The practice guarantees all work and offers moderate prices.

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A. Gokor St, Tee Atile Wacy Bad Vicur Billingsley George Vanderveer Billingsleys Teutons Rap G. O. P Mr. Man E.H. Sothern Peggy Hyland Rhea Eugene Levy Owen al Allen Charles Henry Charles Chaplin Alhambra Ernest Hall Ile Hride Maud Lambert de Witt, Burns and Torrence Toya Raymond Bond Elizabeth Shirley Bernard and Scarth the Geralds Bieves Binyon Optical Co Ist Ave Seneca Kitsap County OR. L Chas. Chaplin Regal Dental Dr. L. A. Ciert N. W Third and Union Mio. Sipes Boston America Lindsay Occidental Ave Albert Hansen Second Ave Madison
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