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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
5
William Gottstein, a baggage checker with C P R near Des Moines, on October 4, declined to answer Sheriff Etringer and offered no statements to clarify the situation as Superior Judge Ronald names Josiah Thomas as special administrator for Murray.
An advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary arrow applied nightly dissolves dandruff and stops itching. It promises complete removal by morning and noted improvements in hair softness and gloss. The ad suggests obtaining liquid arvon at drug stores as the remedy and asserts it never fails.
Estate includes bank deposits totaling 1250 dollars. Little is known about relatives of the murdered man. Murray, divorced from Ida Barrett Murray in January 1916, three months after his marriage.
Australia establishes a directorate to oversee wartime educational propaganda. The move aims to shape public opinion and bolster support for war efforts through coordinated messaging and information campaigns.
Mrs. M. D. Gillespie of Kansas City shares an inexpensive home mixture to darken gray hair and make it glossy. Combine water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine, apply twice weekly until the shade reaches the desired level, promising a twenty year younger look without dye.
Seattle councilmen met with Mayor Hanson to sift a large property inventory of Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co. They aim to separate street railway assets from power plant equipment, Hechting, and other items. Henry L. Gray prepared the valuation list for council consideration.
Seven more firms and railroad departments achieved 100 percent Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions. Firms include Automatic Sprinkler Co, A M Castle Co, Kimball Harrison Catering Co, and West Coast Lumber Co, with totals listed up to 23,000 for Canal Lumber Co and 7,150 for The Pullman Co among others.
The Seattle North Pacific shipyard plant paper Lets Go features its second edition with the launch of the company’s first ship named Conette. The 12 page issue highlights bold illustrations and cartoons, quoting an editorial punch about Allied progress and American vigor in the war effort led by editor Al Prather.
Washington reports the Fourth Liberty Loan gathering its strongest momentum since September 28. Loan officials are optimistic as early subscriptions pour in, marking activity never before seen in the long campaign despite influenza challenges.
The shipyards face a severe labor shortage slowing production. Seattle North Pacific printed general circulation cards urging workers to apply, listing how to reach plants and other details. Frank Adelman and his orchestra recently joined the bolters-up roster.
John Hanson aged 64 of the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging company was found dead in his room at the Johnson hotel Ballard with accidental asphyxiation listed as the cause. He is a widower with two sons serving in France and at Camp Lewis.
The Oakland Hotel Metropole was nearly destroyed by a blaze that began around 11 am. Three lives are believed lost, including two children trapped on an upper floor, while Mrs. EB Cole was rescued and later dying. The four story hotel, oldest in Oakland, spread to the annex by noon and remained out of control.
Lieut. Andrew Skala of the fire department died at his home on 774 John Street. He was buried Wednesday from the Collinge Undertaking parlor with full fire department honors. He was a victim of the Spanish influenza.
An 1 ounce Parmint solution mixed with a pint of hot water and a tablespoonful of granulated sugar is taken four times daily. The remedy aims to open nostrils reduce mucus postnasal drip and ease head noises often providing rapid relief.
The Skinner & Holdy shipyard workers report strong support for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Association. Since May, over $55,000 has been donated, with disbursements reaching $94,665 and a cash balance of $5,569 in the general fund. The sinking fund holds $4,046 as the group forecasts annual disbursements exceeding $122,000.
American troops in France greeted President Wilsons reply to the German peace appeal with enthusiasm. They say it sustains their views on peace and feel they are on the brink of a knockout, approving the policy to leave armistice questions to Foch and military advisers.
Six restaurants were shut by food authorities at 6 am Wednesday and cannot reopen until midnight Friday. Pusch Cafe at 619 Jackson Maple Cafe at 510 King Heat Bata 610 Sixth Ave Wright Cafe Sixth and King Violet Cafe 600 Jackson Rainier Cafe 618 Weller at.
Advertisement promotes Haynes repair service for watches at Next Liberty theatre with a focus on restoration and service quality. The ad emphasizes trusted expertise and local availability for timepiece repair.
The readable fragments describe wartime borrowing and consumer shortages with phrases about liberty, loans, and a Union as well as mentions of prices and relief items but lack coherent details or names to form a full summary.
Government issued order to recruit civilians into war industries is backed by full war labor policies board authority. The United States Employment Service directs civilian recruitment with power to pull workers from nonessential roles and even cut supplies to enforce compliance.
The largest deficiency bill of the American Congress, totaling 6 245 756 666.04 dollars, was submitted to the House today by Chairman Shirley of the Appropriations Committee. Of the funds, 6 152 022 704.57 dollars go to the War Department for the enlarged army program aiming to field three American armies in France by July, and 107 217 778.26 dollars go to the Navy Department.
Dr Beff Miy, chief medical officer of the 13th naval district, reports a marked drop in Panama influenza cases. He expects no trace of the epidemic in the district within a week.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for digestive troubles claim it removes sour contents from blood improves complexion and restores bright eyes. It urges readers to buy a box at any drug store.
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