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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
6
Three hundred rebels fell in yesterday's battle as both sides suffered about equally. With ammunition arriving the rebels plan another attempt to retake the Hankow railway station and gain the north bank of the Han River, but supply shortages hinder their hold on positions in the area.
A runaway steer bucked from a rail car in Cleveland as it charged toward a group of schoolchildren. Emil Zeigier, 20, collapsed and died on sighting the animal, while the children narrowly escaped harm.
Theo dore Kruse, a wealthy Portland hotelier who vanished in August, is reported to be staying at his parents’ home in Bremerhaven Germany. He says he does not regret leaving and mentions his wife Mrs Kruse who runs the Helvet hotel and Louvre cafe he owned.
Harold Preston would be tendered the chairmanship of the Public Service Commission following the death of Harry Fairchild. Olympia reports favoring Preston, though no official word has been received and he declines comment. Preston, a former state senator who pushed the railroad commission bill, recently declined a supreme court appointment.
War office announces plans to deploy 70,000 Japanese troops to China when requested by the powers. Destroyers Shikinami Makihbumo and dispatch boat Phihaya sail with provisions for the Hankow force.
Mrs Sherman Morris married her ex convict husband Frank Briercliffe once jailed for murder in Leadville 16 years ago. He now serves a prison sentence at Canon City for the same case while she believes a good woman can transform the man she loves.
London dispatches say Egypt will soon be formally annexed to the British empire. The reports cite Berlin and Vienna financiers as sources while the foreign office offers a routine denial.
Free to Pile Victims Free to Pile Victims Next Morning Worst Cases Wonder Why They Never Before Tried the Remarkable Pyramid Pile Cure. Free trial at the Pyramid Drug Marshall Mick offers instant relief for piles. Morning relief then at the drug store with a 60c package. Fill in name and address to receive the coupon.
Mrs Ralph Johnston explains why she takes to the air to support her ten year old son after her husband Ralph Johnston a flyer, dies and leaves little money. She describes fear of flight yet resolve to fly for her child and faith his prayers will keep her safe.
President Taft arrives in Butte amid snow and subfreezing temperatures after five days in California. He endures a quick change from 95 98 degrees in Los Angeles to a frosty freezing air. He attends an address at the Broadway Theatre then travels to Roseman Livingston and Billings to finish today's schedule.
The steamer Victoria arrived from Nome with about a million dollars in gold bullion aboard in five steel chests. The voyage spanned five days amid a hurricane like storm on Friday the 13th. The fourth mate suffered three fractured ribs after being thrown against an iron railing. A large crowd gathered at pier 9 to welcome the ship, the biggest southbound passenger list of the season at 641 travelers. Approximately $350,000 of the treasure was carried onboard.
Investigation into Irwin Millichamp death follows wife’s slaying by the Standard Oil salesman. Doctors warned of his madness and possible violence. Fr. Stanley Millichamp arrives from Seattle to arrange a double funeral.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a safe overnight cleanse for the stomach liver and bowels. It claims they remove undigested food bile toxins and foul gases while you sleep and cost 10 cents a box. Millions use them to avoid headaches biliousness indigestion and constipation. Children are said to love taking them.
Loura J. Wilde the San Diego banker accused of inducing W. Cooper Morris to commit a felony by a $90,000 split from a telephone stock sale to Oregon Trust and Savings Bank is reportedly not eager for trial. District attorney officials said Wilde indicated she did not want to rush to court, with the tentative trial date moved from November 6 to January 2 at her attorneys’ request.
The Young Lawyer arrived in Justice Carroll's court to sue for damages after a dye mishap. A gray salt intended blue returned black, prompting a $45 suit. The dyer unwrapped the suit, revealed blue fabric, and the lawyer swore an eternal blue.
Robinson Flying LACROSSE Wis Oct 19 Aviator Hobbson repairs hydro plane and completes a water takeoff on the Mississippi at Winona Minn continuing his journey from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Redding Cal Oct 19 Final steps begin on a 4 million dollar California power plant expected to produce 126000 horsepower 67 miles north of here from Mount Shasta snow melt.
An advertisement promotes the Bake Oven as the best heat based treatment for rheumatism over internal medicine. It claims instant relief after one treatment and urges sufferers to visit Rooms 220 221 222 223 on the second floor of the People's Bank Building at Second and Pike for demonstrations and testimonials from locals.
Edgar M. Robinson, international secretary of the YMCA boys work, told a dinner at the Hotel Washington Annex that there is no such thing as a bad boy. He claimed every boy desires to be virtuous and that environment can push a boy toward crime while a teacher can lift him up.
Police seek Charles Marzycks, Bohemian brother in law of Mrs Wm Showman, in connection with the murder of her husband and three children in Ellsworth Kansas. He was reportedly seen near the home and has threatened the family. Authorities across the country are asked to locate him.
An Albany nursery firm purchased an "ever bearing" apple tree from David Jenkins for 600 dollars. The tree reportedly bears ripe fruit from May through November, with green and ripe fruit present on branches simultaneously.
HYOMEI vapor treatment is urged for chronic catarrh with daily bedtime use. Inhale from a boiling bowl under a towel for several minutes to clear sinuses aid sleep and ease nasal congestion. Complete kit 1.00 with inhaler 50 cents for HYOMEI bottle. Free trial offer from Booths Hyomei Co Buffalo NY.
Fee words describe new, furnished rooms at low prices near Werllake Avenue. Call at The Virgines, 666 Virginia Street, for details and a dance event at Dreamland tonight.
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