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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
3
An old advertisement by Stuart claims Dyspepsia Tablets ease stomach issues during travel and hotel dining. It touts benefits of aiding digestion and secretions, selling a 50 cent box through druggists and promising the tablets are superior to substitutes.
Mme Simon, accompanied by Claude Cassimir Porter, arrives with 22 trunks of new dresses for a six month theatrical tour aboard the Kaleer Wilhelm. She denies permanent relocation and previews plays including The Modern Way with Parisian gowns. Porter to cover commercial conditions as special correspondent for the Paris Journal.
Mayor A J Gillis swears in J A Rifley and C B Lane as special flirting officers at the request of Rev W W Burks to enforce strict decorum in church vestibules. The move targets taboo kissing behavior and aims to maintain reverent conduct in local houses of worship.
Gus Kahl a carpenter walked into police headquarters and said he killed his landlady Mrs. Freda Carlson in her home while cleaning a shotgun. Detectives found the body in disarray with signs of a struggle. No weapon or clear evidence linking him to the scene was found. he is held pending investigation.
Anita Iowa October 23 Henry McDermott aged 84 has married again despite his son Henry McDermott Jr opposing. Bride Maggie Wilson 49 will receive four Anita lots for her care of the old man under their prenuptial agreement.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson argues campaigns should be frank open discussions of issues and national interests. He says personality clashes inflame bitterness and obscure the real questions, urging evaluation of records and positions rather than attacks on individuals.
An advertisement touts a Mexico found Diabete Herb as a cure for diabetes claiming rapid relief. It promises a free booklet and a 500 pack offer by mail from Box 382K Whitney Point with diet details and food sugar values.
A period advertisement touts Booths HYOMES as a five minute catarrh cure made from eucalyptus and antiseptics. The kit costs a dollar and includes a rubber inhaler, HYOMEI bottle, dropper and directions with extra bottles sold at 60 cents. Leading druggists guarantee refunds if not effective.
The International Institute of Music of New York offers a free complete course for piano organ violin mandolin guitar cornet banjo cello or sight singing with only a small weekly postage fee of about 14 cents. Advanced players receive special instruction and readers are urged to tell friends about the offer.
Philadelphia, Oct. 23. Experiments by Prof. Reichert of the University of Pennsylvania use photography to read from a drop of blood whether it is from a white or colored person and whether male or female, and to estimate the subject's age. Microscopic blood corpuscles measure about 13000th of an inch.
King George V arrived in Hungerford England to stay several days as the guest of Hon John Hugert Ward and Mrs Ward. Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American ambassador accompanied him.
In St Louis a man and a woman dining with a companion were suddenly attacked as a knife was drawn. The man killed the woman then killed himself in front of more than 200 witnesses at a crowded cafe last night.
Robert George of East Whittier receives 28.67 dollars as his share of 200 dollars left by Cal. Jack George to the estate of his father Col. George. The money settles a mule loan from 60 years ago tied to Ben Kalb, Iowa farmer. Kalb, near death, instructed his daughter to deliver the funds to the George heirs.
In Indianapolis the federal court hears testimony as the trial begins against labor leaders accused of transporting explosives. Ex stenographer Mies Dey and John J. McNamara recount evidence about an alleged ring within the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers.
Ex-President Porfirio Diaz, in Paris, says he will stay away from Mexican affairs. He notes interest in Feliz Maz now in control of Vera Cruz but declines to express opinions on his nephew’s plans or chances of success.
Los Angeles October 23 reports mounting difficulties for the prosecution in the second trial of Attorney Clarence S. Darrow on the Bain juror bribery charge in the McNamara case. East witnesses reluctant to testify again, may be compelled only under pressure.
Albany Cut Rate Dentists advertise low prices for extensive dental work with free examination and consultation. They claim top quality artificial teeth crown and bridge work and guarantee all work for 12 years while inviting patients to visit the Second Floor People’s Bank Building Seattle area clients.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the rise from 1.00 to 1.15 per 100 pounds for California lemons to Oregon Washington and Idaho unjustified. Shippers who paid the higher rate will receive reparations.
Mrs. Carrie L. McAllister sues attorney Sidney Williams for 3765 dollars claiming he failed to account for trust funds she allowed him to handle after their divorce. She says monthly payments of 40 dollars ceased in April 1912 after starting in January 1907. She also invested 600 dollars and land with a dairy stock company linked to Williams.
In Ida Grove Iowa Oscar Dessel a Walsh Bros saloon bartender opened a case of beer and found a ten dollar bill wrapped around the bottle labels near the first two bottles. The origin and purpose of the money remain a mystery.
Howard Van Doren Salle bury known as Handsome Ned marries Catherine Quirk of Roxbury after two years of courtship marked by daily proposals. Since November 1910 he proposed by letter, and from June 1911 onward both in person and by letter, totaling about 700 proposals.
Dr. William Brooks, director of Smith Observatory, reports discovery of a new comet in the eastern sky early this morning. The celestial object is visible with small telescopes, lies in the Sextans constellation, and moves slowly eastward, marking the 27th comet found by Prof. Brooks.
Dr Linda Hatfield Hazzard who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of patient Claire Williamson seeks a higher court order to force the state medical board to reissue her osteopathy and fast cure license which the board revoked after the conviction.
A brisk promotional plea extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for headaches biliousness indigestion and sluggish bowels. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowel waste without nausea or griping and warns against imitation products while directing readers to the California Fig Syrup Company label.
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