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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
3
Starting next Friday night at 8 50 President Wilson will send a message flashed across the western United States to amateur wireless operators. Messages will be relayed from one operator to another with a prize for the reader reach. The test seeks to measure independent station efficiency nationwide.
The Wichita Eagle edited by Victor Murdock endorses the reelection of President Wilson. The editorial also advocates reelection of Arthur Capper, governor of Kansas, in a strong partisan note from Wichita.
A reader recounts painful past experiences with tooth extractions and praises Regal Dentists for painless treatment using Novo-Cain. The letter highlights lower prices due to high patient volume and claims of extensive dental work performed without hurting patients.
An old advertisement for Regal Dental Offices highlights Dr L. fh Clark at 1406 Third Ave near the Poet office. The wording directs readers to the correct location and emphasizes guidance to the right place.
Washington October 23 The Supreme Court with a full bench for the first time since 1914 faces about 700 cases affecting the economy. Questions include legality of trusts workmen compensation laws and blue sky statutes plus tariff questions under existing treaties. Brandeis and Clarke sit on the bench while McReynolds cannot hear cases tied to his prior government work.
8B R Baumgart, noted lecturer and explorer, will speak on The Romance of Human Progress at the Y M C A auditorium. The talk is scheduled for Monday evening at 7 o clock, with admission set at 15 cents.
The state industrial insurance commission reserve fund is $100000 behind each year. The ten month investigation by the bureau of Inspection for State Auditor Claussen follows the John F Gillies embezzlement case. A score of recommendations to reform methods include making the commission a nonpartisan body.
In Beechhurst, New York, Frank Tiff killed Sheriff Paul Stiers of Queens County and Sergeant Fitzgerald. He barricaded himself in his home and fought officers until he was fatally shot by police and sheriff's deputies.
Washington patriotic societies draft resolutions demanding Secretary Baker quit over a speech in which he allegedly called Washington’s army followers thieves church looters and disreputable characters. Drafts will be sent to Baker and to the president.
Senator Helen D Robinson of Colorado will speak Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the Metropolitan theatre in support of President Wilson. She is described as an eloquent speaker and will emphasize the Golden Special of the Hughes alliance. Women are invited to attend.
Margate resort southeast of London was bombed by German aircraft. Three bombs were dropped causing slight damage to the Cliftonville hotel and minor injuries to a man and a woman.
Deputy coroners investigated a suicide in a secluded spot at 25th Ave NE and Geet 66th. The body of a about 40 year old man with a purse, watch, and eight dollars was found near a 8.5 mm pistol. A Bakersfield jewelry mark was in the pocket. A suitcase and grip had been checked at Portland.
Next Friday is Hughes day with Mrs. George W. Aiken announcing an alliance drive to enroll members and a maneuver meeting for naturalized citizens at the Moore theatre.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hartley D. Smith, killed by an auto Friday, were conducted by Rainier chapter D A R and the Woman's Century club. The ceremony at Bonney-Watson chapel began at 1 30 p m with Rev. W A Major delivering the sermon. The body will be shipped to San Francisco for interment.
Singing evangelist Rev A Bean will preach at the Olive Branch Mission each night this week at s o clock. He spent four years in Alaska preaching among miners in pool rooms and dance halls.
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