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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1909

Page

9

Scientist claims cure for liquor drug and cigarette habits

Dr Alexander Lambert Roosevelt's physician announces a new cure for alcohol, drug, and cigarette dependencies tested in Bellevue hospital psychopathic ward. He says the formula, found by a Chinese traveler, obliterates cravings within five days and is dangerous unless administered by a physician.

New York Alexander Lambert Col. Roosevelt Lambert Chamber of Horrors Bellevue Hospital China American Medical Association Chinatown Bellevue Dr. Lambert

Prescription Mystery Cures From Belladonna to Henbane

A medical notice describes a sensational cure by Dr. Lambert using a formula of two parts belladonna leaf nightshade one part xanthoxylum bark extract and one part hyoscyamus leaf henbane. The mention of deadly herbs raises caution about the treatment and its alleged effectiveness.

Meanest Man in the World: A Divorce Testimony

Maggie Brown obtained a divorce from Westy Brown a glass worker in San Francisco. She testified he calls himself the meanest man and showed a habit of placing coins in their two year old child's toy bank to urge others to do the same, then pocketing the coins himself.

San Francisco Maggie Brown Westy Brown Brown

Stanford student injured in gym fencing incident

Stanford University report says John Wesley Howell of Los Angeles stabbed foil into the arm of John B. Beeman of Los Angeles during a gymnasium fencing session. Beeman sustained serious injuries and was treated.

Stanford University John Wesley Howell Los Angeles John B. Beeman Aleo Sop

Diaz Prosecutor Sues Writer Over Mexico Book

In New York on October 24, a libel suit began in general sessions court brought by Diaz on behalf of President Diaz of Mexico against author Carloe De Fornatro for a book titled The Czar of Mexico.

New York Diaz Mexico Carloe de Fornatro Czar of Court of General Sessions

Mexico City General Mier Accepts Gov Neuvo Leon Appointment

General Jose Mier in Mexico City accepted the appointment as governor of Nuevo Leon succeeding General Reyen. The transition marks a leadership change in the regional government with Mier taking office promptly.

Mexico City Jose Mier Neuvo Leon Reyen

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported Today

Washington reports show receipts by treasury and expenditures totaling 1 640 408 dollars. In Butte the Hutte newspaper writers union prepares to entertain Dr. Frederick A Cook upon arrival, endorsing his Arctic claims. The union also elects him as a member.

Washington the Treasury

Unclear text on lynching and union debt notice

fragmented OCR mentions lynching and accusations of murder of farmer M. G. Brock after hog theft. references a W C G convention, treasury depletion and a six week loan need. includes stray lines about Ty Cobb and checksers with lattice work, unclear context.

Fleema Ty Cobb W Ceil

Sale of Position Pianos Draws Buyers to Eilers Event

Buyers attend the Eilers piano sale featuring SITION pianos with wide dealer turnout and steady demand across the showroom. The event draws collectors and casual buyers seeking bargains as prices trend upward.

Eilers

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