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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
2
Two men in San Francisco were found guilty of conspiring to recruit soldiers for Britain in the United States. The court found both defendants engaged in plans to assist British interests by enlisting U S military personnel, reflecting cross border influence fears.
Surgeons report men are slightly more prone to appendicitis than women. The article also touts Adler-ika as a remedy, claiming buckthorn bark and glycerine relieve constipation and gas, and lists pharmacies at Second Ave, Seattle, and 235 N Broadway.
Oct 28 New York announces the planned first production of Beulah Poynter's eugenic play The Unborn. Physicians financiers authors and citizens say the work aims to improve the future American society and is deemed more vital than Brieux's Damaged Goods.
A Seattle 20 year old, George Hamilton, designed the scenery for the Moore theatre production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman. His realistic coastal backdrops captured the bleak Norwegian shore and the sea’s fury. The Standard Grand Opera Company delivered superb music and orchestration, while the play runs Friday and Saturday nights, and Thursday night, with The Mery Wives of Windsor to follow.
Elaborate precautions against damage by Zeppelins have been taken at the British Museum. The Elgin room with the Great Elgin marbles is closed to the public. Pedimental sculptures from the Parthenon were moved to a strong room in the basement. The Parthenon frieze mounted on walls is protected with sandbags.
Capt Louis L Lane sails the North Star on a 1000 mile Arctic to Cordova trek tracked by radio from Circle City. The vessel, once Stefansson’s Polar Bear, was taken as part payment for the Polar Bear and is noted for its ice speed.
Tacoma reports Jacob Vogelbaum in custody after about 40 women complained he ran a lottery through his suit and cloak business. He allegedly sold on a monthly payment plan with promised prizes to buyers.
The Consumers' league will hold its Friday afternoon meeting October 29 at 2 o'clock in room 232 Henry building. An interesting program will be given. Several useful particles will be demonstrated by the ladies who make them. Refreshments will be served.
Election of officers and delegates to the 1916 biennial and installation of officers capped the final session of the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Salem Oregon on October 28.
Julia May Goodrich a midwife of 1152 11th Ave faces a manslaughter charge in Superior Court over Anna Daily who died July 5 from blood poisoning after an operation. Jury of five women and seven men was selected and examined as testimony was set to begin.
In Eufaula Oklahoma on October 28 posses with bloodhounds pressed the search for bandits who robbed a Katy express near Onapa yesterday and were believed to be closing in.
Promotes Pyramid Pile Treatment as a safe home remedy for piles, claiming it can spare surgery. Includes testimonials and a free trial offer, urging readers to try before seeking medical procedures.
A reader from Marshall Michigan asks Pyramid Drug Company for a free sample of Pyramid Pile Treatment. The note requests plain wrap and includes name street city state details.
A list of executions planned in California cites Sam Roberson at San Quentin on November 19, followed by Charles Oxnam at San Quentin and Glenn Witt at Folsom on December 4. Nat Weeatel at San Quentin and Thomas Miller with Fernando Mammilate at San are noted for December 10.
California faces eight executions in the next five weeks with Gov. Johnson unlikely to intervene. All eight cases are before the advisory pardons board, which is expected not to recommend clemency. Among the potential victims are youth Bundy Loomis Oxnam Witt.
Washington officials expect a reopened peace discussion as Germany signals possible terms for settlement of the world struggle. Hopes rise that an official conversation may begin with guarded inquiries and signaling willingness to talk.
London dispatch notes many American volunteers in European armies want to quit but cannot be released. The British War Office has not set terms for freeing them and U S mediation efforts are asked but uncertain.
The department of justice announced a decree entered in Philadelphia divorcing the Reading Railroad from its coal and iron holdings and from its navigation lines.
This ad touts Regal Dental Offices with fully trained DDS staff and state board certificates displayed. It boasts ironclad satisfaction guarantees, refuses price underbidding, uses up to date painless techniques, and urges immediate examination and estimate at 1405 Third Ave NW.
The Liberty shows The White Pearl a romance of the Orient with Nancy and Bob and a two part comedy Under New Management plus The Raven. The Mission offers a four part drama The Campbella Are Coming with Grace Cunard and Francis Ford and a Sepoy rebellion tale. Other features include Melbourne Destiny at the Melbourne and Evidences at Clemmer with Lillian Tucker and Edwin August.
The listing notes Saturday night showings at multiple venues including Cremmer Ending with Evidence featuring Lillian Tucker and Edwin August, Liberty Ending with The White Pearl starring Marie Doro, Melbourne presenting Destiny drama, Colonial offering The Miracle of Life with Margarita Fischer, and two part pieces Queen of the Band and A Corner in Cats with casts including Harry Morey Estelle Mardo and others.
Miss Isabella Hagner known as Belle, secretary to the president, is to marry Norman James of Baltimore a millionaire widower and former head of the Atlantic Transport Company. The match follows her White House service under Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Ellen Wilson.
Puget Sound Electric sues to curb Jitney competition between Auburn and Seattle. The bus line operated by John Lausch and J D Sands allegedly crowds passengers by soliciting at the company depot and grounds. Judge Gillam cites Sands and Lausch to appear next Thursday and shows cause for injunction.
The note asks if you have carefully read the want ads today, signaling attention to classified listings and opportunities. It emphasizes thorough scanning for items of interest and potential alerts.
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