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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1912

Page

3

Girl Continues Story On Stand In Johnson Abduction Case

Chicago October 29 Pretty Lu ellie Cameron a one year old white girl from Minneapolis whom Jack Johnson the Negro heavyweight champion fighter is accused of abducting resumed testimony today before the grand jury The child has turned against Johnson and will testify if an indictment is returned Charles Johnson the fighter s brother who gave damaging testimony last week was served with another subpoena

Dy United Chicago Luellie Cameron Minneapolia Jackohnson Grand Misa Cameron Johnson Charles Johnson Jack

Tacoma Burglar Is Little Girl Mystery In City

A two year old girl, calling herself Eloisa, turned out to be the intruder in Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hildreth's dining room. The child said her parents brought her to Tacoma by a choo choo train and does not know their names.

Tacoma Frank Hildreth Sumner Eloisa Hildreth

Constantine Year Celebrated In Rome For 1600th Victory

Rome marked the 1600th anniversary of Constantine's victory at Ponte Milvio and the adoption of Christianity as state religion. Simple ceremonies opened what the Vatican will observe on a grand scale throughout next year.

Rome Constantine Maxentives Ponte Milvio Vatican

Mice Ate Couple's Wedding License

Walter R Reyer and Miss Florence M Richardson secretly wed last February at Lawrenceburg. They planned a formal announcement but could not locate the marriage license, missing papers reduced to shredded bits after a mouse ate it. Reyer hurriedly obtained a certified copy from Lawrenceburg to share with family.

Cincinnati Walter RR. Reyer Florence M Richardson Lawrenceburg Beyer

Calve plans singing school after doubts about fatness

Boston October 29 Madame Calve the famed soprano says she is too fat to sing opera and will open a school to teach young, sylphlike girls the art of proper warbling with her guidance.

Boston Mme. Calve

Turkish irregulars raid villages near Krushevat

Belgrade reports Turkish irregulars invaded Servia southwest of Krushevat and massacred inhabitants in three villages, sparing none including men women and children.

Belgrade Krushevate

American aviator sued for killing cow by plane

London officials report Col. 8. F., an American aviator, is facing a lawsuit after allegedly killing a cow with his aeroplane on October 29. The incident draws attention to aviation safety and liability questions in the era of early flight.

London

Warning on Kidney Health and Dr Kilmer Swamp Root

A health warning stresses kidney importance for overall illness recovery and cites Bright's disease deaths in 1910. It praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy, offering free sample bottles by mail and listing two bottle sizes for sale.

Bright New York Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Efficacious Cure Sparks Cigar Stop

A brief dialogue reveals a man quits smoking after accepting and lighting a cigar from a friend yesterday. He explains the moment prompted the decision to cease smoking altogether.

Wife charged with stealing harness in Vancouver case

Mrs Adelaide Hutchinson, twice married, is jailed in Vancouver for stealing a harness valued at 25 from her former husband. She claims the harness was payment for 300 owed and 30 monthly wages as his wife, while Hutchinson contends his divorce from her first husband was improper.

Vancouver Waah Adelaide Hutchinson Hutchinson

Husband alleges wife drugged him to marry

San Francisco claim by Alexander M. Phin that his wife drugged him and led him to the altar, prompting a divorce suit. He says he was in awful condition and unable to resist when the marriage occurred.

San Francisco Alexander M. Phin Phin

CAFT Attacks Democrats To Deter Voters

CAFT releases a campaign statement warning voters against electing Wilson and the Democrats. The memo likens a Wilson victory to the 1892 crisis after Grover Cleveland and argues Republican policies protect the American economy, ensuring a prosperous business climate and farmer sales.

Wilson Democratic Party Taft Grover Cleveland

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Cure

An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and severe cold symptoms. It claims relief from headache stuffed nose feverishness and sore throat after the first dose and three doses taken every two hours. The 26 cent package is said to be effective with no quinine and pleasant tasting.

Pape

Fire consumes San Pedro stable killing 36 horses

A spectacular blaze in Los Angeles destroyed the San Pedro Boarding and Livery stable early today. Thirty six horses perished, with about 150 head housed in the structure. 20 horses were saved but many were severely burned and shot by police on the streets. Estimated loss stands at 10 000 dollars.

Los Angeles San Pedro

Workless Man Seeks Consent to Sell His Children

London reports a destitute man, George Gough, unable to find work, seeking permission to auction his children for survival. The brief notes his livelihood relies on board and guard, with payment terms unclear.

London George Gough

Constipation Relief Promised by Syrup Pepsin

Advertises Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative suitable for all ages from infants to the elderly. Claims strong cathartics are harmful and that Syrup Pepsin provides lasting relief without reliance on pills or salt waters. Names households like W. Bert Skinner and H. Durand as endorsers.

W. Bert Skinner Herwyn Neb H. Durand Grand Rapids Minn

Mild pleasant Syrup Pepsin promises gentle stomach relief

The advertisement touts Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant tasting mild medicine that trains stomach and bowel muscles to function naturally. It claims quick gradual effect, offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes, and guarantees results or refunds. Free samples are mailed upon request to Dr. W. B. Caldwell at 415 Washington St. Monticello, NL.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

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