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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1916
Page
5
A bold promotion touts the Northwest's largest brightest heater display. It claims fairest prices and representative heater makes that satisfy buyers and ensure safe purchases.
Crawford Anderson, secretary of the Western Dry Goods Company, says Seattle wholesale business improves under the dry law and opposes liquor bills ahead of November 7. He cites 1914 sales up about one third, better profits, and stricter enforcement as needed to prevent shipments into the state.
Caldwell calls the lack of notice to attend a Olympia utility regulation conference suspicious as Walter Meier rushes from the city to the state capital. Norwood Brockett and Tacoma traction interests seek new rules while municipal utilities face regulatory pressure amid undisclosed sessions.
Fragmentary notice lists dental offices and directions on Third Avenue near the post office. It mentions Dr L KR Cert Sapnagee and Corser Third end Unies with guidance to reach the right place.
Edwin J. Brown a prosecuting attorney candidate spoke in Enumclaw urging county government change. He praised Woodrow Wilson and Gov. Lister while criticizing King County Seattle graft and alleged corporate corruption. Audience applauded as he highlighted alleged graft in local government.
Bellngham Washington October 31 Mrs Francesa C Axtell progressive democratic candidate for congress received a telegram from President Wilson expressing sincere interest in her candidacy and hopes for bright prospects in her campaign.
Sheriff Longmire was notified after a Wilkeson woman was shot and her husband was taken into custody by neighbors. The husband claims the death was the woman’s own act, but neighbors report hearing the quarrel.
County officers hunt a wildeyed robber who held up W. J. Lewis in his own home using his gun. The assailant fired twice at Lewis before fleeing down the street shouting and continuing to fire at intervals.
Princess Boncompagni, formerly Mise Margaret Draper and daughter of the late U S ambassador to Italy, wed Prince Andrea Boncompagni from a renowned Italian family. In two years she will come into full control of half the Draper fortunes at age 25.
Los Angeles Oct 31 a sensational Benton L Barrett murder case may surge at the preliminary hearing in Santa Monica tomorrow. Defense investigator Capt H R Zimmer said he would produce Raymond Wright one of the supposed victims. Officers were dispatched to a town north of San Francisco to locate Wright and bring him south for the hearing.
Police arrested Mrs. Glen Sadier after receiving many letters about liquor sales at 1525 First Avenue. Also detained as witnesses were Alice Furey a 22 year old seamstress and Bertha Land a 26 year old waitress.
A reprinted old English formula claims catarrhal deafness and head noises stem from catarrh and that a tonic mixture can restore hearing. It urges buying Parmint double strength, mixing with hot water and sugar, then taking a tablespoon four times daily for rapid relief and improved sense of smell.
Republican vice presidential nominee Chan. W. Fairbanks rushed home from Rockford Illinois after learning his mother Mrs Mary Adelaide Smith Fairbanks 7 died suddenly at his son's home last night He canceled all speaking engagements and headed for Indianapolis for the funeral.
The Seattle barkentine Hel vedere under Captain A P Jochimsen reached port from northern waters and Siberian routes reporting that a weasel was seized by the Russian government to transport military reservists.
The Multnomah, a McCormick Steamship Co. fast liner, will sail Friday, November 3rd, to Southern California ports. Fares shown include 12 and 9 dollars to California cities like San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Passengers urged to reserve now at Milwaukee ticket office Second Ave and Cherry. Elliott 4812.
Retail Grocers Association officials say flour and other staples have increased in price effective yesterday and today. Bread price rise to 6 cents is set for Monday, giving a brief pause before higher costs spread to all edibles.
H F Gibson proprietor of Phoenix Drug at 118 Second Ave 8 objects in superior court to being classified with fly by night druggists in a test case challenging a city licensing ordinance. He says he has been in the business for 27 years and filed a demurrer Monday.
Advertiser touts a new anesthetic described as the greatest discovery and completely painless. Patients told to visit 9 to 5 with guarantees from Dr Sipes and the Boston Dental Staff of Specialists and promises of lower charges for first class work.
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