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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
11
A quirky notice reflects a playful tone about a Maharajah figure and a comparison to Oshkosh, noting that Gwalior lags in certain aspects by about a thousand years.
Judge Clay Allen testifies amid a crowded courtroom in the county building scandal involving missing whisky. Evidence includes statements by Clerk Frank Campbell and Bailiff Joseph Hensman about Scotch in Allen's possession and prior government seizures. The judge's fate rests with the jury after disputes over grand juror testimony and motions for a directed verdict.
Telegraphic request to State Food Controller Hebberd from the local fair price committee asks for an immediate ruling on bread prices in Seattle. Hebberd had ordered a lower price in Spokane and was expected to act here. The next public meeting on profiteer complaints is Monday at 3 p.m. in Room 1041 Henry Building.
George Carbon president of Sound Drug Co faces U S hearing on alleged bootlegging at his 915 First Ave pharmacy. A J Cheatem, jailed, was slated for hearing on bootlegging charges before United States Commissioner McClelland. McClelland bound over J D Baker to the federal grand jury under $600 bond. James Boyd held for final hearing September 12 on Harrison Drug Act violation with $500 bond.
A family of nine in Okanogan County shows multiple infections and two suspected cases, prompting state health officials to warn that tuberculosis is highly communicable. Dr J J Henry stresses the need for strict precautions among those with exposure and in households where personal contact is close.
London reports that men born January 1 to March 31 are stronger taller and superior in intelligence than those born in other months. Italian scientists Dr Marcello Boldimi and Dr Deela Rovere support findings with related research on birth month advantages.
The study notes higher intelligence estimates among people born in August and September and lower levels for those born in January and February. The text implies a correlation between birth month and measured intelligence though details or sources are not provided.
London reports Joseph Culshaw once blind since September 1915, ex-soldier, bathed in St Winifred's well in North Wales and regained his sight after the procedure.
The theatrical boom that made fortunes for many including several Americans has ended as Colonial and American troops depart. War plays are dead. managers seek sentimental works evoking tears. Evening dress is scarce at theatres.
Beijing reports the government has officially approved a new set of 89 characters to expand the Chinese writing system. The reform aims to replace monosyllabic dialects and extend the vocabulary, bringing the total to about 44 000 words.
French authorities push a law to curb municipal war memorials of questionable taste. A large boiler maker has offered to supply a monument featuring a statue, a model gun, and a poilu at low rates in various sizes.
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