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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
2
Advertisements tout Bitro Phosphate as a cure for thinness and fatigue by feeding nerves and the body. Claims promise rapid relief and a money back guarantee, urging readers to try the preparation to restore energy and physical appearance amid wartime concerns.
Reports from Dr Frederick Kolle and D Harrigan claim Bitro-Phosphate or similar organic phosphate compounds increase weight and energy in nervous, anaemic patients. Tests at St. Cath Hospital NY show weight gains. physicians urge hospital use as a nerve energizer and blood enricher. CAUTION notes avoid fat-producing foods for those not desiring weight gain.
New York physicians report promising results from Mexican ma plant sap used to treat Bright's Disease. The preparation AGMEL is marketed by Arrow Chemical Co with free descriptive literature and offers a 236 cc purified sap bottle for prepaid U S and Canada orders at $3.00. The claim cites La Recuela de Medicina as support and notes rising demand for the remedy.
Gilbert S. Costello secretary of the members' council of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club will become private secretary to Mayor C. T. Fitzgerald next Monday. A. Conklin resigns as secretary to Mayor Hanson to accept a post as confidential secretary to Hanson. Hanson and Conklin plan a tour of the East and Middle West with Hanson delivering 23 lectures. Costello, once a Star reporter, is married and residing at 111 32nd Ave.
Police report a busy night with several guests from Grand Central and New Central hotels losing clothing, a raincoat, watch, tools, or cash. Suspects were numbered and booked on disorderly charges as investigations continued.
In Vancouver British Columbia early today L W Terry caretaker was shot and slightly wounded by one of the yeggmen who tried to blow the Western Canada Power Co safe in the Carter Cotton building. The robbers fled down the fire escape as police arrived finding overcoats piled around the safe and evidence they planned to blast it.
Louis H. Moore state bank commissioner filed a suit in superior court for 4600 against Mrs. Gertrude M. Harmon and her husband. The money was advanced by the note to Northern Bank and Trust company in exchange for credit. The bank failed January 29, 1917, and Moore alleges the note was never paid.
The offices of the United States district attorney the United States marshal and the clerk of the federal court will be closed Friday and Saturday afternoons in honor of the Pacific fleet and President Wilson.
The United States army launches an over the counter surplus sale in Seattle at the Stacy street terminal. The program will offer food clothing shoes and tobacco to the public with no home delivery and is to run under a deputy zone supply officer’s direction. Seattle joins Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland as Pacific coast cities offering direct to consumer sales. First deliveries by mail carriers are expected Monday.
George Chenoweth, a former Curry County official and Oregon legislator, faces murder charges in the killing of 20 year old George Sydnam at a Langlois dance. Defense cites temporary insanity due to shell shock from World War I injuries as jurors near completion in Gold Beach.
A thief stole a 6 by 12 foot hen coop at Ramsey's home on 57th Avenue South early Thursday. Ramsey, who occupies 9919 57th Ave. S., suggests the move reflects pressures from rising rents. police say the coop could house a single person or small family.
Report Clerk Ivan Miller at the police station notes a theft after a man at Ed Swanson's residence on Sixth Avenue left his bathroom to find a crook had entered and taken his watch. The incident was reported Thursday.
A thief forced the rear door of J. B. Ploom’s confectionery at 514 Second Ave early Thursday morning and pried $40 from the cash register. The burglar scattered assorted bonbons throughout the store, drawing the proprietor’s complaint about the method used.
The San Francisco labor council received a letter from the American Federation of Labor urging it to form a policeman's union in the city similar to existing locals in Boston and Washington DC.
Union leaders estimate about 150000 workers in the Pittsburgh district will join the nationwide steel strike set for September 22. They claim at least 85 percent of workers in both plants and independents will walk out, while company officials are cautious and expect only a small portion to strike. In Youngstown Ohio district manufacturers report only 10 to 15 percent unionized and most employees oppose the walkout.
The body of Willam Pickrill, 74, long missing since 7 pm Wednesday, washed ashore at Alki Point Thursday morning. He had lived with his son William Pickrill Jr and was despondent after his wife’s death. Bow man of 4831 Alkiave reported the finding to police. The son identified the body early Thursday morning.
A pastor operates a restored mahogany saloon in Chicago with brass rail and bumpers. Rev. George A. Kilbey of the Christian Industrial League serves as bartender, selling only soft drinks while the establishment imitates a bygone era.
Seattle reports a shortage of volunteer cars for Pacific fleet duties. Only 900 autos donated against a 24 000 need and 26 000 letters sent with just one in 75 responding. Fleet capacity shows 2 734 Friday, 1 995 Sunday morning, 1 672 Sunday afternoon. Chauncey Wright Restaurants Co plans city tours for sailors with meals provided.
Gordon M. Beeley alleged as a fence in a grand larceny case involving 1075 dollars in jewelry stolen from George W English on August 29. Harolds Morrie and James O Connor, on suspended sentences, helped move the goods. Beeley tried to sell to W J Curriet for ten dollars. The jewelry was identified by English and Beeley allegedly induced Morrin and O Connor to commit the crime. The parole of Morrin and O Connor was revoked and they were sentenced to the Monroe reformatory.
Seattle building trades remained in deadlock as committees from the Master Builders' association and the striking workers met separately with no progress toward a settlement. The strike involves about 5,000 carpenters lathers plasterers cement mixers and building laborers, seeking wages from 7 to 10 dollars.
A brief editorial note suggests The Star as the premier source for advertising ideas, urging readers to consider the newspaper for effective promotions. It emphasizes trust in The Star's reach and guidance for marketing campaigns.
Kingston Jamaica Sept 11. Result of the prohibition law in America prompts financiers from the United States and Jamaican businessmen to form a company for brewing beer and other malt liquors in Jamaica.
In Chicago on September 11 both Senators Johnson and Borah prompted loud cheers as they spoke about the presidency. When Borah mused about actions he would take if president the crowd interrupted with jokes and support. A bystander declared that either would do.
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