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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
9
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for sour stomach gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief digesting food, improving appetite and leaving the stomach feeling clean and fresh. The copy warns of imitations and urges readers to ask pharmacists to verify the formula.
Sneak thieves assaulted and robbed residents across Broad Bay with at least ten cases reported in 24 hours. J W Palmer was robbed of a gold watch in an alley. A M Starrett lost $55 from a hotel room. A C Emmett had a gold watch and charm stolen at the Meadows fair. William Maken lost a diamond pin near Luna Park. Clarence Miller, 14, was robbed of 75 cents near 25th Ave. W and Holden. George William vanished cash after a stay at the Kenneth hotel. M Johnson was slashed and robbed for $50 and a silver watch on Washington Street. Three arrests followed including A D Carroll with galvanized iron pipe in Sixth and Marion. Joseph Perrin and Frank Prandt charged with petit larceny at 12th Ave S and Batley.
Three Sacramento superior court judges testified as character witnesses as the Diggs Harris subornation of perjury trial resumed. District Attorney Wachhorst testified to the defendant's general good reputation while Nell Barton testified Harris pressured her to influence Marsha Warrington to testify falsely in the Caminett white slave cases.
State troops continued mass arrests in the copper mining strike district. Most detainees are strikers' wives accused of intimidation or resisting strike breakers. President Moyer was expected to arrive to be greeted by hundreds of strikers.
At 9 35 am RF Wryce painter at 312 Seconday and Henry Lawrence carpenter at 1319 Dennyway fell from scaffolds and were treated at City hospital. Lawrence escaped with scratches and left hospital within an hour. Wryce employed by Eagle Paint company sustained a fractured arm and thigh and lives at Boston apartments.
A New Richmond hotel bus struck by an eastbound street car near the King street depot suffered heavy damage after its wheels were caught in the car tracks. Driver Harry Cannon said the street car did not slow down.
Barry, of 1716 Ravenna Street, was struck by an auto driven by W ary, also of 1716 Ravenna Street, as the vehicle circled a Madison car at 21st and Madison at 10 this morning. Wilson suffered minor bruises and was taken to City Hospital.
A dense list of grocery item prices from multiple markets including Jersey Carnation butter at 38 and 32 cents per pound, creamery butter, ranch eggs, large loaves, cheeses, sardines, Summer sausage, bread, eggs, milk, catsup, peaches, dates, sugar, and various canned goods. Oregon and Washington regions noted with local ranch eggs and prices for bulk crates, Honey, biscuits, and health items. Listings include multiple stores and distractions of monthly stock like Gold Dust, Searchlight matches, and Pure Cane sugar. The ad-like format emphasizes promotional prices and bulk quantities across markets.
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