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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1919

Page

14

Treasure Hunt and Murder Plot Across New York

Francis Morgan seeks the buried treasure of Sir Henry Morgan in Central America and faces a rival heir Henry Morean who loves Leonica. Leonica’s guardians plot to kill Henry. he is jailed but escapes with Francis and Leonica. Back in New York, a mysterious queen figure’s knife threat, a note reading Action forever, and Parker the valet propel Francia into a suspenseful pursuit across the city as Birchman directs detectives and trials unfold.

Francis Morgan New York Tle Sir Henry Morgan Central America Henry Morean Himseelf Henry Leonica Francis Francie Menry Lont Soute Parker Mrs. Morman Francia Treasousy Leonion Wall Mare Ste Uam Detective Bureau New Yorker Birchman Chicago Boston Wall St Kirchman Blackwells Island Tombs Countious Philip January Telluride Slender Otho

Italians Move to Crush Fiume Revolt

RCMP reports the Italian government will act under Gen Badoglio to suppress Gabrielle d Annunzio in Fiume. D Annunzio's 2600 followers may be asked to return to their regiments as garrison refuses to join. Leaflets claimed the Nitti cabinet had resigned. British American troops have left Fiume, French contingent back at base.

RCMP United Press Gabrieliie d'Annunzio Fiume Badaglio d'Annunzio D’annunszio Flume Nitti Itse

Park Board Seeks Ban on Commercial Cars on Boulevards

The Park Board asks the city council to bar all commercial vehicles from boulevards starting at noon, shortening the current 3 pm limit to free boulevards for pleasure cars in the afternoon and evening. The request was referred to the public safety committee. Habits are like porous plasters easy to acquire and hard to get rid of.

Park Board Public Safety Committee City Council

Ex Broadway Boy Captain in Cavalry

Washington D C Sept 16 Captain Clim Sands of Ellensburg Washington and a former Broadway high school student in Seattle has returned from France wearing a four star badge for participation in four of the seven great engagements involving American troops He was one of two American captains in a cavalry engagement in France Camp Merritt New Jersey Sept 16 With news of the accidental wounding of Captain J L Cobb Co L of the First division 16th infantry denial was issued here of a rumored duel between two officers.

Washington, D. C Clim Sands Ellensburg Waeh Broadway Seattle France Camp Merritt N. J J. L. Cobb 16Th Infantry

Seattle balance shows sixty thousand pledged funds

A fragmented note records a sum near 60,015.29 dollars attributed to Seattle. The text is incomplete but indicates a financial figure tied to the city.

Median steamer washed ashore at Aransas Pass

GALVESTON Tex Sept 16 The Leyland line steamship Median has been washed ashore and is high and dry on the Aransas Pass wharves. Aransas Pass and Rockport suffer severe damage from the Gulf storm. Train and telegraph service were restored yesterday as 1700 feet of track near the causeway were repaired. City officials say storm damage will not be great.

Galveston Tex Leyland Line Aransas Poss Aransas Pass Rockport

Exposure to Cold Triggers Lumbago Healed by Pink Pills

Mr. Ricy M. Reed of Los Angeles reports a dull backache worsened by damp weather from cold exposure. After five days of Dr Williams Pink Pills the pain lessened, and after seven weeks the ailment was gone. He recommends the remedy and notes improved appetite and strength. Pills sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady New York for 60 cents per box.

Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

McCumber Rejects Senate Peace Treaty Reservations

Senator McCumber of North Dakota denounces the senate foreign relations committee's draft as arrogant and partisan. He urges six reservations to the treaty, including a two year notice withdrawal and sole U S judgment on obligations, warning of diminished aid to Poland and Czech lands and possible expulsion of Japan from the league.

Washington United Press Senate Foreign Relations Committee McCumber North Dakota Senate Foreign Relations Committee China Japan United States

Attempt to Revive Cummins Railroad Act Debate

In Washington on September 16 the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee takes up revisions to the Cummins railroad bill amid criticism from security holders. Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin leads opposition, calling the bill harmful to security holders and attacking the Plumb plan as worsening the cost of living.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Lenroot Wisconsin

Stevedores Strike on Frisco Docks

In San Francisco on September 16, about 4000 stevedores and riggers went on strike after the Waterfront Employers Union refused new working conditions. A dozen vessels were abandoned and thousands of tons of shipping idle as crews demand a division of loads and changes to gang sizes.

San Francisco

North Carolina Militia Deployed to Halt Riots

Raleigh dispatch reports militia companies from Lexington Carthage and Statesville ordered to Albemarle to restore order amid a cotton mill strike. Pickets attacked strike breakers a sheriff was shot in the leg and one striker wounded. Jail crowded with alleged rioters.

Raleigh N. C Lexington Carthage Statesville Albemarle

Railway Men to Vote on Strike in Pacific Region

In Los Angeles on September 16, railway engineers from the Southern Pacific line across the El Paso to Ashland corridor prepare to vote on a strike in sympathy with the Pacific Electric Trainmen. Brotherhood chairman C. I. Jacobson announced the move yesterday.

Los Angeles Cal Southern Pacific el Paso Ashland Ore Pacific Electric C. I. Jacobson Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Wishful Halt Sought as Balkan Fronts Quieted

Paris dispatch: The supreme council of the peace conference issued an ultimatum to Germany demanding immediate cessation of hostilities in the Balkan states. The move signals firm steps to curb aggression and stabilize the region amid ongoing negotiations.

Paris Supreme Council of the Peace Conference Germany Balkan States

Warehousemen Seek Rate Increase in Western Freight Hubs

Twelve large warehouse operators in San Francisco Oakland and Sacramento petitioned the railroad commission for higher storage and handling rates. They cited rising labor costs as the cause and noted current charges have stood since 1912.

San Francisco Oakland Sacramento Railroad Commission

Parmin t Prescription for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises

If you have Catarrhal Deafness or are hard of hearing or have head noises go to your druggist and get 1 ounce of Parmint double strength add a pint of hot water and a little granulated sugar. Take one tablespoonful four times a day. This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head noises. Clogged nostrils should open breathing become easy and the mucus stop dropping into the throat. It is easy to prepare costs little and is pleasant to take. Anyone who has Catarrhal Deafness or head matters should give this prescription a trial.

Canthrax Shampoo Promises Easy Hair Care

An old style hair care guide describes using canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a full cup of shampoo. It claims the mixture dissolves impurities, removes dandruff and oil, and leaves the scalp clean and hair glossy.

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