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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
7
A humorous column discusses choosing a wife by a potential father-in-law who raises hogs and can supply ham and other food. It weighs quirks of a harried husband with a billy of traits, and ends with political and local crime notes and a call to avoid inflaming hate with the Lusitania Society.
A string of short humorous clippings and quips including a cottage romance in winter Palm Beach Pasadena Newport Lenox, a Greek snow joke, a judge scolding a speeding motorist who calls a policeman an ass, and a Punch-style officer mock dialogue.
Cleveland Sept 17 A. D. Novey and wife display what is believed to be the oldest wedding cake in existence. Made for their wedding 35 years ago it has never been cut and remains visually stunning.
A year mark shows a lull on the Aisne with slow advances claimed by both sides. The Russian general staff says German offensive is broken and a new invasion of East Poland may begin. Nish reports ongoing successes against the Austrians.
A newspaper advertisement promotes Hyomel as a complete cure for catarrh. It touts a germ killer inhaler made from eucalyptus oil and other ingredients and urges readers to buy now with a guarantee or money back.
A compilation of short notices covers accidents in Seattle area involving Julia Bratten and Donald Beckman, ongoing safety committee work by Puget Sound Traction Light and Power, Meridian and N 45th 55th paving plans, milk franchise protest by Valley Central grange, university registration update, Robert F. McCullough’s 60 years of service, YMCA gas engine study group formed, Snohomish to be overhauled at Bremerton, F-4 submarine disaster under investigation, Indianapolis mayor vote-buying testimony, Spreckels wedding rumor, various regional incidents and political notes, including recalls and Hoquiam votes.
Randolph James McLean and Dorsey W. Lapp, Seattle engineers, secured a contract with the British war department to purchase a wireless telegraph invention for 3,250,000 dollars. A final demonstration will occur this month, with claims it surpasses Marconi. They plan to travel to New York and then Montreal. The pair face a threatening letter and are bound to keep details secret until proven to end the war.
Justice court juries found Trixie Smith and Eva Harris not guilty of charges tied to a raid on The Cottage at 2229 West ern Ave. The effect on the red light abatement suit in superior court against the property is uncertain. if other inmates' charges fail, the abatement suit may be withdrawn. An unrelated note mentions an unfinished fortress of cliff dwellers unearthed in Colorado and German siege guns heard of nearby.
In Missoula Montana Sept a report says Alex Dumba a hard working section hand for the Northern Pacific railroad has been in the United States three years and recently worked at St. Regis He is the brother of Dr Dumba who held four math posts in rail service and was involved in a James Lansing recall controversy condemned by Dumba and fellow Austrians in reaction to actions by Secretary Lansing
Haig Booludian, an Armenian, died in Kenosha hospital after learning his wife and two children were captured by Turks. The tragedy followed the earlier report of the family’s capture last Monday, with Booludian suffering a broken heart and failing health until his death on Wednesday.
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