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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1914

Page

5

Do Cigarets Kill Edison Says No Say Physicians

New York September 19 Edison and Henry Ford challenge the idea that smoking cigarets harms health. Edison tests workers with smoking and abstaining groups while tobacco interests defend cigarets as harmless. Doctors dispute the claim noting nicotine and smoke complexities, citing various experts and famous individuals.

Edison New York America A. Edison Henry A. Ford Tobacco Company United States

Divorce Hearings Highlight Gender Roles In Court

In a court session yesterday three women and one man sought divorce. Judge Tallman granted six separations in the afternoon, with five plaintiffs women. The cases centered on grounds of cruelty and disputes over fault in marriage.

Tallman

Regal Dentists Advertise Superior Materials and Low Prices

Dr L R Clark offers dental work with registered staff from top colleges and promises half the price of competitors. Regular $10 gold crowns and $5 never-slip plates are highlighted with a signed guarantee and gas ion-support. The piece shifts to court testimony on infidelity cases, portraying varied women and a judge’s comments on divorce and social judgment.

Washington America Albany

Regal Dental Offices Ad Notice

Regal Dental Offices invites patients to visit Dr. L. R. Clark D D S manager at 1405 3rd Ave NW corner Union St. Bring this ad.

Regal Dental L. R. Clark 3Rd Ave N. W. Cor Union St

Advice Column on Family Consent and Marriage Choices

A reader asks how to win parents over to a romance and future marriage with a disliked suitor. The reply urges dialogue, shared reasons, and letting the partner meet the family to address objections. Additional letters cover marrying at 18, schooling for the blind, and parental views on mixed heritage, plus aluminum cleaning remedies.

Kaiser's reprimand over exposed staff during battle

London reports the Kaiser reproved the German crown prince for risking staff visibility at the front to gain a better view of combat. The incident highlights tensions within the German leadership during ongoing hostilities.

London

Holdup Man Returns to Apologize

Arno Grosner, 28, entered the Ameri can Jewelry Co at 803 Second Ave yesterday in a failed robbery. He told police he planned the hold up for a month but could not shoot when clerks did not comply, then walked out. Detectives and clerks identified him this morning and he was arrested by Motor cycle Patrolman Witzke. Grosner, dressed neatly, said he has been a waiter and is unemployed. a search of his Tol Tol room found nothing. Three companies of U S artillery arrive at Panama canal.

Miss Grey American Jewelry Co Arno Grosener Grosener Grossner Searing Arno Sam Wellsfield C. Larsen Witzke Gromsner Capt. Searing Daily Star Seattle Star Seventh Ave

Elbert Motor Car Company Sees Global Demand For Cycle Cars

The Elbert Motor Car Company in Seattle reports widespread inquiries for cycle cars and night delivery wagons. Japanese houses seek agencies, a New Zealand syndicate wants to handle cycle cars, and Eastern editors endorse the firm. Factory at 2012-16 16th Ave W prepares to mass produce both car types.

Elbert Motor Car Company Seattle Elbert Company New Zealand Ebert Motor Car Company 16Th Av. W

American Girl Forced to Cook for Soldiers Near Paris

Maj Edwin J Stivers, 80, retired U S A, and his daughter were marooned in Vaumotse near Paris when war began. Germans occupying the area forced Miss Stivers to cook for them, feed horses, wait on them and perform menial tasks while the old veteran painted a small American flag over his door, which was usually respected.

Paris Edwin J. Stivers Vaumotse Paria Miss Stivers

Celebration at Kirkland Church Marks New Holy Family

A new Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Kirkland will host a celebration featuring Rev. Father Mahoney’s address at 3 o'clock and solos by Mrs. J. B. Coughlin and John Moran. Rev. Nicholas O'Rafferty serves as chairman. A ferry from Madison Park at 2 15 P M transports attendees to the program.

Father Mahoney J. B. Coughlin John Moran Kirkland

Wilson Puts Wait Policy On Peace Efforts

President Wilson pursues a watchful waiting approach to European peace, aiming for permanent worldwide peace rather than a temporary truce. A close source says he prefers initiating peace negotiations only after the war's direction becomes clearer, reflecting a cautious strategy for US involvement. The report also notes a Thurston County court ruling on a divorced woman’s marriage revoking bequests under a former husband’s will.

Washington Wilson United States Thuroton County Carrie Larrabee van

Bank of California Reports Condition and Branches

The Bank of California National Association of San Francisco presents its statement of condition as of September 12, 1814, listing assets including loans and discounts, bank premises, real estate, and securities. The bank operates branches in Seattle Tacoma Portland and Virginia City under one management, with deposits protected by total capital and surplus.

Seattle Tacoma Portland Virginia City Bank of California, National Association San Francisco Beattie Yor First National Bank OF Fairbanks Alaska Bank OF California National Association BE. C. Wagener Geo. T. B. White

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