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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1914
Page
5
A dialog promotes Fels-Naptha Soap as a time saver and energy saver for housework. It claims easier washing, whiter clothes, stain removal, and cleaning of woodwork and pots, with less need for boiling or hard rubbing.
Coroner J Tate Mason may hold an inquest into the death of 12 year old Joe Hawley who was shot Friday by Capt E W Smith Prosecuting Attorney Murphy says he will not prosecute Smith if no formal accusation is filed Attorney P H Wilson vows to seek a superior court order compelling an inquest and argues Smith was too quick with his revolver based on the known facts of the case
Italy reports more than 500000 officers and soldiers under arms in Lombardy and Venetian provinces as camps and barracks fill in preparation for imminent conflict.
Star readers are urged to collect War Pennants of the nations at war. Wool felt pennants measure 15 by 25 inches and feature accurate flag colors. A flag coupon plus 16 cents (20 cents by mail) secures one pennant from The Star office.
A 17 year old girl asks about Odyssey meaning and proper envelope addressing. Advice explains Odyssey derives from Odysseus, describes travel narrative usage, and confirms addressing envelopes is proper to speed mail. The column then answers questions on fancy pepper pan roast, wedding gifts, and dating behavior with cautions on behavior and self-improvement.
No trace of the Bank of California robber after a Saturday morning hold up. Chaser R J Hennessey lost him near Yesler and Occidental. the fugitive, who registered as C Clauson, fled via a hotel back door and fire escape toward the State Hotel. Detectives doubt explosive aids were used.
The body of 58 year old Emma Little of Renton Heights was found on a path by neighbor Leo Clark after she had bought a live chicken from him an hour earlier. Death is attributed to heart failure.
Albert F. Blangy salesman for the Ford Motor Co. reported his car stolen after leaving the Alhambra theatre last night. The license number is 18,028.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina announced after a White House meeting that the Senate will hold night sessions to overcome the filibuster against the Rivera and Harbors bill. Senator Burton leads the filibuster while negotiations aim at a compromise as the bill’s appropriations shrink to 31.6 million dollars and supporters push for continuous sessions until passage.
Washington reports the war tax bill to tax telegraph and telephone messages at a penny each, with records kept by companies and funds collected on messages over 16 cents. The measure, introduced by Chairman Underwood, follows the Spanish American War tax model and moves through the House with expected committee reporting and action.
An advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as fast relief for dull to splitting headaches and neuralgia. It urges readers to buy a dime package at the drug store to end suffering and avoid disappointment.
Regal Dental Offices advertises a gold crown for four dollars claiming it cannot be duplicated by any other Northwest dentist. The note promotes Ever-Stick Plate and a full set of teeth with a 15 year guarantee. Address is 1405 3rd Ave NW at Union 8 1. Bring this ad.
Claude Gillingwater and Edith Lyle star in Wives of the Rich at the Orpheum with a morbid tale of neglect and reconciliation. The bill includes Sammy West, Sidney Clare, and acts by The Graziers and Five Metsettia. The Rainey African Hunt pictures at the Moore Theatre showcase a lion hunt with dramatic danger and a lecturer guiding the audience.
The Seattle theatre reopened for a new season with A Woman's Way as the first offering. Irene Timmons as Mrs. Stanton and Jane O'Roark as Mrs. Blakemore drew praise, while Broderick O'Farrell, the new leading man, earned much applause. The company delivered capable performances and received multiple curtain calls with flowers.
The Tivoli opened yesterday for a week long run of a quirky show featuring catchy songs dances statues electrical effects and humor with audience laughter lasting about two hours as fights and nonsense added to the act.
The body of the first Leggett wreck victim, a 35 year old woman, washed ashore at Manzanita Beach. She wore three gold rings, had a serpent tattoo on her right arm, a gold locket and chain, a possible appendicitis scar, and two gold teeth. Enormous wreckage has been washing ashore since Saturday night across miles of beach.
The piece promotes using Carnation Milk in place of milk or cream in recipes. It gives dilutions for milk and cream substitutions, suggests diluting Carnation Milk for cake batter, and advises reducing butter or shortening while increasing liquid to improve flavor and freshness.
Allied press reports furious clashes along the Aisne as they press toward Brimont to sever Von Kluck’s Laon Rheims rail line. German reinforcements would then depend on ciruitous routes, threatening the central army and Kaiser's right flank. If Brimont falls, Von Kluck’s link to the main force would be crippled and his position become precarious.
Professor Jerome Hall Raymond arrives to deliver a five lecture series at the YMCA on War Madness in Europe. Tonight’s talk, Constantinople the Long Envied Bone of Contention of the Great Powers, will be shown with hand colored slides. Lecture starts at 8 p.m. at the YMCA.
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