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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1915
Page
4
Testimony describes a Mexican voter paid $2 to vote Democratic ticket in a Texas election scheme. He had voted Democratic before, did not understand the ticket, and his poll tax was paid by others. He was born in Mexico and did not seek American citizenship.
A Clarksville mob in Missouri tied a rock to a man's feet and drowned him in the Mississippi for robbery accusations. Consul Dumont reports in Florence that fast motors threaten the Bologna road requiring rebuilding. U S commerce experts warn Manila's hemp crop may flood the campaign cigar market.
Fragmentary line suggests a traveler or subject visited a place described as versatile or miscellaneous. Readable context is limited, with no clear person, date, or location identified. The lingering sense implies exploration or miscellaneous activities in an unspecified setting.
A Philadelphia Ledger item recalls Pittsburg and Gilletown like a faded map, noting the blacksmith shop, old bucket, schoolhouse, tavern, post office, and common while hinting at changes. It contrasts eras with a joke about a sailor and a stage scene on uniforms.
Tacoma political figure Jimmie Davis writes to University President Henry Suzzallo, signaling a demand to muzzle liberal studies and cut appropriations. The piece defends Washington State’s political science department and criticizes Davis for attempting to intimidate via the budget.
An undercurrent of tension surrounds Manuel of Portugal amid a monarchist uprising. Portugal, a republic aligned with England, sees its royal figure under suspicion as England weighs possible action. A subtle shift in alliance and policy emerges as tensions rise.
Paris London and Berlin announcements frame retaliation for air raids while Americans tour postwar Europe by sea and land. Reports claim veterans will find a homelier atmosphere, and a Texas Coke county tick outbreak endangers jack rabbits, a Boston cemetery fund struggles to cover obligations, a Long Island gun fires 12 hits in 12 shots at seven miles, and Panhandle hail stones kill turkeys.
The extension division offers four courses and a public lecture on economics and municipal government. Courses 1 and 2 allow class or correspondence options with fees and credits. Courses 3 and 4 to follow Feb 1 1916. Lectures by faculty and city officials require no fee and will be held in a downtown auditorium.
The notice promotes spurmax face lotion for reducing freckles and tan, smoothing skin, and resisting powder transfer. It also describes a vanthrax shampoo that neutralizes dandruff and oil, leaving the scalp clean and hair glossy with added fullness.
The campus faces lower enrollment due to new matriculation and laboratory fees and a job famine. Liberal arts rise while bacteriology struggles as German lab materials were captured by Britain. New dean Ethel Coldwell and commandant Capt. William Patten lead campus changes with student politics and new classes.
Thirteen million persons have entered the grounds of the Panama Pacific exposition since opening day, according to an admissions department announcement.
A truncated wartime recap notes three British cruisers Abowkir Hogue and Cressy sinking submarines with fifteen lives lost. London claims two five submarines sunk. Serbia and Montenegro forces, Sarajevo, and Bosnian fronts referenced. Russian general staff claims Jaroslav captured and Koenigsburg surrounded. Italian offer of services to Allies noted at British embassy.
About 1,000 delegates and their families attend the Methodist church convention opening here September 29. The relation of the church to peace will be among the most important topics discussed.
A mother with a bad back endures constant pain while caring for a family. Doctors diagnose kidney weakness as the likely cause, and Doan’s Kidney Pills are recommended for relief. Mrs. Sarah Wootan of 615 Lucille Ave reports back pain easing and regular kidney secretions after using Doan’s.
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