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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
6
Wenatchee report states John W. Coon faces a first degree murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing Mrs. A Carlton during a dispute over a water right. The case is filed by United Press Leased Wire.
Ad claims De Miracle depilatory removes facial hair by attacking under the skin to prevent regrowth. It touts a back guarantee and promises effectiveness on face neck arms and legs. Available in 60c 1.00 and 2.00 sizes from De Miracle Chemical Co New York.
At Quantico Virginia United States Marines mount movable ten foot long trench sections with a three foot parapet for hand grenade practice. The stalls form a field layout with fifty feet between targets and use non explosive grenades matching Allied weight. Taller recruits excel at overhead throws used by experienced grenadiers.
President Kaempff of the Reichstag declares any attempt to wedge between the Kaiser and the people bites granite. He questions President Wilson on protecting small nations while Greece is left in the lurch. Chancellor Michaelis speeches reportedly postponed.
An advertisement claims the Williams Treatment cures excessive uric acid related kidney and bladder problems and rheumatic ailments. It offers a free 50¢ bottle with a cutout request to Dr P D A Williams Company Dept 279 H New Haven Conn, and a free 50¢ bottle by mail without obligation.
Walter Long argues that Britain will not discuss returning Germany's colonies for Alsace Lorraine. He says future German policy must safeguard British colonies, and warns that global peace hinges on Germany’s approach to occupied lands. He suggests minimal expansion for security may be necessary rather than seeking new territories.
Caleb Hragg, student officer at Mineola aviation field, soared to a new all Americans height record of 22 000 feet in a biplane with a 130 horsepower Hispano Suiza engine. He disappeared from view for about 20 minutes and has not yet received his commission.
Green Lake headed the list in the library fund drive collecting 167.96 for Uncle Sam libraries. The University district was second with 155.76. Seattle day total was 1,052.94 bringing citywide total to 3,026.80. Collections will be made in churches Sunday.
Walter Long, British colonial secretary, argues in a United Press piece that war aims depend on victory. He says Britain seeks security not territory, citing Australia and South Africa against German aggression and warning that restoring German rule threatens global peace. He advocates a peace favorable to oppressed colonies and future prosperity.
Dr Daniel J Pellier of Gloucester Massachusetts credits Fruitola and Traxo with relief after thirty years of indigestion and dizziness. The pills, produced by Pinus Laboratories Monticello Illinois, promise digestional lubrication and a tonic rebuilding effect. A booklet is available by mail.
King county plans to sue the John Contracting Co for breach of contract on the Pacific highway section from Auburn to the Pierce county line. Deputy Prosecutor F C Ewing says criminal charges may follow. County engineer Humes notes insufficient cement and thinner concrete than the contract required with the road near useless in parts. built in 1914 at a cost of 36472.79.
Nearly 100 extra patrolmen were deployed in residence districts Wednesday night after a kitchen attack on Mrs. Zoe Estus at 2459 Queen Anne Ave. Police say the recent assaults are not by the so called woman sluggers and suspect burglary as the motive. The force remains on duty until further orders from Chief Beckingham.
Henry Wartel of the Butte based Metal Mine Workers union appeals in Seattle for funds to feed and clothe destitute wives and children of strikers. He says the men have been on strike since June 12 and are near semi starvation with about thirty thousand dependents among fifteen thousand strikers.
The Japanese mission led by Viscount Ishii bade farewell to President Wilson and plans to depart for Japan. The visit, though not publicly announced, likely aided improving relations between Japan and the United States.
Washington reports Germany seeks peace amid American strength next year. War secretary Baker’s weekly review notes German propaganda aims at pacifist opinion while Russia resists, Austria uses one division in Italy, and British French artillery and air forces excel. India has 17,000 Sunday schools with 600,000 pupils.
A frugal beauty remedy uses two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion. Strain juice to avoid pulp, blend with cream, and apply daily to face neck arms and hands to whiten soften and freshen skin. Buy lemons from grocer and orchard white from a druggist.
An account of Captain Collings who sailed for years with a rupture and failed to find relief from doctors and trusses. After many trials he refused a drastic operation and found his own cure described as successful across years at sea and ashore.
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