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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1915

Page

2

Missing Ruth Tanzer Seeks Return From Movie Theater

Police seek Ruth Tanzer a 17 year old Queen Anne High School freshman daughter of G L Tanzer Western Smelting and Power president who vanished Sunday night after telephoning home She was last seen at a Fourth Avenue movie house seated in the back row with a friend or alone in a seat near the back row Detectives fear possible kidnapping in a jitney signed auto and urge public help to locate her Ruth wore a black velvet hat blue plume white silk neckpiece black and white sweater coat carried a green silk umbrella and has dark brown hair blue eyes

Fourth Ave Mise Ruth Tanzer Queen Anne High School Ith Ave Mise Tanzer G. L. Tanzer Western Smelting & Power Company Mrs. Tanzer Miss Tanzer

Americans report Haiti toll as marines seek order

Three Americans were killed and many wounded as U S peace forces in Haiti report today. About one hundred Haitians dead and two hundred wounded since Marines landed two months ago to restore order. Sniping continues though rebels bow to disarmament, with a larger northern force forming. Haitien congress meets to ratify a ten year American protectorate treaty.

America Haiti LA. S Island Republic Admiral Caperton Isto

Special train to the A E R A convention to San Francisco

A special train carrying 190 Eastern delegates to the American Electric Railway association convention will depart St. Paul for Seattle via the Great Northern railway October 4 to 8. It will pause two days at Glacier National park, one day at Spokane and reach Seattle at 7 am on September 29, where Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co. will entertain the delegates.

Eastern American Electric Railway Association San Francisco Great Northern Railway St. Paul Seattle Glacier National Park Spokane Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co

Machinists Win 50 Cent Daily Pay Increase in Bay Area

William Hanlon of San Francisco reports union negotiations raise minimum wage for San Francisco and Oakland machinists to 4 dollars a day. About 2,000 workers affected.

Labor Temple William Hanlon San Francisco Machinists’ Union Oakland

Sued for Sixteen Thousand Dollars in Damages

Susanna Bronson filed a suit against F. S. Harmon and Co. seeking 15000 damages after an employee allegedly dropped a crate of furniture on her at Second Avenue and Pine Street on September 21, causing a fracture of her right leg.

Susanna Bronson F. S. Harmon & Co Second Ave Pine St

Dandruff Banishment Promised by Liquid Argon

An advertisement claims four ounces of ordinary liquid argon dissolves dandruff by nightly scalp application. It asserts overnight results and that three or four more uses destroy all signs of dandruff while making hair fluffy and silky. Argon is sold at drug stores and is inexpensive.

Railroads between Bulgaria and Rumania suspend service

Official reports from London dated September 28 state rail lines between Bulgaria and Romania were suspended, though legations offered no confirmation. An accompanying ad extols a dental office, praising certified graduates, state board licenses, guaranteed outcomes, low prices, and demonstrations each morning.

London Bulgaria Rumania

Elks Fair Hosts Real Gambling Den At County Fair

Thousands of dollars are won and lost by visitors at the Elks county fair under canvas on Third Ave and Virginia St. Visitors bet on roulette paying 36 for 1, and a wide open craps game tempts risk takers. The fair features a frontier saloon and dance hall, Oriental dancers, vaudeville acts, and a tent of dare-devils.

Third Ave Virginia St

Pure Milk Dairy Wins At State Fair In North Yakima

Pure Milk Dairy of Seattle won first prize and a medal for certified milk at the State Fair in North Yakima. Maplewood Farm produced the winning milk. The dairy also took second prize for market milk among four competing producers, confirming high butterfat quality and adding to the dairy’s honors.

Pure Milk Dairy Seattle North Yakima Maplewood Farm

Regal Dental Offices Adress and Manager Listing

Regal Dental announces its offices at 14066 Third Ave NW near the Third and Union corner with Dr L R Clark listed as manager.

Regal Dental L. R. Clark Third Ave N. W. Cor Third and Union

Trade talk on American opportunities in Chile by Chilean consul

Dr Lute A Santander Chilean and Venezuelan consul for Washington spoke to the Municipal league at the Washington Annex on American Trade Opportunity in Chile He has served as a Santiago councilman and professor at the University of Santiago and was an attorney for Santiago’s main water system for ten years

Lute A. Santander State of Washington Municipal League Washington Annex Chile Dr. Santander United States Santiago University of Santiago

Frederick & Nelson executive bail for speeding in police court

Frederick by Frederick and Nelson forfeited 15 dollars bail in police court on a speeding charge. Dr J Crichton, former health commissioner and former councilman, was fined 15 dollars for the same offense.

D. EB. Frederick Frederick & Nelson J. &. Crichton

Hollywood Lunch Waffles Are Now In Season

The notice promotes Hollywood Lunch Waffles at 212 Pike Street with advance advertisement for seasonal availability.

Hollywood Pike St

Women’s Home Missionary Society Meets Here

Peace will be the keynote of the 34th annual convention of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church opening at the First M. E. Church. About 1,000 delegates are expected with Gov. Lister welcoming visitors and Mrs. W. P. Thirkfeld delivering the president’s annual address.

Board of Managers of The Women's Home Missionary Society the Methodist Episcopal Church M. E Gov. Lister W. P. Thirkfeld New Orleans

San Francisco Supt. Threatens Action Over Daughters’ Watches

San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Ronco Vier warned that he would intervene if mothers did not curb their daughters from wearing ankle watches. The remark came amid ongoing debates on student dress codes and discipline.

San Francisco Roncovier

Refusal by Judge Tallman to Hear Case Involving Colleague

Superior Judge Tallman declined Tuesday to hear a case assigned to his department. The matter involves Superior Judge Smith, his associate, in a state case tied to ex-Policeman Paul Schuman who was convicted last spring of taking earnings from women for police protection. Schuman appeals and alleges missing trial instructions from Judge Smith. Smith may be called to testify.

Tallman Smith Gilliam Paul Schuman Schuman Supreme Court

Businessman John Lindh Found Dead in City Lot

John Lindh a 53 year old pioneer clothing merchant was found dead Monday afternoon in a vacant lot near Erie Avenue between E Spruce and BE Alder. A bullet wound and a revolver at his side were reported with friends citing a fall weeks earlier causing mental distress as the likely trigger. Lindh resided with his son and daughter at 2083 11th Avenue North and his store at Third and Seneca reportedly remains in good order. He was a Knight Templar and Swedish Business Men's Club member.

John Lindh Erie Ave E. Spruce BE. Alder Third Seneca Lindh 11Th Ave. N

Is It a Trap? Mexicans March Opposite Progresso

Five hundred Mexicans were reported marching opposite Progreso. Officials deem it a feint to draw U S. soldiers, while other crossings occur. Soldiers rushed from the Galveston ranch to a fordable river point.

Brownsville Progreso U. S Galveston Ranch

Attacks Fiend Chicago Man in Domestic Incident

John Coppersmith attacked a fiend in Chicago on September 28, injuring his wife and himself in a domestic confrontation. Police reported the incident unfolded in a residence, with neighbors alerted by screams before officers arrived.

Chicago John Coppersmith

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