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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1911
Page
8
New York labor unions stage a mass demonstration against factory conditions after the Triangle Shirtwaist fire that killed 143 workers. Hundreds carry banners reading We Mourn Our Dead as workers march through the rain in silhouette, survivors prominent in the procession.
In Fort Plain New York on April 5 Barney Kent renowned horseman was trapped in a box stall by an aggressive stallion. A friend fetched sneezing powder from a drugstore and sprinkled it in the stall causing the animal to cough and sneeze, allowing Kent to be pulled to safety.
In Montclair New Jersey the missing cigarettes and tobacco makings were discovered in a closet of the town surveyor office. A milk bottle lined with cigarette papers tobacco and a colony of young mice was found by a clerk solving the case.
The Rev William Wallace, a South American born American citizen and dean of Presbyterian missionaries in Coyocan Mexico, is celebrated for turning forty seven today. His long missionary work has kept him in Mexico for many years.
United Press dispatch from Phoenix reports Col. William F. Cody "Buffalo Bill" endorses women's suffrage to boost his Arizona senate bid. He argues that if women are good mothers they deserve a say in how government is run.
Complete returns in Oyster Bay show Democrats elected their entire ticket with pluralities averaging 100 votes and the town voting to stay wet. In Montrose Colorado H McD Thompson, former city clerk, confessed to a $3600 shortage, saying he stole the funds to fund improvements to the First Baptist church where he served as pastor.
In Los Angeles mining promoter M Graybill was found guilty yesterday of fraudulently using funds. He faces 1 to 14 years on each of three counts and collapsed when the verdict was announced. Sentencing set for Monday.
Trenton New Jersey April 5 James M Donald a New York banker has equipped his country home near Trenton with a 5000 candle power searchlight to deter chicken thieves. The system powers a 2000 candle power light that activates when a door or window is opened.
Acting Judge Lindsay orders the facility moved within 10 days from its current quarters at Prospect and 38th streets. Neighbors testified inmates frequently escape and frighten women and children, prompting the decision after two days of hearings.
Moore and Gertrude Elliott star in Dawn of a Tomorrow at the Grand Dark Seattle presents The Bingo Mouse Loise performs Lend Me Your Wife at the Alhambra Othello at the Orpheum Vaudeville Majestic and Pantages also on stage Star features The Matchmakers in a short program
Odds and Ends From Everywhere reports Basel recognizing the French republic in 1796 and compares it to modern notions of republican status. It notes memorials for Robert Ratke and John Howard Payne, a Broadway school election, Duwamish waterway funds, an Everett coroner ruling on an accidental shooting, and naval yard updates on telephony etiquette and the Burnside cable ship docking through April 15.
La Follette of Washington drew a favorable position, being third called in the seating order. Despite being a progressive, he sits amid the old guard, with Dalzell of Pennsylvania ahead and diagonally across from ex Speaker Cannon.
A small ad lists items including 50 sheets of paper and 50 envelopes in blue stamped packaging, hand brushes at 15c, Ladies' Favorite rubber gloves at 45c per pair, Castile soap 15c per large bar, moth balls 10c per pound, Silkune Skiet braid at 10c for 5 yards, and ment Salerroom.
Millinery items available in various shapes and sizes with prices ranging from 50 cents to 2 dollars 95 cents. Shapes include Neapolitans and boaters in multiple colors with rough straw and satin straw braids plus mohair and wire frame options. A large assortment of flowers complements the display in the basement salesroom.
A Basement Salesroom advertises a special bolt of Valenciennes laces and insertions in broken sets, single and two thread, in round and diamond meshes, widths from % to 1% inches, 12 yards per bolt. Also LONG CLOTH EMBROIDERIES at 15c per yard with durable margins and widths 3 to 7 inches.
Notting ham Curtain Ends Special 19 offers factory curtain redeaine samples for travelers and branch houses. Available in 1% and 14% yard lengths with Scotch Nets Madras and strong Cable Nets. Suitable for short windows in homes and hotels. Basement Salesroom 19¢.
Advertises special 25 cent boxes of ruching with six neck-lengths in assorted designs available in white or colors. Also offers six-yard boxes of cord ruching in multiple colors including pink blue black rose sky red tan navy and black and white.
Frederick and Nelson Inc lists daily store closing at 620 and features American Lady Corsets in styles 124 159 and 241 with prices 1.00 1.50 and 2.00. Descriptions note fit for average tall and full figures, with hose supporters and drawstrings.
A catalog of small household and dress accessories with prices. Includes FLEXO GRASP hose supporters at 18¢ and 25¢, Macy hooks and eyes in tubes, Franklin sanitary hair rolls at 65¢, Travelers hanger sets at $1.50, Airlite silk covered collar stays sold in sets of five at 10¢, Kleinert's Juno shirt waist shields at 5¢ and 20¢, Colonial pin books two for 25¢, Lilac silk corset laces 8 yards for 25¢, Ladies' Delight non twist tape 5034 yards at 25¢, Warren's girdle frames 25¢, Bull Dog Grip cuff holders 10¢, American Beauty safety pin cabinets at 10¢. Firet Fioer.
The ad promotes women's hosiery at 35 cents per pair or three pairs for one dollar. It lists medium weight black cotton, black lisle, and silk lisle options with features like double heel and toe, four inch tops, and garter tops in multiple colors.
Readable ad details several glove styles with chamois fabric in white and natural colors. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.50 per pair, including white twelve-button-length and sixteen-button-length pique sewn options. Located on the First Floor.
Sil and More face balancing issues as authorities address a hazy dispute. The fragment hints at local figures tied to a public matter, with no clear outcome or dates provided.
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