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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1911

Page

8

Will Visit White River Power Plant Site Decision Pending

City officials plan a site visit with City Engineer Thomson and Light Superintendent Ross to decide on acquiring the White River power plant site. Chairman Erickson opposes the $1,000,000 price now, preferring a major steam plant to guard against floods. Griffiths urges investigation and potential condemnation if needed to secure the site before others act.

White River Thomson Ross City Utilities Committee Erickson Griffiths

Hospital Raked by Seattle Committee Overhaul Plan

A Seattle Commercial Club committee urged the county hospital to form an advisory board of physicians from leading Seattle hospitals, establish a janitor service, install a decent ventilating system, and upgrade plumbing at once.

Seattle Commercial Club Investgate Seattle

Seattle Bodies Urge Territorial Self Government for Alaska

Local business groups in Seattle call for Alaska to gain local self government through territorial legislation and urge Congress and the President to adopt the policy.

Alaska Congress Seattle

Ferry Gap Ends With County Aid For Small Boat

The county will pay the Anderson Steamboat Co. $50 a day for a small passenger boat and a scow to carry freight until the Kirkland ferry resumes operation. Firemen celebrate as Harry Wiedeman and Albert Wilson marked their appointment with a dinner and dance at Holgate station. Taft to meet airmen as Hudson Maxim reports Taft may attend the April 27 Aeronautical Society banquet in New York.

Anderson Steamboat Co Kirkland Ferry Harry Wiedeman Albert Wilson Company No 14 Holgate St Taft United Press New York Hudson Maxim The Aeronautical Society

Elma man elected state commander of Maccabees at Seattle convention

J. H. Bushing of Elma won the state commander post at the Maccabees convention held in Seattle. R. P. White of Seattle and A. T. Bedell of Walla Walla were chosen to attend the supreme tent meeting in Cleveland this July.

J. H. Bushing Elma The Maccabees Seattle R. P. White A. T. Bedell Walla Walla Cleveland

Vancouver Teacher Guilty in Grand Larceny Case

Mise Libyd Wolfe, 25, a former school teacher, was sentenced to six months to 16 years after confessing to grand larceny. She admitted taking $150 worth of jewelry from Mrs. L. Bo McClane, a woman who befriended her, in Vancouver.

Ee Ee Ee Vancouver Mise Libyd Wolfe

Bleached Linen Deals From Frederick & Nelson

Special prices on linen goods include 69 inch bleached table linen at 35¢ per yard Irish made. dinner napkins 3.00 per dozen. 20x38 inch Huck towels 25¢ each. 27x43 inch bath rugs 65¢ each. Royal Russia bleached towel ing 12¢ per yard. 30 inch round all linen damask lunch cloths 30.00 with drawn-work.

Royal Russia

Special Linen Sale Highlights Bargains and Quality

Linens priced specially with low sale values. First flier 22x22 inch bleached all linen napkins at 1.85 per dozen. 70 inch half bleached damask at 75 yards. 11 inch all linen Huck towel ing 25 cents per yard. 24 inch union linen centerpieces 50 each. Japanese drawn work pieces include 20, 24, 30 inch squares and scarfs 18x27 to 18x54 inches.

Anniversary of Two Wars Brings United Union Sign

Baltimore marked fifty years since Civil War bloodshed as northern troops passed through Pratt street. In New York Fifth Avenue echoed cannons on the semi centennial of a wartime parade. Patriots Day in Horton Massachusetts saw ceremonies and the legal holiday closing businesses.

United Press Baltimore Massachusetts Volunteers Pratt Street New York Fifth Horton

Women's Fine Tailored Suits Price $35 in Navy Serge

Attractive moderate priced suits feature plain tailored styles with short coats and straight skirts plus braid trimmed and embroidered models. Navy serge suit with 28 inch box coat lined with peau de soie and silk dotted embroidery priced at 35.00. Mens wear serge model also at 35.00 with Empire back revers trimmed with silk and braid.

Veilings and Ribbons Offer Broken Mesh Veiling on Sale

A sale note lists mesh veiling in multiple colors including black navy brown tan green and light blue and red. Available in plain and fancy meshes and priced at 15 cents per yard for clearance.

Lace Bands and Medallions Special 10c Yard

Venise lace items offered in cream, ecru and white with finished or unfinished edges. Lace bands from 1 to 3 inches wide and medallions in varied shapes and designs, all at special yard price of 10 cents. Also Venise Allovers 65 cents per yard, in Irish patterns suitable for yokes sleeves or waists, displayed in basement salesroom.

Piver's Perfumes and Toiletry Prices Listed

A pasted catalog lists Piver's Toiletry line with perfumes such as Pompeia Safranor Floramye Vivitz Azurea and Le Trefle, Eau de Toilette at 1.38, Vegetale 85c, face powder in Le Trefle Azurea Blanche Rosee Rachel 89, soaps 65c per cake, talcum on First Floor.

Piver Blanche Rosee Rachel

24-Inch Matting Covered Suit Case Special

An attractive 24-inch fibre glass matting suitcase with a light-weight steel frame, good catches and lock, cloth lined. Trunk section. Special price of $1.25.

Mayflower Revolving Sprinkler Offered in Special

The Mayflower ball bearing lawn sprinkler stands nine inches high with three brass arms. Iron enameled red head and stem rest on a black enameled iron base. Special 35c from the Housefurnishings Section.

Fancy Ribbons Special 25c Yard at First Floor

A wide range of patterns and colors is offered in a special price on ribbons. Dresdens, dots, stripes, satin stripe and floral designs with satin borders are listed. Widths vary and are priced at 25 cents per yard. Sale on first floor.

Six Fine-Blown Tumblers at Special 75c Set

Fine blown table tumblers in sunburst design offered as a special set of six at an unusually low price. Illustrates Gaseware section listing and pricing for readers.

Jewelry Novelties Show in Basement Salesroom

A large and varied display of jabot pins brooches veils bar pins cuff links scarf pins belt buckles and hats pins offers imitation stones in many designs. Prices 25 cents. Basement Salesroom.

J M qi Defends Police Mu Law In Brief

An unclear fragment reports J M qi defending police mu law with a quoted remark about enforcement long as.

J. M. Qi

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