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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
8
The August White Fair offers remarkably low prices on garments with strong appeal to shoppers. The Bon Marche advertises 98 Petticoats and an array of chemises, drawers, short skirts, gowns, corset covers, and Petticoats at deep discounts, inviting customers to prove the value and return for more.
An August sale notice advertises blankets at low prices with gray wool mixed blankets offered for sale. The listing highlights campworthy durable blankets and a sale price around two dollars per pair.
The article describes carefully made lingerie to fit well with smooth lines. A slip shown in an accompanying cut avoids fullness above the knees, features a back fastening and an embroidered inset for a pretty finish. The combination corset cover and petticoat with hand embroidery on the waist and flouncing are noted as charming.
Fire authorities accuse the Vashon Island Land Company workers of starting a major blaze that endangered summer homes. J G Lastle pleaded guilty to starting a forest fire and agreed to a $100 fine, with the case to be dropped after sentencing. Residents reported widespread property damage and ongoing smoke despite law limits on burning slashings.
Obsolete style figures show clearings for Beattie Tacoma and Portland. Total daily clearings amount to 3 cities with balances listed for each location and the combined totals present in the report.
Mrs Mary Hodes aged 67 and her daughter Mrs Rose Beckwith wife of F W Beckwith were instantly killed when an automobile exploded near Painesville Ohio Tessie Beckwith 16 a granddaughter of the dead woman was seriously injured all were in the car at the time of the blast
Report notes uptown basement cafes near the Eitel and Westlake Pike areas attract women of ill repute who frequent nightly and help drive liquor sales. Children are seen leaving intoxicated venues as managers ignore liquor laws. Back entrance at Anheuser cafe prompts building tenants to complain amid fights and police calls.
For the performance of Human Hearts in Seattle last night patrons faced a surprise when regular ushers walked out over a dispute linked to favoritism. Manager Russell and a small surviving crew staffed the house and kept the show running, with striking ushers later denied reentry.
Edward Demuth, a family friend, faces a complaint by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John F Murphy for striking his wife near Leschi park. The incident followed repeated threats amid ongoing family troubles. H G Whittaker witnessed the scene and may testify in court.
George Littell was convicted of posing as a government officer and swindling Mrs. Josephine Dabney of Seattle out of 600 dollars. Judge C H Hanford sentenced him to two years on McNeil's Island and a 1000 dollar fine. Littell allegedly promised marriage to obtain the money and may appeal with attorneys Hoisheimer and Holzheimer.
A trolley car wreck near London Ontario results in two deaths, four fatally injured, and seven seriously hurt after the car derails at a sharp curve and plunges into the street. Police and rescue teams respond to the scene.
The Trans-Continental Freight Bureau of Chicago announces special exhibit rates for travel to and from Seattle. The new rates take effect on September 18 and cover shipments to the AYP exposition.
Councilman Way to propose an ordinance expanding the underground wiring area. The measure targets streets now unpaved and slated for paving, requiring existing overhead wires to be relocated to conduits within about two years after paving. Officials push ahead on groundwork for cluster lights on First Second and Third Avenues.
The steamship Victoria arrived Saturday evening from Nome with a passenger list of 290. She will sail Wednesday evening for Nome carrying a lumber cargo bound for the north.
A typesetters strike in Copenhagen stops all newspaper production with publication suspended indefinitely amid a serious disruption of operations and unclear resolution timeline.
A disrupted report notes Rayong rains and midweek economic distress weighing on markets. Nearly 1,000,000 in weekly value fell across len markets, limiting recovery into September and December as prices tumbled and confidence waned.
Dispatches report the American flag over the U.S. consulate in Tabriz was shot yesterday. Officials say the act was accidental and that retaliation or further action will be avoided. the consul was instructed to warn both revolutionists and the shahs troops that firing will not be tolerated near the compound.
Taft center of state political row as he returns from Springs. He meets with Chas. W regular nominee for West Virginia and Josh representing Arnold the other Republican governor. They stay as Frank Ha national chairman arrives to decide which faction has party support.
Mrs Ella Macklin of Akron writes to Mayor Miller asking about the whereabouts of her son Walter Knox last heard of in October 1907. She fears some accident may have befallen him and has waited months for word.
Federal officers prepare to examine the Rainier Beach post office after a theft. A large sum of money orders was reported missing on Sunday, with investigation focusing on clerical staff and security procedures.
A San Gabriel mission ruin draws many photographers as the most photographed in California. The bell tower is seen from a single accessible angle, with palms and buildings often obscuring other views. A candy store owner across the street provides a joke image perch and the snapshot scene is captured from the sidewalk.
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