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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
4
A clean-up sale offers Boys and Girls summer-weight Union Suits in multiple styles for ages 6 to 14 for boys and 8 to 14 for girls. Women's Union Suits priced at 35c and 50c, pure white fine ribbed cotton with trim options, sizes 34 to 44.
At a Tenth Ward Republican club meeting J Y C Kellogg urged fair treatment of former progressives to unite the party for a Roosevelt vote. He argued candidates should be chosen for ability and honesty rather than past alignments as the reform movement seeks cross party support. Ole Hanson of Seattle, a former progressive senate candidate, was named to assist Wilson campaign efforts with a 20 member Democrat advisory committee. Other progressives named include Colbey, Hale, Nortent, Heney, Hopkins, and Wallace.
Republican congressional candidate John F. Miller denounces Whitney advisory convention plan and machine methods in a speech before the Ladies' Commercial Club. He calls for restoring the old convention system in its original form and dares supporters to propose reenactment before voters. Otto A. Case will address the King County Democratic club Saturday noon, with W. D. Lane also speaking. The Democratic picnic is set for Woodland Park Saturday at 3 PM.
Robert A. Tripple, a clerk candidate, claims the current administration collects posting fees and keeps the money privately, delivering a speech alleging financial impropriety.
Candidate Frank Green spoke to two gatherings on Thursday night at the Druida and the Women’s Commercial Club outlining his views on prosecutor duties and public safety.
Crawford E. White, candidate for prosecutor, told Thursday night attendees he would keep the office open after 5 p.m. for public accommodation.
W. M. Whitney spoke at West Seattle Thursday night urging military preparedness. Senatorial candidate Dr. E. A. Bryan also addressed the gathering.
Russian troops push toward Halitz and Stanislau as Letchitsky crosses the Zlota Lipa River and Dneister corridor. The advance threatens Austro German positions south of the Dneister while Sakaharoff’s troops extend gains on the Sereth front. The war office lists hundreds of prisoners and ongoing fighting across multiple sectors.
Former Congressman J. W. Bryan defeated the Tenth Ward Republican club in a University district meeting drawing about 75 attendees at the University branch library. Bryan, a progressive seeking reelection on the Republican ticket, opposed by ward bosses, was applauded for challenging attempts to seize state and county control, while the club attracted only about 26 non candidates.
Chairman M. T. Hartson and Secretary James A. Wood of the state Republican committee depart Friday for Spokane to meet Presidential Candidate Charles F. Hughes. An auto parade will take place from Union Depot to the Arena in Seattle where Hughes speaks Tuesday night. owners wishing to participate should contact Frank M. Fretwell.
Representative Victor Zed nick spoke at Colman School Thursday night declaring that if reelected he will realize an annual saving of $100,000. He linked the aim to work with the educational survey commission and the law’s enactment of its recommendations.
An audience of about 150 on Vashon Island pledged support for Herman Nelsen, candidate for county commissioner, as he blamed road waste on the supervisor system. Attendees included James R. Chambers and Herbert Meyers speaking for Nelsen, who is running as an independent against the Lou Smith ring.
The listing highlights Boys Gunmetal Calf Shoes in button or lace styles with broad toe and heavy sole, priced from $2.25 to $3.00 by size. It also details Children’s Dress Shoes in patent material with tops and Gun-metal Button Shoes, across sizes 6 to 11 with prices ranging from $1.65 to $2.50 per pair.
A basement salesroom promotes low priced underwear for women and children. The notices highlight affordable basements stock and special discounts.
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