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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
METON December 10 United Press reports Uncle argued against opposing the organization and warned talk is cheap as delegates debate funding. Cannon spoke of rivers and waterways, urging prudent spending and opposing ill advised projects while defending current policy and next election plans.
Court commander Charles G. m and M. son in law of Robley D. Bvana, cruiser Yankee s by the navy de s charge will be that permitting the at the entrance to 1 a months ago. The place on the Wabash.
United Press reports the Ham and Tee case resumes as jurors hear new testimony this afternoon. The defense argues the evidence is weak and the jurors must weigh whether the defendant acted with intent or acted in self defense.
A brief report notes a gathering at the Illinois Club with a short musical program and a representative from AWN delivering a brief talk. The event includes the annual election of Oscar and references to Lincoln's birth. Local clubs and society members attend in Pearth and Pikest venues.
A government report notes currency concerns and a Browneville case. the body adjourns Monday as the bill awaits further action. The record emphasizes financial oversight and pending decisions on banking measures.
Hamuel B Donnelly, recently appointed public printer, rose from New York printing and newspaper offices. He gained prominence in the Typographical union, becoming president of New York union No. 5 in 1894, then president of the International Typographical union. He served on the New York school board and on Roosevelt's special commission to study Panama labor conditions.
In Bellingham three city shops report break ins. Postal substation No 5 at Carrs Pharmacy was robbed of stamps valued at 22 dollars and blank money orders plus 15 dollars cash. Hartia KB Johnson sporting goods and M Sherman’s book store also suffered break ins with window damage and other articles taken totaling about 150 dollars.
Letter from Seattle details a man struck by four Dillard cue shots at a Second and Main resort. Responding officers allegedly ignored the injured man, wasted time posing for photos, and failed to assist or identify the attacker. The Pennsylvan ia club later convened to discuss a campaign for the Pennsylvania building project in the Arctic club offices.
Mary J. Davidson reports a private residence intrusion by a man claiming to be an officer. Her son Robert, a chauffeur, confronted a lighted cottage next door and found a watchman from Western Cooperage Co. with the intruder, who claimed to seek a tramp and warned of shooting.
John Mulholtland, national feeman for the Hearst party in Ohio, is reported missing with campaign wages. M. W. Madge, state secretary, cannot file a correct set of campaign expenditures due to the missing funds and unsettled bills with the secretary of state.
A man previously claiming to be the nephew of a state official received a one year sentence in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to two counts. The defendant had earlier pleaded not guilty before altering his plea.
Prank HB Cooper, superintendent of Seattle schools, opens a February session at the state university. He will chair a practical series on school administration for advanced students, aiming to clarify duties prospective teachers will face in the field.
Members of the national Brotherhood attended a luncheon at the M A yesterday afternoon. William Sweet of Denver spoke, and Dr FE L Smith and laymen made addresses that helped raise a $300 subscription for church extension work in the city.
A conference of master plumbers and city officials will be held in the near future to discuss revising the existing plumbing laws and to receive suggestions on proposed changes from the plumbers.
The Heffernan Engine Co. was awarded the contract to convert the Pleiades for burning all. The firm previously completed similar work on its sister ship the Hyades. The steamer 1ia entered the dock yesterday for overhaul and will be followed by the sound Adato wow.
Reports say two automobile robes were stolen from the car of Max Schubech in front of the Manual Life building last Tuesday night. The scene notes a series of similar thefts reported to police recently.
The senior class at Broadway High School, age ninety nine, has been awarded oval nugget gold Clare pins.
Royal Gunnison, judge of the first district of Alaska, will be reappointed for another term when the current one ends near Wednesday. Steamer Indravelli reached Victoria from Auckland this morning and schooner Lottie Bennett arrived in Tacoma with a lumber cargo from San Pedro.
A brief classified notice on cleaning and pressing services offered by Suita Cleaned and Preserved. Rates shown at $1.25 per month with contact at H. L. Stutsman, 1904 Firat.
Estate of offer includes tea set and tray priced at 10.00. Chicago Jewelry Co located at 1207 Second Ave presents a special sale with a wide variety of fine silverware for the table at reduced prices.
Extensive display facilities show a wide assortment of Christmas handkerchiefs for women men and children with notably low prices. The article highlights the desirability of choosing handkerchiefs for Christmas purchases at Wirat Floor.
Fast-black Lisle and cotton hosiery advertised with 35c per pair and 45c per pair options. Three pairs for $1.00, featuring high spliced heel double sole and toe. Rialto trade mark on every pair signals quality and reliability. Also advertised are fast-black cotton hose with split foot and three-pair sets for $1.00.
Fine quality silver gray Merino union suits for women offered at 75 cents. Medium weight with shell finish neck and front. Very good and serviceable for daily wear. Display on second floor for easy access.
Military brushes advertised in ebony finish new and improved shape featuring extra stiff bristles. Each neatly boxed and valued at 5.00 dollars per pair. First mover opportunity noted in catalog copy.
Holiday Stationery features holly and botanical designs in two and three quire cabinets with matching envelopes. Prices range from 35c to 1.00 per cabinet. Also offered are single quire boxes with French borders and oak wood grain papers, with various finishes and prices around 25c to 95c per box.
Untrimmed fur turbans and millinery materials offered with special values. Wings flowers fancy ribbons and velvets featured for home millinery projects.
Catalog listing various women’s handkerchiefs featuring Swiss embroidered, Shamrock lawn, Crossbar designs, hemstitched and pure linen options. Prices range from 10c to $25.00, with boxes and boxed sets available. Includes Madeira, Duchesse lace, and initial styles with decorative corners and borders.
Advertises a range of mens Irish linen and silk handkerchiefs with hemstitched and embroidered options. Prices span 6c to 2.25 dollars, featuring pure Irish linen, damask stripe, fancy borders, and boxed sets. Children’s handkerchiefs highlighted as a prominent feature.
The peapery section shows multiple Shirt Waist Boxes on the second floor. Weathered oak boxes with brass hardware priced at 1.00. matting-covered boxes with brass handles priced at 3.35. larger matting-covered boxes with turned legs elevating 2.5 inches priced at 3.95.
Arthur J. Butt of Cincinnati formerly of Cin Noel appears before Judge Michael N. on a charge described as Rorgee et this. Proceedings set for today.
The probationary appointment of D. Chapman as county treasurer was confirmed today at the A P fab meeting. The county commissioners set the monthly salary at $160.
Advertisement notes fast black ribbed cashmere hosiery for winter, priced at 15 cents per pair.
Market report shows prices for cattle veal hogs and lamb with per pound rates. Beef steers and cows command several cents per pound while lamb and veal prices are listed with varying weights. Potatoes onions and vegetables appear in the readers’ market snapshot alongside meat quotes.
Advertised aprons in two styles priced at 50 cents and 25 cents emphasize practical quality. The 50 cent line features light colored percale with black or red designs, tailored to fit smoothly with a large bib and square collar. The 25 cent Kib Aprons for cooking schools use white lawn with bretelles for support.
William H. Pinek owner of Pioneer Jeweler at 16 Second Avenue Seattle advertises Gold Beauty Pina jewelry piece. Endorses craftsmanship and local shop location for customers seeking fine jewelry.
Upward of thirty satin striped challies with floral, bow knot and Persian designs on cream grounds. 29 inch width suitable for house gowns waists kitchen outfits and children's dresses. Special value 33 cents per yard.
Store lists women’s knit vests in pure white with high neck and short sleeves. Prices marked at 19 cents each under a special value offer. Manufacturer’s seconds noted. Limited quantities on sale today.
Domestic 32 inch Percales in medium and dark shades with pin dots and figures offered at 81-3c per yard. Soft finished Longecloth 36 inches wide twelve yard belt priced at 6c. Assorted checks and stripes 27 inch Dress Gingham offered at 5c.
Special value 35c gar. Natural color fleece lined women’s vests and pants set. Good quality, Swiss rib texture.
Small size children’s union suits described as silver-gray fleece lined and heavy weight offered at a special value of 25 cents each.
San Francisco reports Capt. A. F. Rodgers longtime U S coast geodetic survey official died after a three hour illness. He would have turned 80 on January 1 if he had lived. Also noted is a fire destroying the Washington Broom and Woodenware Co plant with a $1500 loss.
An old catalog-style roundup lists various toiletry products with prices. Items include porcelain like Java Rice Powder, Hudnut's Violet Toilet Water, Eleaya Face Powder, 4711 Bath Salts, Pears' Soap, Piver Talcum, Castile Soap, Dr Charles Flesh Food, Brise Violette perfume, Orris Powder, Woodbury's Soap, and Mennen's Talcum. Prices range from 7 cents to $2.25, reflecting a mid century retail display.
Notion and sewing goods offer a range of silk shirred trims in gold lavender pink blue red black and white yard sets, Setwell garment hangers nickel plated, two for 25 cents. Novelty tapes in bottle shoe and hat effects 25c. Glove threads braids 10c. Silk seed emeries sizes 10c to 25c. Gilt handied lace scissors repair. Needle books with Kirby Beard English needles 25c. Bodkin sets German silver three sizes in a box. Curly mohair yard 39c. Hair pins horn large 3 for 25c. Clark’s O N T lustre cotton spool 5c. Corset laces eight yards 25c. Marcel wavers for dressing hair 25c and 50c. Gold filled collar buttons 2 for 25c. First Floor.
Infants garments at basement salesroom priced very low. Dainty white outing flannel robes, pink or blue trim, embroidered edges. Short kimonos, long pink or blue striped wraps, crocheted sacques, silk bonnets with wool lining, fiderdown carriage covers with braid or ribbon. Some items slightly soiled.
Readable text advertises children’s vests and pants including silver-gray fleece-lined heavy weight items. A wide size range is offered with a special value price of 25 cents per garment.
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