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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
8
Sheriff Hodge raided the Porto Rican cigar store at 318 Aimesxt near police HQ, long shielded by protection. He also hit a second-floor game at 103 Seconday where Charlie Anos ran the operation. Twelve men were arrested in both raids.
Fidward Aleworth Ross, aged forty four, sociology professor at the University of Wisconsin, is celebrated as a driving force behind a vigorous modern morality. He condemns murder by long distance and warns that gradual neglects in weapons, food, sanitation, and machinery still count as murder. His book Sin and Society is hailed as a major work of the decade.
A Chicago firm shipped to New York what is described as the most elaborate dinner service in America. Made for former Senator W A Clark of Montana, it will adorn his $7 000 000 Fifth Avenue mansion and cost 120000. The 00 piece set serves 24 persons with pieces designed to harmonize with the dining room.
On December 12 1642 the Dutch navigator Tasman reached New Zealand and named it New Zealand due to its contrast with the old Zealand. The comparison to Old York and Old London is noted, suggesting minor naming quibbles are unnecessary.
Dr. Matthews attacked coal price hikes in a First Presbyterian sermon last night. He argued it costs no more to mine coal in winter than summer and urged fair prices and full weight, condemning excess rock in coal sales.
The new term starts January 19 with County Treasurer elect Will Hanna taking charge. About 65 employees face job changes as two new county commissioners Hamilton and McKenzie plan reforms. Sheriff Hodge seeks four extra deputies and John F. Murphy weighs adding assistants.
Mrs. Marion Carson Williams aged 79 died in Raleigh North Carolina she was the only woman to serve as a bank president in the state and for several years led the State National Bank in Raleigh at that time the sole female to hold such a position in the United States.
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train out of Nashville struck a cow near Kirkland on Saturday afternoon. The cow was thrown aside and struck a bystander, a Black man, who was watching the train. He was killed, and in the fall he toppled a dog, which also died.
Evansville Indiana reports a traveling salesman Wright Powell lit a match as his clothes saturated with gasoline. He jumped into a rain barrel filled with water to save his life. The Commercial Club also reelected J. W. Maxwell as president and George W. Matzen and F. M. Sparkman as first and second vice presidents.
Mrs. Caroline Metrgun aged 82 and a Moscow campaign officer’s daughter dies at her daughter’s home 201 16th av S. Pete Jhanda and 8 Rhan two Hindus held on blackmail charges are linked to a gang preying on new arrivals. YWCA educa tion department offers work in arts music and other subjects under Miss Gladya R Tucker. William B Ruggles, Panama project veteran, to give a second free lecture on the Panama Canal at U M A civil engineering course tonight. In Trenton Porter Chariton’s father works to block extradition of Diason to Italy for trial.
Granting a writ of certiorari will take place before Judge Bellstab on December 10. Olympia J T McClary a school teacher at Gate charged with assault and battery for whipping 14 year old Clarence Murray was dismissed in the Justice court. Ravenna Italy Twenty persons were drowned recently when a ferry capsized on the Po river. Olympia tee Howard Dana and Florence Weldy Stover both of Beattle were married here Saturday unknown to their Beattle friends. Vancouver Over 2100 boxes of oranges bound for Seattle have been condemned because of the pernicious San Jose scale.
Basement Bulesroo offers gift and linen handkerchiefs for women men and children. Prices range from 10 to 18 cents each with dozens options including plain linen irons embroidered initials and decorative borders. Various sizes and textures are featured with holiday gift packaging available.
Linen items including sideboard and dressed scarfs trimmed with imitation Cluny lace and embroidery size 18x50 inches priced 65 cents. White waist patterns in Mercerized Madras 3 yard lengths in Christmas boxes priced 65 cents. Various 314 yard lengths at 75 cents. Unstitched Linen Table Cloths 64x78 inches in good order priced $2.
Semi tailored waists priced at 38.95 feature striped taffeta with front opening, plain taffeta bands edged in Persian colors of navy gray and brown, plus navy blue messaline. Fronts are prettily plaited. Also handsome dress waists at 4.50 with draped chiffon over Persian silk and soutache braid. navy and brown options. Basement Balesroom.
An old advertisement touts lace neckpieces and accessories including jabots, collars, and yokes in Venise lace and fine lawn. It lists five strand marabou stoles at 3.95 and marabou muffs at 6.95 with basement salesroom branding.
Women s silk hosiery described with deep lisle top and heel and toe in attractive gift boxes. Special price 50c per pair.
Gauntlet gloves with stiff cuffs and leather fringe offered at 50 cents and 75 cents per pair. Basement salesroom.
Gift ready toilet table set includes mirror brush and comb with silver backs in fancy boxes priced at 4.35 dollars. Military brushes feature heavy silver backs at 4.35 dollars. Hand mirrors and hair brushes with metal backs offered in attractive designs at 85 cents each. Combs priced around 49 in a compact catalog line.
Charming baskets crafted from cretonne fabric on wood frames in a mission look. Each bin features pockets for thread needles thimbles and sewing materials. Several designs available in assorted patterns and colors. Twenty inches high and ten inches square priced at 65 cents. same style twelve inches high at 45 cents.
Ample assortments of women's and men's handkerchiefs are offered in multiple designs and fabrics. Box sets include initials and box packaging. prices range from 15 cents to 2.50 dollars, with Madeira eyelet embroideries, hemstitched borders, lace trim, and various linen and cambric options.
A catalog-style listing advertises women's umbrellas at 5 dollars with carved mission and silver mounted handles on 8-rib Columbia frames. silk covers and matching case tassels. Men’s styles also start at 5 dollars with plain and silver-mounted handles and Opera and Prince of Wales shapes on waterproofed 8-rib frames, with higher prices for other styles.
A illustrated catalog of ribbons offered in multiple widths and patterns including heavy taffeta, dark Dresden, satin, all silk, Persian designs, and brocaded options. Prices range from 25c to $2.00 per yard with numerous color choices such as navy, red, black, brown, old rose, turquoise, and moire.
Leather applique table mats priced 1.75 to 6.90 plus leather sofa pillows 2.00 to 6.90. Postcard albums and cretonne bags at assorted prices. Hand-painted items include pin holders and linen boxes with embroidered handkerchief cases from 35c to 8.50. Embroidered sofa pillows range 5.00 to 15.00. Various novelties listed with moderate prices.
Advertisement promotes women's silk hosiery in all silk or silk with cotton soles with four inch garter welt and double soles. Available in black white and colors, with attractive gift boxing offered. Price listed at $1.50 per pair.
Long satin scarves finished with large silk tassels and lined white or colored. Widths range 10 to 18 inches. Suitable for evening or street wear and make attractive gifts. Special price three dollars each. Firet Pioar.
The listing details brass book racks, paper files with Masonic designs, brass ink stands, pin trays, and seven piece brass desk sets with prices from 1.25 to 15.00. Also notes Mount Rainier book, post cards, Se attle views gilt-edge cards, calendars, Conklin fountain pens 3.00 to 10.00, Dennison ribbons and cord.
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