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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
8
Maurice Vaniman announces plans to build a new dirigible larger and faster than the America with Atlantic City backers. He says Walter Wellman will have no connection this time and the project will cost about 60,000 dollars.
J A Fawcett brother of Angelo Fawcett mayor of Tacoma was sentenced to 30 days on the rock pile in Spokane police court. He was arrested Friday night by Policeman George Bradley on a vagrancy charge. His wife and children testified for him, but officers testified he has done nothing for two months and associated with bad characters.
Kansas City dispatch reports Albert Allen detained in Liberty Missouri and later in Olathe for investigation in the Bernhardt murder mystery. He admits presence near the farm the day before discovery but denies involvement. A watch matching a known Bernhardt item was found on him.
Eugene Stewart a Chicago attorney is held on charges of selling valuable Idaho land twice and fraudulently securing 300000 to 400000 dollars. He allegedly pooled lands in Canyon County and later disposed of them, giving title to two parties before fleeing to Chicago. Sheriff Breashears pursues extradition to Caldwell.
Harry Pratt Judson, president since 1907, marks his sixty first birthday. The administrator is noted for calm leadership and authorship of works on Europe, American growth, and education. He influenced Chicago politics by promoting direct primaries.
The Press Club plans a Rohemian style Christmas high jinks starting at midnight Saturday. Open house for members' friends is set from 2 to 5 o'clock on January 2. The event promises surprises and good things for attendees.
Bonita and Lew Hearn headline a varied bill at the Orpheum offering songs speeches and smiles with four curtain calls. Lavinia DeWitt is touted as the world’s greatest lady cornetist while Mona Ryan Bowman and the Bowmans deliver comedy and musical numbers. The Majestic features Lester and Kellett, the Chas. B. Nelson Mamie Milledge sketch, the Lorella acrobats and Ray Thompson’s dancing horse Joe Bailey.
At Pantages the weekly bill includes Otto Piechtl's Tyrolean Act and strong singing and dancing. Seattle Girls Babe Mason and Edith MacClaire debut in vaudeville with songs in costume and Mason's impersonation gains laughs. The three Melvin brothers present gymnastic stunts while Bert Swor delivers impersonations of a Southern figure with multiple encores.
The arbitration board ruled for Fred Skral in a dispute with Miss Esther Rothman over gifts given after his proposal. Fred had given jewelry and clothes worth 1400 dollars. Esther refused to return them after breaking the engagement.
Oklahoma City December 20 James Corbett admits he is still hunting for a white heavyweight to beat the only strong contender he sees as Jack Johnson. He says he expects to find a worthy challenger, claiming Fights against Johnson are needed to prove white heavyweights can prevail.
Adjt. Gen. J. B. Lauck says the Pacific coast is woefully lacking in military protection and that there is little to prevent transports landing troops along the Western coast.
The armored cruiser Colorado will arrive at Bremerton to transfer 75 naval prisoners to the prison ship Nipsic for extensive repairs. The cruiser Philadelphia will follow on the same mission.
Lawrence resident Maloy a University of Kansas student spends 76 cents weekly on groceries after his father's warning that extravagance would harm his college days. Births from Storkl and Father Stork noted by Pittsburg health department. Fred Brokaw of Washington chose jail over hair shaving after a 90 day sentence in the workhouse. Bodies of William and Emil Anderson recovered from a pond near Troy Idaho after skating. Twelve deaths recorded at city hall in Hoquiam. Giant Newfoundland Tige leaped through glass then reappeared after rebuke at Sandgren home in Tacoma. Two decrees issued to women at the courthouse. Rev H P Stanley, former Seattle minister, jailed for $250 bad checks in Hoquiam. State Senator-elect H K Hewitt pledges senate support for Paulhamus to cut state costs.
Reports from various cities note three persons filing complaints at the courthouse. The Chicago item mentions pensions for the National Indian War Veterans association seeking names of men who fought Injuna through 1883. Other items cover wage gains for steel workers, a fatal beating in an unspecified vacant lot, and local civic and political developments across Seattle Jersey City New York LaCrosse Bangor Trenton as the day’s notices unfold.
The funeral for Lena A Magee wife of Dr A G Magee will be held this afternoon at Butterworths chapel. Mrs Magee formerly sang in the Temple Baptist choir. She was the ninth immediate family member to die of tuberculosis.
Judge Brown yesterday fined Mre Ethel Strobel sister in law of Chas Lyta recently acquitted of murder of his wife five dollars and costs for attacking Mies Irene Lyts a daughter of Lyts and the deceased in the corridor of the court house last week. The case was recorded by the clerk in Toronto Ont. The Parmers Bank with 31 branches in Toronto suspended payment following a run sparked by facts from recent proceedings.
Washington December 20. A bill to conform with pure food laws requires all food packages to bear the exact contents measure on the label. Representative Mann of Clinots plans to submit the substitute bill to the house today if it becomes law.
The listing describes Holiday Stationery Congress initial playing cards with gut edges and full letters in a SOc package. It notes decorative book and magazine covers priced from 2.50 to 4.00, red Dennison tissue paper bells, holly garlands, old English letters on correspondence paper, Christmas seals and tags, and Eaton Crane and Pike papers in new shades with gold borders priced 0.75 to 1.50.
New stock offers men's linen initialed handkerchiefs with hemstitching at 25c each. Women's initialed handkerchiefs with butterfly or floral embroidery at 25c. Women’s hand embroidered linen handkerchiefs 50c. Irish linen embroidered kerchiefs 65c to 2.50. Armenian lace edged linen kerchiefs 65c to 2.50. French embroidered linen eyelet kerchiefs 35c, three for 1.00. Fifty new styles at 50c each with one corner embroidery.
Housewares catalog lists chafing dishes copper and ed copper from 5.00 to 17.50. Coffee percolators for range or stove 2.00 to 8.00. Carving sets in birch and other styles 21.50. Gas stakes and lamp attachments 6.50. Andirons iron and brass from 1.95 upward. Beeden rays designs in round and oblong 0.85 to 5.00. Crombe sweepers and carpet sweepers 2.75. Toast racks nickel plated 2.00 each.
This timely offering features our entire assortment of imported patterns with exceptional savings. Most patterns are single suit-lengths and no more than two of a kind, making selections practically exclusive. Patterns can be packed for sending or presentation on request.
Price concessions listed including brooches in numerous designs La Vallieres in gold filled silver and platinum effects with rhinestones and imitation jewels Filigree Toilet Bottles Powder Jars Hair Receivers and Ash Trays Jewel Boxes in many styles and sizes Sterling Silver Toilet Sets First Floor.
Leather hand bags offered at 2.50 dollars featuring seal English Morocco patent ig seal calf seal with leather covered frames and double strap handles. Available in black blue tan rose and green with seven sizes in the assortment. First product.
Glove Bonds and Merchandise Certificates offer flexible gifting options. Bond and certificate values can be chosen by the recipient with selection of style size and color. Available in any amount and sold at multiple store points for convenient gifting.
Local shop advertises specials on crash scarfs centerpieces and pillow slips at 65 cents. Water color hat pin holders 15 cents. Washable pillow covers with pillow offered at 1.50. Bungalow inslate for flowers and fruit priced 50 cents to 2 dollars. Embroidered sofa pillows range 1.50 to 9.50 on main floor.
An exceptionally beautiful pattern in this famous china with wide gold band and green festoon border. A gift of this character would be warmly appreciated. The 50 piece set is a special value at 43 dollars and 50 cents. Decorated china bread and butter plates and cups and saucers offered at various price points.
Advertises women silk stockings priced 1.35 to 2.50 per pair with attractive Christmas boxes. Embroided silk hosiery offered at 2.50 and 4.50 to 6.50 per pair, colored silk and black lisle options 75 cents to 1.00 a pair. Sets include three pairs for 10 dollars with gold pink and sky edging. First floor display noted.
An assortment of Swiss applique lace curtains offered at 5.00 and 6.75 with part Swiss options. Includes edge border and far edge styles in champagne and two tone effects. Curtains mounted on fine soft net, long 24 yards, with precise detailing.
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