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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1911

Page

8

Rebels Lying in Mountains Near Juarez

Report from El Paso dated February 9 notes Gen. Orosco’s revolutionary force encamped in the hills west of Juarez across the Rio Grande. Rebel bands under Generals Blanco Sancites and Casillas are said to lie in ambush to attack 2,000 Mexican regulars under Navarro advancing to relieve Juarez. Meanwhile Juarez sees feverish activity as the siege continues.

EL Paso Tex Juares Orosco Revolutionary Forces Rio Grande Blanco Sancites Casillas Navarro Juarez Orozco

Herbsman Named Acting Head of Oratory Department

President Kane of the state university appointed John J. Herbsman acting head of the Department of Oratory to succeed Prof. Maynard Lee Daggy who resigned a short time ago.

Kane The State University John J. Herbsman Department of Oratory Maynard Lee Daggy

Mayoral Campaign Heats Up In Chicago Race

Chicago faces a four year mayoral term as a vigorous campaign unfolds. J J Sullivan backs Hawker Andy Grahame, ex mayor Danne opposes him, Socialists rally behind William Rodriguez of the painters and decorators council, while Seidel of Milwaukee prompts calls for city government reform.

William E. Rodriguez Chicago Cook County J. J. Sullivan Andy Grahame Danne William &. Rodriguez the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators Rodriguez Seidel Milwaukee Srogan

Mystery Well Roars on Eureke Flat Farm

In Eureke Flat, Robert Johnson owns a farm where a whistleing roaring well has been found. The sound travels up to a quarter mile away, drawing attention from nearby residents.

Walla Walla Eureke Flat Robert Johnson

Robber Flees With Jewelry Worth $2000 in Millbrae Home

Annn Whitelaw Reid reports a porch climber broke into her Millbrae residence last night and stole jewelry valued at about $2000. Reid notes the loss could have been worse and praises the thief’s limited haul.

Burlingame Cal Millbrae Annn Whitelaw Reid

Central Union Alters Ban On Politicians

The Central Labor Council amended its constitution to bar only professional politicians from council seats, replacing the prior broad ban on public officials lawyers or non wage earners. The change followed controversy over appointing Delegate Kennedy of the Clerks' union as deputy prosecuting attorney.

Central Labor Council Kennedy Clerks’ Union

Quiz Club Tonight Covers City Council Dates

The Political Equality Club hosts a quiz session on candidate dates for the city council at Eljers hall this evening. The Star urges subscribers to report late deliveries by 6 o clock. circulation can send a replacement by special messenger Maia 9400 or Ind 441.

Political Equality Club Eljers Hall the Star Maia Ind

Odds and Ends From Everywhere Today In History

A collage of brief notes from various places dated January 9 1567 to recent times. Highlights include Mary Queen of Scots widowhood rumors and a Holyrood attack, Wenatchee mayoral resignation, Valdez customs office protests, and naval wireless plans for Aleutians. Also reported are local deaths, tax proposals in Elfensburg, mausoleum theft in Erie, Morgan talks on KC Long Distance, Cap Haitien executions, farm accidents, a school wagon tragedy near Wichita, a Kansas Giant marriage, stockyard fire relief funds, Bremerton civic efforts, and health department notices.

Big Feast Planned by Young Men’s Republican Club

Six hundred guests expected at the Arctic Club for a Saturday evening feast hosted by the Young Men's Republican Club on February 11. Speakers include Gov. M. B. Hay, Hugh M. Caldwell, Senator W. H. Paulbamua, Rep. Howard G. Taylor, W. A. Peters, and E. C. Hughes. WALLA WALLA. An announcement on grain bag apportionment in the Jute mill has been issued.

Young Men's Republican Club Arctic Club Gov. M. BE. Hay Hugh M. Caldwell W. H. Paulbamua Howard G. Taylor W. A. Peters E. C. Hughes Walla Walla

Four Sheepmen Missing After Nevada Blizzard Sighting

Relief parties comb the hills of Washoe County Nevada for four wealthy sheepmen last seen two weeks ago during a snow storm near Magleville California. They are believed buried under heavy drifts.

Reno Nev Magleville Cal Washoe County Nevada

Lank Country Youth George Ade Turns 45 at Purdue Event

A retrospective on George Ade, once a Purdue student and Chicago writer, marks his 45th birthday amid reminiscences of his classmates John T McCutcheon and George Barr McCutcheon. The piece notes Ade’s rise to fame with Fables in Slang and major plays. Also mentions University of Washington total enrollments reaching 2,339 after three registration days, ranking fourth among non agricultural state institutions.

Purdue University Lafayette Ind John T McCutcheon George Barr McCutcheon Kentland Purdue Chicago Bula George Ade University of Washington Ewe

Patent Button Boots Offerings at Halesroom

Children's Patent Button Boots in black brown or red with tassel collar priced at 1.95 per pair. Women's Patent Button Dress Boots and Patent Leather Lace Boots listed at 2.95 with various tops and toes. Large Girls' Dull Calf and Soft Kid Button Boots sizes 2½ to 8 with wide widths, at Halesroom era.

Halesroom

Attractive Drapery Offerings at Basement Salesroom

Oriental pattern couch covers priced at 2.50 each with multiple designs in dark and medium shades. Oriental stripe tapestry 35 cents per yard, 48 inches wide, popular for portieres curtains and pillow covers. Basement Salesroom.

Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets Styles and Prices

Catalog notes three corset models by Warner's with prices 1.50 and 1.00. Style 155 emphasizes long lines and a graceful waist with coutil fabric and two hose supporters. Style 501 offers a strong coutil, long skirt and unboned material for length. Style 120 describes a long corset with low bust and two hose supporters.

Warner

Spring Arrivals in Wash Dress Fabrics

Spring arrivals in wash dress fabrics feature 32 inch imported Swiss at 1.00 yard with embroidered white on blue and other stripes. 27 inch dupione at 0.35 yard in two tone rough silk weave with colors including blue gray rose lavender. 27 inch imported dimities 0.25 yard in stripes dots rings and patterns in multiple colors. 32 inch imported dress ginghams 0.25 yard with singles and stripes.

Women’s Merino Union Suits and Seasonal Knitwear

Seasonable numbers describe women's knitwear including merino vests and tights in medium weight with high necks and long sleeves. White fleece lined vests and tights offer ankle length options. Merino union suits priced at $2.25 feature extra-fine weave and ankle length with full coverage.

Firest Ficor

Specials on Towels and Table Damask at Teh ia va

Specials listed include 22x40 Huck towels at 26¢ each, 17-inch checked glass toweling at 10¢ per yard, 19-inch all linen toweling at 12 1 2¢ per yard, and 72-inch bleached all linen damask table cloths at 75¢ per yard. First Floor Teh ia va.

Silk Ribbons Special at 35 Cents Yard

Silk ribbons offered at 35 cents per yard in assorted flora patterns and appealing color combinations. Widths range from six to six and a half inches with display of new designs. The sale highlights a variety of choices for crafts and apparel.

Broken Lines Infants Shoes Special 35 and 50c Pair

Varied assortment of infants shoes and slippers on clearance on the second floor. Special 35 cent pair includes button and lace kid shoes in multiple colors, sandals and patent leather slippers. Special 50 cent pair features fine quality kid button and lace shoes in pink blue and white. Sizes up to 3.

Women’s Footwear Specials Shakeout Prices

Patent Colt Pumps with instep strap turned sole and covered Cuban heel offered at 2.45. Jet beaded vamp pumps with turned sole and covered Cuban heel priced as specials. Suede patent sun metal tan Russia leather options in broken lines priced at 3.95 per pair. Firet Floor.

Jewelry Specials Attractively Priced Bags And Chains

Jewelry specials feature German silver mesh bags priced 1.75 2.00 and 2.50 in small and medium sizes with attractive frames and linings Imported German silver vanity chatelaines offered at 1.00 per card puff coin and looking glass combos in gilt oxidized and satin finishes with plain and fancy cases Also offered are jewelry novel ties long chains neck chains brooches and pins some plain some set with imitation stones First Floor.

Fine Embroideries Special 25c Yard

Fine cambric Swiss and Nainsook embroideries with insertions and open patterns on quality foundation. Extra-strong fast edges. Special 25 cents per yard. First Floor.

Specials in Infants Flannel Skirts Sizes 20 22 and 24

Infants' skirts in white flannel with deep hem offered in sizes 20 22 and 24. Prices 50 cents for plain skirts 50c with hemstitched ruffle and tucks 95 cents with dainty embroidered ruffle. Also notes Second Fleet.

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