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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
6
In a plan outlined by Treat Henry Suzzallo, University of Washington instructors faced token increases from 2.6 to 25 cents, though they had sought a 60 percent raise to cope with living costs. The plan lists old and new scales for assistant, associate, dean, and director positions, marking a first step toward broader salary reforms amid cost pressures.
Sloan Shipyards of Olympia and Anacortes filed a federal suit Wednesday against the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation alleging a $3,000,000 loss after the EFC stopped payment on a contract for wooden weasels. A brick will be laid on the paving within 10 days, an engineer announced yesterday.
Prof Clark F P Bissett told Rotary members that Lincoln exemplified humble leadership and ideal character beyond titles. He contrasted Lincoln's power with monarchs and urged standing firm to prevent the nation from perishing.
John J. McGit a former police clerk shot in the leg in a Pike street lodging house room on New Year’s morning faced a civil service commission hearing Wednesday seeking reinstatement. The commission took his plea under advisement. Former Patrolman C J Clark another principal dismissed will have a hearing Tuesday.
Willard Hedrick, alleged escapee from Chehalis state training school, was found hiding in his mother's attic and arrested by Deputy Sheriff William Downey in North Bend on Wednesday.
A motorcycle rider, William Halffman of 618 28th Ave N, crashed into an unlighted machine at 25th Ave and E Madison St, sustaining a sprained ankle. No trace of the stilt that held a pint of grape was found in the house of Tony Chidini in Partington, per Deputies Downey, Von Gerst, and Murphy.
James A. Weir 70 a pioneer Seattle hotel man and former state legislator died Tuesday evening at Providence hospital He opened the New England hotel in 1890 and stayed in hotels until entering politics He is survived by his widow Mia Martha A Weir two daughters and a son
Jewelry and clothing valued at 300 dollars were stolen from the apartment of Dr. O. J. Went at 1120 Ninth Ave. The theft was reported Thursday while the tenant was in California.
J N Hildreth a University of Washington student reported the theft of drawing instruments worth $90 from his desk in Engineering Hall Wednesday. Deputy U S Marshal Tom Waters pursued distraction at the Forest Hotel where two women and a ball of $500 each were noted.
Henry Hadley’s fourth symphony North East South West receives Seattle debut Friday at Meany Hall with the Seattle Symphony and former Hadley conductor at the podium. Harold Henry will interpret MacDowell works as part of the program featuring Hadley No. 4 in D minor and other pieces.
Mrs J C Dean of 2301 Beacon Ave sustained cuts to hands and face a sprained ankle and bruised back when the car she rode in collided with a rear stopped vehicle at Beacon Ave and Stacy. The other car belonged to E B Storra of 716 E Dennyway. Foul play is feared by friends of F L Thornton missing since Sunday with money.
At $3.95 to $8.85 a range of Mercerized cotton and fiber silk sweaters are offered. Styles include belted coats, two-pocket sailors, slip-ons, and coats with bold collars. Colors include Gold Peacock Blue Emerald Copenhagen Turquoise Salmon and Coral. Sizes 38 to 44.
56 inch tweed mixtures in gray green shades priced at 4.50 per yard. 56 inch chiffon broadcloth at 5.95 yard suitable for coats suits or dresses with light to dark colors. 56 inch navy tricotine at 6.95 yard a medium weight wool for spring suits. 56 inch silvertone at 6.00 yard noted for wear and wrinkle resistance in several colors.
An advertisement markets silk taffeta and jersey fabrics in single or mixed materials with light and dark colors and Dresden flower motifs. Neat ruffles, pleats, and flounces are featured with a good range of extra sizes and a second floor location.
Inexpensive window drapery voiles at 85c a yard with hemstitched hems and lace edging. Cream white and ecru colors. Colorful cretonnes at 40c a yard feature new designs including birds stripes and tapestry effects in full bolt quantities.
Spring fashions favor Fabric or Chamois ette gloves for women. Gloves wash well and wear well, offering economy. Two-clasp Chamois ette with embroidered backs priced at $1.00. Wash Fabric gloves with heavy embroidery, gray or beaver tones, priced at $1.25.
Advertisement lists fabrics including Extra heavy unbleached cotton damask 68 inches wide in floral patterns at 1.25 dollars per yard Bleached cotton damask 62 inches wide in Fleur de Lis pattern at 50 cents per yard Medium weight Turkish towels 17 by 88 inches at 30 cents each. FABRIC FLOOR THIRD
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