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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
4
Responding to appeals by Mexicans wounded near the frontier the national Red Cross telegraphed 1000 dollars to Major General Bliss commanding US forces at Calexico California for their relief.
Henry W Taft, brother of the president, aligned with Diaz supporters at a New York dinner for Joaquin Casasas, Diaz’s special ambassador. He expressed hope that American muckraking in the press has not heavily harmed Mexico and urged fair treatment.
Muskogee Oklahoma February 17 W F Martin former president of the defunct Columbia Bank and Trust company of Oklahoma City and Eugene F Blaise former president of the defunct Farmers National of Tulsa are under arrest on indictments charging misappropriation of funds and false entries.
The mayor, George W. Dilling, spent his day meeting residents and city staff while also handling real estate business. The anterooms were crowded with Health Officer Crichton, Fire Chief Boyle, Human Society officials, and Central Labor Council delegates seeking discussions.
An army of 500 Industrial Workers of the World members recruited from Northwest hobo camps will march south to Fresno to oppose a city ordinance prohibiting free speech. The advance guard of 200 already heads toward California from Portland.
In Los Angeles on February 7 Harry Hark ness in an Antoinette monoplane will race Oscar Werner in a nine horsepower automobile for a $1000 side bet at the motordrome.
London authorities fear the pneumonic epidemic sweeping Urla may reach the Orient with spring. English experts urge immediate action to curb the disease and warn a Siberian spread would be a miracle if spring arrives.
Victoria B C Feb 17 The sealing treaty between Canada and the United States providing for a suspension of pelagic sealing for an indefinite term of years has been signed and as soon as Japan consents to a similar treaty the schooners will be ordered from the seas
Secretary of the Interior Balinger yesterday ordered the restoration from forest to western Wyoming and 65,075 acres in central Nevada.
Thousands crowded streets near St Peter and St Pauls Cathedral as Archbishop Patrick John Ryan was laid to rest yesterday inside the great edifice. The crowd packed the church and surrounding streets for the funeral service.
Centratia reports Centratia Ward declared insane after seven weeks of marriage and confined to an asylum. Charles Pennypacker breaks a bone for the sixth time in months when a rolling fox injures his arm. White Bluffe notes a four year old girl fatally burned after her nightgown caught fire with matches. Spokane alleges Paul McKenzie collected a $1000 life insurance on a child killed last September despite not supporting his wife and child. Salem sees Grove Fraser urge senate probe into alleged corporate money influencing legislation.
Mrs William K Corey formerly Maybelle Gilman arrived in London to locate a suitable house for herself and husband during the London season. The Coreys, it is said, plan to entertain when they invade London.
Formal announcement of the betrothal between Jay Gould and Miss Douglas Graham centers social chatter after a dinner hosted by Miss Graham's stepfather Hubert Vos and his wife Mrs Vos.
A mass shirt sale for Seattle men offers 1000 surplus shirts from Seattle Dry Goods Company at 75 cents each. Styles include Negligee and traditional coats with cuffs, sizes 14 to 17, blue chambray, various percales, and tan and white combinations. Normal prices range from $1.00 to $1.75.
Beacop Hill residents led by Ole Hanson protested to the street committee yesterday. The delegation prompted a recommendation to the city council to halt work on 12th Ave S wherever it impacts street railways.
Senator Wesley L. Jones and Representative Miles Poindexter promise Mayor Dilling they will use all means to secure passage of pending Cedar river watershed protection legislation in Congress. A $50,000 appropriation will be recommended in the sundry civil bill for lighthouse construction and site purchase at Battery point West Seattle as authorized last session.
A women's garment sale advertises underpriced spring items including kimono dresses, flannelette kimonos, silk and crepe petti coats, dress skirts in Panama and serge, men's sweater coats, and new spring suits. Notable prices include 98c for kimonos, 3.98 for petti coats, 5.00 for skirts, 2.50 for sweater coats, 15.00 for new suits, and 1.25 for lawn waists reflecting a broad sale across styles and colors.
Miss Helene Rosenthal of New York City stages a demonstration of the famous technique or item, presenting the method to attendees and showcasing its practical applications. The event highlights skills and public interest in the demonstration subject.
The new Spring corsets emphasize inward curvature and offer fittings by expert Miss Rosenthal. Women planning Easter gowns can obtain the finest corset and correct fitting from her service tomorrow and all of next week.
The London Daily Express accuses the Associated Press of trying to suppress facts from Champ Clark's annexation speech in the U S Congress, a claim aired in London on February 17.
In Biddeford Maine on February 17 steps are under way to honor the late Mrs Sara C Bull widow of Ole Bull by cremating her body and casting the ashes upon his grave in Bergen Norway. She left an estate valued at
The following goods will be sold on the balcony tomorrow morning at about one third off usual prices. Stamped Linen Centers 36 inches square 25c stamped Linen Guest Towels 25c stamped Nainsook Corset Covers 25c Silk Pillow Cord three yard lengths 35c stamped Linen Baby Bibs 25c stamped Lawn Shirt Waists 65c stamped Piano Covers 39c stamped Bag 4 Bags 25c stamped Pillow Tops 25c.
More than 1,000 odd grotesque smoking novelties offered including ash trays match boxes tobacco boxes and cigar jars. Large overstock with regular price 25 cents each. Sale highlights the surplus stock in limited quantities with choice selections.
Bright home fabrics offered tomorrow with savings on silkoline ticking crepoline sateens French taffeta and scrim. Prices include 15c fabrics 20c 15c crepoline 25c taffeta 17c scrim 1.00 bed muslin 59c couch covers 2.39 portieres 11.50 to 7.50 for leather and tapestry options.
A new importation from Russia offers heavy All-Linen Crash woven on hand looms by Russian peasants. Initially rough for sensitive skin, it softens after boiling and becomes highly absorbent. Used in decorative work and with Mission and Craftsman styles, people make pillow covers and scarfs. Priced at 18e a yard.
More than 500 dozen fine imported porcelain dinner plates with a fancy edge arrived. Full size and worth about $1.50 per dozen, now on sale at six for 29 cents. Only one lot per buyer.
A local shoe dealer advertises a one day sale with deep discounts on women's, girls', and boys' footwear. Walking boots in calfskin and gun metal drop to 2.98, and various styles including high cut shoes, house slippers, and sturdy school shoes are offered at 1.98, 1.25, 1.50, 1.00, and 1.69, across multiple sizes and widths.
Advertises deep discounts on women and children's undergarments including cotton vests at 25c, union suits at 44c to 39c, wool blends at 50c, and boys’ union suits at 55c. Promotes next year’s wear with wide sizing and various colors, claiming regular values up to 75c.
A sale advertises deep discounts on men’s sleepwear and robes including Pajamas in various prices from $1.15 to $2.00 and robes and night robes at reduced rates. Fine madras and plain satin fabrics offered in colors with reduced undergarments and light weight wool shirts and drawers priced at 65 cents.
A vintage advertisement lists dressmaking supplies and notions with low prices. Items include 35c dressing combs, 17c collar pins, 10c tracing wheels, 3c spools of basting cotton, 15c shirt waist belts, 6 pairs shoe laces, 15c fancy back combs, 10c shell barrettes and elastic sold by the yard.
Bargain listings announce surplus stock at downstairs store with dinner plates six for 29 cents and 25 cent pudding dishes. Includes fancy tea pots rock teapots fruit saucers cream pitchers and glass nappies with prices cut to 7 to 69 cents and 1.29 dollars.
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