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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1914
Page
2
The notice describes a sale of an entire line related to a New York firm and mentions Randaversion and Edaings in Katine with a potential up to $1.48 yard. It notes earnings to be realized in this sale and references Shea yard.
A fragment describes a sale offering all linen fabric by the yard at reduced prices with values noted per yard. Details are unclear but emphasize large discounts and linen quality during a limited sale period.
Auction notes show lace and embroidery remnants in various widths offered at 2c a yard and up to 81.95. A selection of knitted wool sweaters in Oxford and maroon colors is offered at regular prices, with a clearance emphasis on low rates and assorted patterns.
Fifty percent off all winter suiting in a clearance event. 37 pieces of assorted dress goods up to 64 inches wide offered at half price. Materials range from light to dark colors with values up to 1.76 per yard. Your choice of 9860, all suits in stock priced at half.
A period notice announces a clearance sale offering house dresses and glassware at reduced prices. Regular prices listed up to 81.45 for house dresses and 1.48 for items, now marked down with a large assortment including water pitchers and jelly stands. Sale runs this week with choices available at ten cents per item.
The Port Commission, authorized March 5 1912, plans to move 360 000 from 3 000 000 voted June 17 1913 to finish a concrete warehouse with cold storage on the Central Waterfront for the mosquito fleet and to improve the public markets and Northwest Fruit Berry Industry. The transfer does not increase indebtedness but reduces the port tax levy by boosting project revenues. A 60 percent vote is required to carry the proposition.
In Saturday night speeches at Beacon Hill School and Oltman’s Hall, Gill charged that J. D. Trenholme’s campaign is funded by Seattle Electric Co. and local brewers. He warned of possible arrest to prove his claims, denounced cafe evil, and pledged tax cuts, city ownership of utilities, and city ownership of Renton line. He claimed opponents attack him while Trenholme lacks support, and asserted his own campaign is under pressure from business groups.
Southern California recovers from the worst storm, nine dead and damage around 2.5 million dollars. Transportation remains disrupted. a week to restore regular schedules. Wide flooding covers thousands of acres in the southern state. rail restoration rush ongoing. First trains to San Francisco since the storm start depart Los Angeles. several routes stalled or delayed.
Portland February 23 W Hill chairman of the Great Northern railway board with his family is en route to Del Monte California for a two to three week visit He denied before departure that Carl R Gray will resign as president of the Great Northern
Seattle cops will update insignia with silver and gold badges replacing old stars for sergeants and captains. The plan includes badges for ordinary officers and a switch from helmets to caps similar to New York police headgear. Chief Bannick promises reforms align with modern styles.
Tuesday evening the Brotherhood of the First Methodist church will hold its regular monthly banquet at 6 45 o clock. Discussion of the proposed charter amendments and charter revision will be taken up by EB L Skeel, James A Haight and O B Thor erimson.
Spokane report says a body recovered at Gaviota near Santa Barbara does not match F. Lewis Clark who disappeared five weeks earlier, reinforcing friends’ belief that he may still be alive.
A tour group from Salt Lake City planned to sail for Europe on March 11 but was forced to abandon the trip due to heavy rains in the south.
Seattle customers praise Adler-i-ka as the best bowel and stomach aid sold by Swift's Pharmacies. A single dose is said to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation almost immediately, reinforcing the store as Seattle agents for Adlortha.
Washington birthday events included patriotic school exercises, a National Guard parade, and banquets. Five infantry companies plus Coast Artillery and naval units marched from the Armory to James street. The Lone of the American Revolution held a Chamber of Commerce program. Banquets were planned at the Armory Lincoln Hotel and other venues. Special sermons were delivered at St. Mark's and the Baptist Tabernacle.
The Supreme Court sustains Peter Millers 20 to 40 year habitual criminal sentence in a Tacoma case. Miller faces possible further appeals by attorney Joseph Glasgow, with potential transfer to Walla Walla if denied.
The U S weather bureau predicts rain in the Northwest for the coming week with a general shift to warmer weather starting Tuesday.
Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford gave a delightful program at the Moore theatre though the Sunday crowd was small. The two artists impressed with their talents and the performance was well received by those present.
Chicago reported heavy disruption from an intense storm with crippled traffic including surface lines elevated trains and railroads running late. Ice covered streets caused numerous accidents and three deaths were recorded amid two additional blizzards in Montana and Arkansas.
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