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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1915
Page
2
Embroidered edgings and inserts in solid and eyelet patterns in widths from 1 to 12 inches with beadings. 46 inch flake crepe embroidery and 18 inch flouncing with new camisole patterns. prices range from 10¢ to $1.48 per yard. Finished beading galloons from ¼ to 4 inches wide, assorted colors.
Exceptional lace values in German and French patterns from narrow to wide widths. Torchon and Irish laces offered in cotton, linen, and silk varieties with prices from 5 to 75 cents per yard and up to several dollars for specials. Includes Venise, Shadow, and Oriental laces suitable for underwear, dresses, edgings, insertions, and household linens.
John Rogers aged two, son of Mrs. Ida Sniffen Rogers, died at Lebanon Hospital after his mother ingested bichloride of mercury and poisoned her other child. The other child died on Christmas Day. Assistant District Attorney Martin said action would be taken. Mrs. Rogers claimed Lorry Elton Rogers was the father but not her husband. Her background includes a previous husband, a disappearance, and a marriage to Rogers.
A governor orders four hangings amid protests as new evidence later links a convict, Sterka, to a murder tied to Pender's case. Criminologist Thatcher uncovers a confessed hair clue, exposing a flawed conviction and highlighting capital punishment's dangers.
This week thousands of dollars in interest are being paid by the Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank to depositors in its savings department. Many say it feels like finding money.
The investigator recalls narrowing suspects for a crime near the Wehrman home and identifying Sterks as the likely culprit. Gov West proclaims relief and victory as the fight against capital punishment is vindicated, stating an innocent man would have been executed otherwise.
Land Commissioner Clay Allen in Washington ordered cancellation of 27 coal claims in the Bering field covering about 4000 acres. The action followed failure to improve the property under the law, with most claimants being Seattle men including Thomas B. Appy, a capitalist.
An old time advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powder as a fast cure for headache neuralgia and pain. It claims the dime package ends migraines within minutes and urges readers to ensure they get the genuine product.
New York report details shop girl experiences as a state factory investigation reveals economic strain. Clerks describe skipping meals to buy shoes and garments, some living on ham and beans while wages linger around six dollars a week.
Edward S. Clayson Sr., editor of The Patriarch and noted state figure, died at Providence hospital after several weeks of illness. He came to Oregon 49 years ago and settled in Washington. A Civil War veteran, he authored Historical Narratives of Puget Sound and was an authority on the Chinook language. he is survived by his widow, a daughter and a son.
Two weeks remain for candidacies with January 16 as the filing deadline. Councilman A J Goddard has not filed but is expected to, while W H Middleton is anticipated to file. Nine candidates have already filed including Haas Cooley Bolton McKeown Sullivan Hanna Parish Manning Hill.
Funeral services for Charles Byrne who died December 7 at the family residence 405 Olive St will be held from St Leo s church Tacoma Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 Byrne born in California came to Tacoma 25 years ago and was well known there He is survived by five sisters Mrs J B Young Mrs James M Harris and Miss Byrne of Seattle and Misses Alice and Mae Byrne of Tacoma
Ad vices from Paraguay report the revolution crushed and President Schreier back in command in Asunción.
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