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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

7

Donations Rise for Sufferers Amid Cold Weather Relief

The relief fund for the Italian sufferers grew to 7255.68 with additional 305 raised. Salvation Army distributed on street kettles and collected 20.44 yesterday as Red Cross fund reached 907.82. Subscriptions were received from George B. Frye 20 Mt Zion Paptiat Ghareh 2.10 Joseph Shippen 5 and others adding to a total fund of 518 in recent reports.

Keaufferere Salvation Army Red Cross Laet George BF. Frye Mt. Zion Paptiat Ghareh Joseph Shippen BK. J Ida GC. Gould Mrs. W. Parry Smith J. R. Nachant le Count Slocum Bailey B. B. Cox Soren Wenen A. G. England H. Lee Mra. Col Alariche

Hose Wagon Crashes Milk Wagon in Early Morning Fire Call

Firemen from the Hose Wagon at Nosh Captain Ben Humes responded to a fire alarm on Washington Street near Second. A milk wagon was struck and two firemen were knocked down but quickly recovered. the fire reported at 514 First and where an empty two story building stood. Damage was minor and no injuries were confirmed.

Howe Ben Humes Second Ay Washington St

Father nearly kills son in rage in Cal. incident

Crazed with grief a father attacked and fatally wounded his son Frank after the youth burned a wooden gun rack hiding $1,000 in bills. Maria Lo Fegzo of Tomales reported the event as officers dispatched to the scene and investigations continue.

Gan Rafael Cal Frank Maria Lo Fegzo Tomales Meariy

Diplomats and Officers Attend Cairo Reception for Potter

Members of the American diplomatic corps in Cairo hosted Rear Admiral Potter at a reception. Attending guests included Sir Elston Gorst Colonel Wat representing the khedive Col Cuthbert and Judge Tuck from the mixed court of appeals.

Cairo Jan U. P Potter Batfleet Elston Gorst Wat Khedive Col Cuthbert Army of Ootu Judge Tuck Mixed Court of Appeals

Taft Secretary Heads to Augusta for White House Talks

Taft's secretary traveled from Knox to Augusta to confer with the president on completing an unspecified matter, as reported by United Press. The briefing centers on high level talks linked to ongoing administration aims.

Bank merger plan approved to shield bonds obligations

Olympia reports Assistant Attorney Tanner ruled the State Bank may merge with a collateral security firm to protect bond guarantees backed by a surety company, aiming to prevent company harm from the state guaranteed bonds.

Olympia U. P Ikixam- Bee Wien Tanner

Grand Annual Piano Clearance at Johnston Co

An extensive piano clearance sale by the Johnston Company promises deep discounts on Knabe Steinway Kimball and other brands. Offers include near new instruments, monthly terms, cash on delivery and delivery to nearby buyers, with prices slashed well below market and factory condition assured.

D. 8 Jobn L. A. Co BE. Johnston Co Knabe Sons John Schumann Her Bros New Steinbach & Dreher Kimball Pi Steinway Kimball Kohler & Campbell Kohler & Chase Dsion Co Ers Johnston Co. Midg LEW & Sire

Captive for Years Searches for Parents and Returns to Seattle

In Seattle a long journey ends as Frankworrin, who spent 18 years in Mogwanba captivity in the interior after leaving 1888 from Port of Seattle, seeks his parents and recalls a life of peril and adventure while a German trader aided his return. Senator Heyburn arrives in Washington amid political battle for re election and a Sacramento police search for Daniel Murphy continues.

Hoise Ida United States W. B. Heyburn Congress Washngton D. C Daniel Murphy Sacramento Cal John B. Sullivan Murphy Prankworrin Seattle San Francisco Hamburg German East Africa Schwarts Moglando Beattie

Alaska Bill Passes Senate Reforming Appeal Attendance

Washington Jan. 6. A Senate bill lets Alaska litigants attend Ninth Circuit sessions in Portland or Seattle instead of traveling to San Francisco. The measure aims to reduce travel expenses for appeals and eases access to the court for Alaska residents.

Washington U. P.litiganta Alaska San Francisco United States Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth District Senate Portland Seattle

Roosevelt Helps Bonaparte Out In Steel Debate

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt sent a Senate message explaining Attorney General Bonaparte would not prosecute United States Steel Corp for absorbing Tennessee Coal and Iron, citing fears of a financial panic if the deal were blocked.

Washington U. P Roosevelt Senate Bonaparte United States Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Tennessee Company Steel Corporation Grounet Parte

Gowns Offer Variety at Popular Prices

The notice lists numerous gown styles including slip-over, high neck, and V-neck designs trimmed with lace embroidery tucks and insertion bands. It promotes an extensive selection at appealing prices with about twenty styles featured and prices around $1.25.

Two Piece Combinations. Corset Covers and Short Skirts

Describes two piece combinations for ladies including Corset Cover and Short Skirt in good quality nainsook. One style features narrow embroidery yoke, beadwork with ribbon, and cotton Torchon lace. another uses Valenciennes insertion with beading and ruffle hem. Also notes drawers and corset cover sets with lace trimmings and lawn ruffles. prices around 75e.

Corset Covers Trimmed With Filet Insertion And Beading

1% corset covers described as of good quality nainsook with two rows of wide filet or Cluny pattern insertion. They are beaded and laced with ribbon, edge finished, and designed full and long-waisted.

Corset Covers in Varied Styles Trimmed with Lace

Corset Covers in many styles feature trimming with laces and embroideries. One model shows hottern lace beaded with ribbon and a lace edge. 39¢ patterns vary with good quality nainsook trimmed by insertion rows and beading with ribbon and lace edge.

Skirt Styles Highlight Cambric and Lawn Finishes

Describes 419¢ long skirts in cambric with double flounce of tucked lawn and 75e pretty long skirts of cambric finished with lawn and Hamburg embroidery. Notes a dozen styles among women’s skirts trimmed with flounces and wide embroidery.

Hamburg

Rascal Mistakes Alarm Box, Lands Man in Jail

Sacramento capitalist Ty Fay Catherine misread a fire alarm box at the St Francis hotel and turned the knob causing an alarm. Police Sergeant J J Farrell arrested him for a false alarm and jailed him.

San Francisco Ty . P Fay Catherin Sacramento St. Francis Hotel J. J. Farrell

Drawers Described With Lace Trim and Embroidery

Four excellent values in drawers feature tucked flounce and hemstitched tucks. A wide circular model fits smoothly over hips, with Valenciennes lace edging. Ruffles and Hamburg embroidery highlight cambric options in a large, varied display.

Big Suit to Reach Trial Over Oregon Railroad Lands

Preliminary court proceedings begin March 1 in Portland in the government’s suit to recover Oregon land claimed by the Southern Pacific railroad valued near 50 million dollars. Judge Wolverton will hear the railroad’s demurrer to the government’s charges in equity, with most legal points argued.

Portland Ore U. P Southern Pacific Railroad Oregon Wolverton United States Circuit Court Jake Wolverton

Three Alarms Of Fire Reported In Slippery Streets

Three alarms were sounded today as slippery roads hampered firefighters. The first at 10 14 am responded to a rabbit fire at First Avenue and King Street, the second for a chimney fire at 607 Cherry Street, and the third was a false alarm.

First Av King Ot Cherry St

Icebound Liner Mexican Arrives After Harsh Voyage

The American-Hawaiian ship Mexican reached from San Francisco amid extreme cold and heavy seas. Ice coated all rigging and decks as waves crashed over the bow. All crew aboard uninjured. A divorce decree granted Mrs. R. F. Booth from RB. P. Booth with alimony of 100 per month. Local notice advertises Men’s Shoes for 2.98 at 302 Pacific.

San Francisco Mra R. F. Booth RB. P F. Booth

Linen Table Napkins Special Offer 12 Dozen

Full bleached pure linen napkins twelve dozen in 20 inch squares offered in half dozen lots at 88 cents each. Special deal for buyers seeking quality dining linens.

Bsc

Pattern Linen Cloths in Various Designs at Low Price

Linen damask pattern cloths offered in sizes 66 by 72 and 66 by 90. Pattern cloths sold at 1.65 dollars each for standard designs and 2.07 dollars for All-Linen Latin Damask options. Special value highlighted for quick sale.

Textile sale notes on sheets and pillow cases

Bleached sheets 81 by 90 with 3 inch hems priced 6 cents each. Pillow cases 45 by 44 made of firm muslin offered at 12 cents each.

Domestic Fabrics Specials in 12-Yard and Yard-Wide Bolt

Advertises Domestics Mind Chamois-Finished Light-Weight Longcloth 12-yard bolt at 69c each, Victoria Cambric 36 inch wide smooth finish at 7e per yard, Yard-Wide Full-Bleached Muslin strong quality at 7e per yard.

Ladies Waists in White Lawn With Embroidery

Women’s waists in white lawn feature embroidery, tucks, and lace details. Prices range from 65 cents to 1.35 dollars with styles including Valenciennes insertions and baby Irish trims.

Valenciennes

Suit Case Prices From Local Goods House

Suit cases of genuine cowhide with leather corners and steel frame listed. 22 inch at 5 dollars, 24 inch at 5.50, 26 inch at 6 dollars. Matting cases 24 inch 2.25 and other styles 22 inch 3.50, 24 inch 3.75, 26 inch 4.00.

Corbin

Fancy Goods and Nations Store Catalog Prices

Listing of assorted domestic goods with unit prices including cloth spool cotton 10c three for, hose supporters 10c per pair, buttons 10c per dozen, long hair rolls 10c each, darning eggs 5c, bone hair pins 15c per dozen, tooth brushes 10c each, rice powder 15c, braids 12½ and 25c per yard, barrettes 10c, collar pins 25c, netting bags 25c, steel shears 19c, wood-back brushes 25c.

Salmon Bay Improvement club pushes Lake Washington canal

Ballard mass meeting planned to push the Lake Washington canal project. A five member committee led by F J Herman will arrange hall and advertising. Other clubs pledge support and city improvements include painting utility poles. Local sports and campus events noted with skating at Oak Lake and a Ballard High School game preview.

Ballard Lake Washington Salmon Bay Wim. Twigg Ballard High School Capt. Cusick Anks Icelandis Oak Lake Verett Green Lake Steel

Mutinous Soldiers Repulsed Near Mukden

An official report from Amoy says 1,000 mutinous soldiers clashed with regular Chinese troops near Mukden Manchuria last Sunday. The outbreak was repulsed with about sixty casualties. the cause remains undisclosed.

Amoy U. P Mukden Manchuria

Prices Paid to Producers and Local Ranch Rates

Western day prices for live weight poultry hens spring chickens ducks and turkeys with dressed rates. Veal mutton hogs and cattle values listed alongside local market items such as onions potatoes and coal at regional prices.

Vrontahl Sabbams Mike Pet Pound

A Y P Contractor Sues for Damages in Superior Court

Edward Carey sues Lance and Peters in superior court seeking 1499 dollars claiming due for grading Washington and buildings on the A Y P exposition grounds. He alleges 218 for grading and 1281 for logging. Racing tips legislation also discussed by Senator Agnew in New York.

Edward Carey Lance & Peters Washington New York U. P Agnew Ossype

Prisoner Belknap Sent to County Hospital After Court

Roy Belknap the deaf and mute youth arrested for begging was sent to the county hospital this morning after discharge in the police court. Attorney Edward Hawkins, who befriended him, told Judge Gordon Belknap recently had a serious operation and needs rest and care.

Roy Belknap Hayden and Tischier Edward Hawkins Gordon Belknap

Huck Towels Special Value at 14 Cents Each

Plain Huck towels hem stitched in size 1 weighteen specialty sale. Huck towels priced at 14 cents each for a limited time offering in the store.

Blanket Promotion Offers Mixed and Cotton Comforts

An old advertisement lists White Wool and Cotton Mixed Blankets with ribbon binding at 2.55 per pair. White Cotton-Filled Comforts with silk coverings priced 0.95 each. Heavy Cotton Comforts sized 70x78 with dark silk coverings priced 1.45 each.

Neckwear sale ad with silk bowls collars and jabots

Silk bow neckwear offered at 5 cents each. Buster Brown collars embroidered, special, 5 and 1 cent each. Mull ties embroidered, 15 cents. Jabots with lace and lawn blends in white and colored effects, 18 cents each. Lace collars with ruching tops offered at special prices.

Ribbons Offered in Silk Taffeta at Low Prices

Advertisers feature a broad selection of silk taffeta ribbons suitable for crafts and sewing. Prices quoted as low as 27 cents per yard with widths up to 5.34 inches. Customer options include cum baby styles and assorted colors.

New York Central Names New President as Newman Retires

The board elected Senior Vice President W. C. Brown to succeed President William H. Newman, effective February 1. Brown will assume control of railroad affairs as Newman retires. Also mentions a police note about a gang of yeggmen in saloons. Rawhide Free Gold ad and broker listing follow.

New York U. P New York Central Railroad Today W. C. Brown Wie William H. Newman Brown

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