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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
12
The entire British cabinet has formally resigned at Lloyd George's request to avoid complications in selecting a new ministry. Ministers will continue to perform duties until successors are named as reported today by the Express.
Patriotic councils plan meetings to outline new activities. Co A chairman will meet in room 409 Santa-City Building on Wednesday 7:25 p.m. to discuss new work. Division No 4 and 14 meet at Fellows Hall and Longfellow respectively to discuss recon work and soldier care at Camp Lewis. Division No 3 to meet at Lincoln High School.
State officials in Washington say the government should ease pressure on Germany while insisting on indemnities. They believe reparations are necessary for payment but also signal potential brakes on the blockade before a peace treaty.
Valley residents protest city plans to pave Wilson Avenue from Rainier to Seward Park and install a trunk sewer. The Streets Committee has approved costs of 253,630 dollars for the project, but owners argue improvements should wait until prices fall.
A man named James Fitzgerald is arrested and jailed on Sunday evening in connection with robberies of telephone cash boxes at several apartments. Victims include Morris at 1742 East Summit Ave, 1722 East FE Thomas Hollister Apartments, 715 East Ave, and Grand View Apartments 409 Eastlake Ave.
Washington reports General staff expects to begin convoy homecomings this month with 375,900 troops already on private tonnage in sight. The War Department aims to return about 200 000 U S troops per month and maintain the rate thereafter.
Businessmen from across Washington state will meet in Tacoma on Wednesday for the first session of the newly formed Washington State Chamber of Commerce. C. C. Chapman, Oregon State Chamber of Commerce member, will speak as a principal speaker.
John Wrapper, 64, charged with stealing 23 pennies from the Rewe stand of Ward Stream at Westlake and Pine on December 30. Police say he is implicated in several similar thefts.
Hilda Rasi, 15, sues Howard Manufacturing Co. in Superior court for 15000 claiming four fingers were damaged when her hand was caught in unmachinery.
The Great War Veterans Association of Canada Seattle branch will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Soldiers and Sailors' club seventh to reception room. All are urged to be present.
The Yacht club announces plans to construct a $30,000 clubhouse on club grounds by Lake Washington within the coming year.
The inquiry into the Sophia wreck began in court today with Justice Mor presiding. Crown Counsel Luxton said no witnesses have yet been summoned or a program for the inquiry prepared.
Jews born in France have been granted citizenship rights, announced in Paris. The communications came from M. Rothschild of the central Jewish committee in France, citing V Antonescu, minister to France.
MacDougall Southwick offers reduced prices on corsets gowns pillow slips bibs and robes. Coats rompers sacques skirts and rugs mark down on heavy coutil crepe material and flannelette garments. Third floor location listed with discounts from 65c to 75c and more.
A classified ad lists fleece lined union suits in multiple neck and sleeve styles with sizes 34 to 44 and prices from 1.50 to 2.95. Extra sizes, woolly and silk blends offered along with tights and vests. MacDougall Southwick third floor features accented colors.
Linen Center Scarfs with Cluny lace edges in several sizes 18x36 18x45 and 18x54 inches. Hand embroidered scarfs and white linen centers with button hole edging priced from 1.00 to 1.45. 25c stamped doilies and scarfs for French knot embroidery work. Fifth Floor.
Dependable Silks and Woolens announces a clearance sale with extensive silk and wool fabrics at reduced yard prices. Listings include Silk Suiting Poplin 2.95 yard, Marchioness Satin 2.85 yard, Chiffon Taffeta 1.65 yard, Heavy French Serge 2.65 yard, Navy Serge 3.95 yard, Wool Mixed Plaids 1.05 yard, Pompom Wool Coating 1.95 yard, and Wool Coating 2.65 yard in multiple colors and widths.
Displays feature five dollar dresses and ninety five cent nurse uniforms with white collars. Japanese crepe dresses in blue pink and green stripe offer convertibles and belts. Aprons “Peggy” and “Washington Maid” with braid trim and pockets showcased among gingham fabrics on the third floor.
Sells various fabrics including 40c Clarmont Suiting 25c yard heavy linen and cotton mix. Absorbent durable material sized 18x35 and 81x90 inches before hemming. Free from starch and dressing. Prices 6.50 for blankets 5.85 for soft finish heavy cotton blankets all white or with pink or blue borders size 66x80 inches.
A brief note discusses the phrase French Kid Gloves with emphasis on careful handling. It mentions restraint and diplomacy in dealing with a delicate situation without naming individuals or events.
Listing shows gloves slightly mussed from fitting with self or contrasting stitching. Sizes 6, 6 1/4, and 6 1/2. Located on first floor.
A local advertises reductions on laces trimmings and embroideries including 4000 yards of cotton torchon laces cut to 12 yards at 55 cents, 5500 yards of embroideries in multiple widths at 10 15 and 25 cents per yard, and 5500 yards of baby embroideries readings and edges at 50 cents per 12 yards. Also 42 inch silk embroidered flouncings and assorted gold and silver embroideries offered for quick disposal. MacDougall Southwick Mirat Mleor.
Discontinued lace and button shoes in patent leather and calfskin in military and Louis XV styles offered in a wide size and width range. Located on the fifth floor.
Sheer muslin garments trimmed with lace and embroidery in pastel colors. Buttonhole edging in pink or blue. Very attractive.
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