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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
8
A travel note from Cairo describes a Sakkara visit where donkey guides crowded for rides to the pyramids. Mohammed the guide selects two small donkeys for two heavyset women while donkey boys discipline mounts with sticks, provoking comic chaos during the ride to Giza.
In Seattle, longtime resident Rev. Hiram A. Davis, 83, died at his son Clark Davis’s home on 12th Street after 22 years in the city. A contrasting tale invites the troubadour to sing of pastoral bliss versus conflict, but the preacher’s death closes a chapter.
Citizens gather at the University branch public library to discuss Seattle taxation. Leaders include C W Horr Homer N Hill A J Quigley and J C Rathbun as Reuben W Jones is reelected school board secretary for his tenth year in district No 1. Leopold Rose will headline a Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Metropolitan Theatre next Sunday. Information filed in superior court charges Chas H Hafford with first degree murder for the December 30 shooting of Gladys Tesebe at Fourth Ave and Pike St.
The piece notes John M. C. Smith of Michigan as a new member in Congress, detailing his varied career from immigrant farmhand to bank president. It also mentions events: Young Men's Republican club dinner on Friday at the Commercial Club to discuss presidential delegates, Metropolitan Building company trustees reelecting C. F. White as president, and the Seattle Commercial Club voting to table a bond issue report on a dock site on the Duamish river. County commissioners previously voted on related matters.
At Theatres edy the program lists An Alaskan Honeymoon by Carlos Caesaro The Human Top a cannon juggling act and a farce Minnie From Minnesota featuring Mr and Mrs Billy Allison Also appearing Hanley Marguerite and Hanley gymnasts Claire Norton a singing comedienne and Eddie Roesch performer of In All My Dreams I Dream of You
The torpedo boat destroyer Terry arrived in Norfolk with one engine functioning after severe winds and waves. Struck by a storm off Nova Scotia, she was saved from loss when the auxiliary cruiser Prairie towed her to safety.
Portland dispatch reports the ship in distress near Cape Arago resumed wire communication and may have worked free to sea, heading northward. The vessel's name could not be confirmed.
Complete returns from the Kansas Seventh district special election show Democrat Geo Neeley elected to succeed the late BE H Madison. Madison had defeated Neeley in 1910. Neeley’s victory marks a party gain in the district.
A Woodrow Wilson league branch plans organization here tomorrow night aimed at backing New Jersey’s governor as the Democratic presidential nominee. The meeting seeks to uplift the party’s statewide candidate and strengthen support for the national campaign.
Readable catalog note lists curtains in lace patterns and two tone stripes. Offers include 50¢ per pair for certain drapery with 60 inch wide fabric, 3 yards long and overlock edge. Also 19¢ per yard for green cream and tan two tone stripe fabric suitable for over drapes.
Clearance sale on odd models of girls' tailored coats in red blue and brown. Double breasted with turnover velvet collars, lined in red flannel and strong sateen. Sizes 8 to 14 years. Priced at 3.95 and 4.25 dollars.
GOWNS 95¢ slip over high or V necks with embroidery or lace edgings. Other gowns 50¢ 75¢ and 1.25. PRINCESS SLIPS 95¢ with deep embroidered yoke and Valenciennes edging. Skirts 1.25 new narrow-cut with embroidered front and scalloped edge. Basement Salesroom.
The Orpheum features a sketch titled The Son of Solomon as headliner this week with Hugh Herbert Thomas A. Everett and Margot Williamen in the cast. Russian dancers and yodlers also join the bill.
Former City Engineer RK H Thomson will address the Municipal League at Dale's Cafeteria tonight at 6 30. The intervention responds to objections raised by Geo F Cotterill at a recent league gathering.
SANDUSKY Ohio January 10 Mayor and Mrs Thomas B Alexander of Putin Hay walked ten miles in four hours on Lake Erie ice from the Island to the mainland outracing a large entry in the annual contest.
Good Silks Inda Pongee 27 inches wide offered in black navy natural pink tan for dresses and nails. Sola Silk 18 inches patterned with Gill Jacquards in multiple colors. Silk finished Costume Velveteen 2 wide for dresses and tailored suits in black navy. Black Cruise Suiting Velvet 18 tines wide at 85 cents per yard. Princess Faille for afternoons and costumes in several colors 36 inches at 1.00 per yard.
Detachable shirred veil bonnets in bright and dark gray tan brown blue offered at special prices. Includes chiffon motor bonnets with detachable long veiling for quick clearance. Limited stock on sale now.
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