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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
7
City education leaders back a Ben-Hur themed contest for students to submit 150 word essays. The program, organized by The Ben-Hur Editor, invites mailed entries with a deadline tomorrow and seeks endorsements from principals and teachers across several schools.
In the annual clearance piano sale the Johnston Co offers pianos priced far below new cost, with models from Knabe Steinway and others advertised as high grade and nearly new in tone and durability. Buyers can pay little now and a small monthly amount, with options including a year of free music.
Leigh named editor in chief of Sealth Broadway high school annual with Misa Bernice Sully and Dave Rosenberg as associates. The AP souvenir issue aims for a modern journalistic tone and July release, with plans to finish on time. Meanwhile Merchants’ Exchange reports a ship wreck rescue near the Alice, which beached and left cargo largely intact.
A bill by Representative Humphrey to remove fines on the Pacific Coast 8 8. Montara captured as contraband of war by Japan’s actions in the Russo Japanese affair. The Montara drifted downstream in a storm while the fishing steamer Zapors, after 12 days at sea, returned at daybreak. Heavy seas and ice made navigation nearly impossible and she is due to leave again this evening.
A sneak thief took about 50 dollars in jewelry from Misa Josephine Taher of the Otis while she was away yesterday afternoon. The item reflects a local property theft incident and notes an unrelated civil service and entertainment notices fragment in the text.
A Chamber of Commerce committee endorsed the Western Beaux Arts Academy as worthy of public recognition and support. The group urged funds to relocate the academy from the old Washington University building to a permanent site, repair it, and restore its appearance for public benefit in art and local heritage.
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Co presents silver mounted umbrellas valued up to 40 dollars to city council members amid a temperance debate. Some officials worry about propriety while others dismiss the issue as harmless gifts. Several councilmen respond with varying stances, and most await further inquiry before deciding whether to return or keep the presents.
Representative Walter W Sparks arrived from Vancouver to Olympia and introduced six bills on the first day. One proposal mandates hotel and lodging house sheets nine feet long with a thirty dollar penalty for offenses. The aim is to guarantee travelers a clean night’s rest by covering beds and coverings.
Letters found with John Bish reveal his plea to leave his estate to wife Gallie Bish and to send money to Sallie at Kenneth Ghosta County Cal. Bish, from Richmond Beach, spent 44.45 in three days and left 454.45 in bank. He died of self inflicted actions, his body taken to Butterworth Sons morgue pending funeral plans.
The first annual exhibition of the King County Poultry association opened in the old post office building this morning. About 60 cats entered, each in fine cages with color pillows, while poultry entries total over 1,000 alongside doves and pigeons. President EK Eldred praises readiness as prize ribbons are awarded. show runs through next Sunday.
Maryland Thaw moves to avoid trial in New York County by securing Judge Tompkins order dismissing habeas corpus with a new trial hoped elsewhere. Thaw’s attorneys say he does not want to face District Attorney Jerome again.
Elihu Root announced he will resign as secretary of state to the president later this week after his election as senator from New York. Assistant Secretary Robert Bacon is slated to succeed him.
Tacoma news reports Chief J. M. Daley will not permit the boxing exhibition at the Glide skating rink next Monday night despite hopes from Dr. B F Roller of Seattle and Denver Ed Martin that the event proceed. The decision follows legal rights constraints and the police stance.
Olympia January 19 The senate judiciary committee will hold bills related to criminal matters until after the new code is completed. Supporters say delaying prevents conflicts with the code and avoids conflicting statutes, while opponents view it as a plot to defeat Hanson race track and local option measures.
From Butte Montana Jan 18 a U S reporter reports that Victor Mainville a pioneer was killed by a blow to the head from Cal Cushing a wood chopper with whom he had been living in the mountains to regain health Mainville became insane slit his own throat then set fire to the cabin Cushing struck him on the head as he attempted to attack Cushing s horses and Mainville died.
Cometwine traffic on the railroads shows offices here der somberly today. The Oregon Short Line has not moved a wheel between Spokane and Portland for 72 hours due to washouts and track blockages. Great Northern trains blocked for hours as crews cleared the lines at 11:30.
City Detective William H arrested 19 year old Alexander Cobden, a former Signal Corps member who deserted from American Lake on August 4 1908. He allegedly looted two post offices and two stores before a Gift Store burglary in Seattle. Rewards totaling 256 dollars were posted for his arrest.
Nelson files complaint against C. B. Seifers for petit larceny after allegedly decamping with a roommate’s trunk in a Fremont hotel. The incident followed a letter from Seifers to George Netson.
Willis John son of Spokane was elected president at the state board of health annual meeting in Olympia. EB BE. Heg of Seattle was reelected secretary.
CONCORD New Hampshire January 19 The legislature in joint session reelected Jacob H Gallinger to the United States Senate.
A compact note lists Yakima Jack Rabbits, Young Turkey, Squab, em and Chickens, Ducks, Geese as dry-picked fowls at the Palace Market located at Second and Yesler, indicating available poultry selections.
Basement sale offers cambric gowns with square yokes V backs and long sleeves at 4 to 6 percent, plus 1.25 and higher prices. Corset covers in nainsook with lace, beading, and embroidery range 19 to 49 cents, with two-piece suits and skirts in multiple styles from 19 to 5.95 dollars.
Broken lots of women’s hosiery offered for quick clearance. Includes boot lace effects in black and tan with some embroidery, cotton and lisle in black, and silk lisle in assorted colors.
Hosiery listing offers men’s half-hose at 17 cents per pair in various materials including cotton and lisle. Describes fashionable but practical options and utility value in old stock.
Broken sizes for women Cape and Mocha Gloves offered at low prices. Several excellent values indicated across available styles and stock levels.
A lot of gloves varying in description and size, mostly black, with some mended pairs included. The sale features dozens of items priced at 39 cents per pair.
Silk dresses priced at 12.65 and 5.85 feature one piece and two piece models. One piece uses light-striped taf feta with net yoke and cuffs and satin button details. Two piece rajah silk design shows plaited waist high collar long sleeves and folded plaited skirt in dark brown navy and Copenhagen blue.
Women’s linen hemmed handkerchiefs 1 for 1 cent. Women’s hemstitched cambric handkerchiefs 6 cents. Women’s fancy colored silk and linen hemstitched handkerchiefs 17 cents. Men’s mercerized hem stitched handkerchiefs 64 cents each.
Classified listing of collar pins with imitation gems, signet rings and earrings at 15 to 75 cents, distilled witch hazel and toilet cream at 15 cents, Eastman’s talcum and dental care products, netting bags, IslarK sewing cotton, bone hair pins, Nineta powder and Honore Pagan fragrance offered at modest prices.
A sale listing offers 26 inch umbrellas made of American taffeta featuring natural wood handles priced at 98 cents.
Advertises Venise Lace stocks 5c to 19c with ruching and colored piping. Swiss embroidered turn over collars 5c to 15c and collar and cuff sets 15c. Venise Lace chemisettes with Baby Irish designs at 7¢ each. Embroidered linen collars with various patterns in sizes 12 to 14 1/2 at 2 1/2c each.
Advertisement notes children’s hose priced at 19 cents per pair. Describes merino heel and toe cashmere style for comfort and durability.
Advertising copy describes 49 women's gray fleece lined union suits of medium weight, fine ribbed and form fitting for comfortable warmth and snug fit.
Women’s Lisle 25c vests offered in regular and extra sizes. Pure white fabric with a form fit and neatly finished edges. High neck and long sleeves described for a snug, tailored look.
Readable catalog style note describes children’s vests and pants priced at 15 cents each. Mentions silver gray Swiss ribbed fleece lined options with weight and durable finish.
Panama Suitings and Seaside Suitings offered in 36 inch wide fabrics. Medium-size checks and broken plaids priced at 23c per yard. Pleasing color combinations feature gray old blue roseda green and old rose with cream white accents.
Good quality plaid fabric offered at 42 cents per yard. Width 43 inches. Described as attractive, with rich and subdued color assortments. Suitable for skirts or children's school dresses and noted as an excellent wearing fabric.
A catalog note lists all linen laces embroidery edges and nets at thread widths and yard prices. Laces-Embroideries edged in good trim ming widths at 7 and 7c yard. 42 inch figured nets in multiple colors at 43c yard. Cambric and Nainsook embroidery edges priced at 10c yard.
Emma Goldman freed on bail after eight counts, depositing $2000. Dr Bettman remains jailed and both face misdemeanor charges. Frank Royse pardoned by Governor Mead after serving two years and six months of a twenty year murder sentence.
The Christian Ministerial Federation, the city’s Christian ministers group, announced this morning its endorsement of Hanson’s bill likely to affect local policy and religious community interests.
A witty remark notes a woman who persistently argues with a man who is by nature peaceful, highlighting a comic mismatch in temperament and behavior.
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