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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
8
Wednesday features new striped Ratine 27 inches wide priced at 1Sea with a range of colors. Silk Brocades 36 inches wide offered in plain shades with scroll patterns at 29c a yard. Dress Linens $1.60 quality imported linens offered at 49c a yard in assorted colors.
Police prep to block a monster meeting in Union Square on Saturday night to mourn Arthur Caron, Charles Hers, Charles Hanson, and Mary Chobez, all killed by a July 4 bomb. Berkman promotes a funeral tone while authorities seek to enforce a 96 hour burial rule and prevent the gathering.
Health Commissioner John Meliride readying an ordinance to regulate sale of ice cream and pure cream shipped to Seattle from dairy ranches in Oregon and Washington. Dr McBride aims to limit creameries using milk from western ranches to reduce contamination.
The San Francisco Examiner quotes Governor Hiram W. Johnson opposing Abe Ruef's parole. He states Ruef should not be paroled now and argues for uniform treatment as any prisoner, rejecting the idea of an unconditional right to parole after one year.
Folkstone England July 7 The British team begins a three day preliminary round to retake the Dwight F Davis cup from the United States the defending holder Belgium is their opponent The winner advances to face France next weekend If England wins the team sails to America to meet the Australia Canada winners on August 6 7 and 8
Mrs Emmilla M Lacey wife of C C Lacey superintendent of the Great Northern Steamship Co will sponsor the new express Iver Great Northern at its Philadelphia launch this afternoon Mr and Mrs Lacey left for the East Thursday The vessel will run from Astoria to San Francisco and will not touch Seattle as earlier reported The Great Northern is the first of two big express liners for this run
Vancouver Washington July 7 A proposed ordinance would make Vancouver a quiet city by making it a misdemeanor to produce any loud voice or noise such as whistles bells drums or speeches in a noisy manner.
In Washington on July 7 reports say Senora Cabrera and Zubaron, long Mexican constitutionalist agents here, will be recalled to make way for Carranza representatives. The move signals possible talks with the Huertistas and ensures envoys will not bind Carranza to unwanted compromises.
In St Paul on July 7 supporters of Prof. David Starr Jordan and Dr. D B Johnson campaigned for the National Educational association presidency after Dr Joseph Swain’s retirement. Johnson delegates claim pledged state votes while Jordan allies express equal confidence. The outcome remains unclear.
Interstate Commerce Commission members said they do not know when a ruling will be issued on the railroads request for a 6 percent rates hike. The panel usually adjourns June 1 but is continuing daily sessions to resolve key questions for at least a partial decision.
W. E. Snyder of Woodhouse Gasoline Engine Co. saved Mrs. Woodhouse from drowning when she fell overboard from the launch Tezlina near Hood Canal during a trip with George Woodhouse and friends. She floated with her clothes spread as Snyder reached her.
A murder in a San Francisco hotel leaves Harry Johnson dead with a bullet in the brain. No weapon found and no witness to the shooting. Police seek the identity of the shooter as investigators note Johnson had little money and no apparent motive for homicide.
More star drivers have signed for the local speed carnival on July 18 and 19, topping prior entries for a single event on an American dirt track. Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff Earl Cooper Hughey Hughes Billy Carlson Arthur Klein and Fred Brock are among early entrants as Meadows track is oiled and safety zones set under AAA sanction.
A local department store lists women's cloth dresses on sale at three price points: 3.85, 5.85, and 8.85 dollars, inviting shoppers to choose from budget to mid range styles.
Attractive Swiss flouncings for infants are 27 inches wide with scalloped or plain hems. Priced at 19 cents per yard. Clearance offer includes 100 Petticoats in Messaline and Crepe de Chine for $3.85. First and second floors.
A storefront advertises discount reductions on various rugs including Wilton 9x12 at 830.00 and 37.50, Axminster 3x10 at 15.00, 9x12 at 18.00, 9x14 Body Brussels at 25.00, 10-6x14 Body Brussels at 36.50, 9x15 Hartford Saxony at 65.00, 10-6x12 and 10-6x13-6 Hartford Saxony at 65.00 and 45.00 respectively, and Bundhar Wilton 10-6x12 at 45.00, Second Floor.
An unusual offer for hand made white Nubuck boots shown with a short vamp last and Cuban leather heel. Fine workmanship and finish with widths AA to D and sizes 24 to 7. Price listed as 3.25 a pair. First Floor.
A shipment of Midsummer Hats arrives featuring all white satin and white satin with black velvet trims, white flowers and foliage, long white wings, wheat and feather accents. Brimless white turbans and straw combinations priced at five dollars. Untrimmed Black Hemp Milan Hemp and Panama hats range from 1.95 to 3.95 with white wings and novelty feathers also shown.
Advertisement details lawn sacques priced 39 cents with red cross-bars and lace trim in Empire pattern, plus tan lavender or black and white variants. Also announces house lacques with dotted lawn tones and belt and peplum styling priced five cents.
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