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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1916

Page

2

Silk Waists in Crepe de Chine and Jap Silk Offer

Very popular Silk Waists priced at 1.95 feature Crepe de chine Jap silk tub silk and pongee options. Includes plain white and fashionable colors with hairline and awning stripe patterns.

Villistas and Carranza Men in Hot Battle

Battle rages at Sombrereto Durango as Carranza troops under Gen Ernesto Garcia attack a Villista column led by Generals Contreras and Palizo. Reports also say Gen Ignacio Enriques may have been captured while replacing Trevino in the north. United States forces prepare to patrol the Rio Grande as bandits advance toward Boquillas and Ojiniga.

EL. Paso Tex Sombrereto Durango Carranza Ernesto Garcia Contreras Palizo Trebvano Chihuahua City Ignacio Enriques Obregon Trevino Villistan Funston Gan Antonio Ng Mend United States Army Munston Presidio Boquillas Corralitos Ojiniga Tillitia el Paso Rio Grande Texas Villletas Carranzistas Chihuahhua Banda Parral Rosario Villa Villistas el Valle Carranziata Yeaterfay Garcia Villiatas Domingo Arreta Matias Ramos Monterey Mexico City Chihuahua Alo

Censors Tighten Grip On Militia News

Bryant MacDougal reports military censors will review all militia correspondence from now on. Captain J B Alexander of Company F will escalate questionable items to Col William Inglis, regimental commander. Officials promise not to read personal mail and warning letters including love letters may be censored.

Bryant MacDougal Calezico Cal J. B. Alexander William Inglis

Idaho Troops Arrive Near Nogales Amid Desert Campaign

Idaho soldiers totaling 54 officers and about 1,200 men arrive at Nogales and pitch camp near the California brigade under Col Edelblate. Refugees say two deserters are now serving as expert artillerymen with Carranza forces at Magdalena.

Idaho Nogales Ariz California Second Idaho Infantry Col Edelblate Magdalena Carranza

Unselfish Road Claim Sparks Wry Exchange

A brief comic dialogue contrasts a state farmer noting road ownership with a motorist denying ownership, highlighting shared road use and humor in daily travel. The vignette captures a moment of common sense and civic humor.

First Seattle Festival of Music Opens Amid Northwest Guests

The first annual Seattle Festival of Music opened Wednesday under the Seattle Federation of Musical Clubs. Guests arrived by all Northwest trains as Washington artists headline five programs led by Claude Madden, with John Spargur assisting. Proceeds will aid the Osburn bequest for a municipal auditorium, and shows run through Sunday night at the Arena.

Northwest Seattle Federation of Musical Clubs Seattle Osburn Washington Claude Madden John Spargur Philharmonic Ruth Woods Betty Roger Marecaret Clark Charlies Stokes Douglas Academy Lepper School Arena

Hodge Returns Liquors to Eden After Supreme Court Order

John C. Eden’s Rainier club room housed rare old liquor seized in January raid led by Deputy Sheriff Scott Malone. Sheriff Hodge delivered the liquor Tuesday under state Supreme Court orders while Deputy Prosecutor Hessell notes the liquor remains in play as the state has 80 days for a rehearing.

John C. Eden Rainier Club Scott Malone Hodge Supreme Court of the State Hessell

Five Injured in Two Auto Accidents Across City

Three women and two girls were hurt in two local crashes Tuesday evening. Mrs. H C Harrison and daughter Florence 6 of 788 North 78th Street, and Mrs T L Clark and daughter Virginia 8 of 1242 Winslow Place, suffered cuts and bruises after a Fitney bus struck a private car at Ewing Street and Woodland Park Avenue. Miss M Lentz of 730 Bellevue Place was struck while crossing Pine Street near Broadway and sustained a leg injury.

H. C. Harrison Florence North 78Th St T. L. Clark Virginia Winslow Place Fitney Ewing St Woodland Park Ave M. Lentz Bellevue Place Pine St Broadway

Mother Shot Husband in Self Defense Says New Jersey Wife

Five year old Mary Beutinger and nine year old Margaret to testify about the murder at the Bentinger home in Caldwell New Jersey. Mrs Bentinger, jailed in Newark, claims years of abuse by her husband led to the deadly shooting.

New York Mary Beutinger Papa Mamma Mary Margaret Bentinger Caldwell N. J Reutinger Newark

Basement Salesroom Sells Summer Hats at 3.95

Hat sale announces summer hats reduced to 3.95 after being moved from higher priced assortments. Black hats with ostrich feather trimming and ribbon, colored hats with flowers and ribbons, white hats with wing and flower trimming highlighted as exceptional values.

New Coats Display at 12 50 and 15 00 Prices

New coats in this shipment feature practical utility models good for general wear and summer travel. Tweed fabrics come in desirable mixtures with trims of broadcloth or harmonizing shades. styles include flaring and belted fullness. Prices are 12 50 and 15 00.

Wash Goods Sale in Basement Salesroom Reduced

Wash goods reduced to 100 yard lots including cottons plaid ginghams prints and Japanese crepes in plaid and barred effects for women and children dresses. Available in tan medium blue navy and black grounds. Basement salesroom.

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