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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
2
Santa Barbara Cal. More than 115 trunks suitcases and handbags have been recovered from the wreck of the steamer Santa Rosa. Survivors and rescued items are being processed as search efforts continue for missing passengers and crew.
July 14 1864 Gen Grant directs pursuit of Confederate General Earry who pressed on Washington with President Lincoln watching. He urges veteran militiamen on horseback and any forces available to chase and overwhelm the enemy quickly, preventing further provender crows from lingering.
Emma Eames and Emile Garza, newly married opera stars, will appear together in an October concert at the Moore Theater under a major musical organization.
About 250 National Guard of Washington soldiers completed a one day encampment at American Lake. Officers praised it as the most successful encampment in years. Elizabeth has Mary committed to prison. The tower is equipped with the block system, according to Stanford Chap arral.
A brief exchange in the Yale Record hints at plans for further study. One student asks if a fair friend will remain at Vassar for a Master’s degree. the reply notes she will pursue an M r s elsewhere.
J L McConaughy of Grand Junction and 16 heirs join to wind down the 2 million dollar Edw McGurk estate in San Diego with expected shares over 100 thousand dollars. Texas corn crop forecast at 250 million bushels amid optimistic tone. Twin boys named after produce may be considered in Lawrenceburg Indiana.
The Houston Post quoted remarks about Col. Tamale of the insurrectos being shot in the back, and a reader recalled a newspaper statement predicting he would return to the front.
William T Plummer, president of Main Helitag, touring principal U S cities, is most impressed with Seattle. Samuel Hill to lecture on Washington scenery at First Presbyterian Church this evening. James T Montague, 24, to receive 500000 under his father's will at age 60. sobriety and abstinence noted. Irving B Dudley, American minister, in Rio de Janeiro.
Bankers say Seattle area clearings run near two million dollars daily, a period when lumber shipments slow and grain shipments are light, indicating that general business activity in and around Seattle is unusually large.
A fragment notes Mrs. Emmiline Pankhurst amid suffrage tension with threats and humorless humor from cabinet officers. It mentions her 52nd birthday and a nearby note on the funeral of Samuel T. Arthur, Seattle hotel man, who died from injuries in the The Dalles railroad wreck, with services held at Bonney Watson’s chapel.
A meeting at the Washington hotel approved favoring the merger of the Chamber of Commerce and the Seattle Commercial Club. A five member committee was appointed to confer with both organizations. EB G Anderson chaired the meeting.
Mrs. George A. Atack returned from Canada to find her husband dead at a gas range. Authorities believe he took his own life by inhaling gas fumes.
Belgian aviator Olleslager crashed during an exhibition in Amsterdam and fell among spectators, injuring four people. The incident drew attention from onlookers as emergency crews attended to the injured and secured the area.
New England influence on American life and history was the topic in Dr F J Van Horns afternoon lecture on the Chautauqua grounds. Dr A W Rider gave an illustrated talk on the Philippines in the evening. Tomorrow Robert J Burdette and Gov. Hanley of Indiana appear on the program with two baseball games as added attractions.
William Ray, a civil war veteran living at 2217 West 68th Street, joined the 117th Indiana Infantry at age 16. He fought with Sheridan in Shenandoah campaigns, endured Cedar Creek wounds, reenlisted three times, later farmed in Missouri, and for 11 years has been head janitor at the courthouse while belonging to Cushing Post 66.
The Northwest Hoquiam fleet under Commander Richardson entered the harbor today. A large reception for officers and crews is scheduled to honor the visit.
In Spokane the city faces a potato rate war as forty four dealers bid for lower prices on spuds selling at under one cent a pound. Hundreds of housewives favor the price drop and rush to buy at the market where competition drives costs down.
North Yakima Health Officer Tetreau attributes the typhoid outbreak to Pacific Power and Light Co which owns the water system. Water from a mill pond was allegedly pumped into the mains. Hoquiam reports a 12th liquor conviction in three weeks with Andrew Holm fined $200. Aberdeen notes heat may force a milk plant shutdown after yesterday’s 95 degree peak. Olympia says Assistant Attorney General warns school districts cannot transport children between districts at public expense.
High grade cleaner for restoring finished wood, furniture, and pianos priced at 15 cents. Provides scouring and protecting action for wood surfaces.
Inventory lists Potlatch satin collars belts girdles ribbons and motor veils in gold and white tones. Items include sailor collars at 1.50 to 2.50 dollars, belts and girdles up to 2.50, long streamers for lingerie wear at 3.50, ribbons 5 cents to 45 cents per yard, and motor veils at 2.75, aimed at festive dress and accessories market.
Feature on women’s wool sweaters highlighting a heavy rib stitch box-coat made from pure worsted yarn. Describes options with wide rolling collar or V-neck plus two pockets and turnback cuffs. Available in cardinal Oxford gray white and light brown at $5.00 on the second floor.
An old newspaper advertisement lists Toiletry sundries and beauty products with prices. Items include S & H manicure scissors 25c Lazell Massatta talcum 20c Riker's cold cream 25c Rose water glycerine 10c and more with several items at 10c and a two for 25c deal.
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