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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
8
Santa Rosa report says Knaesche, a former overseas soldier, confessed to killing his wife of two weeks. He claimed an irresistible impulse but detectives suspect planning. He fled Ukiah jail for fear locals might take law into own hands.
The board of works recommends a 32 percent salary increase totaling about 1,037,200 annually, funded by a 450,000 tax levy. Trainmen would receive 5 dollars per day with 50 cent raises after probation and a 12 percent service bonus.
Secret Service and Emergency Fleet officials in Seattle pursue a web of fraud in shipbuilding linked to Dowsey's death. Investigators, including fingerprint expert H. A. Perch, review papers, security staff, and witnesses while noting unseaworthy Grays Harbor vessels and possible German espionage ties. A Tuesday inquest promises new evidence as officials call for removal of current shipping board leaders.
Farmers near the Willows say Logan Billingsley had a free run of the county before escaping Tuesday night. F. W. Luke and Edward Patton testify he was seen near the Willows, while R. D. McCulley, chief guard, states Billingsley never left the stockade without a guard.
The nominations were sent to the senate including Col. E. Eveleth to the California debris commission based in Winslow and Mrs. Minnie L. Bray of Carson City Nevada to be register of the land office in Carson City Nevada.
Twelve individuals including Judge Clay Allen and Dr. Frederick Nichols are indicted in a whisky probe. Indictments allege illicit liquor dealings. warrants served by Sheriff Stringer. Witnesses total 94. bonds posted by most defendants as of noon.
Frederick Pierce aged 35 of 4030 Alki Avenue fell from a rowboat while casting a line off South Alki Sunday afternoon. He disappeared in 250 feet of water and police efforts to recover the body were unsuccessful. Witnesses say he fell overboard during fishing.
Dan Margason a waiter is held on a charge of stealing 95 dollars in cash 100 dollars in war savings stamps and a 50 dollar Liberty bond from a vessel traveling from San Francisco to Seattle. Dan M Mallory an electrician 28 reported losing the money and collateral while aboard. Patrolman Clarence Failing arrested Margason at First Ave and Madison St Sunday.
Arrangements are under way in Seattle as two army planes from Matherfield California prepare to arrive this week. The planes will be stationed at Camp Lewis and flown daily to Seattle for recruiting purposes. A tank is also en route to Seattle for the same purpose.
The July and August 1919 fashion notes announce dresses and suits in silk satin velvet with Bon Marche prices. Weaves and colors shown include Sports Plaid Silks priced at 2.25 per yard. Plaid silks are described as heavy weight, 36 inches wide, popular with sports girls.
Price drop brings attractive light coats in Bolivia cloth velours and silvertones in gray tan and blue. Some navy serge lined with cherry red plaid or silk figured linings. Fronts with loose hanging backs. Second floor Bon Marche.
Tiny Tots play wear includes Peggy Rompers in pink or blue chambray with white trim and pockets, priced $1.50 to $1.95. Also Fairy Rompers in striped or checked fabrics 95 cents, Kool Krepe Kreepers at $1.50, and Playtime Sets with apron hat and bag for $3.95 from Bon Marche.
White Linenette at 10c yard 26 inches wide, suitable for children’s clothes. Printed Challie 24 inches wide 15c yard with Persian patterns. Remnants of White Goods 20c yard. Lawns and Voiles 82 and 36 inches wide. Crepe Plisse blue and pink 40c yard with patterns discontinued. Lower Main Floor.
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