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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1913

Page

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T Blue of One Neck in Front

A fragmentary line references a blue color on the neck and positions in front, with unclear surrounding context. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations are present to anchor a fuller summary.

Fashionable Pant Styles Feature Quiet Detailing

A fragmented ad lists various garment items and accessories with prices such as $1.65 for plain plain items and 275 for other goods. Mentions styles including patent eyelets hand-stitched details and different color options like black and sky blue. Also advertises bags and tied accessories with small price points.

Seattle air feats light up Potlatch eve crowd

A double feature showcases top aviators in Seattle with Me troplane flights from Lake Washington to Elliott Bay led by Christofferson and Ajax n passenger Horan tied, while Luna Park navigation by Horan using arms and legs is planned. Miss Alys McKey, the first woman flyer here, leads a morning flight with Johnny Bryant and Takagsa among other exhibitions tonight. Harry Christofferson and Frank Bryant also appear, with motorboat speeders set for Saturday.

Christofferson Lake Washington Elliott Bay Ajax N Harvard Horan Luna Park Seattle Alys McKey Johnny Bryant Takagsa Silas Christofferson Frank Bryant Harry Christofferson

Air Boat to Race All Water Craft at Lake Washington

At 6 o clock Saturday night a unique event is set on Lake Washington. Harry Christofferson will race a hydro aero plane against the winners of the free for all motorboat regatta. The airship may reach 50 miles per hour, with top speeds near 54 miles for the Van Blerck and 52 miles for the Oregon Kid.

Lake Washington Harry Christofferson Madison Park van Blerck Oregon

Dada Day Designates Women Only Event in Seattle

The notice proclaims a Dada Day in Seattle aimed at women, promising public recognition of hardship and to affect national observance. President Schoenfeldt and initiator Frank Roteh tease surprises as flowers are a poppy symbol.

Seattle Schoenfeldt Frank Roteh Atore

Seafaring Races Schedule On Elliott Bay Today

Following morning motorboat events on Lake Washington, three races are set this afternoon on Elliott Bay. Viewers can watch from West Seattle docks Alki Beach or West Seattle landings as sailboats start at 1 30 pm from the West Seattle Yacht Club, motor cruisers at 2 pm, then catboats at 2 30 pm.

Lake Washington Elliott Bay Alki Beach Weat Seattle West Seattle Yacht Club

Seattle Hosts Secretary of Navy Parade Review

Secretary Daniels attends the first ever army and navy parade review in Seattle at the grandstand. Nine warships and a submarine participate, with the Potlatch grand parade featuring an Arctic club entry of 40 cars and strong Elke contenders for prizes.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels Arctic Club Elke Fourth Av First Av Second Av Stewart St Fourth

Josephus D Won't Go Hungry Here

Secretary Daniels of the Navy opens a busy day with lunch and a sequence of official events. The schedule includes a Commercial Club talk on the navy situation, a Peace Pipe with Tyee Rice, a parade review at Pot latch grandstand, a Rainier Club banquet, and a Press Club reception.

Daniels Navy Rainier Club Pacific Fleet

Fireworks and Highland Band Highlight Potlatch Night

No parade tonight at Potlatch. At the grand stand the 72nd regiment band of Seaforth Highlanders performs at Pioneer Square between 8 and 10. Japanese fireworks begin at 10 after children's dances. A series of illuminated pyrotechnics will close the program.

Potlatch 72Nd Regiment Band Seaforth Highlanders Pioneer Square 72Nd Regiment Seaforth Highlanders Grandstand Arctic Club

Boalt Joins Officers Surrounded Island Bandit Standoff

The report notes Fred L. Boalt joining officers in a tense island siege as an outlaw vows death in the confrontation. The narrative then shifts to Seattle events with Secretary Caniels observing a Potlatch parade, detailing route, attendees, and grandstand reviews as crowds gather for the 1913 celebration.

Fred L. Boalt

Golden Potlatch Girl to Hand Out Real Cash

The Seattle Star reports the Golden Potlatch Girl will tour downtown tomorrow at 1 pm distributing real coins from red envelopes. She wears gold and a crown and travels in a 1913 Imperial car near Union and Second or Pike and Third, with rules to avoid contact.

Seattle Star Star Star Office Golden Girl Union Pike and Third Spring Pioneer Square Smith Building

Bandit Cornered On Shaw Island As Searchlights Sweep Shore

A pursuing posse on Shaw Island near Esquimalt, B C, tightens the trap for a bank messenger robber who evaded capture for five days. The fugitive, a former US Navy man, with two Colt revolvers and ammunition, refuses to surrender and may escape to another island. Canadian patrol boats with wireless link and searchlights press the chase, while locals fear a coroner may be needed.

Shaw Island Esquimalt Victoria Island Boice San Juan A. Quinby Shaw Island Packing Co Quinby Point George Victoria B. C Lopez Island United States Navy

Oregon Kid Wins Easy Victory in Potlatch Race

Oregon Kid owned by Capt Smith of Rainier wins the 26-foot class in the Potlatch ship race at noon. Piloted by Smith’s 18-year-old son, the boat finished a half lap ahead of Red Unofficial time 48 47:40 for 36 miles. Poky II suffered engine trouble but continued. Bell owned by M. V. Crowe placed second in the 16-foot boat race with a time of 25:40.

Oregon Madrona Park Poky II Dever Portland Nowe

Expect Wilson Will Lose Job

Mexico City reports bold mood after U.S. Ambassador H L Wilson departs for Washington. The embassy cites the trip to convey exact information on the Mexican situation and a German demand that the U S safeguard foreign property. Most expect Wilson will not return to Mexico City.

Wilson Mexico City U. S H. L. Wilson Washington Bryan Mexico Germany

Garter Snapper Case Highlighted by Unruly Scene

A man described as Jack the Garter Snapper was accused of pulling down stockings under a grandstand causing police attention. In another note, William B. Hornblower faces a lawsuit from a New York brass band.

Pike St Belmont Av Seaforth Highlanders Jack Willam B. Hornblower New York

Potlatch Night Crowds Rally Through Seattle Streets

The Potlatch mood fills downtown Seattle as crowds throng streetcars and sidewalks. Panoramic turnout floods Third Ave and Pike Street while parade floats spark laughter and light mishaps. Residents endure long walks, social bustle, and the spectacle beneath searchlights and flashing bulbs.

Seattle Third Av Pike St

Pennants Coupon No 17 Drives The Seattle Star Offer

Four consecutive coupons numbered from The Star plus 15 cents win a 65 cent pennant issued weekly. Washington State Pennant released today. Pennants mailed for a 5 cent postage add on. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Avenue near Union Street.

Star Washington State Seattle Star Seventh Avenue Union Street

Hazel Moore assaulted in Seattle taxi ride on boulevard

Hazel Moore of Leavenworth Washington reports being attacked in a taxi after leaving The Breakers cafe. A man struck her and forced $50 from her, she escaped by jumping from the vehicle losing hat coat and shoes and going to police headquarters. A separate note mentions a Minneapolis bee incident later.

Hazel Moore Seattle Hazel Leavenworth, Wash Breakers Jehu Police

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