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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1914

Page

8

Miner Alfred Prunella Killed In Gas Explosion At Palmer Mine

Alfred Prunella 32 fireboss for Pocahontas Improvement Co at Palmer near Black Diamond died in a gas explosion when his cap light ignited gas. Survived by widow and two children. State mine inspector James Bagley called death due to Prunella’s carelessness, while noting the company is absolved by a common procedure.

Alfred Prunella Pocahontas Improvement Company Palmer Black Diamond James Bagley Prunella Atera Prinella Bagley

Tension rises in India over Vancouver Hindu ship incident

Calcutta reports high vigilance across India as fears grow of violence tied to the Vancouver detention of Hindus. Authorities note agitators spread exaggerated cruelties about two immigrants, inflaming public sentiment and risking outbreaks if clashes occur.

Calcutta India Canadian Immigration Department Vancouver

Britishers Order Totem Pole for Bristol City

Henry L. Risely, a Seattle businessman, plans to donate a totem pole to Bristol England after admiring the Pioneer Square totem during a visit to Seattle. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will assist in locating and delivering the pole to Bris tol.

Bristol England Seattle Chamber of Commerce Henry L. Risely Seattle Pioneer Square

Judge Chief Clash Over Taxi Ordinance Enforcement

Police Judge Gordon says the ordinance takes effect August 13 or 30 days after final passage, while Chief Griffithe argues it begins 30 days after initial passage. The authorities are appealing to the superior court and several arrestees were released by Gordon amid the dispute.

Griffithe Gordon Corporation Counsel Bradford Superior Court

Morphine Poisioned Man Found Unconscious In Room

Lorin C. Taylor, 769 Harrison Jr, was found last night in his room unconscious from morphine poisoning. He was taken to the city hospital where he remains unconscious. Dr. H A Shaw says there is little chance of recovery and believes it not suicide.

Lorin C. Taylor Harrison Jr City Hospital H. A. Shaw Taylor Shaw

Portland Trial Sees Denial of Directed Verdicts

Judge Bean denied motions for directed verdicts of not guilty in the case of W. F. Minard Portland J. W. Logan and E. J. Sellers Tacoma on fraud in the mails connected with locating persons on the Oregon and California land grant. Evidence introduction began today and the government rested yesterday.

Portland Bean W. F. Minard J. W. Logan E. J. Sellers Tacoma Oregon

Not Like the Bible Story Aid of a Drunken Man

In a police court, 22 year old 8 B Schofield and Walter Lobb faced charges after an officer found them with a drunken man whose purse was said to be in Schofield’s hand. Schofield claimed he helped the man to a room and lamented helping others could lead to trouble. the judge postponed ruling.

Good Samaritan B. Schofield Schofield Walter Lobb

Iowa farmers show unexpected wealth and modern homes

George A. Bruce, secretary of the Washington Savings and Loan association, and his wife and son toured the East and observed Iowa farmers displaying real class with automobiles and replacement of old farmhouses by luxuriously fitted modern palaces.

Iowa George A. Bruce Washington Savings and Loan Association

Clearance on Better Lines Boys Suits at Two Low Prices

The Boys' Clothing Section marks high grade Norfolk suits at two deep cuts to 5.75 and 8.75 for sizes 6 to 18 years. Also reduced are Little Boys' Norfolk Top Coats 2 to 5 years to 5.75 and 8.75, Wash Suits 2 to 6 years to 1.00, Corduroy Knickerbockers 6 to 14 years to 5¢, and Straw Hats in sail or rah-rah styles to 65¢ and 1.35. Second Ficer.

Little Boys Norfolk

Lowered Prices on Women's Shoes for Quick Sale

On the first floor, 95 pairs of women's pumps in sorted styles and broken sizes are reduced to 2.95 per pair. 59 pairs of women's high shoes in patent and gunmetal with gray tops drop to 2.95. 74 pairs of dress pumps in blue pink and dull kid sell at 2.50. 48 pairs of oxfords in tan gunmetal patent leathers with broken sizes now 1.95. 34 pairs of tan ankle strap pumps with low heel go for 1.95. 23 pairs of high shoes in tan leathers 1.95. 41 pairs of misses and children's white nubuck button shoes 1.25. -Firet Floor.

Hildren

Clearance Rugs at Bargain Prices Across Multiple Styles

An assortment of area rugs offered at discounted prices including Brussels, Anglo-Persian, Wilton and Saxony types. Notable deals include 9x12 Wilton rugs at 25 to 37.50 and Hartford Saxony 46x74 at 12 each. Several sizes show minor defects or fringe absence.

Kirman Wilton Hartford Saxony

Exceptional Neckpieces Priced at 35 and 65 Cents

A special purchase brings an assortment of new neckpieces at prices well below standard. Styles include wired standing collars, lace and organdie guimpes, and other lace and net pieces offered at 35 and 65 cents each.

August Criterion of Fashion Advertising Prospect

The August Criterion of Fashion offers over 200 illustrated pages of fashion articles and topics. Items include Joan Sawyer in dance and dress photographs, diaphanous al fresco frocks, midsummer hats, daguerreotype fashions, late-summer styles, outdoor wraps for children, and coiffure notes. Pattern section offers flowers at five cents per copy.

Joan Sawyer Mae

Clearance Millinery Prices at Basement Salesroom

Millinery items offered at basement salesroom with clearance pricing. Limited quantities and marked down hats and accessories available while supplies last.

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