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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

8

Ole Hanson Favored for Parry's Trade Commission Seat

Washington May 1 The entry of Ole Hanson of Seattle in the race for the federal trade commission seat follows endorsements from Democratic leaders and state figures. Rival Miles Poindexter may block the nomination while pressing for George W. Dilling. Sinnott could receive the appointment if Hanson fails.

Washington D. C Ole Hanson Seattle Wilson Federal Trade Commission Han Son Vance MacCormick T. J. Walsh Huck C. Wallace Fogarty Ernest Lister Francia J. Newey Hanson O. Hanson Miles Poindexter Wash F ‘Sa Poindexter George W. Dilling

Cort Returns to Stage as Baker Theatre Lease Stirs

John Cort has leased the Baker theatre in Portland and will compete against Calvin, his former partner. The move signals Cort’s reentry into local theatrical circles after stepping away.

Portland John Cort Baker Theatre Here Calvin Cort

Wireless Pioneers Arrive in Washington for Test

Marconi, famed wireless inventor, arrives in Washington as part of an Italian delegation. His invention, a submarine destroyer, will be tested by the United States government.

Marconi Washington United States

Waste Editor Coupon Signing Request

The writer requests signing a coupon with the Waste Editor of The Star and provides no further substantive details about the signer, purpose, or recipient address. The note may indicate mailing instructions but lacks a concrete action, date, or location data.

Waste Editor of the Star

Congress Urges Income Tax Publicity Across House and Senate

Representative Keating joins calls for publicizing income tax returns to curb evasion and share the wartime burden. Senators note a growing push to repeal publicity rules while citing Horace Greeley on tax transparency and revenue effects.

Gilson Gardner Washington House Senate Representative Keating Keating Morrill Congress Horace Greeley New York Tribune

Sousa Prepares New Naval Reserve March

Lieut. John Philip Sousa announces a new work the Naval Reserve March to be given world wide. He will gather a carload of music in New York for his 200 piece band at the Great Lakes naval training station. The march themes the song Blue Ridge written since he took charge of the reserve band.

Chicago John Philip Sousa Naval Reserve Beore New York Great Lakes Naval Training Station Blue Ridge Jounse

Where's Blackberry Jam, U S Wants It

Washington dispatch reports the U S quartermaster sought 120000 rations including blackberry jam for the Army but none was available forcing a substitute sweet to be devised per commercial agent Garrard Harris from New Orleans. In Plaza North Carolina two wolves were shot near town by John Sorenson. each wolf had four legs and used them all.

Washington, D. C United States Quartermaster’s Department Garrard Harris United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce New Orleans

Dorothy Dalton Calls Vampiring Unpleasant Work

Dorothy Dalton says vamping is the least pleasant part of film work and prefers being a woman to a feline. The star relaxed at New Washington hotel discussing her vacation, father’s illness, and plans to travel to the South after stage appearances in Portland and Los Angeles.

Echo June Zahl Dorothy Dalton Mise Dalton Dorothy New York Los Angeles Liberty South Portland Margaritan Fisher Jackie Mamma Fisher Margarita Managter Strand Theatre Strand

Prices cut to bring you essentials at low costs

Our prices are low because expensive costs are eliminated and we exploit market conditions favorable to buyers. We offer the things you need at prices you want to pay without sacrificing value.

Women’s Serge and Wool Crepe Dresses At Bargain Price

A special lot of new Serge and Wool Crepe Dresses is offered at $6.85 for Saturday shoppers. Styles include straight line and yoke effects, belted and pocketed options with embroidered trimming and fancy stitching. Available in black navy Copenhagen green and other colors.

Copenhagen

June White Sale Undermuslins in Bargain Basement

Bargain basement features hundreds of summer undermuslins at attractive prices. Night gowns in muslin and nainsook with round or square yokes, lace or ribbon detailing, and short sleeves. Drawers knee length with embroidery ruffle and full size. Envelope chemises with Val lace, ribbon beading, or embroidery.

Bargain Basement Mens Shirts at a Low Price

In the Bargain Basement section, men's summer shirts for all round wear feature attached collars and soft cuffs in white and cream with some striped collars and pockets. These garments are presented as splendid and offered at a low price.

Night Gowns Sale Includes Light Weight All White Styles

Men s Night Gowns priced at 59 cents feature full cut garments in all sizes. Some gowns come in white or white with blue and red trimming and are described as well made for summer wear.

Negligee Shirts and Sport Shirts Sale

A sale offers Negligee Shirts at 89c and men’s Negligee shirts for business wear along with sport shirts featuring attached soft collars. All white and striped patterns available in sizes from 14 1/4 to 17.

Men's Pajamas at 95e in plain white and stripes

Summer wear coolers offer well tailored pajamas in soft medium weight fabric. Full cut sets available in all sizes with plain white and stripe patterns at 95e.

Silk-mixed Shirts at $1.98 in Large Assortment

A broad selection of silk mixed shirts offered at 1.98 each. Styles feature single and two tone stripes on light and dark grounds with soft French cuffs. All sizes available.

Jitneys Parade in Fight to Run City Transport

Jitney bus drivers march through the city to press for mutual bonding recognition by the state. The state contends jitneys fail to post 2500 bonds under 1915 law, while lawyers for jitneys seek a mandamus to force the insurance commissioner to license their mutual bond company. Fifty to twenty five donation buses join the protest on Second and Third avenues amid a court-ordered restraint on operation.

State Supreme Court Frank Hessell Ralph Pierce Jither Insurance Commissioner

Limited Liquor Permits Issued Ahead of Dry Law

Only 2 670 liquor import permits were issued Thursday leaving tight chances for returns to meet the bone dry law start. The dry law takes effect soon and officials warn delays may prevent legal entry. Kendall Funeral Friday for Robert S Kendall Seattle dry squad member who died Monday funeral set for Friday at 3 pm at First Presbyterian Church.

White Trimmed Hats Sold in June Special Group

A June sale offers white trimmed hats priced at 4.75 dollars each. The selection includes white trimmed sailors with straight and rolled brims, featuring glycerined ostrich and imitation burnt goose plumes and spreading wing decorations, with no two hats alike.

Women's Cotton Union Suits at Special Low Price

Cotton Union suits in fine ribbed cotton offered at 50c each with low neck, sleeveless or short sleeves, knee length. Glove Silk Vests in white pink and light blue sizes varied. Stockings with fiber boots tops in two weights, white and black, some pink blue. Three garments for $1.00. Ribbed Vests and related items also featured. Upper floor Bon Marche.

Soc BON Marche

Women's Two Clasp Silk Gloves 65c Pair

Reliable silk gloves in white pongee mastic champagne gray navy and black, four sizes plus 534 to 8%? available with double fingertip wear. Upper main floor Bon Marche.

BON Marche

Silk Umbrellas Special at Two Eight Five

A limited line of Pure Silk Umbrellas in navy blue and dark green with 8 rib frames and short Pickwick handles is offered at a special price of 2.85. Limited quantity available.

BON Marche

Bon Marche Children Shoes Sale Highlight

The Bon Marche advertises a variety of children and misses shoes on the main floor. Misses slippers priced at 2.50 a pair with patent leather options, white canvas slippers at 1.45, and Misses 11 to 2 at 4.50. Little Gents shoes listed at 2.50, plus children's sandals and sizes 5 to 11 with several price points.

Footwear Sale Listings for Boys Girls Women and Children

Footwear offerings include white tennis oxfords for women misses and children with white rubber soles. Boys sizes run from 2% to 5.5, children 6 to 10, and little gents prices start at $1.35 per pair. Women and girls canvas pumps and strap pumps priced around $2.00 with various colors and heel styles. The Bon Marche advertises short lines of oxfords and pumps in white Nubuck and other finishes.

le Pair

Picnic Lunch Delicacies At Special Prices

Fresh morning kippered salmon at 19 cents a pound. Green olives high quality and meaty by the pint. Rose quart Be bon marche mayonnaise dressing made daily. Peanut butter crafted from fresh peanuts and pure salt at 15 cents a pound.

Bon Marche

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Parry U. S Uglielmo Marcon Russell G. Wayland Treadwell ST. Louis Wayne County Missouri Sousa U.S Gretchen Women’s Cotton Union Suits White Tennis Oxfords
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