The Man Who Dared Joba and Anna in Bay Shore Tale
Anna Sterling tells about a past on the Oakland harbor and Pacific Street with a rough suitor named Martin. John Hunt learns of her history and vows protection as she confesses a life of hardship and broken norms. She blames her mother for denying healthy outlets and hints at an ominous future.
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Joba
San Francises
Anne Sterling
Oakland
Joh
Anna
Hunt
Oliver Harding
Harding
Anne
Magdalen
Pacific St
Atepa
Bay Shore
Martin
Big Martin
John
Pacific
Underworld
Portland
Dad
Comfort Stations Planned Along Downtown Sidewalks
Downtown campaign for comfort stations to replace saloons after closure on January 1 gains momentum as the Commercial Club and Municipal League back the plan. Construction cost estimated at 500 to 600 dollars per unit, bronze iron, six by nine feet, edge sidewalk placement along downtown side streets.
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Commercial Club
Municipal League
Belgian Seeks Nation’s Plight in War Talk
Dr Charles Sarolea a Belgium native spoke at the Y M C A on The Martyrdom of Belgium He urged distrust of what he called the cultured German and favored the honest Russian music He noted Belgians have no kingdom left but a king and predicted the war will force the German people to rethink their ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sarolea
Belgium
University of Edinburgh
Foreign Commerce Chief to Speak at Chamber Meeting
Dr. KE Pratt, chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, Department of Commerce, will arrive at 8 10 Wednesday night and address American foreign commerce at the June chamber meeting at noon Thursday in the Rathskellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. KE. Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Chamber
Rathskellar
HITCHED ON TOP OF WATER TANK
Ray William Thurston and Frieda T Anderson were married on the roof of the water tank at Volunteer Park. Rev. Wm Adams officiated after property papers were prepared on the lawn by a fountain. The couple will reside at 911 1/2 Sixth Ave.
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Ray William Thurston
Mises Frieda T. Anderson
Volunteer Park
Wm. E. Adams
Thurston
F. M Dyer
First Ave
P. Anderson
Fremont St
Sixth Ave
Captain Gilmore Pioneer Ship Owner Dies at 73
Civil War veteran Captain David Gilmore, a leading figure in Northwest shipping since 1870, died at Minor hospital after six weeks of illness. He commanded the Commodore for five years, later owned Grace Darling and brig Levi Stevens, and built the region s first cracker factory in 1882. He leaves a widow, daughter Mrs. Stanley Ballard, sister Mrs. John McGrath, and brother Captain James Gilmore.
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David Gilmore
Seattle
San Francisco
Commodore
Grace Darling
Levi Stevens
Northwest
Stanley Ballard
John McGrath
Capt
James Gilmore
Ravenna Park to Celebrate Fourth
At a Washington Children’s home meeting Ravenna Heights residents voted to hold a July 6 Fourth of July celebration in Ravenna Park. M. F. Jones was named general manager with Richard Bushell Charles Butler and L. J. Covington as arrangements committee. The program includes speeches band music patriotic songs and a picnic dinner.
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Washington
Ravenna Heights
Ravenna Park
M. F. Jones
Richard Bushell
Charles Butler
L. J. Covington
Fredrick & Nelson Basement Specials in Linen and Fabrics
Special yard and per yard prices on poplin suiting crepes and cotton goods. Yard wide selections include 36 inch and 38 inch dress fabrics, towels, damask, toweling, sheets and bedspreads with discounts from 17 cents to 70 cents per yard or each item.
June Sale of Muslin Undergarments Promises Bargain Gowns
The June Sale highlights a wide array of undergarments in dainty gowns with stylish trims and affordable prices. Nainsook and white Crepe Gowns feature kimono styling, lace edges, and two-inch embroidery, with prices from 50¢ to 69¢, plus other items like corset covers, combinations, long white skirts, envelope chemises, and Empire gowns priced up to $1.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Marché
Normandy Val
Basement Sale Ad for Children’s Underwear
IRLS white ribbed cotton union suits in low neck sleeveless style for ages 2 to 16 years offered at 15 cents. Ad promotes a basement sale with bargain prices.
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Hildren
IRLS
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Atin Gewese Svare Necks
Nainacok
Tiahe Gew Ma
Tre Downs
Frey
de Chine
Thira Fleer
Bon Marche
Satin
Messaline & Taffeta
Second Avenue
Belladona
Seabury & Johnson’s
Scott
Pinaud
lLower
Jestic
Tel. Elliott
John Hunt
Foreign Bureau
Gilmore
Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
Frederick & Nelson
Girls’ Union
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