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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
6
An old newspaper fragment notes Lenox Soap brands Citrus Gold Coat Star Naptha or Pearline priced up to 50c. It mentions a large page and Fourth Floor with Mayflower Blend Coffer roasted fresh daily at 25c per pound.
Reports from Moc Gregor and Decorah Iowa describe a cloudburst causing $50,000 damage, flooded streets, and a hotel ceiling collapse. In Waterloo two killed as Rock Island No 19 wrecked after a cloudburst. Illinois tornadoes injure and disrupt trains, with Mid Night Special from Chicago to St Louis derailed near Saunemin.
New York faces sweeping Welsh Slater bills making weekly military drills mandatory for more than half a million students aged 8 to 19. All non wage earners must train, with 20 minutes daily physical work for ages 8 to 16 and three hours weekly military instruction for ages 16 to 19, including rifle handling and drilling.
Gowns described as soft nainsook with Normandy Val insets and trimmed with effective detailing priced at 45 cents and 69 cents. The note highlights economical offerings at Frederick and Nelson.
Mayor Gill said he will appeal to keep $5,000 worth of wines and whiskies seized from Chartier drug store after Judge Gordon ordered their return. The liquor has been stored in the public safety building since May 12 following a Savoy hotel basement seizure. The city contends the stock was not legally obtained under the dry law.
New Leghorn hat with black velvet crush band priced 3.95 suits general summer wear. Sports Hat with braided lace hemp in blue pink black or cherry white also 3.95. Women’s trimmed hats 3.95 and 5.00, children’s ready to wear 50 cents to 3.95, untrimmed panamas 1.45. Basement Salesroom.
The Star's Busy Dollar ends its public journey after a day of transfers through Seattle venues. Manager Jones of Frederick & Nelson's left the dollar with Michael of the New York Lunch for distribution to Mrs. J. C. Micheal and others, including purchases at Yesler Way cigar stands, McDermott's barber shop, Brendel Drug, and Tonkin's Style Shop.
Frank Waterhouse, head of the Seattle shipping firm, chartered a special train from St. Paul to Seattle after word that his daughter Muriel was critically ill. The run aims to set a time record between Minnesota and Seattle, with officials predicting about 46 hours barring delays. Mrs Waterhouse said the condition was greatly improved after a heart ailment.
King county fire warden J. M. Digby says debris from heavy winter snows fuels a higher fire risk this summer. He plans a large patrol force in the woods by mid June.
Frank Kehough was found unconscious in the street at Eighth and Seattle Boulevard with a crushed head. Police suspect a fall from a 12 foot platform at the Pacific Coast Syrup Co plant. He was taken to the city hospital where death may follow. His identity came from letters found in his pockets.
Our Foreign Trade was the topic of W B Henderson commercial agent U S bureau of foreign and domestic commerce who addressed Commercial Club members Friday noon. He pointed out that countries indirectly connected with the war are buying much more from this country than formerly.
In Belfast New York the Marshall Corners item in the Belfast Blaze clarifies a misreport stating Mr. Cartwright’s horse is not dead but recovering. The early notice corrected the erroneous death claim.
Attractive linenette skirts in black and white stripes with pearl front buttons and pocket trim. Waist sizes 24 to 30 priced at 1.95. Plaid sports skirts in blue red gray and green priced at 3.95. Basement Salesroom.
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