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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
8
A young naval officer and a beautiful woman in a public scene are observed amid bold jewelry as a mystery unfolds. The woman fingers a massive diamond ring while another man pressures for a deed, hinting at a planned theft and a note hidden under the gem.
The Central Labor Council designated a 15 member committee to push a petition drive for two statewide initiatives in Seattle, aiming for 20 000 signatures statewide though 2 600 had been collected by Beattie. The drive seeks a state farm products marketing system and a nonpartisan state election system.
General Franz Von Buelow, a German field marshal, is to command under the crown prince the army that drove the French and British from the Chemin des Dames ridge on the first day of the new Battle of the Alma. He led the German force that captured War saw early in the war, unlike other generals named Von Below.
United Press reports a French war note describing the destruction of a German battalion that crossed the Marne on a foot bridge. American machine gunners and French riflemen repelled the assault, sinking boats and forcing survivors to abandon the river.
Washington reports a plan to deploy a top government figure overseas to coordinate war activities beyond the military sphere. Col. Homee, Wilson’s confidential adviser, may be chosen, or a broader system with White House and War and Navy departments each naming a representative. Sheriff Stringer mourns three deputies lost to the war as Asa Lee, Veank Filiott, and Frank Gibson joined the colors.
A catalog of fabrics offered on the first floor features sheer nainsook and Voile materials,White poplin and basket weave cloths, lace voiles, ribbed lace voiles, linen finished cotton suiting and sturdy cotton gaberdine. Many fabrics are described as suitable for infants wear, women's dresses, skirts, aprons, and war service uses with a 35 cent per yard price.
Dresden floral taffeta ribbons in light and dark colors with satin stripes for bags caps vests and girdles. Plaid and striped ribbons for hair bows widths 4 to 5 inches. Warp print ribbons with alternating plain and floral stripes. Warp print taffeta ribbons at 50 cents a yard. Brocaded satin ribbons in tasteful color combos widths 6 to 7 14 inches. First Floor.
Correspondingly good values are offered in other moderately priced Library Tables. A well built substantial table is pictured with a top measuring 26 by 42 inches and a roomy drawer. Price ten dollars.
The Home Book of Fashions presents over five hundred new designs with color pages showing current ideas in materials and colors. It includes New Style Tendencies Outfitting the June Bride Sports Costumes in Color The Triple Service Dress Special Designs for the Overe Stout Figure Embroidery for Bummer Lingerie Official Red Cross Design Graduation Dresses priced 25c including a pattern of your own selection First Floor.
Washington federation of women clubs debated war relief funds and urged a $3894 pledge for the national furlough homes in France. Mrs. BR McCredie urged mothers to support boys overseas and outlined club pledges of $1 per member. Delegates reported on the national convention while plans included a Seattle art gallery tour and a Sunset club reception.
Washington state child labor laws stay in effect despite a Supreme Court decision voiding the 1916 federal act. Assistant Labor Commissioner Lucia Krangle of Alaska Building pointed out today.
Washington reports a recent allied air raid on Cologne produced 302 casualties, including 146 fatalities, and caused widespread panic among civilians, according to a state department message.
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