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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
10
Corset covers priced from 19 to 59 cents in dimity and nainsook feature torchon lace edges beading and ribbon trims. The range includes nocturnal styles with Valen ciennes lace, embroidery and medallions illustrated by several figures. Drawers and gowns offered, with two piece suits at 9 cents and additional slip over gowns at 49 to 75 cents.
Advertises white petticoats and undergarments in cambric and Swiss fabrics. Highlights 4 percent white cambric petticoats with lace trim, 39 short under-petticoats with lace or embroidery, 1.49 long dotted Swiss petticoats with hemstitched flounce, and 2.75 eyelet embroidered med trim. Also notes many other styles at 75c to 3.75.
A rate case hearing for Okane was postponed after initial sessions in Spokane. No new date was announced as organizers review the Pacific Coast project impact and await further scheduling.
A mid air explosion toppled the gas bag of the airship A-Y-P at about 1 o clock. The craft descended rapidly to the ground after rising to about 100 feet. The pilot Mare escaped with shock and minor injuries but no bones were broken and he aimed to be at the night schedule.
A local reunion celebration channels memory of a high school, as attendees rally around a graduating class. Organizers emphasize community support and plans for future gatherings amid nostalgic reflections.
Chicago June 9 Wheat opened lower across all options and closed mixed with July off slightly, September down percent, and December unchanged. May wheat started the new season strong, trading near 1.11 and finishing near that level, underscoring renewed market vigor.
Uriu wife of a Japanese admiral declared Japan admires everything American and, before departing for West Point, the baronets presented Vassar College with a silver bowl as a gift from the emperor of Japan. Silk gloves and Empire line wraps are noted in latest fashion.
In St Louis a coroner jury verdict on the Mobrie case triggers a police commission conference and Gov Hadley visits. The local grand jury indicts Thomas Kane for Mobrie’s murder, amid testimony from political figures and hangers on from opposing factions.
Eight year old Donald Campbell was injured when struck by a car owned by J. P. Holman at Fourth and Pike streets yesterday. He was not seriously hurt and went home to 1609 Beventhay.
Henrietta Richter longtime public school art instructor died at home after a prolonged illness. She was 80, a Minnesota native, and resided at 1823 Fourth Ave.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a home remedy using glycerine Virein pine compound whisky and herbal ingredients claimed to cure coughs colds and incurable ailments. The text is garbled but suggests a patent style medical claim with multiple ingredients and dosing phrases.
The report warns that coal mining in South Wales regions like Glamorgan and Monmouthshire will halt, risking 180000 jobs as employers and workers clash over the eight hour act. Talks continue with a July 1 deadline amid fading prospects of a new agreement.
In Sacramento on June 9 divorced persons seeking remarriage must find a clergyman outside the city. The Ministerial Union of Sacramento ban remarriage for causes other than fidelity after an oral vow not to marry such individuals. The decision followed Rev. George F. Awan's paper The Evil of Divorces. The move drew little favorable comment from churches in the union.
President and Mrs J B Chilberg and Vice Presidents and their spouses depart for Portland in a special car to represent the exposition at the Portland festival. The Beattle party is planned for the official call amid elaborate entertainment arrangements.
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association of Seattle reports over six hundred thousand dollars in profits for policy holders. It shows cash dividends up to 65 percent on some classes and reserves equal to about 3.75 times the cost of its present business. The company emphasizes risk selection and limited policyholder liability, drawing examples of property owners who insure only with this firm after careful screening.
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