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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1919

Page

12

Probe Wreck of Policeman Arbogast Details Fatal Collision

Police investigate a late Sunday night crash at Westlake and Newton involving Patrolman M. Arbogast and two other vehicles. A 12 year old girl was severely injured and a woman suffered a back injury. Arbogast says two women and a man were in his car. Chief Warren will act after weekend Portland trip.

Warren Arbo Portland Arbo Faat Westlake Ave Newton Arbogast Wiliam S. Barbour 41St Ave A. W. Roys Barbour Mrs. Barbour Mary Hirdsye N. Gist Roy

Home Grown Biscuits Reveal Women's Character

Madge Moore of the Midsummer Folly company argues that a woman's character is indicated by her biscuits. She says the best bakers become the best housewives and the best housewives build better households.

Madge Moore Midsummer Folly Company Levy's Orpheum Misa Moore

Tough Luck Story Fire Wipes Out His Home

Horace Joiner a returning World War I veteran lost his house and furniture in a fire after a border campaign and fighting in France. He now stays with his mother in law at 3612 EF Terrace ot while they restart life, joking about lack of insurance and asking readers not to broadcast sympathy. The piece chronicles his rough luck and resilient attitude.

Uncle Sam France Quita Ouse Horace Joiner Joiner Villixtas Heinien 65Th Artillery Jackson St Seventh Ave Mr. Joiner Horace J. M Dixon Terrace Joiners

Wyandotte Judge recalls early photo fame and mother’s prize

Read White, now a county city building judge, recalls a childhood photo moment in Wyandotte Kansas. She frames the anecdote around a photographer’s line and her Missouri birth, noting the beauty prize she still cherishes as the judge and her mother are entwined in the memory.

Fudge Whitehead Wyandotte Kan Missouri

City seeks auditor of appropriations for utilities

Addition of street railways and Skagit developments makes an auditor of appropriations necessary, proposed by Councilman C. B. Fitzgerald. Ordinance to create the office would fund it at 250 dollars per month through the city comptroller.

Skagit C. B. Fitzgerald

Flight Ensign Forkner to Arrive Home on Leave

Flight Ensign Joseph R. Forkner son of Mr and Mrs W E K Forkner of the University district will arrive home Thursday. An expert flyer he has been stationed at Key West Florida and is now on inactive duty.

Joseph R. Forkner Mra. W. EK. Forkner University District Key West Fla

Flying machines used by air cantle dwellers

Auto Bed offers car sleep products claiming guaranteed fit for any car. Located at 1512 Fifth Avenue, it markets portable sleeping solutions for travelers and motorists suitable for in-vehicle use.

Portland Fischer Auto Fifth Avenue Fischer

City Considers 10000 for Summer Park Music Plan

City council backs a summer music program in parks and beaches with a proposed $10,000 allocation. Park officials say funds are needed to support seven weeks of concerts including two Sunday shows at Woodland park and Alki beach, plus additional weekday evenings.

Park Board Robert H. Hecketh George B. Lamping Woodland Park Alki Beach

Call for Bids on Fire House Sale Approved

After a heated council debate Councilman Fitzgerald pushed for listing the old fire station at Third Ave and Pine St for sale while Councilman Bolton urged bidding first. The board of public works will call for bids, open them, and present to the council for acceptance or rejection. The city may use the station for one year post sale at no cost. No new site offer was included.

Fitzgerald Bolton Board of Public Works Third Ave Pine St

Y M C A Offers Six Week Prep Courses For College Entry

The Y M C A will run its first summer school term next Monday lasting six weeks. It aims to help students lacking sufficient credits to qualify for college admission. Prominent Seattle high school teachers will teach the courses, enabling ambitious students to earn two credits during the term.

Seattle

Falls Down Shaft But Is Still Alive

Lee Bridewell, 92, of 5227 40th Ave. E., survived a 60 foot fall into an elevator shaft late Monday. A miller with Seattle Flour Mills near East Waterway and Railroad Ave., he was rescued by coworkers and taken to Seattle General Hospital with a broken arm and leg and head bruises. no skull fracture was found.

Lee Bridewell 40Th Ave Bridewell Seattle Flour Mills East Waterway Railroad Ave Seattle General Hospital

Eagles ConventIon Opens in Anacortes With 600 Members

Anacortes hosts the annual state convention of Eagles as 600 Seattle Aerie members arrive by special boat. The parade ends at Causland Park where Del Carey Smith, past president of the state Aenue, speaks. Officers will be elected and next year’s meeting place chosen on Wednesday.

Anacortes Seattle Aerie Eagles Seattle Causland Park del Carey Smith Aenue

Ballard paving project set to finish by August 1

Residents and property owners of Ballard were promised by the contractor that the More than two mile concrete highway linking Ballard with Fremont and other city sections will be paved by August 1. The concrete base is laid and curbing work has begun.

Laary Ave Ballard Fremont

County Discusses Drainage District Near Algona and Pacific City

County commissioners heard for and against creating a drainage district near Algona and Pacific City. Action was postponed to the following week pending further consideration.

Algona Pacific City

Excursion Planned by Fremont Business Men’s Association

The Fremont Business Men’s Association plans a steamer excursion to raise funds for a library site purchase. Details are being arranged.

Fremont Business Men's Association

Warner Front-face Corset Styles for Medium Figures

The Warner front-face corset offers a high top, spoon front and elastic back for a secure fit on medium stout figures. Made of heavy white coutil with embroidered edge and three hose supporters, sizes 22 to 30 priced at 4 dollars. Also listed are models 283 E for young girls in pink batiste at 2.50 and 202 D with low bust and medium skirt at 8 dollars.

Batiste

Pussy Willow Prints Mosaic Fabrics for Coats and Bags

Reproductions of St Peters Cathedral mosaics printed on jacket linings with irregular spot effects in blue taupe and brown. Works are 40 inches wide at 4.00 a yard. Black Moire fabric for bags and trimming 27 inches wide at 5.00. New colors for suits coats and frocks 44 inches wide at 6.00. First Floor.

ST Peter’s Cathedral Rome

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