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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
8
In Ward city, R. J. Johnson, a Black man accused of killing Oliver Swan the deputy marshal weeks earlier, killed two citizens Walter Roberts and Robert Mounda during an attempted capture. The report notes Johnson eluded capture and remains at large.
United Press reports indicate the coming wheat crop in Oregon Washington and Idaho will likely equal or exceed last year’s bumper yield. Early assessments show prospects brighter than a year ago and construction has begun on a new sawmill at Index. The government plans to pursue smugglers in the Philippines.
The Atlantic Fleet arrives at the Navy Yard and is shown in drydock aboard the battleship Iitnes. Boats depart from Pier 2 at the foot of Yeu for Way, with round trips announced ten times daily.
Our greatest June sale features hundreds of articles bought for the event in New York. Some items debut Friday with others from stock offered at extraordinary reductions. The Bon Marche Nation Sale emphasizes quality for the price and low prices across a three day event encouraging a summer supply.
The visit of King Edward and Emperor Nicholas concluded last night after a successful program. The emperor may stay another day, but at 3 am the Victoria and Albert with the escorting fleet sailed home. Governor Mead distributed diplomas to normal school graduates in Bellingham this morning. Attorney Gilest Rush was acquitted in Tacoma of murdering Robert Cheney. The Monticello sails from the Navy Yard route at Flyer dock with times 6:190 and 9:20 pm, 1:30 and 4 pm.
A continued presentation highlights keen values with many typical offerings listed to attract interest. The sale emphasizes extraordinary pricing and attractive items available to bidders and the public.
A varied sale lists gowns from 50 cents to $2.48 featuring cambric and nainsook fabrics. Styles include slip over and Madam Butterfly top trims, embroidered edges, and lace details. Also offered are drawers skirts chemises and corset covers at multiple price points with numerous decorative trims and finishes.
A colorful sale features Kimonos and Sacques noted for design and workmanship and low prices. Highlights include $1.10 cotton kimonos, $1.95 long summer kimonos, $2.25 cotton crepe sacques, $4.95 silk kimonos and jackets, plus $5.95 double breasted kimonos and many lighter sacques from 98c.
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