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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
8
Charles H. Bonner, 19, is indicted by the grand jury for the shooting death of 17 year old Bernice Godair who refused to date him. The indictment follows hours of investigation and had paused the police court case.
The Potlatch Tyee campaign is in earnest with commercial and Arctic clubs forming committees to crown a king for the week. Tom McDonald handles university leadership as Potlatch floats prepare for prize events and fraternity activities.
In Everett Washington on June 12 Henry Rahman stands trial for shooting at his wife while Henry Hiscox faces charges of failing to support his wife. The two men are married to sisters.
A Detroit Free Press quote defines the pitcher as great when he wins and punk when he loses, reflecting a harsh public judgment of performance in baseball culture. The remark summarizes expectations and the media’s blunt portrayal of athletes.
Dora tells her mother of plans to study botany and go out to the woods to tantalize the flowers next Saturday in a lighthearted tone as reported by the New York Times.
The W C T U members believe city amusements are poorly regulated and decide to employ a paid censor to oversee public entertainment.
Alumni of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia organize as an association. The Elks will honor the birth of the American flag Friday night in their club rooms. A new club petitions for weekly band concerts at Cowen Park.
A New York judge told a woman's law class his only reason for opposing women suffrage was because he is male. The St Paul Pioneer Press notes the class understood him clearly. A steamship So Over will have its first trial next Saturday, and the Potlatch, now under construction, will be launched during Potlatch week and undergo a first trial in August.
The Kuay, Queen Anne High School's annual, will be issued this year. It will clear last year's debt of 120 dollars and publish the finest edition yet, spanning 150 pages with cuts and halftones occupying a third of the book.
The National Electric Light Association, in session in Seattle with about 2,500 attendees, issued a daily newspaper called the Convention Daily. It published a 24 page issue featuring the full list of delegates and a convention review.
Pacific reserve fleet plans to moor in the stream facing the city during the Potlatch. Northampton Mass Smith College commencement week opens today and ends with graduation next Tuesday. A race meet opens this afternoon with prominent Canadian and U S horse owners entered. Beth Maine Uncle Sam’s torpedo boat destroyer Jenkins is formally turned over to the government after passing tests.
Secretary Mattiven notes Seattle publicity drive to raise 150000 faces business approval. He recalls Los Angeles spending 100000 to lure Masons and Shriners, which reportedly drew 5,000,000 to Les Angrien and the coast, making 150000 seem modest.
Ithaca N Y eight hundred eighty nine degrees will be conferred at Cornell University commencements tomorrow down from last year’s nine hundred ten. County Engineer Morrison finished surveying 46 miles for new permanent hard surfaced highways with grades not exceeding four percent. Seattle recreation and playgrounds association seeks delegates from the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial club for its annual meeting.
A showroom style corset advertised as strong coutil for average figures. It features a design with trim at the top, an embroidery scallop, and two hose supporters attached. Sale appears to be from a basement sale setting described as Baleeroom.
Special pricing listed for a wide range of items including brooches enameled and bone hair pins in dozens of categories such as hand-painted brooches 25 and 50 cents, sterling rings 50 cents, dress shields 10 cents, fabric hand-bags 1.00, rubber gloves 35 cents, moth balls one-pound cartons, and guest room toilet soap 25 cents per dozen cakes. taement Salesro
A listing features children and women's hats with Milan Penu Java and rough braids in white and white with brown or navy. Prices range from 45 cents to 1.75 dollars, plus special Milan shapes at 2.95 and a clearance of flowers priced at 10 cents each.
Drawn-Work Centerpieces are 18 by 18 inches in plain white linen finish with three rows of drawn work and a wide hemstitched border. Exceptional value at 10 cents each.
Unusual values in weaves suit shirt waists and dresses. White Habitai Silk washes well for waists. 36 inches for yard. Bordered foulards in navy blue dot pattern plus brown and Copenhagen at 40 inches 55 cents. Faille poplin 24 inches wide in multiple colors. 50-inch mohair in blue brown red gray. 36-inch all wool serge in black blue brown wine at 50 cents per yard.
Women's pumps and oxfords offered at special sale prices. An assortment of styles in patent and leather finishes with wholesale ranges noted. Closeout pricing stated at 1.95 per pair with additional 75 cent per pair offers for assorted pairs in varied widths and leathers.
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