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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
2
The Church of the Brethren general conference on the university campus expects about 16 000 attendees, up from 9 000. Lodging near the campus was tight, prompting the lodging committee to scramble. Seattle residents offered homes and special trains bring visitors into the city as the conference opens.
J Hiser on trial for driving while intoxicated argued five drinks in one evening kept him sober. Witnesses testified he wasn’t drunk and the case was continued after the defense’s efforts. The incident was noted near Eastlake and Howell at 2 a.m.
A large group of University of Washington students gathered on campus yesterday and caused disturbance on the A Y P trail. They also defeated the faculty baseball nine by four in a notable clash that disrupted peace and quiet.
Washington June 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to announce Saturday its decision on the Eastern railroads request for a five percent increase in freight rates. Most expect a refusal to a flat 5 percent rise, with a possibility that some smaller advance could be allowed.
The last meeting of the YMCA naturalization class was a mock citizenship trial held Monday night. Next Monday evening a final banquet will be held in the YMCA auditorium. Many men who attended the course have gained citizenship since it began.
W Johnson of the St George hotel on 14th avenue and Yesterway drove a truck west on Wall Street when it was struck by an East Queen Anne car at Wall Street and Second Avenue. Johnson was hurled from the vehicle but escaped injury.
Frederick and Nelson offers 15 cent yardage on double-fold dress ratines 3% inches wide in several colors for street and house dresses. Also 36 inch crepe varieties in staple colors with over 2000 yards available at 15 cents per yard. Advertisement copy ends with garbled text.
Balmacaan styles suit travel street and evening wear and come in chinchilla in white or white with a black stripe. Sizes 16 and 18 34 to 40 priced at 12.50. Also checked top coats in black-and-white shepherd check serge in cutaway and Balmacaan styles unlined and tailored for street wear. Sizes 16 18 34 36 38 price 5.75.
Special $1.95 pair Marquisette curtains 44 inches wide in white ivory or ecru. Basement Salesroom offers these at the same quality as above.
ETTICOATS of serviceable cotton pongee with deep pin tucked and knife plaited flounce. Colors available emerald and American Beauty only. Reduced for clearance to 45¢ each. Basement Salesroom.
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