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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

2

Cypress planned voyage and rebuild details

Plan voyage on Cypress, rebuilt with 32 feet steel hull amidships and second smokestack. Col. D. C. Jackling to lead trial run from Elliott bay to Victoria and Vancouver, then Alaskan cruise. Cypress commanded by Capt. George Lewis with Capt. B. D. Hickman and Capt. H. B. Jones as pilots. Jackling and party arrived from Salt Lake to aboard ship for the voyage set to start Saturday.

Spick Col D. C. Jackling Cypress Victoria Vancouver Elliott Bay Col. Jackling George Lewis B. D. Hickman Admiral Evans H. B. Jones Alaska Gold Mines Co Salt Lake

Dr Lucas Lectures Draw Big Summer Crowds in Seattle

Dr Alza mon Ira Lucas speaks at a Seattle theatre delivering existential lines about resilience and gratitude. Audiences, large for summer, join in public discussions on religion and psychology sparked by his lectures.

Alzamon Ira Lucas Seattle Theatre Lucas

Slathers of Sheepskins Diplomas Galore Across City Highs

Five of the six city high schools hold commencements this afternoon and tonight. Lincoln high awarded diplomas in Moore Theatre. Broadway high plans 8 pm exercises at Moore Theatre. Ballard high diplomas given at Gilman Park Methodist church. Queen Anne and Franklin hold commencements in their own buildings tonight.

Lincoln High Moore Theatre Broadway Ballard High Gilman Park Methodist Church Queen Anne Franklin

First Doctor’s Degree Awarded at University of Washington

Frank Alexander Hartman received the universitys first doctor of philosophy degree at commencement. President Landes conferred the degree and praised a new era for the university. Hartman had earned a masters degree from the University of Kansas in 1909. Students cheered as the degree was awarded.

University of Washington Frank Alexander Hartman Landes Hartman University of Kansas

Fin land Sanitarium Commissioned by Central Labor Council

The Central Labor council paused resolutions to favor finishing the municipal tuberculosis sanitarium at Fin land. With Frank McDermott, Will MH Parry, KE F Blaine and others, Charlie W Doyle, council business agent, inspected the site and judged the hospital appropriation well spent.

Central Labor Council Finland Frank McDermott Will MH. Parry KE. F. Blaine Charlies W. Doyle

Goose Fights Goose and Drowns Dog in Tulare Fair

Rancher C E Doffiemeyer reports a goose attacked his bull terrier in a fair fight. The bird allegedly grabbed the dog by the neck and dragged it into an irrigation ditch, drowning the terrier. The goose sustained a broken leg and wing. In Los Angeles a modiste, Mrs. M H De Turke, heard a shotgun blast through her window while dressing. A dress form near her elbow was blown to bits, and she suspects the shooter mistook the form for her figure.

Tulare Cal C. E. Doffiemeyer Los Angeles M. H. de Turke

Suffragists Hit Kingston Docks Fire Devastates Vessels

At Kingston docks in Glasgow on June 18, suffragets were believed to start a blaze that destroyed two steamships and two schooners. Fire departments fought the flames as smoke overpowered about a score of firefighters, with losses pegged at roughly $500,000.

Glasgow Kingston

Fruit of the Loom muslin fabric praised for wear

The article extols Fruit of the Loom muslin as a durable fabric beloved by women for long wearing life, highlighting its reputation for quality and lasting use.

Special Selling on Neckpieces at First Floor Store

Friday event offers sample neckpieces priced from 35 cents to 5 dollars. Featured items include Organdy and Swiss-embroidered collars, Guimpes in organdy net and lace, low-neck Guimpes with intricate embroidery, Fichus with Gladstone collars, and colorful embroidered pieces. A large assortment from a top maker, Firee Vioor.

Boys Clothes In Norfolk Style For Youngsters

New stock of boys wear featuring duroy suits with knickers in sizes 6 to 18 priced 5.00 to 6.50, corduroy pants in tan brown gray 1.50, tapeless blouses 0.50 to 1.00, sport blouses 1.00 to 1.50, little boys beach suits 0.65 to 1.25, wash suits 2.00 to 5.00, bathing suits 0.75 to 2.00, jerseys and sweaters 1.50 to 3.50, wash trousers 1.00, new galatea and pique fabrics, plus baseball suits 1.00 to 1.50 and wash neckwear 0.25 to 0.35 and Rah-rah hats 0.50 to 3.50 on Second Floor.

Little Boys David Copperfield

Special Prices on Preserving Needs for the Season

Householders are urged to buy preserving supplies now at special prices. Sure-Seal fruit jars, jelly glasses, granite dish pans, preserving kettles, quart measures, and basting spoons are offered at reduced rates. Also featured are Tate's jelly bag, fruit strainer, and wire strainers, all in housefurnishings section.

Tate’s

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