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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
7
The article discusses a 300, June 25 countrywide push for a trade revival and notes a legislative focus on J.C. Stubba’s role in railroad systems. It emphasizes resumption of prospects, crop conditions, and the need for healthy development between rail carriers and shippers.
A scrambled note describes a morning waterway event near Perelman PA with a patrolman noting a fire and a jar found in a store. The text mentions Hagen discovering items after two o'clock and confusion over a role or identity related to whiting. The fragment hints at an investigation into a near fire or tie situation and a surprising reconciliation of events.
The Borough appoints a prominent Brook leader to supervise the excursion linked to the New York club event. The group will welcome guests and advance plans for a trip to Seattle with a focus on community engagement and travel arrangements.
Fragmentary text indicates city measures for street improvements linked to electric light poles placement by a CF company. Mentions a chamber event and a schedule tied to a fest and age related notes. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
A short notice seeks bids for a water project along the Cedar River in the county. The bid action seeks contractors to provide materials and services for completion.
Narrative traces political cast in Istanbul and Cairo figures tied to the Young Turks, Abdul Hamid and Ahmed Pasha, recounting escapes to Heyreut and Bicily, a Seattle return, and an immigrant’s clash over loyalty as discussions of Turkish reform unfold.
The board of public works awarded the contract for the Improvement of Nogletonay N to Independent Asphalt Company. The project cost is 101,968.45 dollars with a ten year maintenance and repair provision.
The Mawers murder case, charging shooting with intent to kill John Cloorla on May 7, 1908, opened in Judge Gilliam's court. Prosecutor George F. Vanderveer led the morning session as veniremen were questioned for a jury amid skepticism about emotional insanity.
In Olympia on June 25 the senate rejected the Palmer bill to abolish the finance commissioner's office but sent the measure to the Public Morals committee. The house began impeachment moves by Llayden Lambert and Renick, delaying further action until 2 30 this afternoon.
At a board of public works meeting M T Maloney threatened to eject Bouillon in response to attacks on his office by A V Beattie. The dispute centered on Washington Street repairs and who should bear the cost, with Bouillon arguing the railway company was notified to maintain the street and the city stepping in otherwise.
Deputy U S Marshal McGraw arrested V Bitontviteh for forging and cashing a US money order worth 46.82 intended for Petko Hisovitch. Risovitch allegedly sent the funds to himself from Sitka via Stoniviteh, a city bartender who purportedly forged Kwoviteh’s signature and cashed the order. Bitontviteh faces arraignment before United States Commissioner Armystrong this afternoon.
Coroner J. C. Snyder reopened a long dormant case after receiving a San Francisco attorney's letter about Charles Brown who killed himself with arsenic on April 10 1901 in a Fourthay lodging house. The letter seeks letters and an address to identify the deceased. Coroner records confirm only the death and missing effects.
12-year-old Frank Hopkin confessed to killing his 6-year-old brother Pheodore at a Modesto California ranch. He said he shot him with a gun during lunch, dragged the body to a hog pen, and buried him with dirt while the child allegedly wriggled. Coroner Bowker's inquiry followed discovery of mud in nostrils.
Bankers from the National Idaho Oregon and Washington Bankers association will visit the exposition tomorrow. They arrive at 1:80 p m and stay until 5:00 p m with a ballad of events planned. A airship A YoP flight is scheduled at 6:30 p m for entertainment. Idaho state building hosts will greet bankers during the afternoon and a theatre tent will operate all day.
Retail notes describe corset covers and long white cambric skirts in nainsook and cambric, trimmed with Torchon, Valenciennes, Cluny, and Hamburg insertions. Drawers and two‑piece combination suits show variations in edge embroidery and ruffles, with prices ranging from 19 cents to $3.50. Rich lace and embroidery details mark multiple styles.
A dated catalog item lists 72x90 bleached sheets at 39e each with Weim in center, 81x90 sheets at 6e each for hotels, 36-inch Lonsdale muslin at 8.4¢ per yard, 20x20 napkins at $1.35 per dozen, 18x36 Huck towels at 100 each, and double-bed fringed crochet bedspreads of medium weight.
Ladies can choose Empire style one piece Linette dresses priced at 5 dollars 65 cents. Features include a round lace yoke long sleeves with braided cuffs two inch braided trim along waist and side panels in green tan violet old rose and white.
Women's jackets described as novelty ceviots and tweeds in tan green and gray feature invisible check and stripe effects. Semi fitted mid length with single breasted fronts patch pockets velvet collar edged with braid and priced at 2.85 dollars.
A sale listing advertises women and men hemstitched handkerchiefs in various quality linen, cambric, and mercerized fabrics. Prices range from 10 to 15 cents with different borders and initials, highlighting threadwork and pattern variety.
Women’s Union Suits of pure white cotton ideal for summer feature low-neck sleeveless design with umbrella lace trimmed knee length. Exceptional value at We.
Five inch all silk taffeta hair ribbons in black white and staple colors per yard. Six inch hair and sash ribbons in black white and popular colors per yard 27c. Four inch Persian effect ribbons per yard 15c. 5 inch Dres-den effect ribbons per yard 35c. No 7 satin-back velvet ribbons in multiple shades per yard 25c. Black velvet ribbons 1 3 inches wide per yard 20 45c.
A large assortment of Latin and Taffeta ribbon remnants offered at interesting prices. Ribbons come in many lengths suitable for hair bows and hat sashes with widths up to six inches.
Children's black chrome calf Lace Scuffer Shoes and Oxfords with soft flexible sole sizes 10 to 11 priced at 1.45. Children's black Kid Lace Scuffer Shoes with patent tip and flexible sole 1.45. Children's Kid Lace pr each gee tip medium weight sole and low heel 1. Infants' Kid Lace Shoes fancy front blue cloth top turned sole sprig heel sizes 2 to 8 65e. Infants' Kid Slippers ankle-strap style hand turned sole in red or tan 65e.
Patent leather Blucher oxfords in plain toe with welt sole and Cuban heel priced at 245 dollars.
A catalog of affordable fashion items including Windsor ties 25c Dutch chemisettes lace 25c and 50c Venise stocks 25c and 45c Dutch collars trimmed with insertion 50c embroidered linen collars in multiple styles 12c to 19c embroidered Dutch collars 20c to 22c plain stiff linen collars 12 1/2c braided Venise collars 25c Venise Dutch collars 25c net meshes in several colors 17c yard tourist ritching three yards 9c.
Basement Salesroom offers handbags and purses in leather, including long grain, calf alligator, genuine alligator and fancy leathers. Prices range from $1.95 for handbags to 48c for purses and 10c for belts, with various colors and shapes and sizes from 7 to 9 inches.
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