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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

8

Morning visit to Hi Gill's home after election win

Fred M reports on the playful scene at Hiram Gill's home the morning after his victory. Gill welcomes the reporter, his wife Mrs Gill introduces pets Smoke Billikin Sultan the collie and the family drama frames a community vote mood and reactions from neighbors and supporters.

Fred M1 Gill Gill Smoke Bilikin Sultan Billikin Mra Mra, Gill Hiram

New Season Trimming Ribbons in Bright Colorings

The ad markets moire ribbons in varying widths for trimming and millinery, with prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars per yard. A novelty 84 inch moire ribbon features a 2 1/2 inch satin stripe center and comes in crushed grape, new rose, gold, and canary, priced at 2 dollars per yard. Ves Fees.

Leaf and Floral Veilings Sparking Season Trends

Fashion note highlights Leaf and Floral designs in Veilings with white black and color thread. Drooping Orchid and Oriental motifs gain popularity among bright greens blues purples taupe and black and white. Prices run 65c to 2.00 per yard with floor display on first level.

Katrina Apron Special at Basement Salesroom

The Katrina coverall apron in a high waist style with kimono sleeves is offered with matching Dutch cap. Washable percale comes in patterns including black and white checks navy ground with white dots and white with red stripes. Cap and apron 65¢ Thursday only.

Separate Skirts at 2.85 in basement sale

WY ELL offers tailored pegtop skirts in worsteds serge fancy the Bedford cords in navy black gray and plaid and stripe options. Durable serviceable separates pairable with coats for 2.85 in the basement salesroom.

Cook Denies Lie Claim as Libel Suit Opens

Dr Frederick A Cook fights a $50,000 libel suit in Chicago as his lawyers start proceedings at Cohan and Harris He contends he did reach Mount McKinley and the North Pole and is juxtaposed with a theater skit at Cohan’s Grand Opera House featuring Cyril Scott climbing a mountain that echoes his claims.

Chicago Frederick A. Cook Cohan and Harris Mount McKinley North Pole Pate Cohan Grand Opera House Cyril Scott Jack London

Roosevelt lecture fee denial shocks Rio society tale

New York March 4 Lawrence Abbott of the Outlook denies Chicago businessman John T Senfesty’s charge that Col Theo Roosevelt demanded 3000 for a short lecture before the Rio de Janeiro Historical and Geographical society after a lavish government reception. Abbott calls the report gossip, malicious or otherwise.

New York London John T. Senfesty Chicago Col Theo Roosevelt Rio de Janeiro

Wealthy Cincinnati writer commits suicide in Battle Creek

Mrs. Sarah Drukke aged 62 a Cincinnati writer and club woman leaped from a third story window at a Battle Creek sanitarium today, dying from her injuries.

Battle Creek Mich Sarah Drukke Cincinnati

New Store Building Planned at Second and Madison

A $75 000 modern store building will rise at Second Ave and Madison St. leased for 30 years from the Cyrus Walker estate by the Joseph L. Jaffe Company. Completion is aimed for June 1. Tenants are to vacate. razing starts at month end. State Bank of Seattle leases corner for 10 years. other firms bid for space. David Dow, architect of Seattle, prepares plans.

Second Av Madison St Cyrus Walker Joseph L. Jaffe Company State Bank of Seattle David Dow Seattle

Moore Quits Washington Post to Lead Peace Foundation

John Bassett Moore resigned today as counsellor for the state department to undertake work with the Carnegie Peace Foundation. The move was announced from Washington on March 4.

Washington John Bassett Moore State Department Carnegie Peace Foundation

Wash Goods Special for Thursday Percales at low price

Thursday special offers serviceable fast-color Percales in many styles and colors. Yard price set at seven and a half?lo? per yard for a limited selection.

Tailored Waists Reduced to 50 Cents at Basement Sale

A basement sale offers tailored waists marked down to 50 cents each. The collection includes linen and madras fabrics in smart business styles, with sizes mainly 34, 40, 42 and 44, though the items are slightly soiled from handling.

Madras

Scrims Special Offered for Bedroom Curtains

Basements and homes reveal a sale of double bordered marquisette and etamine scrims in white and ecru. The yard price is 15 cents, highlighting a limited fabric offer for curtains and decorative uses.

Eos

Underwear Sale Cuts Knit DD Garments Thursday

A local retailer reduces women and children's knit underwear labeled DD garments with minor imperfections. About 15 pieces are offered for Thursday sale at bargain prices.

Embroidery Flouncings Offered In Basement Sale

Betty Embroidery Flouncings advertises 17 inch wide floral designs suitable for dresses and lingerie at 20 cents per yard in a basement salesroom.

Batiste Betty

Women Hosiery Special at10 Cents a Pair

A special sale offers women Cotton Hosiery in assorted colors and black and Lace Lisle Stockings at 10 cents per pair. Includes varied styles and materials for everyday wear. advertised as a value deal for shoppers.

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