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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
2
The second day of the spring fashion review highlights inexpensive hats at ten dollars. Models include small hats, wide brim sailors, and dished brim styles, with glycerined ostrich feathers, lacquered roses, and ribbon trims. Standout pieces include a black Lisere with blue accents and a gold braid hat with black trim, all priced at $10.00.
The Bon Marche showcases new spring dresses in black, navy, tea green, marigold, silver and more. Styles feature chiffon, taffeta satin, Georgette, and white satin collars, with belts and embroidered details. All designs priced at 11.95 on the second floor.
Advertises white cotton bats weighing over 2 pounds priced at 50 cents each. Located on the lower main floor of the Bon Marche department store.
Court reporter N W Bolster explains how Gill's attorneys move faster than U S lawyers in the liquor graft trial. He notes Bausman and Wilman Tucker as rapid talkers, Fulton delicate in cross examination, and Logan Billingsley easy to follow. Bolster has reported Seattle trials for 26 years.
The Gill trial drew a larger female crowd with spectators boarding in and out on the third floor. Logan Hillingsley was briefly late to resume his cross examination as the jury debated moving to the Coliaeum.
The first week of Thomas Tracy’s trial saw a 14 member jury and eight witnesses. Prosecutors argue Tracy led the ring planning the trip and killing and that constructive murder occurred. The defense pressed Owen Clay about shooting Jefferson Beard, but he said he did not know. The W W organization formed three deputies to keep order after clashes with county deputies. Trial end date is projected six weeks to two months away.
Washington March 12 Edward Maybery of Spokane was granted a second 30 day respite by the president to allow his lawyers to appeal the federal court death sentence that conflicts with state law.
The State Department informs foreign diplomats that all American merchant ships sailing through Germanys barred area will carry armed guards for the protection of lives on board. This follows Germanys January 31 1917 notice that ships in certain high sea zones may be sunk without precautions.
British forces capture Irles and push toward the German defense line between Loupart Wood and Achiet Le Petit. The victory under Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig marks a new Somme phase as German retirement begins, signaling intensified and decisive fighting.
Reports from Torreon say Villa has not captured Durango and the Torreon Durango railroad remains intact, contradicting border dispatches from Saturday. The Duchess of Connaught is gravely ill with pneumonia, with doctors noting weakness and persistent bronchial infection.
Ching Yie Tang an 18 year old Chinese student defeated two Americans and a Spaniard to win the Wisconsin State intercollegiate oratorical contest for Beloit College.
The Upholstery Section offers attractive curtains for every room with styles from simple hemstitched and lace edged to elaborate lace motifs. Five lots include SPECIAL $1.65 PAIR Voile and marquisette curtains, 2% yards long in white ivory beige. SPECIAL $2.25 PAIR Voile and marquisette, 24 yards long with filet edges. SPECIAL $2.75 PAIR Voile and marquisette, 2% yards, antique filet edges and organza laces. fine volle and marquise with Torchon filet and real Italian lace motifs. all in white ivory beige. First Floor.
Attractive Cotton Crepe Kimono sketched with light blue and pink lavender colors and crepe or sateen trim. Price 95c. UST 1,500 yards of fresh Percales in small figures and stripes for children's and women's dresses. 36 inch wide light and dark coloring 15¢ a yard. Basem ent Salesroom.
Basement Salesroom offers children’s garden sets priced at 35 cents. Aprons feature cross over straps and large front pockets while sunbonnets have large ties in pink blue or white. Sizes 3 to 5 years available.
Silk camisoles in pink and white Crepe de Chine with shadow laces hemstitching and lace edges. Some feature ribbon bows and shoulder straps. Elastic waist. price one dollar. Basement Salesroom.
Boots offered in black velour calf and black glazed kid leather. Sizes 214 to 7 available for $4.00 per pair. Lightweight sole designed for walking and comfort.
Advertises new crepe gowns in pink or white with kimono sleeves and lace or embroidery trim. Also features new muslin gowns priced at $1.00 with slip-over style and decorative embroidery and ribbon accents.
New shoulder-fastening apron for children aged two to five in plain pink blue or tan with white red or blue piping and embroidered designs on the front pocket. Price 19 cents.
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