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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1911
Page
8
London reports two deaths during suffragette clashes as police brutality is alleged. Women’s Social and Political Club members say the Home Office should investigate police conduct. Parliament may be asked to intervene if refused. About 136 women reportedly sustained permanent injuries.
A playful birthday line notes Percival Lowell the Great American astronomer turning a certain age today. The column jokes about a small black dot approaching Earth and a distant sunward fate, acknowledging the unlikely event and closing with Lowell’s age.
Charles Brown a 27 year old German laborer admits whipping seven boys in outlying districts over the past two weeks. He is jailed after a three block chase and denies being the attacker of 6 year old Mabel Palmer, though Lulu Wald identified him as the assailant.
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra faces disbandment without raising $36,000 for its guarantee fund. Trustees warn increased expenses and higher standards have strained finances despite the orchestra earning prominence. Reverend L Kirk Richardson urged civic support during a Mount Baker Park church service, stressing commitment to church and community.
Dr. Charles F. Aked, longtime pastor of the Fifth and New York Baptist church known as John D. Rockefeller's church, announced he has been called to lead the First Congregational church of San Francisco. He said his life’s span is short and his work remains vast.
Mrs. James White of Walla Walla is likely to adopt a baby she acquired on a Portland bound train trip. A young woman shared a seat and left the baby with Mrs White for a moment and did not return, prompting the unexpected guardianship.
A Shamrock Tag Day for the Orillia home for orphan boys was perfected at a meeting at the home of Mrs. J. E. Galbraith. The note mentions bicycle repairing by A. L. Hall.
Port Hudson notes recall Farragut gunboats and officer Dewey praise on March 13 1863. Rev Ernest Vincent Shayler at St Marks speaks on etiquette ethics contrast. Seattle forms United Irish League branch aiming to free Ireland at Hibernian hall. Friends church hosts a week of devotion with multiple speakers.
Yesterday at noon the steamer Humboldt lifted anchor for Skagway with a full passenger list and a capacity cargo. The voyage confirms predictions that the season rush into Alaska will be early and heavy.
A Grenoble based manufacturer supplies glace finished kid gloves in spring weights with careful workmanship. Specials include $1.35 per pair women’s two clasp style gloves in black tan champagne and pearl and $1.65 per pair pique style gloves with large pearl clasps in several colors. Fifth Floor.
The New Silk Marquisettes present the Madame Butterfly line noted for softness and durability. Available in plain colors mid navy brown gray kings blue champagne Copenhagen coral black cream and changeable effects including turquoise ash rose maize rose purple papa blue Edison blue and bronze. Forty inches wide at 1.75 dollars per yard.
Satin de la Reine debuts in plain and jacquard weaves with Havana brown Clair de Lune and pink options. Fabrics range 40 to 42 inches wide priced from 2.00 to 2.25 dollars per yard. Also offered Shower Proof Salome Silk satin finished Shantung in multiple colors 27 inches wide at 1.35 dollars per yard. Firet Floor.
A pleasin g assortment of patterns in All Linen Lace Edges Cotton Torchen and imitation Irish and Cluny laces with insertions to match offered in widths from 1% to 3 inches. French and German Valenciennes laces in 12 yard pieces, 48 cents. A variety of new patterns in these wash laces in widths 1% to 2 inches.
Newspaper item advertisingdbrostery fabrics with 15 and 17 inch embroideries priced at 15 cents per yard and 10 cents per yard for insertions on Swiss cambric nainsook. Also 27 inch embroidery floundings sold by the basement salesroom.
A large surplus of women's street and dress boots has been grouped for clearance at 2.30 a pair. Sizes and widths vary within the lot and include tan calf boots, velvet boots, patent calf boots with velvet tops, Vici Kid lace boots, dull calf boots, black satin boots, in button and lace styles. Baremont Salesroom.
Spring wash goods offered at low prices by Hasement Salesroom. Ironclad Galatea 14¢ a yard, chambrayette 15¢, mercerized printed foulards 18¢, and new printed batiste 15¢. Fabrics include children dresses, boys blouses, and house dresses in multiple colors.
The store announces a semi annual sale on boxed Rialto brand women's hosiery offering strong savings with options such as cotton lisle silk lisle and pure silk styles. Boxes contain three pairs for silk and six pairs for all other grades with pricing that often equals six for five. Floor display at Viret Floor.
This season favors a transparent nature, highlighting pure worsted Voiles. The first importation of French Voiles is ready in black cream pheasant-brown pearl-gray navy-blue old-blue tan and champagne. At 47 inches wide they are priced very moderately at $1.75 per yard.
The April issue features new sewing patterns and designs for home dressmaking with illustrations and guidance. Readers can purchase the patterns from local dealers and department stores, expanding wardrobe options for the season.
A special purchase offers serge and light-weight cheviot coats in 54 and 56 inch lengths. Plain tailored, full lined with peau de cygne. Colors include navy gray cadet blue and black. Priced at 25 dollars.
An advertisement lists varied embroidery designs for Misses wear Lingerie costumes waists and infants wear including Baby Embroidery Sets Allover Embroideries 27 inch Flouncings Readings Edges Corset Cover Embroideries and Long Cloth Embroidery Edges 15¢ yard 2 to 8 inches wide in Pompadour style for undermuslins and children's garments First Piper.
A new showing offers navy serge suits with trim coats and straight skirts in misses and small women sizes up to 46. The coats are lined with peau de cygne and the design and tailoring reflect quality typically found at higher prices, all offered at 25 dollars.
The ad promotes 81x90 Pequot sheets classed as seconds due to loom stains, priced to move. Also offers hemmed crochet bed spreads at 2.10, extra heavy double bed spreads at 2.65, in Marseilles and satin-finished patterns.
The Floor Coverings section displays new Spring designs including Rag Rugs and Grass Rugs for Summer Cottages and Bungalows. New assortments of China and Japanese Mattings patterned in carpet effects are also showcased on the Third Floor.
A Patent Colt Blucher Oxford with wing tip and walking heel priced at 2.95. A Two-Strap Sandal in patent colt with welt sole and Cuban heel at 2.95. A Patent Colt Pump with plain toe hand turned sole and wood heel at 2.95. First Ficor.
White textiles in multiple blends and widths offered for confirmation gowns. Mercerized chiffon and embroidered Swisses present in several grades and prices, plus soft crepe and lawn options. Imported Marquisettes and plain voiles offered in various widths with per yard costs. First Floor.
Recent shipment presents rockers chairs and tables crafted from Oriental grass and reed with sturdy frames. Lightweight durable and comfortable furniture suited for summer cottages. Rockers priced 3.95 and chairs 4.85 first floor annex.
The season’s lace offerings include Venise Lace Appliques Medallions and Bands in white ecru and cream at 55¢ per yard 18-inch Venise Lace Allovers in Baby Irish patterns priced $1.50 to $7.50 per yard Venise Lace Bands ½ inch to 15 inches wide from 25¢ to $10.00 per yard and Point de Gaze Allover Laces Bands Edges in white cream ecru and black on the first floor.
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