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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
4
An Englishman and a woman traveling from London to Vienna were robbed in a compartment car of jewelry valued at 200000. Dispatches place the loss at 400000, with the thieves entering while occupants slept and taking a handbag of valuable diamonds. Names are withheld, suggesting high‑status victims. The Queen steamer left San Francisco for Beattie.
The March Vogue correspondence highlights soft woven silks and gauzes with Persian patterns in pastel shades for blouses and gowns. Emphasis on lace and embroidery, with polka dot satin blouses, white lace bodices, and elaborate trims, plus lace and embroidery trends across tailor made gowns and skirts.
The article describes spring designs featuring large flower bunches small sprays and single blooms. Flowers appear in border patterns on foulards woven into plain fabrics or as wide embroidery bands. Money at and polka dots appear in views and batistes and as backgrounds for wreaths.
The description notes a skirt between the hipa and knew with velvet ribbon trim in black and white. The bodice is hooked and wired in three pointed groups to match the skirt with a lace yoke and collar edged by velvet. Shirring on sleeves ends in deep knce cuffs and a narrow black velvet belt completes the costume.
Manila March 1 The court martial of Major Littleton W. T. Waller and Lieutenant John H. A. Day opened before a panel of army and Marine officers led by Colonel James Forney. They face charges of killing three native stevedores in the streets of Hasay Samar without trial amid reports the victims aided a failed December expedition by Waller’s detachment. The men allegedly mutinied and hid camotes as a planned supply in case Marines starved, promising arms and ammunition access later.
St Joseph's, the new Roman Catholic church at Nome, opened to the public early in January. The fine church seats about 200 people and features a 00x construction.
Elaborate preparations mark the Annus Spring Opening with cash prizes for top department decorations judged by Seattle ladies. Doors open Wednesday May 19 at 7 20 PM, music fills the evening, and a grand display of new season fashions and fabrics awaits. New millinery, silks, parasols, corsets, laces, veils, waists, coats, neckwear, skirts and more will be shown and sold. The Star offers full opening details.
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