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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
2
Frank A. Newton chief deputy United States marshal in Alaska recovers at a Seattle hotel after a minor surgical procedure. The report notes his condition is improving while he rests.
Over $42,000 has been collected by the Seattle Commercial club for Chinese famine relief. More than 200 Seattle commercial travelers will attend the grand council meeting at Victoria May 19 and 20.
Paris report says Robert Esnault-Pelterie faces a lawsuit from a farmer claiming his aeroplane damaged crops as it descended in the field. Esnault-Pelterie says he could not avoid landing.
Funeral services for William Preston who died while visiting New Orleans were held this afternoon at 1722 East Madison Street. The report notes that condemnation proceedings were initiated by the city for lot 1 and 2, block 1, Seattle Tide Lands.
Karl M. Bickel a divinity student was cleared of murdering his sweetheart Frances Peters who died after using medicine Bickel bought. The couple registered as husband and wife in Olatha Kansas and Bickel will remain a printer not pursue ministerial vows.
Alfred Beard Kittredge, a two term United States senator from South Dakota, died in Hot Springs Arkansas at age 50. He served in the Senate in earlier decades and was a prominent political figure of his era. The obituary notes his death occurred in Hot Springs.
A photograph shows Eugenie Montijo, former empress of the French and widow of Louis Napoleon, once Europe’s beauty leader. On her 85th birthday she lives in secluded retirement at Farneborough Hall in England after exile from Paris when the second empire ended.
List of birthdays for several prominent figures including Lucia Ames Mead born 1856, a peace advocate. H. H. Bancroft born 1833, a historian. Theodore P. Shonts born 1856, a railroad executive. Freder Trevor Hill born 1866, an author. and James Duncan born 1857, a labor leader.
In a four cornered race for control of Collins Playground the Clean City slate promises to make it safe for girls to stroll alone. Publicist Sam Rosenstraugh says the ticket will clear the park of undesirables and add flowers for mothers and children amid a debate over boys patrolling the playfield.
John Armstrong testifies a hypnotist husband caused trouble by selling his wife a plane and her belief in spiritualism. Mrs Armstrong says she kept him awake with talks of death and a spirit, while he accuses her of ignoring work. Neither party won the divorce. Separately, authorities seize a launch for unpaid fines and plan libel action. At a New York dinner, Nelson Aldrich is slated to speak to the American Hawkers Association.
Women's fine quality black thread silk hosiery in medium weight with lace boot effects offered at 1.25 per pair. Also priced at 85 cents per pair for color assortment hosiery and white mercerized tops. Lavender top black silk reinforced hosiery offered at 80 cents. Hats from Milan to Java in small to large shapes with velvet ribbons and floral trimmings. Featured flowers include roses lilacs and poppies.
Special purchase offers German Silver Mesh Bags in 4%4 and 5 inch sizes with cloth or kid lining. Frames feature artistic designs and bags finish with a ball at the bottom. Exceptional values highlighted for buyers.
An attractive showing features new handbags in velvet moire Latin and tapestry fabrics in medium and small sizes. Frames use German silver with gilt and bright nickel finishes. Linings contrast in color and long cord handles have tassels. Prices range from 2.75 to 7.50.
An assortment of dresses in white lawn features a Dutch neck and four sleeves with striped trim on collar and cuffs. Other models include sailor collars, peasant sleeves, box plaited skirts with piped cuffs, and hemstitched folds in flowered fabrics priced from 1.95 to 4.50.
A catalog shows an attractive display on the first floor featuring plaited bosom shirts with attached cuffs in blue white and black white. percale and madras shirts in light and dark colors at 2.00 to 2.50. French cuff shirts in flannel and silk finished shirting at 2.00 2.50 and 3.00. New four in hand scarfs and knitted scarfs priced 50c to 1.00 with a broken line sale of madras and percale shirts at 75c for sizes 15½ to 17%.
New arrivals showcase many individual models in serge wool worsted and suitings. Suits are severely tailored with trimmed effects and priced at 45 dollars.
An exceptionally pretty style with a peasant waist and front opening features a broad collar and turn back cuffs in plain material. Specially priced at 1.95 and offered at the store's lower floor location.
A catalog entry offers women’s gloves in two clasp style with Paris point embroidery and various finishes. Includes glace kid, French suede kid, and washable chamois gloves in black white and colors. Prices listed at $1.50 per pair.
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