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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
6
A promotional sale advertises dramatic cuts on parlor tables, dining chairs, bedroom sets, and other furniture in quartered oak and mahogany. Highlights include 9x11 rugs and imported German china priced well below regular values. Open 8 to 6 with extensive stock on two large floors.
In Mineola New York on May 5 Florence Carman wife of a Freeport doctor won a key moment in her second murder trial involving Mrs Louise Baley. State witness May Black testified she heard a shot but did not see anyone cross the Carman yard though she did describe a man of medium height wearing a slouch hat near the Carman office window. The defense again argued a “mysterious man” was the killer and District Attorney Smith showed signs of unease as Carman remained composed.
The steamship Edgar H. Vance, captained by R. B. Setke, was nearly wrecked in the Santa Barbara channel but was pulled to safety by two tugs near San Francisco.
Elizabeth Jean Hoyce, 11 months, daughter of Mrs. Jacob L. Hoyce, competed in Better Babies at University Presbyterian church scoring but not a perfect 100. Among 212 entrants only one child achieved a perfect score, Mrs. J. E. Burkheimer’s daughter.
Portland reports a local drive to raise funds for a monument on the grave of Marto Lambarul impresario who died here. The effort aims to honor his contributions and preserve his memory in the community.
Paris, once gay capital of France, is in the dumps without Taubes. John Hansen of the Metropolitan Grand Opera Company of New York visits the university and muses about local singers possibly joining the company. He recalls Paris before the German Taubes began bombs. Prof Frein will depart for San Francisco then Paris, where he has lived eight years.
A puzzled father questions school debentry and equal opportunity in public schools while a correspondent answers that schools are a melting pot and not to force participation. Multiple readers seek guidance on friendships fidelity Tarzan books and currency symbols in a Q and A format.
A catalog announces deep discounts on a wide range of pianos including Emerson, Decker, Steinway, Weber and Chickering models. It promotes left price cuts, weekly payments, and quick delivery with emphasis on limited Thursday only offers. Mrs. George Jessup bought the Emerson piano before 8:30 AM.
Official war office statement declares German forces have secured the right bank of the Donajec in Galicia. It adds that desperate fighting continues on the Galician front and that the enemy is now being held in check.
A burglar forced a church door with knives and forks at the Swedish Baptist Church on Ninth Ave and Pine Street Tuesday night and stole $2 from the Sunday collection box. Evidence indicates he left behind tool marks and possible fingerprints.
Crisp new garments in large assortments of undermuslins advertised for Thursday at 95c. The sale features soft lingerie cloth gowns in nainsook crepe cambric and long cloth with high neck V neck square neck and low round neck styles. An empire slip over gown with solid yoke short sleeves and embroidery is highlighted. Third Floor.
The civil service commission sustained Chief Langs dismissal of Patrolman A L Stevens who was accused of being drunk on duty. Patrolman James Johnsons suspension was under consideration for entering without invitation the residence of O E Weedon 2501 Harris place on March 27 during an entertainment.
Three suspects Frank Lappi 21 Gonzales San tiego 24 B Esthemron 23 were arrested early Wednesday morning while prowling First Ave between Main and Jackson Sts and held at the city jail. Detectives Peyser and Poolman say they may be the men who held up the Old Crow sale at 311 First Ave S on April 9 getting about 60 dollars from 12 customers and the bartender.
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