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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
2
The former president appears in Yale classroom garb, addressing 160 seniors and the student body as he begins a college course. Taft speaks with restraint and clarity, presenting government issues in a nonpolitical tone while Yale cheers echo outside the Green.
Nevada’s resort area experiences a surge of temporary residents seeking legal separation from spouses. About 700 people, mostly women, cram hotels and cafes as Nevada’s new divorce law nears full effect, with trains from the east bringing more hopefuls.
Mayor Cotterill questions Murray's testimony about approving waste dumping into Lake Union. He asks Parish to inquire when where or by whom the mayor was ever asked or notified about dumping. He notes only direct involvement was a North Lake Union visit to discuss burning waste before dumping.
A 14 year old boy, Martin Rickert, is found not guilty of killing his father Daniel Rickert after a trial in Los Angeles. The jury acquits after 14 minutes of deliberation as tears flowed from the foreman and the boy embraced his mother amid comforting words from attorneys and jurors.
Nevada miner Frank Breanscombe faces a street mashing trial with Miss Lillian Edgar in Oakland. The exchange includes her retort Tell it to the cop as the case is scheduled for the following day.
Special Saturday values in women and misses outerwear feature tailored suits from fine serge and plaid patterns at 12.35, coat specials 7.75 to 10.75 with three quarter length models, plain gored skirts at 2.95 plus sizes 14 to 18 and 34 to 42, basement salesroom.
aprons described as blue and white Amoskeag gingham with generous length and plain blue percale trim. special price listed as 48 cents. product notes emphasize good value and pictured item.
A display of lingerie waists features eighty to two hundred fifty pieces in sheer voiles trimmed with lace and embroidery. Dutch neck sailor and high neck styles offered sizes 36 and up with a Saturday price of 1.95. Also advertised are wash silk waists at 6.50 with crepe de chine options and white or soft tones, featuring roll collars and front frills.
Advertises ell made petticoats priced at 95 cents featuring gingham fabric and adjustable fitted tops with deep tailor strapped flounces in blue, tan, and gray stripe designs offered in basement salesroom.
Children’s wash dresses offered at 55¢ in French effect or straight Russian style with plaited skirts and belts. Gingham and percale in bright colors in sizes 2 to 5 years. Also Dorothy dresses at 1.00 and white lawn dresses at 50¢ with Russian style and belts. Basement Balesroom advertised.
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