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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
7
A fragmented OCR page shows various classified items including LIVESTOCK, FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE, AUCTION SALES, FURNITURE FOR SALE, HAT MAKERS, LUMBER, OPTICIANS, PHOTOGRAPHER SUPPLIES, REAL ESTATE DEALERS, and BANKS. It mentions specific entities such as People's Savings Bank, ARCHITECTS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, and MEAD STew where dental work is advertised, with scattered prices and reminders of services across multiple small ads.
Butte jail holds M. J. Bath as authorities prepare to return him to Spokane for forgery and a $36 money order fraud charge. Washington officials identify Bath as a fugitive from Spokane. Police in San Francisco pursue a cash and stock theft at the Fairmont hotel.
Three bodies recovered and as many as twenty six workers missing after a yawl ferry capsized near Sehoonville on the Ohio River. The boat, crowded with men from the Presed Blue Car company plant at McKee's Rock, sank mid river while overloaded during overtime. Rescue crews drag the river to recover more victims.
In Los Angeles the engagement of Julian Mr. Black former president of the California Institute of Medical Federation to Marion Holaman daughter of Mr and Mrs D Holaman of Bookane Waial was announced after a local court ruling cleared prior exposure concerns tied to a fraud case involving sugar imports.
Reported shooting on Telegraph Hill. Cicoria Neal or related victim shows improvement. Doctor says operation unlikely needed as bullet remains lodged but life not in immediate danger. Authorities pursue alleged plot by a facetious band amid broader violent events in the city.
The Know Your City campaign centers on Charity with speeches planned in the M M A auditorium. Dr Vandevoer Custis Richard Hayter and Virginia McMechen will present on scientific charity and the Charity Indorsement Committee. Mire McMachen discusses the Charity Organization society.
Crescent Manufacturing Co. announced that Mapleina manufactured in Beattie was released by order of the secretary of the loterian for mislabeling. The release permits continued use of the label Mapleine with a brief explanatory note.
Mrs Hannah Dawes Young applies for divorce from Albert Henry Young on grounds of cruelty. They wed December 25 and she alleges a threat to kill her with a naked sword on January 7.
City council meets on warrant for the arrest of Frederick Beders accused by Walter Averett of a brutal assault on his home at 2613 K Olive Ave. The incident involved a horsewhip. Unexpired licenses are to be returned to the proper party. June 12 deadline set for Lake Washington canal assessment board decision following Judge Huneke ruling in Burke and Hanter case.
Graduation exercises at the University of California were held in the Greek Theatre at 10 o'clock. President Benjamin Ide Wheeler presided with Milton T. Marnier Alire Johns and George S. Bell as speakers. About 9 000 people attended. President and Mrs Wheeler will host a reception at Meurant Hall for the seniors tonight. The college will reopen August 1.
A man in Galt Lake City, A. L. V. Tucker, confessed to stealing a $260 draft from a Beattie letter. Tucker, 69, says a saloon keeper named Sullivan aided the theft and that his conscience drove him to surrender. His wife reportedly left him due to the crime.
Seventy five prominent business men from Portland arrived this afternoon and were escorted to the exposition grounds by special cars. They will dine, view the fair grounds, and then depart tomorrow morning for Kennewick as part of a several day tour of the state following visits to Chehalis, Centralia, Aberdeen and other Grays Harbor locales.
A passenger train on the M. E. T. railroad derailed near Bonito last night, killing three men and fatally wounding another. Twenty passengers were injured as the wreck occurred shortly after a prior freight wreck left tracks unrepaired.
A large canning factory owned by Astoria & Bound Packing Company burned early today near Chuckanut south of Bellingham Washington. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars and the fire is thought to have started from a spark from a passing train. The plant was insured.
The bar association will investigate a federal bench appointment context involving States senator George Donworth and associates James B. Howe Charlies H. Parrell and John B. Wright. Charges allege unprofessional conduct by Piles and his legal partners with numerous lawyers involved at various times.
An arrest for disorderly conduct leads to recovery of a costly inscription and items from Alfred Alexander and Rupslan. Alexander, a jeweler, claims his detecting hobby while exposing a questionable incident. A heavy crowd affected by a fall is noted, with hospital transfer and a $100 cash bond reported.
The advertisement highlights women's kid and chamois gloves priced at 1.00 and 1.50. It notes four Glace Kid Gloves with two clasps in black white tan and gray, described as well-made at 1.50. Also offered are washable Paris point embroidered chamois gloves in white or natural color at 1.00.
Silk petticoats described as good quality taffeta with full flaring flounce and pin-tucks. They feature clusters of shirring and an Anna Held top. Available in old rose lavender light and dark green navy shades.
Women's hosiery offered in light and medium weights at 25 cents per pair. Black cotton hosiery with split sole or all-white foot in medium weight also 25 cents per pair. Tan cotton hosiery in light weight shown in several shades. Viret Floor.
A large selection of women's white cotton Knit Vests offered at 25 cents each. Styles include low neck sleeveless designs with beaded lace crochet trims in butterfly floral and medallion patterns. Mercerized tape, narrow shoulder straps. Beyond Floor.
Black broadcloth coats 38 inch or 40 inch lengths described as semi fitted with satin lining by Skinner's. Features include tailored collars, revers, stitched cuffs, pockets, and lapped seams. Prices listed at 16.75 and 22.50. First floor location noted.
A variety of curtains including White Bobbinet Novelty Curtains with applique from $5.00 per pair. Arabian Bobbinet Curtains in bands of tape or plain from $3.50 to $3.75 per pair. Irish Point Arabian Battenberg and Brussels Net offerings range to $15.00 per pair. Nets and drapery cloths offered in cream, ecru, and fast colors from 5c to 75c per yard.
List of women's shoes priced from 3.50 to 5.00 featuring patent leather, dull leather tops, Goodyear welt soles, Cuban heels, and hand turned soles. Includes preparation for cleaning suede leather priced at 25 cents a box.
Pineapple Linen Writing Paper is advertised as a high quality fabric finished paper of good weight and fine finish. It is offered in one and two sizes for women and men, with one pound packages and associated Pineapple Linen Envelopes sold in sets.
A new association formed by principal Alki Point property owners aims to block condemnation of the proposed parking strip unless fair valuation is set. J F P Howe named chairman and W A Webb secretary to pursue honorable means in the dispute. Also, Judge Main refused a writ of mandate in the Seattle Lighting basement meter case, deeming basement meter requirement reasonable.
Police seek a tall slim Black man known as Bin or William, formerly a porter for M. Storrs at 220 Columbia Mt. He is suspected in a theft that included a brown salt overcoat a grey rasor and $20 in cash. His true name is unknown.
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