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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

8

Ethel Croker Refuses Foreign Suitors for American Roots

New York May 15 United Press reports Misa Ethel Croker daughter of Richard Croker former Tammany chief will not wed a foreign noble. She has rejected an Ann English nobleman and an Italian prince, and refused court presentation in England. Mrs Croker notes the prince impressed her, but Ethel insists on marrying only an American.

United Press New York Misa Ethel Croker Richard Croker Tammany Chief America Ann Miss Croker England

Planned changes to building laws after health department talks

Health officials will likely urge amendments to city building ordinances to guard against plague as discussions between the department of health and the building department conclude. Health Commissioner Crichton has proposed a clause to strengthen rat proofing and public safety measures.

Department of Health Crichton

Children's Princess and Buster Brown Dresses Offer

A special purchase features percale dresses in black and white checks and blue tones with dotted patterns, priced at 55c for ages 2 to 5. Chambray gingham dresses in plain colors and checks cost 75c for ages 2 to 5. Additional styles range from 95c to 1.50 for ages 2 to 5.

Princess Buster Brown

Two Claims Senator Platt as Husband Spark Chicago Debate

In Chicago on May 1, lawyers for Carrie Janeway Platt and Carrie Myers confer over the tangled marital case of Senator Thomas C Platt. Mae Wood, a former stenographer, testifies she was the senator’s wife long ago, while Platt denies the union as the Wood and Matt legal teams press accusations and counter charges.

Chicago Thomas Collier Platt New York Carrie Janeway Platt Carrie Myers Carrie Janeway Mae Wood Platt Wood and Matt

Gee Battleships Take Boats at Pier 2

Daily service runs from Pier 2 with ten round trips and a round trip rate. The service implies regular maritime transport for passengers between locations, indicating a structured schedule and pricing details.

Eee

Dresses for girls priced at 1.65 and 1.95

A children's dress sale offers outfits for ages 6 to 14. The 1.65 line features percale princess dresses in blue and white polka dots and black and white plaids with yoke and belt trimmed by narrow piping. The 1.95 line includes French style dresses and jumper dresses in pink and blue or plaid designs trimmed with buttons and narrow blue piping.

Hats and Caps Hit 50 Cent Sale for Boys and Girls

A strong gathering of linen and crash hats and caps offered at 50c includes large and small styles turbans turn-up sides and sailors trimmed with cord. Caps feature Tam o Shanter styles in pique linen crash or French rep fabrics.

Children Pongee Coats at 7.50 and 9.75

The line offers well made pongee coats for girls aged 6 to 12. The $7.50 garments are unlined with brown silk collar and cuffs, while the $9.75 coats are similar but lined with white silk.

Misses Suits Special 21 79 Collection of fashions

Misses' suits feature fashionable fabrics and noted styles. Highlights include cutaway and semi fitted coats with single breasted fronts. Varied mixtures include stripes plain navy Copenhagen blonding and brown with gored and plaited skirts.

Copenhagen

Lingerie Dresses in Mercerized Mull Priced at 14.65 and 9.85

Mercierized mull gowns offered in pale blue pink green lavender ecru and white with Valenciennes lace insertion and tuck girdles. Styles feature elaborate trims full sleeves and appliqué options at two price points 14.65 and 9.85.

Corsets in Popular Makes For All Figures at $1.00

We offer corsets in makes like C B a La Spirite War Bust-Proof American Lady and Ivy brand. Models fit practical figures with high and low busts, long and short hips, and varied torso lengths. Options in batiste or coutil with hose supporters ensure good quality, all priced at one dollar.

Remnant Sale Of Drapery Fabrics And Similar Materials

A remnant sale offers drapery fabrics upholstery and drapery fabrics suitable for small furniture covers and cushions. Many pieces include 14 yard samples 10 cent yard cords fringes and related items plus burlap fancy nets muslin Swisses imitation leather tapestries and more in bulk quantities ready for cutting to desired lengths.

Satin Bedspreads in Assam Tones Fringed All Around

White satin bedspreads in Assam tones with fringe on all sides offered at special price. Suitable for use with either wood or iron beds. Limited quantities available.

Assam

Warm Bedding for Alaska at Uniformly Fair Prices

Alaska shoppers find warm bedding offered in quantity with uniformly fair prices. Local store promotes affordable comfort for cold seasons and stresses reliable stock.

Alaska

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