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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
10
In 1877 wealthy rancher John Wilson vanished after leaving Mariposa with a bag of cash. A hidden cellar and a stone tunnel led to a well with skeletons and a gold signet ring engraved with W. The fate of Wilson and the other three skeletons remains unknown as authorities ponder a possible murder for wealth.
A county search unfolds after a rumor of hidden gold near the McCoy ranch. Reports recount a Chinese witness and a sheriff’s probe into treasure theories regarding McCoy and Wilson. The man died in custody under a long, fear-filled manhunt that dragged on for years.
Ian advertises for a wealthy husband with emphasis on cash support. The notice reflects social expectations and economic motives linked to marriage prospects. The item appears as a short classified style notice seeking financially capable partner.
A New York wire report questions Jack Johnson about meeting Sam Langford after the champion skipped England aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Vancouver notes a Texada Island cruiser race starting Saturday with the Miner taking an early lead at 6 16, Gwendolyn and the Ivanhoe-Lavita close behind. Philadelphia records engineer West killed and passengers injured when a northbound train derailed at Prattland Maryland after striking an open switch. Nevada City reports over 100000 dollars in gold extracted from the El Dorado mine at Allegheny in the last 16 hours, thrilling the district. Portland and allied chambers push to force railroad rate cuts to interior routes including Seattle and Montana. Charleston, W Va brief ends the rundown.
About a thousand miners in the Kanawha coal district walked out today over disputes in the wage agreement. The stoppage highlights tensions as talks continue between miners and operators.
Tacoma dispatch reports Mrs. Martona Kvalshaug and Charles F. Newcomb charged with the murder of Martin Kvalshaug may be tried in Seattle. Both defense and prosecution seek a change of venue arguing Tacoma cannot ensure a fair trial. Relatives of Mrs. Kvalshaug in Irene North Carolina plan to send 2,500 to Tacoma to help with the defense funds.
Oskaloosa Iowa May 25 James Carter and his three children Lile Mazel and Yan Shaw were burned to death when a fire destroyed the Shaw home at Eldon Iowa early today. Foul play by robbers is suspected.
M. Marcel Surtel, noted French artist, arrived in Seattle to oversee the installation of 410 paintings by prominent French artists. He represents the Society International of the Academy of Science of Paris as the French collection occupies special rooms in the European building for the exposition at the fair.
In Ada scene of rioting during the anti Christian outbreaks in Asiatle Turkey progress has been noted with improved conditions over the last four days. The investigation commission remains engaged in its duties.
New shipment presents women’s tailored suits in invisible checked and striped panamas and worsted fabrics. Coats 38 inches long with satin lining, tailored collars, and self material buttons. skirts with plain-gored cuts and lapped seams. Price twelve dollars eighty five cents.
Moderate prices on children's sweaters coat style with front fastening in gray red or white for 1 to 4 years. Renis heavy wash gray tan or oxblood with white piping sizes 2 to 6 years. Hats in mushroom straw braid with silk tassels, sizes 2 to 5 years. Saleroom listing.
White dotted Swiss tea aprons with hemstitched or lace edged ruffles offered in lawn with embroidery ruffle design. Priced at 25 cents each during basement sale event drawing reader attention to the low-cost wardrobe items.
The listing promotes various garments including lace and lace-boot hos, Lisle vests, cotton vests, high neck long sleeve styles, 19 cents. women's ankle-length pants and umbrella drawers at 19 cents. and women's union suits low neck sleeveless at 29 cents. Magement Salesroom.
A catalog snippet lists 27 inch wide Toile du Nord Gingham in fast colors with stripe and check effects priced at 10e per yard. Also 27 inch Cotton Voile Suiting with plaid effects at 12Me per yard and 42 inch Zephyr Gingham offered in several colorings.
Dood quality and attractive ends only price details include Axminater Rugs at 612.00, China Matting at 160 200 and 25¢ yard, Japanese Matting at 20¢ and 260 yard. Basement Salearoom.
New untrimmed hats and white Japanese braid available in appealing shapes. Black Neapolitan hats priced at $1.95 and mushroom sailors in black white or burnt from $1.25 to $1.45. Trimmed flats $1.50. Fancy airotte effects in black and blue 50c per pair. American Beauty Roses with foliage and buds in pink white or Jacque 18c, two in a bunch 35c. Large pink rose sprays with foliage 65c. Lilacs pink blue natural c. Forget me nots pink or light blue 18.
Silk and wool dress fabrics offered in various finishes and colors. All Silk Satin Messaline priced at 50c per yard with multiple color options. INDA Silk 69c per yard in several shades. Japanese Silk 43c per yard in multiple tones. All-Wool Albatross 40c per yard in assorted colors. All-Wool Storm Serge 48c per yard in select hues. All-Wool Panama 48c per yard in several colors. Hasemont Velogroes.
Listing for linen torchon edges and insertions in multiple widths with prices from 4 cents to 85 cents per yard. Featured items include Venise bands, net silk embroidered bands, and baby Irish all overs ideal for trimming dresses and lingerie. Sale located in the basement salesroom.
Decorative blue print pillow tops featuring Exposition buildings Alaska dog teams and Eskimos are washable and sold for 45 cents each.
A sale listing offers stiff Dutch collars in medium width sizes 12 to 14 with prices 20c to 25c. Embroidered linen collars and wash stocks shown in varied designs at 12c to 25c. Valenciennes insertion and Venise medallions 12e to 50c. Jabots and imitation Cluny insertion pieces included. Tourist box of six yards option noted.
Seamed sheets 72x90 muslin priced at 39 cents each and 76x84 heavy weight seamed sheets for double beds. Full size cotton blankets cut and bound at 49 cents each. White cotton blankets 65 cent pair with colored border. Balestoom sale item likely from local catalog.
List of small consumer goods with prices including Good Assortment 15c Colonial Shoe Strings 3 pairs Mignonette Dress Shields 10c pair Gilt Hair Pins box 10 Invisible Hair Pins 2 boxes Rcmere Pins dozen 10c White Wash Belting yard 25c and 35c Wash Belts in white and colors with pearl buckle 25c
Basement Balearoom offers women’s outing flannel gowns in pink and white or blue and white striped fabrics with matching collar and cuff accents in floral patterns. Availability described for shop display and sale.
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