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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
2
Mrs. Clara Louise Burnham, a prolific author in the Hinelewell circle, recalls how family pressure forced her into writing after a council of war by siblings. She began with a single tale to gain freedom, later producing multiple best sellers as her career began.
A dispatch notes that rapid reinforcements foster confidence among troops and undermine the enemy, with a contrast to usual telegrams that mention supplies or delays. It mentions General Grant as an example of generals who rarely receive such compliments for the logistics of war.
A final Progressive party rally is set tonight in Washington hall before tomorrow’s Collings playfield primary. Speakers include Ole Hanson and Councilman Griffiths, with the Mall Carriers band performing. A U S civil service exam for junior engineer in the water resources branch of the geological survey is scheduled for June 14.
Water will be shut off in the district from W. 28th Ave to north of W. 70th and on West 6th St from 24th to 28th Ave N W Saturday May 27 from 9 a m to 2 p m.
King county school teachers will meet tomorrow at noon in Chamber of Commerce rooms with state superintendent H B Dewey to deliver the principal address Invitations have been issued to the public for the opening June 1 of the Fisher Plouring Mill on the new waterway north of Spokane. The Storks defeated the First Methodist church team 18 to 12 in a rough Woodland Park game yesterday afternoon.
Columbus Ohio May 26 Radbor E. Cook of the Columbus Citizen and C J Pretman former president of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce were bound over to the grand jury in 500 bonds for refusing to testify by the state senate bribery probe committee. Similar action is expected in the cases of four other editors arrested on the same charge. The refusal to testify is a criminal offense punishable with a fine up to 5000 dollars. The editors and Pretzman are said to refuse to testify to avoid revealing evidence that could defeat prosecutions of alleged grafting legislators.
Stoecker is found guilty after pursuing a thief along the River Deaperes whom he chased from his home. The thief drowned after wading into the river, despite Stoecker’s repeated dives to save him. A separate item notes Darrow planning the McNamaras defense and a venue challenge.
Frederick and Nelson advertises basement salesroom women’s washable house dresses at $1.00 and $1.25. One dress features black and white striped percale with two small shoulder tucks, side front opening, square Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, and plaid trim. Another one-piece dress in black and white checked percale has a square Dutch neck and pocket piping in red.
Jewelry novelties at 50c feature jabot pins in coral turquoise pearls and brilliants. Gold plated neck chains display imitation coral and turquoise pendants. Hat pins in new patterns use colorful jewels. Chatelaine mesh purses in gun metal finish include long chains and fox tail holders.
Wash Belts 25c and 50c Embroidered Linen Wash Belts finished with pearl buckles 50c. Madras Wash Belts in new stripe designs with pearl buckles 25c. Plain Linen Belts with pearl buckles in multiple colors metal buckles gilt nickel gun-metal finishes all sizes.
Women and misses receive discounts on two clasp kid gloves at 85 cents per pair in assorted colors black white tan and gray. White mocha gauntlet gloves priced at 1.00 per pair with sizes for women and misses.
A catalog note lists Children’s Hosiery at 25c per pair in black white tan pink and sky blue. It also advertises Children’s Black Cotton School Hosiery reinforced with linen heel and toe at 25c per pair and Infants’ and Children’s Half Hose at 35c and 50c per pair.
Approved straws and moderate prices from $1.50 to $7.00 include Split and Sennet Straws with sailor shapes, narrow and wide brims, and Pencil Curl Hats. Mackinaw Straw Hats in new blocks. Undergarments offer Balbriggan, Lisle, and wool mix shirts and drawers from 50 cents to $6.00 for immediate wear.
Dutch collars of sheer lawn feature em broidered and lace trim in varied designs with attached tabs, deep back and long ends priced at 50c. Medium size collars in Princess lace 50c. Novelty bows in colored lawn and silk with pendants 50c. Jabots in many designs and sizes, embroidered and trimmed with laces 50c.
Ribbons of firmly woven all silk taffeta offered in white lavender and black in widths up to six and a quarter inches. Hair bows and millinery use recommended. Special 25 cents per yard. Ribbons and bows prepared for Memorial Day with no extra charge.
Lace veils offered in black brown navy and white with scroll designs or dots and fancy borders. Suitable as lace veils or hat drapes and practical for motoring wear. Very attractive values at 85c by Piret Fleer.
A local ad lists glass wash board with strong frame and crystal rubbing surface, Top Notch laundry soap bars, hemp 40-foot clothes line, heavy tin laundry dippers, and refined paraffine cakes for ironing and washing, all offered at special low prices.
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