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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
18
Distinctly useful and handsome wedding gifts offered at the Basement Store. Silver-plated on solid nickel base pieces include Double Vegetable Dishes with removable handle for conversion to two dishes at 7.50 dollars. Open Vegetable Dishes 5.00. Trivets 3.50 and 5.00. Sugars and Creamers 8.50. Platters 15.00.
A leather finished case contains WM Rogers and Sons Chatham pattern 26 piece silver plated service. It includes six teaspoons six dessert spoons six knives six forks one butter knife and one sugar shell priced at $10.00.
There are many pieces in silver-plated ware that come within a moderate price range but will be none of useful and appreciated gifts among them spreaders cream ladies cold meat forks oyster forks soup ladies pickle forks bud vases condiment sets marmalade jars and many other pieces priced from 35¢ to $1.50.
A fragmented retelling of a race between a hare and a tortoise. The hare naps believing victory, while the tortoise maintains a steady pace and wins the race. The fable centers on patience and perseverance over speed.
Paris reports that the big four agreed to recognize the Omak Russian government in territories under Admiral Kolchak. They are also considering recognition of other Russian factions under similar conditions, excluding the Bolsheviks.
Washington May 26 Senator Penrose heads the finance committee as Republicans approve the committee slate in caucus. A late state switch moved woman suffrage chair from Johnson California to Watson Indiana. Johnson and four others voted to drop Penrose while 35 regulars supported retention.
Paris May 26 The allies near completion of the Austrian treaty and Germans to finish counter proposals. Austrian terms to be presented at St Germain midweek with a week for counter replies. Final ceremony expected June 10 to 15. Brockdorff Rantzau may request 200000 man army if allowed.
Fremont prepares holiday decor for a Monday night opening of a weeklong fundraiser to raise 3000 toward a new library at Blewett and Aurora. A jazz street dance starts at 7 pm with side shows from Fremont to Aurora. the drive continues through Saturday night with part of the goal met earlier at an indoor carnival.
Dr. H. M. Read, Seattle health commissioner, petitions the city council to gain authority to eject all watershed residents except city employees from the Cedar River basin. Corporation Counsel Meier says the city cannot instantly remove residents, but may do so by ordinance.
Frank Gault a 45 year old shipyard worker was found dead in his bed after his stepson broke in. A crude arm cryptogram accompanied the body and police speculated whether carbolic acid was swallowed or given by another. Coroner ruled death from carbolic acid with unknown manner.
Three masked burglars wearing gloves forced entry at the home of E. W. Madiey Filbert Jr in San Francisco early today. They pried a window, looted a safe of jewelry valued at 87000 after Hadley refused to open it. They gagged his wife and left no traces or fingerprints. Police are baffled, believing the trio to be experienced criminals with police records.
J. Stanford Oswick filed a test suit in gupewer court on behalf of 15 shipyard workers against Patterson McDonald Shipbuilding for back pay allegedly withheld. The proceeding could trigger actions by other yard workers seeking Macy award funds.
V T MacPHERSON reports the Mackengle river route from Fort McMurray Alberta to the Arctic coast covered by dog teams. The 1800 mile trek faced terrible blizzards and arrived 15 days late but the party pressed on without turning back.
Our corsetiere team presents almost a score of models from Mme Lyra to Nemo RBack Lace and La Camille Front Lace. Prices range from six to twelve dollars, with options for tall full figures, stout frames, slender builds, and average silhouettes in pink brocade and white contin materials.
Missouri born William Hickman Moore at fifty eight declares he can run 100 yards in 18 seconds and box three minute rounds. Council members hail his grit and humor as he receives a birthday honor from the city council.
Roscoe M. Drumheller collector of customs for the Western district of Washington arrived in Seattle after a three weeks tour to the East. He attended a conference with 49 districts in New York and spent a day in Washington, D. C. visiting Treasury Department headquarters. A coincidental note follows about the plagiarist's antiquated plea.
Assistant U S district attorney Ben L Moore adds fatherhood to duties with a healthy baby girl born last Saturday night weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. The proud father calls her a good looker as he shares the happy news.
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