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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
8
The advertisement highlights Cotton Bunting Flags in various sizes 4x6 5x8 and 6x10 feet and standard wool banners. It promotes Large Dress Hats with smart effects and Tailored Hats with smaller trimming plus Women’s Ratine Hats priced from 1 25 to 5 00. Also lists WOMEN’S UNTRIMMED HATS Black Azure Hats $1 45 Milans in white and burnt colors $2 45 and Hemps $1 95.
Stockton California May 27 Mrs Julia Hreter 99 survived the original Jayhawkers caravan that crossed Death Valley in 1849. The party left Galesburg Illinois on April 6 1849 and aimed for the California gold fields, later wandering into the desert and enduring severe hardships. A 1911 reunion was held in LodI at Mrs Breters home.
Large display of American Beauty Roses and various blooms with prices from 20c to $1.45. Includes lilacs, hydrangeas, hyacinths, cherries, and French Bouquets. Also features fancy feathers, plumes, and wings with price range up to $9.50 and breast ornaments in colors.
Mrs. James Gilleaple contends her husband carried $6100 in cash when he was killed by a train on Railroad avenue last October. Witnesses testified as the widow seeks to prove the money disappeared after the coroner and undertaker took charge. She described subsequent attentions and a coroner's accounting that left only $1 on the body and a large funeral bill.
J G Gunn a former British navy officer waits for trial on a charge of passing a worthless check. He says real estate dealer H G Mays urged him to buy land and suggested he issue a check for 1450 dollars to cover funds promised by Gunn's Glasgow family.
Jamon A. Haight, a lawyer, was elected president for the upcoming year at a Municipal League meeting held at the Commercial club room on Monday night. About 200 members attended as Mayor Cotterill praised the league’s work. The group endorsed the East waterway and pledged support to the port commission plan. Retiring President Thorcrimson and Secretary Lewis presented annual reports noting the league now has about 1,100 members.
Neil McArthur the customs inspector surrendered at the federal building after disappearing before the Louie and Ralston opium smuggling trial. Charlie Louie faced a second charge with McArthur for receiving and transporting 148 tins of opium from Portland on March 5. Louie posted 2500 bail, Ralston jailed for 3000 bond, McArthur escorted by his newlywed wife to surrender.
In Washington on May 27 the cabinet discussed currency reform and the new industrial commission. No currency bill agreement was reached, but a measure is expected next week with President Wilson to confer tonight with Chairman Glass and later with the Senate Banking Committee to secure universal support. Industrial commission nominees are to be sent to the Senate this week.
City councilman Erickson champions municipal ownership introducing a bill to authorize condemnation to acquire the Lake Cushman site. The measure went to the committee of the whole. In 1912 voters authorized spending up to 640000 for the site.
30 inch figured lawn priced at 15c per yard features small floral designs and stripes on white grounds with varied patterns. Rayon like batiste lawn also offered in 12c yard options. Tokio Silk, a soft silk and cotton blend, available for garments drapery and linings in plain and embroidered styles at 19c per yard. Basement Salesroom.
Practical apron described as blue and white checked gingham with kimono sleeve style. Trimmed medium with plain blue percal bands. Price listed as Special 48 cents.
Charmingly new and dainty styles in sheer Mulls and Cotton M trimmed with fine tuckings and German Valenciennes laces. Low-neck lace yoke and collar, short and long sleeves. Sizes 14, 16 and 18. 34 to 46/7 are values at 4.75.
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