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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
10
Nov 5 reports say no new message arrived about the Rio Lages believed afire about 200 miles south of Halifax. Authorities think the vessel may have been controlled and is headed for Halifax or for repairs, with no confirmation of a fire.
A Vatican report from Mgr Marchett claims peace talks with Prince von Buelow in Switzerland. U S diplomats say secrecy blocks admission of progress while sounding out moves grow in momentum. King George recovers from a horse fall after a Western front troop review.
Walla Walla news reports 40 applicants for state dental certificates will undergo practical examinations by the state dental board. The tests will last three days and require applicants to demonstrate their skill on the teeth of prisoners.
Boston November 5. Charges that Rear Admiral William N Little retired permitted defective parts to be used in the submarine K-2 were dulled by testimony from a seaworthy test man who said Little was not given sufficient help to make a photo inspection.
An option on 100 acres at Chambers Creek was taken yesterday by the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining and Concentrating Company to build a smelter there.
Swiss papers describe wholesale massacres of Serbs in Ducica Yplana Selevac Palanka Sopot and Lozovic. Germans claim civilians fired from homes while local authorities allege indiscriminate shooting and burning. Morava valley towns lie ruined and many women are among the dead.
Madison November 5 Senator La Follette the father of the seamen act hailed it as freeing sailors from legalized slavery It will improve conditions under which they work and raise their efficiency He says opposition from shipping interests is selfish and that a fight will continue until safety at sea is as complete as possible
While the Jury family from 607 East 60th street attended a theater, a fire broke out at their residence due to spontaneous combustion causing about 900 dollars in damage. Adjacent home of Mrs. J Walton at 609 East 60th street sustained 25 dollars in fire loss.
John Beckett an American from El Paso faces execution at 2 30 p m in Agua Prieta unless he yields a package of stamps he reportedly left on the American side. Mexican guards demand the stamps as a condition for release amid border tensions and plague fears near Douglas Agua Prieta.
Thousands of Villitta troops passed through Naco Sonora crossing from this side headed for Nogales. Many slightly wounded soldiers marched with them. The supply of food distributed to the troops appeared undiminished.
Chicago November 5 The Garden of Eden faced an immigration issue and a race death by own action, as a University of Chicago professor described. He argued overcrowding forced emigration rather than the serpent.
Louis Bundy, 19, executed at San Quentin after confessing to the killing of a 13 year old boy on December 19, 1938. Father Brady led the last rites as Bundy faced the gallows calmly, eating a chicken dinner prior to the sentence.
Earl Loomis was executed at Folsom Prison in California at 10 am. He spoke softly to fellow inmates as the scaffold rose, declined a minister, and spent time praying in his cell for his mother, sister, and brother before the drop fell.
Just before breakfast this morning Loomis wrote a farewell note to his young brother. He says he loves his brother and asks him to be good to his sister and to bless their mother. He mentions eating his last breakfast and sending kisses to Margaret and their mother.
Loomis killed Mrs. Magie G. Hollcroft during a robbery at the Hollcrofts tea cream parlor in Sacramento on the night of August 17 1914. He ordered the family and a boy to raise their hands but the woman shot back wounding the bandit and killing Mrs Hollcroft as both fired.
Advert reads steep markdowns on marabou neckpieces and stoles with items priced at 1.00 and up to 15.00. It lists neckpieces and capes with reduced prices such as 1.95 and 6.50. The ad implies a clearance sale with several line items.
Five display tables in the Children’s Shop on the Third Floor offer dresses for girls aged 2 to 6 at 98 cents, with former prices $2.00 to $2.50. Other white and colored dresses at 98c. Additional tables feature suits for boys aged 2 to 6 at 98c and 1.98, with former prices from $2.00 to $3.50 and styles described as Russian and straight.
New shipment offers a special buy on bright colored plaids novelty ribbons and brocade satin ribbons in light colors and floral designs. Imported novelty ribbons for hair bows girdles and sashes plus many pieces for fancy work. Special price twenty five cents per yard.
Veils are gaining favor among fashionable women and are forecast as key dress accessories. A complete assortment of Lace Veils is available, priced from $1.50 to $5.00 on the first floor.
An old ad highlights Ivy gloves offered in complete assortments at a popular price. Ivy gloves are praised for fit appearance and value with a $1.00 pair. Trefousse French Kid Gloves are priced at $2.00 and more styles are advertised.
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