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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1919
Page
8
Flames raced through Waggoner City early Sunday driving more than 1,000 residents from homes. The blaze destroyed 40 derricks and 10 tanks with losses estimated between 1 and 2 million dollars as fires leapt along oil infrastructure and residents fled toward Burkburnett.
The Queen of Romania awarded Miss Pamela Poor the Cross of Malta for nursing Romanian wounded in Bucharest. Poor recently returned from Red Cross service overseas and is the daughter of late Henry W. Poor. She assisted Dr. John E. Keefe of Springfield, a dental surgeon who served in Romania.
Everett dispatch reports George Shoe maker aged 38 a former resident of Custer Whatcom County died on a train Sunday while traveling to his Oklahoma home. The body was brought to Everett for burial or funeral arrangements pending.
Toledo is without street car service as Toledo Railways and Light Co removes cars from city limits after elections approve a fare increase from 6 to 6 cents and 2 cents for a transfer. Cars moved to Michigan and stored. Company says service will not operate until a permanent settlement is reached.
Bon Marche announces start of a two story building at Bon Marche park located at the northwest corner of Fourth Ave and Pine St. The store will be rented and improvements lasting five years are planned before tearing down for a modern department store as permanent Bon Marche home.
Chicago reports a drug conspiracy involving physicians and druggists across major cities, with fifteen doctors in custody for writing prescriptions to non users. The piece details opium and morphine trafficking, price marks from Ensenada to Los Angeles, and a federal drive to treat addicts and curb crime amid post prohibition policing.
Deputy county auditor Richard M. Buttle recounts hearing a woman scream near his Blewett Avenue home on October 19. Detectives say the incident, tied to the death of Mary Elizabeth Firgan of Puyallup and a theft plan involving William Fay Mary and Anna Nemitz, hinges on screams heard by Buttle and neighbors.
The 1910 Red Cross membership drive in Seattle will close on Armistice day with a whirlwind finish. Aviator Eddie Hubbard will fly over Second Ave dropping bombs containing theatre tickets and other stunts to urge quick joining. Red Cross workers will sweep all sections of Seattle for a final push with a 10:30 a.m. planning meeting and money collections to be tallied by Mrs. W A Peters.
John Phillip Sousa with 65 bandsmen and soloists visits Seattle for matinee at 2 20 and a big evening concert at 8 20 in the Arena. Thousands crowd the arena to hear the famed band in two performances, as fans endure long lines for reserved seats. He is quoted as saying few achieve greatness without advertising it.
Eamon de Valera arrives in Seattle 8 45 PM Monday to be greeted by local Irish groups and labor representatives. A parade led by Briscoe school band will escort him from the station to the Washington hotel. He speaks at the Arena Wednesday night before heading to Tacoma.
Three burglaries reported Monday after Sunday night incidents. A. B. Minne’s home at 2717 Warren Ave was ransacked as the family was away, with a watch, ring, gold chain and lodge emblem stolen. M. Kimomoto’s candy stand at 514 Maynard Ave was robbed of $60. At 1220 Valley St, Rc. W. Bowen’s home, a baby’s bracelet, locket, chain, gold watch and cuff links were taken.
Police seek an unknown man who entered a boarding house at 917 Addition St Saturday evening and stabbed John Cobonor 45 in the back while slashing John Mattisin’s wrist to Cobonor’s aid. The assailant escaped, dropping a black hat as a clue.
In Everett on Sunday afternoon Mrs Anna Sloane age 55 was fatally struck by a one man street car. The conductor said poor visibility due to children near the tracks prevented him from seeing her. Local inquiry underway.
The ad highlights 36 inch poplins at $1.10 and 36 inch black satin at $2.50, plus Charmeuse $3.95 a yard and Satin Etoile $3.50 a yard. It features georgettes, Paon Velvet at $5.95, and shades including navy pekin rose cerise reseda taupe brown coral pink and more for dresses waists or linings.
A jumble of baby comfort items lists bath robes in pink and blue, blankets with collars and pockets, buntings for outdoor warmth, silk buntings, crib blankets, and baby accessories with prices from 95 cents to several dollars. Also mentions toiletry goods and home用品 displays.
A sale note offers Outing flannel bolts and mill lengths suitable for warm undergarments. Available in white and pink at 15 cents a yard, with a limit of 15 yards per customer. Third floor Fabric Floor.
Silk scarves in floral and brocaded satine two toned stripes showcased at the men’s booth on the upper main floor. New colors and eight figure designs highlight a silk display.
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