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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
2
Paris dispatch reports a deadly riot between U S and French sailors in Cherbourg. One American sailor is found dead in the inner harbor as patrols with rifles and fixed bayonets guard the port amid allegations the Americans were aggressors.
United Press reports former Senator William A. Clark of Montana has bought a site on Loma Drive to build a home for working women to be presented to the Young Women's Christian Association. Construction starts within a month. Also noted, the WCTU rummage sale at Westlake Market, Priest entrance, will close Saturday.
A collage of historic notes recalls Cortes sailing from St Jago to seize Mexico and Spain’s later withdrawal on November 18 1826 after Santa Juan de Ulloa fort surrender. It notes $3862.84 in unclaimed city warrants, and reports on the murder charge against Charlies Kirk in Monroe plus health officials denying bubonic plague in Seattle as 40 000 rats have been destroyed in eight months.
Eleven men from the department and 4 000 others are affected by a ten cent bounty scheme. Aberdeen residents insist Williame Webb, a 26 year old logger, has drowned in the Chehalis river after his hat was found drifting yesterday.
A special grand jury in Wheeling Virginia investigates an alleged plot to poison millionaire John O. Schenk. Laura Schenk, his wife, is jailed on charges of attempting to poison him as the jury convenes and prepares to report.
Extensive assortments of all silk ribbons ready for holiday buyers feature Persian Roman and Dresden designs. At 50c yard, fine silk ribbons offer strong value in firm quality. Also 30c yard 6 1 4 inch taffeta ribbons in multiple colors. 25c yard rich Dresden ribbons in beautiful color combinations.
A wealth of gift friendly neckwear arrives from leading makers in the country and abroad. The displays include Tailored Tales Jabots all Irish lace trimmed stocks jabots and yokes net jabots with color insets gilt hand made neckpieces Persian Egyptian Moorish effects embroidered linen collars new rufflings ruchings chemiséttes bows golf ties mufflers plauen lace yokes and collars.
Christmas novelties for children featuring animals and dolls priced from 50e to $1.50. Includes elephants dogs cats goats Teddy Lions French poodles rag dolls and Esquimeaux. Decorated napkin holders ribbon holders hangers rattles rings boxes and musical balls noted with colors and sizes. Second Floor listings.
A shipment of leather hand bags features seasonable novelties in seal, walrus, goat, morocco and other leathers. An 11 inch seal leather bag with riveted frame and leather lining is priced at $5.00.
Assorted women's and children's handkerchiefs for the season are priced low in advance of the holidays. Irish linen pieces feature plain and embroidered hems, initial monograms, and box assortments with Mother Goose motifs in sets of three.
Imported novelty cobweb and pattern meshes plus all-silk veilings in staple meshes fill the display. Prices range from 25 cents to 2.00 a yard. Lace veils and hat drapes in Parisian designs start at 1.00 up to 5.00 each. Motor veils of chiffon at 2.75 with moisture-proof fabric and double edges. The new Madam Sherry veil available at 3.50.
Dainty hand-embroidered undergarments priced at $1.75 to $2.25, perfect for Christmas gifts. Slip over gowns, peasant gowns, and gowns feature sheer nainsook or batiste, leaf sprays, lace, tucks, and ribbon finishes. All are presented on the second floor in festive holiday packaging.
List of cosmetic and toiletry prices in a storefront display. Items include Pinaud Lilas de France Toilet Water 65 cents and 4711 Toilet Water in multiple scents, Colgate Dental Powder 15 cents, Sanital Cold Cream 19 cents, Pompeian Massage Cream 30 cents, La Blache Face Powder 35 cents, Harnish Angual Nail Enamel 35 cents, Colgate Talcum Powder 154, Squibb Talcum Powder 18 cents, Imported Castile Soap three cakes for 25 cents. Firet Floor.
United Press reports 60 heavily armed Mexicans spotted on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande opposite Marathon. U S authorities cannot locate them despite patrols, fueling belief a raid on Mexico rather than U S towns may be planned by revolutionists.
The Schubert Club opens its season Friday evening December at the Unitarian church on Boylston Ave and Olive St. The program features soprano soloist Mia Arthur Huntington Brush and R Festyn Davies, singing with the First Methodist church ensemble.
The report mentions a tenor at the university and John M. Spargur, violinist of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, as notable figures in the event coverage.
M. J. Kennedy will deliver a socialist lecture in Arcade hall on Sunday evening. He will address the topic What a Socialist Can Do in Congress and discuss Unionist perspectives in relation to the program.
The Postal Telegraph plans active competition in graph and telephone services. Wires of 4260 ge per mile will run between Ge and Seattle via Spokane and Sandy to California points. After Spokane work, the company will relinquish the fe with the Sunset for wires.
Jewelry items including coin purses mirrors notebooks and novelty chains priced around 50c. Rhinestone hat pins offered at 50c to 1.80 dollars. Handsome mesh bags lined in white kid are 2.00 dollars each at Basement Baterroom.
A large assortment of aprons offered at 25 with dainty white pieces in barred dimity dotted Swiss and lawn Maids Aprons Large Square Aprons trimmed with flounces and colored-border handkerchief aprons. Hasement Salextor
Attractive display of winter millinery featuring large velvet hats and small turbans in black and color for five dollars. Untrimmed fur turbans in black lynx and brown martery priced at three ninety five and four ninety five. Fur trimmed hats and turbans in black with satin drape.
New close fitting models with wide flounce and claw pin-tucks, culicine under-ruffle, offered in a wide assortment of colors.
Basement sale items include lace yokes in white and cream imitation Baby 3 many other items. Fancy head scarfs in a variety of colors with Persian effects. Hand crocheted collars, Eton collars with ja to match. All silk ribbons in moire effects offered in multiple widths.
A fashion item described as yarn knit coats and sweaters with V necks in red and white. Offered in sizes from 34 to basement with price points 2.95 3.75 and 3.99.
Misses and Children's long coats offered in delft blue navy brown and gray manhish styles with double breasted fronts velvet collars and full lining. Sizes 6 to 16 for coats. Rubber storm capes priced 2 45 to 3 75 with hoods lined in plaid silk for school wear. Basement Salesroom.
A price listing for toilet goods and personal care items includes 15c Nail and Hand Brushes, 45c Ladies' Favorite Rubber Gloves, 25c per lb Absorbent Cotton, Nine Cakes Toilet Soap 35c per box, English Glycerine Toilet Soap 15c, Cocoa Oil Buttermilk Soap and Elder Flower Oat meal Soap in extra large cakes, 10c Crepe Paper rolls, and decorated Crepe Paper 10c per roll. Hakement Satesroom.
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