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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
7
The article reports an arrest linked to a wholesale theft plot in the Dome district. Reed’s confession claims $30,000 in stolen gold is hidden, with $800 found in his yard. Authorities allege twenty to thirty men may be implicated, and Cooperating with the state could avert prosecution.
The Protestant and Catholic pastors formed a prayer week committee but have not yet met under Dea. The group called on O Dea to discuss plans. The committee met at noon today in the YMCA but took no action on any prayer week details.
Bank clearings totals shown for Portland and Winans with the day’s sums and balances. Portland posted 1 042 815.00 in clearings and 56 492.00 balance. Winans reported 796 828.00 clearings with 2 145.00 balance.
Joseph Alexander Short, 68, longtime Bellingham resident and Civil War veteran, died after a yearlong illness. He served as post commander of T. T. Minor Post No 56, Grand Army of the Republic in Winlock. Short held a Baltimore IOOF traveling card dated May 13 1669 and was a charter member of Monumental Lodge No 4 IOOF in Baltimore.
The Maude Powell Trio with Mme Powell Miss May Mukle and Miss Anne Ford will play at 8 15 tomorrow in the University gymnasium. Powell, a renowned violinist, has appeared before royalty and praised for artistry and courage, promising a notable concert experience.
Edward L. Terry, a nonpolitical expert accountant, becomes the sixth candidate for county treasurer as the field remains open to new entrants. A Seattle native born 46 years ago, he argues his training fits the duties, while a referenced McGuire on inquiry notes Senator Piles declines involvement.
A moderate storm moves toward the Washington coast bringing high southeast winds this afternoon and tonight followed by a shift to southwest winds.
In San Francisco Judge Lawlor curbed attorney theatrics as the Reef trial opened. The session focused on Jim Gallagher and his immunity contract with Rudolph Spreckels, with the judge barring motive inquiries. Also reports an opium seizure at Corregidor deployment and a North Pacific fireman burned in Cheney Washington incident.
The finance committee recommended a bond issue of 800000 to extend the lighting system. The lighting department owes 99000 to the water fund and 150000 to the general fund, leaving funds for plant betterments. Superintendent Youngs says the plant will be ready to handle commercial and lighting business up to a population of 400000.
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra presents its second Seacom concert at Moore theatre this afternoon with tickets on sale. T. Ray appears as Obadiah in Hopkins at Grand theatre, drawing full houses. Seattle theatre hosts melodrama Busco in Arizona next week and Mae St. Clair leads We Are King, a satirical comedy drawing crowds.
A new melodrama titled In the Shadow of the Gallows opens at the Third Avenue theatre next week. The Texas Hanger remains the current nightly attraction, with Lois and Miss May in key roles on stage during the run.
Bellingham reports Jone and Webster propose to double their Skagit county supply power and will immediately invest 260 dollars in improvements to upgrade capacity and reliability.
A Harvard Alumni Association secretary and Harvard faculty member Edgar H Wells was honored with a smoker hosted by the Harvard Club at the University Club last night.
An inquest began in San Francisco on November 10 into the death by self inflicted act of Morrie Haas, the man involved in the shooting of Francis J. Heney. The proceedings began at noon as authorities seek to determine responsibility and motive in the incident.
A bankruptcy sale offers deep discounts on women s tailored garments including suits coats and skirts list names The sale begins Friday at 9 am with values up to 80 dollars offered at reduced prices as the stock is secured by Mr Friedman buyer for The Suit and Skirt Co of the city
The Navy published an official reprimand for Lieut Frank T Evans son of Rear Admiral Hebley D Havana retired after his conviction by a general court martial for misconduct with the Atlantic fleet. Acting Secretary Newberry calls the case especially deplorable and withholds full condemnation of the officer’s actions on the occasion.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry complained rates for tender landings at the P. R. dock were excessive. A. H. Calder, general agent for the company, offered the docks to the tenders through Secretary Yandel of the Department of Commerce without charge until the first of May.
Mercerized undergarments offered in multiple weights and styles. Union suits for women and children priced from 50c to 1.50, including fleece lined and silk finished options. Vests and tights in white cotton and cream silk wool blends with high necks and long sleeves. Pants and matching tights available for misses and children.
Women’s hosiery offered at 35¢ per pair in silk lisle plain and embroidered styles in black tan and colors with striped and plain options. Children’s hosiery two pairs for 23¢ features black seamless hand-made hose with silk finish double knee spliced heel and toe and guaranteed fast black.
A catalog of dress trimmings offers specials at 98 cents per yard. Products include fine embroidered filet bands up to four inches wide, embroidered Persian bands two and a half inches wide, gold and silk embroidered net bands two and a half inches wide, separable chiffon and net appliques in evening shades and white up to six inches wide.
Serpentine Crepe offers 19c yard kimono material in light and dark colors with figured and striped effects. Popular cotton fabric suited for morning sacques and kimonos.
Real Kid Gloves discount event features 95 cent pairs with two patent fasteners at the wrist and Paris point embroidery. Long 12 button pair at 1.95 dollars, with grace finish and clasp at the wrist in black and select colors.
A broad assortment of narrow medium and wide ruchings in colors including white and cream. Prices run 25c to $2.50 a yard. Wide ruchings offered in seven lengths at 25c per yard.
Extensive listing of imitation fur fabrics and coatings with widths from 34 to 56 inches and prices from 2.00 to 9.00 per yard. Items include Imitation Seal made of silk, Mohair Seal, Russian Pony, Ostrich Fur imitation, Novelty Velvet Coating, Kersey Coating, Fancy Novelty Coatings, Bourette, Scotch Coating, and Austrian Doeskin in multiple colors.
New shapes and sizes of women's hand bags priced at five dollars appear in the Leather Goods Section. The collection includes Horn-Back Alligator Bags with inner purse, eight inch frames, Saffian leather and automobile leather designs, and genuine pin seal and seal grain bags with leather linings and attached purses.
The article announces Russian Nets and Magpie Veilings in a range of colors and textures. It highlights new dotted effects and a full assortment including black, brown, navy, red, myrtle, blues, grays, London smoke, taupe, canard, tan, lilac, and golden brown. Prices span 35c to $2.50 per yard.
Late styles of women's colored umbrellas priced at 3.50 and 5 provide Directoire handles. Made of fine all silk taffeta with tape edge and close rolling frame. Wide assortment of handles in ebony weixel and furze with plain or carved designs. Heavy silk Directoire tassels.
King Edward and Emperor William will each receive 10 boxes of select apples shown at the Portland horticultural meeting from December 1 to 14.
Berlin court of Kaiser Wilhelm faces uneasy mood as proceedings begin in a tense state.
Reports state Prince Philip zu Eulenburg is preparing an elaborate memoir book to be published after his death. To ensure safety, the sections completed so far have been sent abroad for protection.
SAN FRANCISCO November 19 Experts are working today on the investigation into a cashier shortage and methods to speed up service. Officials say the issue affects balance sheets and customer wait times while labor costs rise.
A board of the Merchants' association seeks to ascertain the extent of alleged defalcations by Frank W. Smithson, cashier and confidential clerk, and to review accounts and records for clarity and accountability.
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