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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

2

Secretary to Mayor Swamped by Wedding Plea in Charleston

Charleston resident seeks a husband from Seattle or nearby, attracting eager suitors from teens to ninety. Secretary Costello floods with applicants filing by deadline, including a Seattle motor man and a doughboy, all vying to win the Charleston lady’s hand.

Fitzgerald Charleston South Carolina Seattle G. Stuart Costello BK. Mitegerald Star Costello Joseth Collins Bil Hardy A. L. Hall Maurice Haller Win Cox Dr. Minor W. D. Lane A. W. Frater Jim Wheeler West & Wheeler Kodak

Train Bandit Carlisle Evades Vast Pursuit Across West

William Carlisle, famed train robber, outmaneuvers seven posses and U S cavalry after escaping Rawlins prison in a wooden case. Authorities suspect he entered Casa per Wye or Denver and warn a Burlington hold-up may follow. Federal troops deployed for pursuit.

Denver Cole United Press William Carlisle United States Cavalry Union Pacific Railroad Rawlins Penitentiary Carlisle Casaper Wye Neavily Union Pacific Weat Casper Los Angeles United Medicine Row Virginian Owen Wister Laramie River Burlington United States

Rail schedules cut again to conserve coal supply

Chicago trains reduced as coal shortage deepens. Since the shortage worsened, 146 Chicago operated trains have been canceled. Many former express services now stop locally and several trains will run only twice weekly to save coal.

Chicago

Wilson Plans Industry Meet

President Wilson sends invitations to 17 men to form a new industrial commission to study standards and fair dealing in U S industries. The group will meet in Washington on December 1 with Secretary Wilson among the invitees to join a nonpartisan effort.

Washington United Preas Wilson T. W. Gregory George W. Wickersham Straus Henry W. Robinson Frank Taussi Samuel W. McCall Herbert Hoover Martin H Glynn Henry C. Stuart William ©. Thompson Ohio State University Richard Hooker George T. Slade Julius Rosenwald M. O. D Young H. J. Waters Stanley King Industrial Congress Woodrow Wilson

Bandits Given Life Sentence in Idaho Killing

Five men received life terms for the murder of William Maxwell and the wounding of Sheriff Hugh Maxwell. The defendants Lee Barrington Harry Smith James O Keefe William Cullom and William Convey pleaded guilty to first degree murder after escaping from the county hall in Lemars Idaho last Friday.

Lemars Idaho William Maxwell Hugh Maxwell Lee Barrington Harry Smith James O'Keefe William Cullom William Convey

Mile Clemenceau Reaches America on La France

Mile Jacquemarre Clemenceau daughter of Premier Clemenceau arrived in New York aboard La France en route to tour the United States lecturing on France. Also aboard were Dr Alexis Carell of the Rockefeller Institute Constance Drexel and Mr and Mrs W K Vanderbilt among 1380 passengers.

New York Jacquemarre Clemenceau Premier Clemenceau la France France Alexis Carell Rockefeller Institute Constance Drexel Philadelphia Poland W. K. Vanderbilt

Fabric Floor at The Bon Marché Draws Seattle Shoppers

The Bon Marché presents its Fabric Floor with vast stocks of piece goods including silks satins and woolens. Shoppers find top quality fabrics and strong values that have made the floor a favored destination for Seattle housewives seeking choice at good prices.

Seattle

Silk Fabrics at 95c Yard and More at Bon Marche

Silk lengths offered at 95 cents per yard include plain and fancy silks with navy, gray, taupe, emerald, tan, rose and black. Also featured are 36 inch Georgette Crepe, silk mixed Poplins, and Latins priced around $2.25 a yard in assorted season colors. This Bon Marche fabric floor promotes economical dress materials for immediate purchase.

Copenhagen Alice

Coat With Fur Collar Priced at 19 50 at Bon Marche

Navy blue velour coat with coney fur collar offered at 19.50. Half lined, self colored buttons, novelty belts with bone buckles. Heavy velour fabric promises good wear. product showcased on the second floor at Bon Marche.

BON Marche

Ribbon Woman Helps You Choose Gifts at Booth

At the shopping booths a Ribbon Girl assists shoppers with Christmas ribbon novelties. The display features ribbon garters, camisoles, beaded neck ribbons and other dainty gifts. Also advertised are men's Lisle socks 35c a pair or 3 for $1.00 and Cape Kid Gloves $1.85 a pair in assorted colors and sizes.

Bath Robes for Men Sell for Five Ninety Five

Attractive period advertises men's bath robes for five ninety five and ten dollars on the lower main floor. Robes come in heavy cotton blanketing with several color options and patterns. They are marketed as suitable for lounging and bathing and as good gifts.

Special Session of House Closes in Washington

The special session adjourned sine die at 4 02 p m yesterday. Republican Leader Mondell announced President Wilson approved the adjournment and the adjournment resolution passed 65 to 1. The regular session will convene December 1.

Washington, D. C House Mondell Wilson

Reese Funeral Held for Seattle School Board Engineer

Funeral services for Charles 11, Reese, longtime Seattle school board engineer, were conducted Wednesday from Bonney-Watson. He died in the Jackson apartments after several weeks illness, survived by a widow, two sons and a daughter.

Charles Reese Seattle School Board Bonney-Watson's Jackson Apartments

Mrs Sears Dies After Yearlong Illness At Home

Mrs Karl Sears aged 25 died at her mother Mrs Hertha Nowen's home at 6211 Carleton Avenue after a yearlong illness. Funeral services will be held from Georgetown Undertaking Establishment at a later date to be announced.

Karl Sears Hertha Nowen Carleton Ave Georgetown Undertaking

Hats for Matron and Miss

Wound velvet vari colored turbans finished with dagger pins for the youthful woman. Becomingly draped velvet hats finished with feathers or flowers for the matron. Other hats that follow the best in millinery styles. Hats of all shapes and colors. THIRD FLOOR.

Linens for the Thanksgiving Table at The Bon Marche

Advertises a selection of all linen damask in two grades at 2.25 and 3.00 per yard, both 70 inches wide, plus linen pattern cloths at 6.75 each and all linen pattern cloths at 9.50 satin finish and heavy quality. Includes floral designs and satin finishes for the table setting.

BON Marche

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