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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1914

Page

8

Keep Hands Off Gov Hunt Orders On Mexican Border

After a Wilson conference, Secretary Garrison urged Arizona Governor Hunt not to deploy militiamen to the Mexican border to avoid risking war. Hunt refused to change plans, stating the Arizona National Guard must be ready to protect the border. Federal troops held guard as violence flared near Agua Prieta and Douglas, with casualties reported on the Agua Prieta garrison side.

Wilson Hunt Washington Garrison Gov. Munt Arizona Mexico Douglas Arte Villa Agua Prieta Carranza Naco Phoenix Arts Arizona National Guard War Department

Girl snake charmer and clerk confess to Iowa farmer murder

Chicago dispatch reports Ruth McCullough a snake charmer and vaudeville actress and Clarence McCormick a 14 year old clerk confessed to luring I. W. Mollett, a wealthy Hedrick Iowa farmer, to a deserted Hedrick field where he was murdered on October 6. Police cite robbery as the motive.

Chicago Ruth McCullough Clarence McCormick I. W. Mollett Hedrick Iowa

Will Debate Quincy Irrigation Bond Measure This Weekend

A debate on the Quincy irrigation project and the $40,000,000 bonds will be held Saturday at noon at the Commercial Club. Debaters are Dean Condon of the University of Washington law school and W W Robertson editor of the Yakima Republic, with Robertson speaking against the measure.

Quincey Commercial Club Dean Condon University of Washington Law School W. W. Robertson Yakima Republic

Chamber of Commerce votes against prohibition and eight-hour law

The Chamber of Commerce members voted 632 against and 45 for prohibition, with 12 for the eight-hour law and 673 against. The taxation committee urged initiative bill No. 7 to abolish a useless board of ine section.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber

City Council Moves To End Mayor Veto Power

Charter amendments to end the mayoral veto were introduced at the city council session for spring election placement. Goddard proposes a purchasing department abolishing the public works board and restricting veto appointments. Cooley calls for a municipal newspaper and clerical office reorganization placing the city clerk under the legislature.

Goddard Cooley Board of Public Works

Popular Basement Salesroom Offers Value in Dry Goods

The Popular Basement Salesroom advertises lower priced seasonable Dry Goods with the same service quality as the upstairs store. Entrances are on Spring and Streets and via stairs and elevators from First floor.

First Oor

Smart Suits Priced at 18.50 in Basement Balesroom

The season's popular women's suits offered at 18.50 feature materials such as serge wool poplin fancy crepe diagonals cheviot and broadcloth in brown green navy Copenhagen and black. Available in women's and misses sizes with exceptional tailoring and values.

Copenhagen

All-Wool Serge and Coatings Sale at Basement Basement

All-Wool 56-Inch Serge reduced to 68 cents per yard in brown plum navy and old blue colors. Coating 54-Inch suiting reduced to 68 cents per yard with tan gray tango red green and black options plus mistral and honeycomb weaves. All at basement salesroom with exceptional value for women's and children's garments.

Luncheon Cloths Offered at 19 Cents Each

Large linen finished luncheon cloths sold at 19 cents each. Cloths measure 30 by 30 inches with three rows of drawn work and a deep hemstitched hem. Launders well and advertised by Basement Salearoc as exceptional value.

Unusual Hats Sale Thursday by Plush and Velvet Makers

Two representative hat makers offer untrimmed hats in Plush and Velvet with Sailors Turbans and Close-fitting shapes. Prices are $1.95 with black brown and navy colors. Basement Satesroom.

Union St

Labor backed slate supports Frank A. Rust for state senator

Progressive and democratic candidate Frank A. Rust benefits from endorsements by major labor union leaders and councils. The piece notes a statement by Robert W. McLelland denying withdrawal and urging continued race, with other political cross-currents and upcoming speeches by labor figures at the Labor temple.

Frank A. Rust Organized Labor T. H. Bolton The Central Labor Council F. W. Cotterill Building Trades Council C. C. Clise Sheet BR. P. Duncan Plasterers’ Union R. Lowe Machinists’ Union RB. F. Newman C. M. Dahlager Teamsters J. F. Meehan Robert W. McLelland Court House Labor Temple Ole Hanson Senate Chief Griffiths Congress L. W. Barnard G. Bright

Velour-Covered Hassocks Special 95e Each

Imported hassocks with Oriental velour covers offered in two styles. Attractive living room accents at unusual value Thursday only, 95 cents each. Basement Salesroom.

Yard length fabrics and blue Chinese dinnerware sale

Yard length of 1000 yards of bleached outing flannel offered at 6c a yard for gowns and pajamas. Also Chinese blue underglaze dinnerware set of 50 pieces priced at 7.65 dollars. Both items displayed in basement salesroom with full bolts and 27 inch width.

Util ity Apron at 89c in basement sale

Unusually attractive value on a practical gingham coverall apron offered in lavender, light blue or pink and white checks with contrasting trim. Priced at 89 cents in basement salesroom.

Trimming Buttons at Basement Sale Card

Basement Saleroom offers trimming buttons including 10¢ and 15¢ cards. Items feature VORY Glass, Jet and other novelties priced low for quick purchase.

Fancy Ribbons for Hair Bows and Sashes

Fancy ribbons offered at 25 cents per yard with satin taf feta weave, floral and brocaded effects, stripes and plaids up to six inches wide. Described as desirable for children's hair bows sashes and fancywork and priced attractively at two shillings per yard.

Mixed-wool Union Suits at $1.35 in two styles

Women’s mixed-wool union suits offered in high neck long sleeve ankle length and low neck sleeveless ankle length. Well finished and priced unusually at 1.35.

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