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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1915

Page

3

Sateen Petticoats in Various Styles and Colors

Durable sateen petticoats offered in multiple styles with pleated flounce. Available colors include blue green black copper purple and others. prices noted as 59c 69c 98c.

Children's Lined Kid Gloves Offer Warm Outdoor Wear

Gray suede and tan gray kid gloves fleece lined for girls. Comfortable and warm for outdoor use. valued at 49.00 cents per pair.

Seattle man wins Sitka romance in Alaska shipwreck tale

In October near Alaska, Ference Culbertson of Seattle planned to marry a Sitka merchant. The Mariposa wreck led to two survivors, Miss Culbertson and miner R. MacConnell, who shared a lifeboat and later wed in Juneau. They support a Sitka merchant's claim the trip was a long voyage from Seattle.

Sitka Juneau Alaska Ference Culbertson Seattle Mariposa R. MacConnell Northland Hella Bella Miss Culbertson MacConnell Alliance Ketchikan

Contract Awarded for Bulkheading at Fast Marginal Way

The Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. won the bulkheading contract for filling and bulkheading Fast Marginal Way with a bid of $80,957. The award by the board of public works follows council recommendation, marking a first step to improve the shorefare along the Duwamish waterway near the south city limits and create industrial sites.

Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co Board of Public Works Duwamish Waterway

Plan Concert Series for Seattle Youth by Musical Art Society

The Musical Art society plans a series of concerts designed for young audiences in Seattle. The performances will be held in different parts of the city to engage children and families.

Seattle The Musical Art Society

Cooks and Assistants Union to Host Eighth Annual Ball

The No 33 union plans a grand ball at Fagles hall next Thursday evening Oct 28 with Councilman Rob Hes keth as ball committee chairman.

Cooks and Assistants’ Union No. 33 Fagles’ Hall Rob Hes ‘Keth

New Shopping Bags Offer Varied Styles and Linings

A catalog notes new shopping bags in multiple styles including leather with leather or silk lining and fancy silk options. Some bags are silk lined and feature a purse and mirror. Dresden pattern accents appear in selection.

Dresden

Bradford Rejects Greek Gifts Over Traction Offer

Corporation Counsel Bradford urges the city to refuse a $10 000 offer from the traction company. He says the city should stay aloof and let the company and the Public Service Commission handle valuation duties. Council debates whether to pass the matter along or reject the offer.

Bradford Corporation Counsel Public Service Commission Frnd Judiciary Committee Council Fitzgerald James B. Howe the Electric Co Thia

The Press and School Ties Noted by Suzzallo

Dr. Henry Suzzallo urged the press to serve all readers, noting newspapers must reach the “lowbrow” to fulfill their mission. He said the school equips citizens and the press informs, guiding judgment and keeping the public informed.

Ife Henry Suzzallo Press Club

Highway Robber Fires On Victim After Hold Up

H Tuttle of 615 Blanchard Jt. was held up at Bellevue and Pine and robbed of 5 cents. A robber shouted threats and fired three shots as Tuttle stepped from a house where he had telephoned police. none of the rounds hit him and the assailant fled.

H. Tuttle Blanchard Jt Bellevue and Pine Tuttle

Do Not Use Candies to Hunt a Gas Leak

Officials warn against using sweets or candy to detect gas leaks. Use standard detectors and call utility emergency lines if you smell gas or suspect a leak.

Surging Exports and Imports Reported for September 1915

Port Warden A. A. Payase announces September trade figures showing foreign exports at 1,782,293 dollars, up from 1,026,128 in September 1914, with the Orient, England, and Pacific coast destinations leading. Domestic exports to Alaska and Hawaii rise, while total exports reach 7,208,004 dollars for September, compared with 4,468,113 in 1914. imports climb to 10,512,711 dollars, up 3,192,039 from 1914.

A. A. Payase Orient England Alaska Hawaiian Islands Pacific Atlantic

Evans Freed in Second Trial After Not Guilty Verdict

G. Evans former proprietor of the American hotel Westlake and Pikest was freed after a second trial ended with a not guilty verdict. A juror who left the first jury room for a drink caused a new trial ruling. Evans was acquitted in ten minutes of deliberation.

G. Evans American Westlake and Pikest Evanne Evans

Society Show At Hippodrome Draws Large Attendance

Hundreds of the city’s best known young women took part in vaudeville acts at the Hippodrome society circus this week. About 27,000 attended Wednesday night, contributing charity donations at the gate. A special children’s matinee is planned for Saturday afternoon with a reduced admission and a kid friendly program.

Hippodrome

Bulgar advance and German gains claimed in war fronts

October 21 reports state Bulgar invaders have reached the Sajecar Knajarevac railway in Serbia. Official announcements also claim German forces captured the Dvina bank from Borkowicz to Hers muende southeast of Riga.

Berlin Serbia Sajecar-Knajarevac Dvina Bank Borkowicz Hersmuende Riga

Foreclosure Sought On Issaquah Coal Mines

Northern Bank and Trust Co. files suit in Superior Court to foreclose a 250000 mortgage on the Issaquah and Superior Coal Mining Co. mines at Issaquah. Alvo Von Alvenstaben and H. G. Daker are named, with sought judgment for 250000 plus interest, taxes, insurance, and attorney fees. Also mentions theater entertainment at W O W hall on the lodge anniversary night.

Ftill Issaquah Superior Coal Mining Co Superior Court Northern Bank and Trust Co Alvo von Alvenstaben H. G. Daker Mortfalio Bnaiveralleta W. O. W. Hall Fourth Ave Marton Hildesheimer Lodge Pantages Theatre

Cost of Navies Boosted by War

The war in Europe raises naval costs as experts estimate America will spend over 20 million dollars next year if Secretary Daniels program is approved. Steel prices, wage hikes, and new construction methods push dreadnought costs from 15,000,900 to 19,000,000 with destroyer prices rising to 1,360,000 from 925,000.

Washington Europe America Danells

Turkey refuses U S request on Armenian relief effort

Washington reports Turkey advised Ambassador Morgenthau it cannot fulfill the American Armenians committee request for immediate transport to America. The reason given is inability to locate the Armenians and their American relatives, hindering relocation plans.

Washington Turkey United States Morgenthau Ameri Committee America

Mrs. W. J. McKay Dies After Auto Crash in Tacoma

Mrs. W. J. McKay, 78, died in Tacoma today from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Andrew Foss. She was crossing the street with her elderly husband when the accident occurred.

Tacoma W. J. McKay Andrew Foss

First Grandchild of Ex President Taft Shown in Photo

The image features William Howard Taft Jr the first grandchild of ex president Taft born in Bar Harbor at his grandmother Mrs Lloyd W Bowers summer home where he is photographed with family.

William Howard Taft, Jr Taft Bar Harbor Lloyd W. Bowers

Boy smothered by freight cats in transit to Seattle

Arthur Hanson 24 of Forest City Indiana died when sacks of oats toppled in a freight car as he rode toward Seattle with companion J W Williams of Omaha. Williams escaped with a crushed chest as the oats fell, and Hanson's body was to be shipped to his Seattle brother E K Hanson.

Ellensburg Arthur Hanson Forest City Seattle J. W. Williams Omaha Williams Hanson EK. A. Hanson

Labor council eyed plan to employ jobless on land

A. A. Piller, chairman of the unemployed committee of the Central Labor council, proposed Wednesday night that the state hire jobless men to develop vacant land. The idea parallels a prior plan by Henry Pauly of the Hotel Liberty. The labor council will study Piller's suggestion later.

A. A. Piller Central Labor Council Henry Pauly Liberty Labor Council Piller

Beattie Poultry Exhibition Plans Set

At a special Beattie Poultry and Pet Stock association meeting arrangements were made to coop the exhibition during the week of December 13 to 18 and to handle 2,500 birds. A public meeting in November will feature five expert fanciers to discuss fitting birds for show purposes.

Beattie Poultry and Pet Stock Association

Kiddie Matinee at Empress Theatre Draws Young Act

A kid matinee at the Empress theatre Saturday afternoon invites all children to meet the three little girls and three boys who head the bill this week. The act, titled Uncle Sam's Kiddies, features sweet voices and is a strong drawing card alongside a strong overall bill.

Empress Theatre Uncle Sam's Kiddies

Attorney Collier Pleads Guilty in Olympia Fraud Case

Attorney C. Z. Collier of Olympia pleaded guilty to locating fraudulent claims and received a $300 fine. The case highlights enforcement actions against scheme operators and emphasizes penalties for deceptive claim activities in the region.

C. Z. Collier Olympia

Safe Teeth Care Ad by L Clark D D S Office

An advertisement argues for careful dental care and choosing qualified dentists. It urges verifying state dental board certificates, reports on graduates and registered staff, and promises patient satisfaction, low prices, modern painless methods, and an iron clad guarantee by L Clark D D S owner and manager.

State Dental Board

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Leader CO Pike St First Ave Percale Purple Velveteens Ecome Second Avenue Union Street Credit Apparel Institution U. S City Council MAIN BRO & Madison Houdini Orpheum Theatre Moat Emi Hansen Oly Olson John Anderson Jock Maccarthcart Sellers Western Ave Exchange Department Sette ThreeHook Brass Vernis Dewk Oak Denk Golden Oak Vernis Martin G. R. Furniture Exchange Pike Street Jefferson Mt Paris Regal Dental L. R. Clark Third Ave N. W. Corner Third and Union
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