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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1912

Page

8

Promotions in Puget Sound Traction Company

Officials from Seattle Tacoma Everett and Bellingham branches gathered at the Butler for a banquet hosted by Jacob Furth honoring A W Leonard H T Edgar and A L Kempster. Changes announced include Leonard becoming general manager of the Puget Sound district replacing the late R T Laffin Edgar moving to district manager of the Central Western states based in Boston and Kempster succeeding Edgar as Seattle division manager with title general superintendent.

Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Hellingham Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company Butler Jacob Furth A. W. Leonard H. T. Edgar A. L. Kempster Puget Sound

Socialists to Host Halloween Party at Temple

The Socialist party invites the public to a Hallowe en party on Thursday evening October 31 at the Socialist Temple located at 1416 7th Ave. The event aims to bring together members and supporters for a festive gathering.

Hallowe'en Party Socialist Party Socialist Temple

Objections by hubby no good in Bothell divorce case

Mrs Ethel G Bronson wife of Hugh Bronson of Bothell left for Seattle to file a divorce complaint. He objected but the deputy sheriff found no basis and she was allowed to go with her daughter. The complaint says continual quarrels since 1896 left her life a burden and no support. The court issued a restraining order barring Bronson from the Bothell home.

Ethel G. Bronson Hugh Bronson Bothell Seattle Hothell Hroneon Bronson

Sarah Bernhardt Starring in La Tosca at Melbourne Theatre

Sarah Bernhardt appears in the photo play La Tosca at the Melbourne theatre. The engagement runs to Saturday night. Sardou’s tale centers on the forbidden love of Haron Secarpla the prefect of police for La Tosca. It is claimed the play cost as much as 500000 dollars to produce.

Sarah Bernhardt

Giant Viking Johan Johnson Terrorizes Spokane Police

Johan Johnson towering six four with a 300 pound frame wreaked chaos in a Spokane city building. He toppled a safe, tore doors from hinges, and hurled a billiard table then a stove, provoking a full police mobilization to subdue him.

Spokane Wash Jack Johnson Johan Johnson Johnson

Gaffney Clothing Co. Receiver Appointed on First Ave

Referee in Banky J. P. Hoyt appoints J. B. Smith as receiver for the Gaffney Clothing Co. on First Avenue. Humboldt to sail north at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with 000 pounds of fresh halibut aboard.

Banky J. P. Hoyt J. 8. Smith Gaffney Clothing Co

Paper delivery reminder to subscribers at The Seat Star

The office urges prompt email to ensure timely newspaper delivery and asks subscribers to call Main 400 to the Circulation Department if their paper does not arrive by nightfall.

Seat Star Aenli

Local Meeting Tonight on Wealth Aristocracy

Attorney P P Carroll to address Central Labor Council on The Teller and the Aristocracy of Wealth at the Labor Temple. Roosevelt leads Taft 2 in a Broadway high school straw vote. Hodge leads governor race with 5 votes. Gidder acquires Quaker Drag stores assets after Referee Hoyt accepts bids. Pinehhower estate valued at 77 682 9% to Seattle Children's Orthopedic assoc. Olmsted Bros to beautify crematorium grounds. county OKs 500 toward 2 000 for Washington products exhibit in Minneapolis. Alpha Literary Society presents A Ghost of an Idea at Broadway high. North Pacific Coast Passenger Agents meet in Victoria. Harriman line officials from Portland visit Seattle. Blue Funnel liner Protestlana sails for European and Oriental ports with 16 000 tons cargo. 8 8 Humboldt reaches Pier with 150 passengers and gold bullion and salmon cargo.

Washington Ernest Lister Tacoma Rogers Mr. Lister Olympia Lister Adele M. Fielde Francis G. Miller C. J. France C. Allen Cale P. D. Hughes John M. Winslow O. H. P. LA Farge Otto Case Lucy R. Case Worrall Wilson Griffith Davies John R. Simison EH. M. Rininger Harvey L. Glenn Progressive Party Central Union Labor Temple Georgetown Ward's Columbia Phelan Franklin High School Mt. Baker Hibernian Hall Ninth Yesler North Pacific Coast Passenger Agents’ Association Victoria Harriman Line Seattle William McMurray J. M. Scott A. D. Charlton Percy Collings 4. C. Cummings Portland

Notable visitors at Country Club event

Brigadier General W. H. Bixby chief of army engineers was guest of J. D. Lowman at the Country club. Major Cavanaugh and Senator B. H. Piles also attended. Myrtle Chapter of the Eastern Star plans November dance at Christensen's hall as a lead up to the November 11 grand ball with many Shriners and Eastern Stars expected.

W. H. Bixby Army J. D Lowman Chamber of Commerce Country Club Major Cavanaugh United States Engineers Lake Washington Canal 8. H. Piles Mr. Lowman Myrtle Chapter The Order of the Eastern Star Christensen's Eastern Stara

Left car a wreck after midnight collision

An unknown auto struck C. G. Crombie’s machine at Queen Anne and Kinnear, then fled in the darkness. Crombie filed a description of the other car but could not obtain its license number.

C. G. Crombie Queen Anne Ar Kinnear Place Crombie

Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at Seattle

Bailey Mitchell Stock company presents Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch in Seattle. James ay Usher as Mr Stubbins evokes constant laughter while Viola Leach charms as Lovey Mary in creditable character performances.

Steve Chocolate Seller Metropolitan Seattle Seattle Stock Co Mra Wiggs Cabbage Patch Alhambra Orpheum Emprese Clemmer Melbourne Lovey Mary Viola Leach

Fancy Silk Ribbons Plentiful in Ward Department Sale

Silk ribbons for bows and fancy-work offered in check stripe brocade and floral patterns. Includes plain taffeta and satin striped varieties. Widths from 3 to 7 inches with prices 10 to 25 cents per yard. Basement salesroom feature.

ANCY

Fragrances and Toiletries Advertised Prices 19th Century

Fragrant sachets in Carnation Violet and crushed roses priced at 35 cents per ounce. Trial toothpaste antiseptic dentifrice offered at 10 cents per tube. Jergen's Toilet Soap assorted gift box of three cakes priced at 10 cents. Oriental perfumes including Lotus Blossom Sandalwood and Geisha Bouquet listed at 25 cents per ounce.

Ergen Jergen

Silk Shirtwaists and Voile Waists Offered at Low Prices

MARTLY designed in soft messaline silk in brown navy and taupe with pockets standing collar and turnback cuffs priced at 2.95. New Voile Waists in white voile and soft mull with long sleeves trimmed with lace insertions offered at 5 and 6 cents in the basement showroom.

Martly

Lace Curtains and Drapery Cloth for Basement Sale

Lace curtains sold at $1.50 per pair with strong weave and hemstitched hems. Plain scrim offered at 25 cents per yard in white cream and ecru. Moreen drapery cloth available in patterns and colors at 20 cents per yard. Basement Salesroom.

Women's Gloves Price List Across Styles and Sizes

A catalog-style notice lists prices for gloves including Cashmerette Women’s gloves at 25 cents per pair, fleece-lined gloves at 50 cents per pair, and misses and children’s styles in wool and hare-cone yarn with several low prices.

Flower and Feather Hat Trimmings Special Value List

Flower and Feather Hat Trimmings provide La France colored trims red pink and gold options. Silk roses velvet roses and dahlias offered in multiple colors with prices from 65 cents to 95 cents and two bud combinations.

la France

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