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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
8
A catalog note favors Eaux and Mannish suiting fabrics such as stylish cheviots tan mixtures and heavy serge, presenting a selection for pall and winter wear. It highlights textures and color options to appeal to discerning shoppers seeking durable, fashionable fabrics.
The Progressive party mobilizes volunteers county wide for the September 7 primaries. Thomas F. Murphine leads a large effort to recruit officials and secure free polling places while notices and circulars outline candidates on the progressive ticket. Congress hopefuls Dan Landon George H Walker and Henry A McLean campaign to the finish as party workers prepare voter outreach and a Women’s Progressive Club holds a second meeting to discuss candidates.
A British tramp steamer Camara will haul 2,000,000 board feet of timber from Puget Sound to Panama and South America across six tailsa ports. Seattle bank clearings for eight months of 1912 show a large excess over Portland, with August alone up by 6 million. Community notices mention lectures, club excursions to Victoria, and meetings of civic groups in Seattle.
Percival L Hill president of the American Tobacco Company visited Seattle for a few hours yesterday before returning to his home. He travels on to Yellowstone park and will come back to Seattle Friday to lecture at the Moore theatre.
The August rainfall at 6:00 yesterday afternoon reached 2.46 inches, breaking the month’s record set in 1899 when August precipitation was 2.60 inches. An almost steady rain continued from 6:00, pushing totals higher.
Great Northern is boosting the King County Fair to run at the Meadows from September 1 to 4. Two liver cups donated by the company honor Western Washington agriculturalists. One cup for best three dozen potatoes and one for best community agricultural exhibit. Mrs. Prancee C. Adame seeks divorce from W. P. C. Adame after 1898 marriage. she, 33, cites lack of affection and interest in her affairs. they share a 9 year old daughter.
Mrs Myrtle Thompson fractured her kneecap while dancing the Chandoler Rag to a Texas Tommy routine in San Francisco. She exclaimed Never again as the injury halted her evening.
An examination for the ce of repairman at Tatoosh Cape Plattery will be held by on government Sept. 20. Petton pays $60 and lodging. Joseph Parkin of the United States Engineers has been appointed coreceiver to work with Scott Calhoun in the management of the Seattle, Renton and Southern road. Parkin will act as an operator. A picnic is set for Fortuna park today by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers lodge No. 806 with a special sports program and dancing in the evening.
A. E. Anderson stepped outside to shoot a cat in Portland, Oregon, and discharged his pistol, wounding his leg. His wife misheard shouts as a distant cry from a wounded animal named Teline. Passersby rendered aid.
In San Rafael Floyd Schoyer 16 and Julia Silva 14 registered as man and wife then spent two days seeking a license before being jailed. Romance labeled a delusion. In Los Angeles officials plan fly traps citywide. Portland detective instructed to arrest a tall thin man in gray suit arriving by train as six suspects were noted.
The Pollards presented the tuneful comedy in Seattle yesterday afternoon to a large audience. Teddy McNamara starred in the title role with praised handling of the part as Wille Bevans supported in riffling humor. Eva Pollard Patsie Hill and the chorus offered pretty song numbers and contributed to the show’s success. Bostonianas Leave for Nine Month Tour After Hawaii Visit.
An advertisement notes well-made sleeve ironing boards bolted for safety, measuring 23% inches in length, offered at a special price of 17 cents.
Seattle held memorial services for Gen William Booth at the Moore Theatre crowded with attendees. Dr Ralph Atkinson led hymns as portraits of Booth were displayed and bands played. Governor Hay presided with prayers and speeches by Mayor Cotterill and several doctors.
Catalog notes offer full-fashioned Black Silk-lisle hosiery with 4-inch garter welt and double sole. Tan cotton hosiery with hem top priced at 25 cents per pair. Fine lisle hosiery in black and navy features graduated polka dots on boot and toes, priced 25 cents per pair.
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