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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1915

Page

4

Derby Hotel on Second Ave Disgraced as Red Light Case

A Seattle hotel called the Derby at Second Ave and Pine St is shuttered under the red light abatement law. Owner Mrs Laura Allen and attorney husband Jay C Allen lost a six month closure and a $300 tax, with furnishings seized. Key witness Mrs Mildred Hill testified to disorderly conduct and immoral activity inside. Authorities praised Prosecutor Landin for a decisive victory while Judge French stayed execution pending appeals.

Derby Hotel Second Pine U. S Derby Second Ave Pine St Laura Allen Jay C. Allen French Busteat Seattle Sec Landin Mildred Hill Allens Allen Supreme Court

Prizefighters Sew in Protest in Red HT Match

In St. Paul on Sept 17 Spike Tatting and Kid Crochet staged a sewing contest as a mute protest against police interference with their practice bouts. The boxers wore needles and cloth in the ring, tangled in thread, and thumbs were cut. Referee Kid Glove raised both bloody thumbs, declaring a draw.

ST. Paul, Minn Spike Tatting Kid Crochet Charley Hodge Lam Taylor Kid Glove

Colorado River Surges Thirty Feet Floods Lands Near Austin

The Colorado river rose 30 feet since midnight flooding farms below Austin and wrecking boats on Lake Austin. No casualties reported. Heavy rains in the Llano and Penasango valleys caused the flood.

Austin Tex Colorado Lake Austin Llano Penesango

Toes Turn Women Told By Denver Foot Doctor

In Denver Dr Nathan Wallace advises women to walk pigeon-toed to improve disposition. He notes toeing in is normal for women and attributes current fashion trends with French heels and narrow toes to putting strain on the wrong muscles and bones.

Denver Col Nathan Wallace

Seamen's Bill Topic At County Democratic Luncheon

Andrew Fernseth author of La Follette Seamen's Hill to speak at the King County Democratic luncheon Saturday noon at the Good Kata cafeteria. The bill draws wide discussion and criticism with a full table expected. Clarence O. Wella of Seattle will discuss Permanent International Peace. Mrs Ruth Osborn Mogan will provide vocal entertainment.

Andrew Fernseth

Smart Coats and Suits for Men Women and Boys

An assortment of men and boys wear highlighted by Boys All-Wool Serge Suits at $4.00 and coats priced to 15.00 with trim options. Fabrics include cheviots and corduroys with fur or fur-cloth trim and reliable linings. Also features three quarter length chinchilla coats and smart mixtures and tweeds at 10.00.

Norfolk Copenhagen

New Flannelette Sacques For Cool Mornings

New flannelette sacques priced at 59 cents feature soft cotton velour flannelette with satin trim and waist draw cord. Floral designs in heliotrope, old rose, gray and blue offered by sement Salesroom.

Allover Laces Reduced to 45c Yard

Dainty shadow designs in white and cream-color lace 36 inches wide offered at 45 cents per yard. Basement Salesroom advertises the underpriced trim for dressy blouses and various uses.

Llover

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