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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
8
Congressman Victor Berger vows no let up in pushing for a federal grand jury to probe alleged interests seeking to squelch Judge Hanford impeachment. He warns of coercion against supporters of the prosecution and calls for punishment of higher ups if proven. Berger heads to Portland after interview in The Star.
The steamer Arizonian of the American Hawaiian Steamship Co arrived yesterday with 2500 tons of general freight. The cargo was sent from New York to Central America, shipped across the isthmus, and reloaded on the west coast.
Emporia Kansas September 23 Roosevelt refreshed after a Sunday at William Allen White's home prepared for a strenuous campaign along the Kansas Missouri state line. He spoke in six Kansas towns finishing with an address in Joplin Missouri focusing on tariff policy.
The Wm. J. Byrne Detective Agency recovered 55000 of 70600 dollars stolen from a Louisville and Nashville express car in a Pensacola hold up. Railroad officials announced the recovery with no further details provided.
City detectives search for Jimmy Frick substitute infielder for the Oakland Coast league team missing since Tuesday. He was last seen leaving the hotel where the Oaks were stopping, unnoticed by teammates. A quiet search has continued without success.
A motorcyclist identified as W. B. Snodgrass of Summit ay and Dennyway was thrown over an embankment two miles north of Kent after losing control. He sustained head injuries and body bruises but survived with painful but not serious injuries, and was taken to the county hospital by passing motorists.
Saturday afternoon officials notified Woodrow Wilson supporters that the Harmon faction would lead the county central committee for two years. J. D. Trenholme was named chair man, with Hen Shields vice chair man, George K. Starr secretary, A. J. Dilberg treasurer, and Do Sweeney state committeeman. A separate Republican meeting elected John B. Metcalf chairman with Taft supporters applauding his speech as delegates to the Aberdeen convention were chosen.
The Seattie Star asks readers to notify the office immediately about missed or substituted papers to ensure prompt and regular delivery. The message invites courteous handling of complaints and directs readers to contact the circulation department.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce has raised 70000 dollars of a 150000 dollar fund to exploit regional resources. This week the campaign targets merchants and business men to finish the drive.
The Seattle police believe Chester Pullen, a University student who drowned at Ketchikan, may have died by foul means after a $100 check made out to him disappeared. Pullen had worked for the White Pass & Yukon Transportation Co. all summer and left the North for Seattle with the check, which was not found on him.
A party of Seattle real estate men toured the Denny-Renton Clay & Coal Co plant on Saturday with a 1:30 departure and 6:40 return. The visit included a full plant inspection and production processes. The body of Mrs Josephine Martin, daughter of pioneer Thomas Runnels, was brought to Seattle for burial following her death in Kell ar Wash last week. Mrs Martin came to Seattle in 1874.
Officials of the King County Fair Association will urge the county commissioners at the next regular meeting to submit a $200000 bond issue to voters at the November election. The funds would improve the Meadows site to provide a permanent home for the King County Fair.
J W Bevans of the law division and A L Clark of the treasury appointment division tour Seattle customs offices to press a plan for a uniform examination system. A W Lenders a dermatologist at 625 First Ave was arrested Saturday on a secret bankruptcy indictment. Two boxes of dolls and toys will be sent to orphans in Singapore via the Titan sailing October 2 from Seattle to Liverpool and India.
With the administration nearly finished and most students enrolled, campus life shifts into election mode. The junior class president election attracts the strongest attention as class officers are chosen this week across all divisions.
A reflective passage emphasizes faith as a enduring guide on earth while asserting that trust rests in honest neighbors. It laments deceit but asserts communal reliance on virtuous, reliable people who stand by one another.
In Truckee California Miss Ximena MecGlashan daughter of historian C F MccGlashan has propagated and sold 6200 mounted butterflies to collectors in six weeks earning five cents each totaling 310 dollars, about 50 dollars per week.
Trimmed in laces and broadcloths the item features Robespierre collar effects in two tone blues and browns. Seven Velveteen Dresses in black brown with circular chain trim and velvet girdle with deep lace cuffs priced around 1675 dollars. Eight Eponge Dresses in navy blue with collar belt colored velvet and front fastening priced 16.75 dollars.
A fashion note highlights extensive use of laces for the season with light Venise effects and heavier Reticella Bohemian Teneriffe and Baby Irish Laces. Marquisettes chiffons and nettings show in costumes and tunics with beaded trimmings, new buttons in crystal and rhinestone, all on the first floor.
New ratine voiles for dresses claim a sheer soft look with wide ratine stripes and silk thread run. Colors include pink pale blue white Copenhagen blue coral. Fabrics measure thirty nine inches wide priced around 1.25 yard. Also offered are embroidered figures in heliotrope light blue pink and other tones with voile options and dainty vein-stripe marquisettes in taupe cream lilac and similar shades.
The displays feature desk designs from dainty feminine styles to large Mission and Colonial types suitable for living rooms or libraries. Prices run from 10.00 to 75.00, with the popular House Desk shown in golden oak at 18.50, bird's-eye maple at 19.50, and mahogany finish at 20.00.
Advertisement lists 30 inch cotton Swiss challis in dot stripe and Dresden designs in light and dark grounds 19 cents per yard. Eden Cloth for men's pajamas and other fabrics 15 cents yard. Ripplette features blue and black white stripes with various weaves 28 varieties suitable for wear.
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