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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1909

Page

7

Are They Not Sweet Things

D C Hampson recounts Priscilla and Prue strolling Seconday in new gowns with gloves parasol and hat as admirers stare. Priscilla contrasts with Prue praising fashion, then Priscilla parts ways north and Prue south meeting Patience and noting Prue’s careless attire.

Priscilla Iscilla Prue Prudence Little Prue New York Mark Patience

Prue and Priscilla Parade In Department Store Gossip

In a lighthearted tale, Prue mocks Priscilla’s homemade tube gown after meeting her in the city. Prue grins at Patricia, then hurries to a Washington lunch appointment, noting a handsome companion and sharing a whispered tease.

Prue Patricia Patty Priscilla Washington

Pittsburg Banks Fail in State merger collapse

Pittsburg reports that Land Trust Company and Mercantile Trust Company failed to open. James L. White, state bank examiner, is temporary receiver for both. The two trust firms had consolidated but could not complete the merger and arranged a voluntary assignment. Officials say depositors will be protected and paid in full. Capital stock totals 1,216,000 dollars.

Pittsburg Land Trust Company Mercantile Trust Company James L. White State Bank Examiner

Mexico’s Terrazzas Hosts Diaz and Taft Ahead of El Paso Visit

Gen Luis Terrazzas, once a Diaz captor and now a top Mexican landowner, prepares to host both Diaz and U S President Taft on October 16 in El Paso. Terrazzas reportedly controls 5 million acres, rivaling Rockefeller in wealth.

Mexico Luis Terrazzas Batance Diag Terrazzas Gen Juarez Diaz Gen. Terrazas Taft el Paso Rockefeller

Miners End Strike Noontime Restart Across District

After a strike and engineer conflict, all mines resumed operation last night and the regular day shifts began again this morning. President Taft's visit produced no further disruption, and normal work continued throughout the district.

Rutte Taft

Mount Hood Emits Spark In Restive 80-Year Peak

Portland observers report Mount Hood showing specks and smoke like auroras for the first time in 80 years. Climbers on the summit confirm strange activity as scientists say the mountain mirrors northern earth movements.

United Press Portland Ore Mount Hood Scientiata

Napa public administrator disappears again in Napa

Napa, September 28. C. C. Treadway has again vanished after Wednesday departure. A broad search continues with no trace. Judge Henry Geeford has removed Treadway from office amid probate of eighty estates while his accounts are deemed straight. he leaves a wife and a two year old daughter.

Napa Cal C. C. Treadway Napa County Henry Geeford Treadway

Advertising at The Star More Than Doubled in Year

The Star currently carries advertising revenue that is over twice what it was a year ago, indicating a sharp rise in ad demand and space usage. Analysts cite growth in local business activity and expanded insert programs as key factors driving the increase.

King Coal Mining Co The Star

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