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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1917

Page

14

Gaston Means Revealed Through King Shooting Tale

J H Duckworth portrays Gaston Means as central figure in the Maude King shooting saga. A Burns detective turned secretary and adviser, Means allegedly controlled the Chicago widow's fortune while claiming ties to President Wilson and the German government.

J. H. Duckworth Concord N. C Gaston GB. Meana Wilson White House Gaston Concordians New York Mrs. King Means von Igel Wall Street Burns Chicago

20 Million U S Children Enter School This Month

United States Commissioner of Education Dor Philander P. Claxton warns in a written UPI dispatch that over 20 million students enter schools and colleges this month. He urges balanced enrollment and warns against absenteeism, noting war increases delinquency risk and stressing education as essential for democracy and postwar leadership. He also suggests flexible terms to fit harvest needs and allow older youths to work part time while attending school.

United States Commissioner of Education United Press Washington United States America

City to finance Ballard car line extension

The finance committee planned an ordinance to transfer 12,000 from the general fund to extend the municipal car line into Ballard. Introduced by Cornelman Erickson, it gained public utilities committee approval. Initially funds were to come from the lighting department but counsel ruled that illegal.

General Ballard Corneilman Erickson Public Utilities Committee Hugh Caldwell

Public Opinion Cited by Hazlitt Quote

Public opinion is described as unjust and capricious in a quotation attributed to Hazlitt, reflecting a critique of collective judgment and social pressure.

Hazlitt

Women s New Suits at 38 dollars

An unusual collection that showcases the season s best styles and values with tailored, semi tailored and fancy trimmed suits. Offerings include Burellas broadcloths serges gabardines poplins tweeds mixtures in plum burgundy russian navy and more.

100 Women's New Coats at $35

A special purchase offers 100 women's winter coats for 35 dollars each this Saturday. The collection features wool velours Bo livia broadcloth cheviots silvertones and silk plushes in the season's best colors. Each coat is well tailored and stylish, with a wide range of new ideas.

Bolivia

New Boys and Girls Coats and Shoes at Fraser-Paterson

EW shipments arrive for Saturday with dependable coats in belted and fur trimmed styles made from wool velours chevriots zibeline broadcloths and plushes in navy green brown gray and beetroot. Prices range 8.50 to 25.00 with matching navy serge dresses and black serge junior styles priced 8.50 to 17.50. Also boys calfskin and patent leather shoes sizes 9 to 13% and 1 to 6 3.50 to 5.75 and Fraser-Paterson Co. Second Floor offers wool middies with separate skirts in navy serge or flannel sizes 6 to 16 2.95 to 4.50 and skirts 4.50 to 5.00 sizes 6 to 14.

MART Fraser-Paterson Co Niet Seon

Sensible Underwear Ad Highlights Comfort and Price Points

An advertisement for UNSING UNDERWEAR touts universal wearability and satisfaction with serviceable materials and proper fit. It lists fabric options from extra heavy mercerized wool to cotton blends and prices ranging from $1.75 to $2.50, plus men's cashmere hose at 35 cents. Fraser- Paterson Co. advertises on the iret Floor.

Saturday Display and Special Sale of Hats at 7.50

A Saturday display features a unique collection of trimmed hats priced at $7.50 with small wings ribbons and flowers. Styles include military tricornes sailors turbans and close fitting trimmed hats in Lyon velvet and plush. Dozens of new designs offer exceptional values and latest fashion.

Lyon Jeon Co

New Carter's Underwear and Fraser-Paterson Fall Goods

New shipments of Carter's underwear feature fine quality fit and finishing with full weight cotton suits in various neck styles. Fraser-Paterson Co presents autumn dresses on the second floor including Billie Burke styles and a box-pleated dress in white jean cloth with gingham options in pink blue and green.

Arter Fraser-Paterson Co Billie Burke

Draft Appeal Board Nears Adjournment After Hearing

The district draft appeal board nears adjournment after completing work for the next draft. It announced more than the quota certified for first contingents. Twelve cases were heard, with several local board declasations affirmed and others rehearings denied or appeals reversed.

District Draft Appeal Board John J. McHugh King County Charles A. Andrewa Everett Jack Ivcevich Bellingham Taylor Hilen Patrick J. Reddie William W“uhke Logan H. Arm David W. Whitling Francisco Bacheehl Gennaro Cavone Albert M. McDonald Murr M. Young Jefferson County

If you value your watch let Haynes repair it

Advertisement for Next Liberty theatre urging watch owners to trust Haynes for repair services.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

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