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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
2
Washington watchers report that U S troops stationed in Manila are preparing to sail for China. No clear reason is given for China seeking U S protection, or why Manila would order the redeployment.
A new instrument resembling a telescope will be installed at the Fort Stevens observation station. It can measure distance by focusing on objects and is said to detect an approaching enemy fleet up to 40,000 yards away.
Judge Hanford ruled no injunction will block Seattle Electric Co from electrifying the Madison street car line. He noted Puget Mill Co has other interests in the controversy beyond land depreciation and cautioned that any damages would be addressed by the court, with the plaintiff retaining a right of action for losses.
New York reports the 93 year old multimillionaire John Lyle, formerly of Lord & Taylor, married 20 year old nurse Julia G Hannon at Yonkers by Justice K Stewart. Lyle resides in a Tenafly New Jersey mansion with wealth estimated between 46.66 and 50 million dollars. Hannon met Lyle while tending his sister in law, Mrs Neal Comb.
Democratic county and legislative candidates meet at Evergreen hall to confer with the county central committee on the coming campaign. State and county central committees will open quarters in Butler hotel Saturday under leaders Helfner Ryan Murphy Roy Elford. Republican leaders plan a 1 30 p m meeting at 209 Seattle hotel. Los Angeles voters register over 70000 for November. county total passed 107000 with officials due in two weeks.
Charles F P Murphy and Judge Alton B Parker with Dix outline the Democratic platform in Rochester New York. The convention will adopt strong planks on the Payne tariff and national issues. The tariff plank is described as particularly radical.
Headquarters of the United War Veterans will stay in the Epler block for a year J H Jacoby appoints staff officers Adjutant general George N Tausan Tacoma Quartermaster general John S Pierce Seattle Assistant adjutant general Bruce Stannard Charleston Assistant Quartermaster general William D Downey Seattle judge advocate Maurice Smith Spokane
In Santa Clara California in September 1880 professors at Santa Clara College discuss sun spots observed on the sun. Morning photographs show scattered spots forming a solid mass by 2:30 PM and dispersing again by 4:30 PM. Professor J. S. Rickard notes the rapid fragmentation is rare.
United States officials consider sending a strong American force from the Philippines to protect citizens as reports of a Chinese uprising emerge. The Asiatic fleet is ordered to ready for sail to Hong Kong and Shanghai. In a separate item, a long delayed San Pedro breakwater project will be turned over to federal officers.
Silk waists offered in new styles and colorings with $3.45 items and $1.65 leading values. Regular linen and madras waists come in various fronts and closures including full-plaited and Gibson plait designs. Models include plain mannish shirt styles in linen and madras, all sizes around $1.25.
The scene presents velvet satin and felt turbans with dainty French flower accents in dull tones and artistic bands. Three representative illustrations showcase new pressed hats in plush velvet satin and felt, some with fur touches, gold, flowers, rings marabou or ribbon bows from the new showing.
Women’s cashmere hosiery offered in several weights and colors with double heels soles and toes. Prices include 50c per pair for black Oxford gray soles natural gray and ribbed styles, 35c for two thread cashmere, 25c for children’s medium weight ribbed pairs, higher quality line at 35c and 50c. First Floor.
A catalog-style display of women’s union suits in multiple fabrics and weights. Items include wool Swiss ribbed ankle-length with high neck and long sleeves. all-wool light weight. extra ribbed waist. silk and mercedized options. merino and wing-sleeve knee-length styles. First Floor.
A catalog snippet lists women's gloves at 1.50 per pair in pique and overseas styles with no patent, available in black, babies, brown, gray, navy, oxblood and chanray. mocha glove pair in soft finish with clasp at wrist. one clasp gloves at 1.00 and 1.25 in black tan and white. children's gloves priced 1.00 and 1.25 in tan and white.
Silk kimonos of China silk in empire style with tucked fronts and satin trim. Colors include wistaria with poppies navy Copenhagen-blue white poinsettia, and combinations like red white blue black. Prices range 4 5 dollars with various sleeve lengths and finishes.
Pretty chiffon party dresses in light blue and pink with satin trim. Bodice features shirred detailing and clusters of sleeves. Knee length skirts with shirred flounces. Price 18 dollars and 50 cents.
Misses' sweater coats offered in two price ranges for 6 to 10 year sizes. $1.95 coats feature plain weaves in white gray and red with pockets and turn-back cuffs. $2.95 coats present high neck styles in zig zag and plain color schemes.
Fall showing features Cartwright and Warners Non-shrinking Underwear with Pure Wool Shirts and Drawers at 2.50, gray mixtures at 4.00, and Soft White Merino at 2.50. Other options include Balbriggan and Silk finished union suits priced 2.50 to 6.00 per suit. Also new Silk Hosiery on first floor in multiple colors at 50 per pair.
Advertises full-size umbrellas priced at 1.00 and 1.50, water-proof Gloria cotton coverings, long plain handles, patent runners for easy adjustment, and Paragon frame umbrellas with 12-inch mission handles and new era runners, first floor.
An advertisement lists sundries and cosmetics including peroxide greaseless cream 25c Magda toilet cream 39c Violet Brut toilet soap 25c Pinaud Eau de Quinine hair tonic 43c and 75c Red Nugget combos 2-quart 3-quart sizes $3.25 and $3.50 Red Nugget water bottles 2-quart $1.75 3-quart $2.00 Roger Gallet Vera Violetta soap $1.00 First Floor.
Five dollar offerings feature patent Colt Button and Lace Boots with calf and cravenette tops. Styles include round to narrow toes, welt soles, and Cuban heels. Advert lists Cravenette top boot and dull calf variants with short vamps and high heels.
Patterns from the November issue of Ladies' Home Journal are available for purchase. The feature collection includes sewing designs for wardrobe basics and decorative items. Analysts note broad consumer interest in home crafts and pattern books.
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