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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
7
A garbled Columbia district page advertises bungalow and rental prospects, acre and 14 acre plots, and suburban homes. It notes firms HK & Turner Real Estate, J Ellrott Co, Holland, and Carter MacDonald with prices from $2,400 to $30,000 and terms like cash down and monthly payments. Listings span Bothell area, Edmonds, and Yakima valley, with references to 3 down payments, basements, and near-by parks.
Realty ads list multiple tracts including 33 acres with 17 acres orchard and 16 in corn and alfalfa near schools and highway with water rights for 20 500. A 4 room house barn and irrigation potential described, plus other parcels including a 4 room with bath and electric lights priced around 19 600 and a 4 250 acre bandy loam bottom with improvements near schools and stores. Local broker Central Yakima Ranches CA Inc 1014 Third Ave Seattle.
A listing describes 20 acres in Chehalis valley suitable for berry cultivation. Land is level with black silt soil, plow and plant ready, good access via coed roads and near a high school. Price 50 per acre with 200 cash terms and 6 percent balance. rice priced at 30 per acre. Address PaeDOWALD & MI hk i 208 Columbia Suhilllott S Te.
A detailed real estate segment markets property east of Auburn with three acres, a three room house, outbuildings, and a paved road access. Includes terms, nearby transport, and notes on water, shade, sandy loam, and proximity to Seattle routes. Also advertises timber land and ranch acreage in Western Washington with terms and contact details for Clifford Land Co and Wey erharbruser Timber Co Tacoma.
Fine 17 room apartment house with 22 rooms total, includes pumping and lot, good business in Mal lard district. John M. Dahlaty at 2200 Market St Trallaya 311 offers this booming investment with bank reference and steady returns.
State Prohibition Director Donald A. McDonald reports heavier bootlegging in Eastern Washington than in the Puget Sound area after an inspection tour. He warns authorities to strengthen enforcement as illegal whisky traffic persists.
W. J. Cola was sentenced by Judge Boyd J. Tall to ten years in Walla Walla prison for assault with intent to kill in the January 24 shooting of Lake Buccevich, a cobbler, at 104 Madison. The victim suffered two gunshot wounds and a skull hole. an accomplice escaped.
The owner of the stolen vehicle, captured with three men near Silver Lake on Thursday, has been located in Vancouver and will arrive Monday to claim the property. Customs reports found no contraband or dutiable goods from Canada, and the car will be returned to its owner. The roles of a woman and a six year old girl in the case remain unclear.
Policemen their wives and newspaper reporters are invited to an informal dance in the assembly room at the police station on April 15. Patrolman Ludwig Frank mentions there will be data while Lieut W F Carr will handle the mute.
Beattie officials and postal authorities reported no effect from the railroad workers strike by Saturday noon. Postmaster Molear Battle and Port Inspector John Swensen said mail service continued with no interference, and they expected trains to avoid disruptions to prevent government prosecution.
Washington April 16 Claud Kitchin Democratic leader in Congress suffered a paralysis stroke yesterday and showed marked improvement after a good night, according to his physician.
In Des Moines Iowa on April 16 thieves broke into the home of Mrs H W Hahn during a card party and took several fur coats belonging to guests valued at 1600 dollars. Police were notified today.
Criminal syndicalism charges will be filed against Nick Johnson Alex Krumin Mike Chehnluck George Moran John Dind and Joe Ryan in superior court Monday Prosecutor Fred C Brown said Saturday All defendants were arrested by police and federal authorities with I W W involvement cited in the case.
Directory listing for Seattle services includes attorneys at law offering consultations, patent law, chiropody, chiropractors, money lending, dance academy, and insurance. Addresses include Burke Street, Second Avenue, Denny Way, Pike Street, and Third Avenue. Listings note free consultations and moderate fees across multiple firms and practitioners.
Frank A. Vanderlip and a delegation of American bankers and professionals set sail from Beattie on the Kashima Maru bound for Japan. The mission by invitation of the Japanese government seeks closer U S Japan ties and broader Far Eastern understanding. The group includes Darwin P. Kingsley Seymour L Cromwell Jacob Gould Schurman Henry W Taft Laula L Clark Lyman J Gage and George Mastman. They expect to reach Japan by late April and return mid May via Hawaii and San Francisco.
Frank A. Vanderlip, a New York financier, told 450 Chamber of Commerce members in Seattle that labor is underutilized and capital blames workers for inefficiency. He endorsed shop committee plans as a path to better employer labor relations, cautioning against inflationary policies and arguing against bonuses for soldiers.
Delegates to the International Mining convention left for Tooma to inspect the smelter as the session in the Arena endorsed the McFadden bill for a nineteen dollar an ounce excise on gold and169 dollar bonds on all gold mined. Frank A. Vanderlip opposed the bill citing higher inflation while Gov. Boyle of Nevada supported it.
Washington notes a House approval of the peace resolution triggers a protracted Senate fight. Lodge signals early committee action, with Republicans predicating a narrow final passage. Democrats oppose it widely, while mild reservationists shift tactics to block or delay. The debate centers on congressional power and League of Nations efficacy illustrated by Ruhr incidents.
The page lists per unit prices for fruits vegetables dairy and meat items in Eastern Washington and other regions. Items include artichokes lettuce spinach and tomatoes with varied per unit costs, alongside dairy products like cream cheese and Swiss and meat prices for shippers cows and light beef cuts. Domestic and regional suppliers are mentioned with fluctuating price ranges.
Tide measurements show a low tide of 64 feet and a high tide near 85 feet at Seattle locations, with variable readings noted through the observation period. Mariners and waterfront users are advised to monitor local tide forecasts and adjust activities accordingly.
Mayor Caldwell and the city council finance committee voted to repeal the subscription resolution for the Skagitlight and power bonds. They reduced the bond amount to 600000 and allowed over the counter sale without an immediate cash deposit. Bonds dated June 1 bear 6 percent interest payable semi annually. The previous plan failed as only 12800 worth of bonds sold due to a 10 percent cash payment requirement weeks before delivery.
Chicago stock receipts show 6600 head with overall market lower. Hog sales range 14.16 to 15.65 for butchers and packers, cattle receipts around 1000 head with steer and heifer prices from 7.50 to 18.76, sheep receipts steady with lambs 20.76 and ewes 11. etc. Also notes a Federal Board statistic: one fourth of 1,600,000 drafted men could not read or write English.
NEW YORK April 10 Unfilled tonnage of the United States Steel corporation on March 81 was 9 892 075 against 9 502 081 on February 27 it was announced today This was an increase of 289 994
The inquest into a hotel fire resumes Tuesday after bodies were removed and autopsies show death from burning. Witnesses describe sprinklers running, an explosion, and fire doors possibly locked as Miss Mira Crowe is identified among the victims. Bank clearings in Seattle reach a record high aided by Interexchange municipal tax funds.
The Northwest Waterfront Flanployers union met in Peruand Saturday to discuss agreements with long shoremen. Representatives from local shipping and stevedoring firms attended the meeting to participate in the discussions.
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