Seattle Real Estate Surges as Timber Lands Draw Buyers
A Seattle real estate proclaims a new epoch of growth as city lots and suburban properties rise in value. He cites steady demand from eastern buyers, premium spots around Madison Street, Lake Union, and Pike Street, plus strong timber lands and coal lands sales near the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Prices climb from $ in city blocks to $75,000 for notable properties and acres sold to eastern investors at rising rates.
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Seattle
James M. Sparkman
Sparkman @ Melean
London
United States
Puget
Alaska
Puget Sound
lWwrce
Centennial Mills
J. A. Moore
L. C. Smith
Smith Premier Typewriting Company
of & Une, N.X
First Avenue South
Occidental Avenue
Watson C. Squire
N. M. Latimer
Madison Street
Eighteenth Avenue
James Street
Pike Street
Lake Union
East Dennyway
Broadway
Second Avenue
Hamm & Schmidt
Butler
J. R. Lewis
Straita
Juan de Fuca
King County
Kenton
Columbia
Georgetown
Man Survives Bicycle Collision With Mountain Lion
Tacoma report describes M Eby an engineer from Rock Quarry Washington bicycle commuting when he struck a large mountain lion asleep on a rural path. The impact threw him off balance yet a paw stroke allegedly steadied him allowing a rapid escape. He arrived home to find torn shirts and signs of the encounter.
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Tacoma
M. Eby
Rock Quarry
Washington
Eby
Truth of Eby story told by four bloody scratches
Neighbors attest to a cougar encounter near Eby with four scratches on his skin described as evidence. Word spreads that cougars exist locally and have been seen recently including near Reese’s garden fence. Residents plan to hunt and kill them using a pack of hounds to seek their lair.
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Eby Belove
Reese
Eby
Lawyers Seek Time Extension in Van Alstine Case
Lou Van Alstine's lawyers appeared before Judge Moore seeking an extension to file a statement of facts for appeal to the supreme court. The deadline was March 2 but the judge granted an extension until May 15 due to the attorney's press of business.
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Lou van Alstine
Moore
Supreme Court
Dore
Seattle Schooner Hero Returns Empty from Cape Flattery
The fishing schooner Hero arrived in Seattle after rough seas at Cape Flattery and Neah Bay. She reported losing both anchors and much cable while battling high winds and returned without any fish.
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Hero
Cape Flattery
Cape
Seattle
Neah Bay
Wife Pulls His Whiskers in Public Tries to Die
William Adama, a coal hauler on the ferry line, was found writhing in hay with a bashed throat and a near noose in a stable. Neighbors say his wife publicly pulled his beard and ill treated him, prompting his attempt and leading to his hospitalization where surgeons say he will recover.
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Philadelmna
William Adama
Adama
Cooper Hospital
Adame
Ford Crossing Spare Deer Run From A Great Forest Fire
An elderly hunter from Rogersville Missouri recounts a dramatic chase in the 1840s when a vast November forest fire swept the Ozarks. He rode Finley creek to escape flames leaping through dry leaves, crossing the James river to safety as smoke and heat filled the air.
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Breshears
Rogersville
Springfield
Memphis
Ozark Country
Forties
James River
Finley Creek
Christian County
James
Chicago plans grand American festival for fall
Chicago outlines the American festival from September to October with an allegorical water fete on Lake Michigan, six street processions featuring historical and national tableaux, athletic events, music and drama, a grand night pageant, costume displays, and a massive Grand Stand seating 100 000 with illuminated towers and hanging gardens centerpiece.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
United States
Halle
Tattersall’s
Babylon
Appointment of J F Stevens as Chief Engineer for Great Northern
A circular from directors of the Great Northern Montana Central and Western reports J F Stevens was named chief engineer succeeding N D Miller who resigned. Stevens will oversee location and construction of new lines, bridges, buildings, tracks and structures on company property, with duties effective April 1.
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J. F. Stevens
Sues Couch N. D. Miller
Great Northern
Umler
Montana Central & Astern
John & Stevens
N. TD. Miller
Market Quotations From Saturday Morning Trade In Commodities
Market notes show easy trade on Wheat Street. Prices for tomatoes and cabbages rise while beans and beets arrive from California. Halibut, salmon, and other seafood limited. grain and hay quotes listed with many items across butter, dairy, poultry, pork, and live stock.
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San Francisco
California
Commission
Columbia River
Beattie
Puget Sound
Washington
Ife
Puget 84 Supt Ocean Dk Seattle Office
J. F. Trowbridge listed as superintendent at Puget Steamship Ocean Dock Seattle with Uptown ticket office at 618 First Ave. San Francisco agents Goodall Perkins & Co. named as general agents.
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J. F. Trowbridge
Puget
Ocean
Seattle
Uptown
First
Goodall, Perkins & Co
San Francisco
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Boston Clothing House
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Victoria
TOR
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City of Topeka
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Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Lightning Express Steamship City OF
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G. F. Thorndyke
Yesler Way
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