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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
6
An OCR fragment outlines Seattle classified ads terms including per-line rates, minimum charges, and display rules. It lists Ballard agency contact details, office addresses, and phone numbers, plus scattered items for sale and services. The text references partnerships, sales prospects, and various merchants with partial addresses and items for sale.
In Washington the senate debated a resolution directing the attorney general to sue Harriman interests for alleged land grant violations in southwestern Oregon. The case seeks to recover millions of acres granted along the Oregon and California railway, with claims of sale to settlers and lumbermen while violating original restrictions. An amendment to protect innocent purchasers sparked fierce attacks as an attempt to shield Harriman.
The readable text is garbled with missing words and misordered letters. No clear event date, location, or involved people are determinable from the fragment.
Fragmented listing shows multiple small-housing ads with prices such as down payments and monthly terms. Mentions 4 room cottages and 3 room homes near streets and avenues, with contact line “Nerih 14, White 249.”
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a real estate ad mentioning corner lots, level terrain, and investment potential. The text references a Harmony area street, a Main 1994 marker, a Pioneer address, and a balance monthly payment concept, though details are unclear.
Historical classified notice describes multiple properties including a ten acre ranch with a well improved layout, fruit trees, berry land, shielded pasture and a creek nearby. It lists varied prices from 16 569 to 3 000 with cash options and terms, plus location at Main and 224 6ter Block.
A damaged entry references a 100 by 100 parcel offered for 150 dollars with cleared level ground and notes about drainage and settlement. mentions nearby Main 349 and southeast of court. Text is unreadable in parts, but indicates a property sale or bargain adjacent to a court area.
Real estate notice from George H. Green Co Inc listing land and Acre Tracts near Beattie and Seattle area. Highlights include subdivided tracts north of Beattie with soil quality, prices from $59 per unit, and terms. offers of cottages and residence properties in Seattle hot sections with maps and figures available at their office.
A brief notice states TouR Own Chicken is the only path to Liv McLavonlin Realty Co. promotion. The fragment suggests a sales pitch or promotional claim linked to the realty company.
Mayor Mueller urges sub urban officials to revoke six saloon licenses after Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh declares violations of the law. The matter is framed as a city real estate issue.
Savings Bank i MONEY ey rE IN ANT ONE OF THE S ite in Youngstown city view from the bluff near the line. Listings show monthly rents 248 dollars per month and 26 down with about 6 percent. Several parcels described including acreage near Warnich Station and east of the river with varying terms. Also mentions modern storefronts on Seventh Avenue and Eighth Street with rents around 160 dollars and a walkable Malm area.
Prosectuting attorney's letter criticizes Mackintosh and calls for revoking licenses at Roxy's Rainier Bar Lincoln Park Germania Park Vienna Car and Bohemian Park. He warns county action if conditions are not remedied while Georgetown enforces existing laws.
The Inland Navigation company and Canadian Pacific clash on the Seattle Victoria route as the Chippewa enters opposition to the Princess Beatrice. One way fares now 50 cents, down from 2 dollars three weeks ago amid a relentless cut-rate war. CPR is likely to further reduce fares to stay in the contest.
Reports from New York indicate Grover Cleveland’s health remains critical but not worsening after recent illness. Physicians say only a cautious outlook is possible and bed rest is advised as specialists monitor his condition.
In Alaska on April 28 decisive selections are made for the First division with candidates including Wavid Haines Hoggett and Juneau under the United party banner. Governors contest list cites Wrenwell and Treadwell as conceded. Judge Yaker deliberates a burglary charge against Patrick Curtiss as Walla Walla.
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