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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1905

Page

8

Lost His Honor for a Blonde of Beauty

Beattie detectives obtained a photograph of Sergeant A Lefter of Company K Penrith United States infantry detailed to guard the exposition, while Captain A Ingram. Lefter vanished after receiving company funds 95 dollars and 50 in cash he is thought to have run a double life with a blonde companion. The captain investigates and says Lefter exhausted the company money before leaving Salem with a woman described as average height and striking looks. Lefter is pursued by federal authorities as rumors spread of debt and disappearance.

Beattie A. Lefter Lefter Penth United States Infantry A. BE. Ingram Lefles Ingram Gays Lester Salem Caytein Ingrambes Haa Lesler Lefler

Shame of Ballard Saloons Sparks Citizen Outcry

A Ballard city column slams saloons for crowding boxes with fallen women and drunken behavior. It urges the city council to act beyond warnings and to crack down on establishments allowing shameless activity on Ballard Avenue.

Ballard Log Cabin Bohemia

Law and Morality Clash in Mallard Saloons

A local debate decries loitering near saloons and delays on street improvements while Ballard faces persistent disturbance from immoral individuals. Critics fault police for noise and disruption and urge swift action to remove problematic elements, blaming city council for inaction.

Mallard Ballard Dulsances

Seattle July activity report shows rising building permits

The city issued 1,177,114 dollars in building permits last month, up 462,386 from the prior year. Public employment filled 3,182 jobs, with no change from last month. Fire loans totaled 13,916 dollars, insured, while births reached 130 and deaths 103 despite Independence Day.

Public Employment Office Independence Day Kellogg

Farts for Irishmen Yankton 8 D Aug

Arrangements are nearly complete to purchase South Dakota land valued at 300000 to 500000 dollars by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for worthy poor members who wish to farm. Promoters include Catholic clergy from Aberdeen and Madison. Free railroad transportation is offered to settlers, with the first group expected to arrive from the east this fall.

Yankton Aug. T South Dakota Order of Hibernians Aberdeen Madison

Board of health bans brewers grain for cow feed

A local dairyman lauds the board of health decision to prohibit all Brewers grain as cow diet. He argues the ban won’t raise milk costs and will improve quality by stopping diluted milk from brewery-fed cows and ensuring fair competition among dairy farmers.

Board of Health Smeal Brewerien

Balocchi Saloon License Likely Revoked by Council

The Balocchi hearing before the council Monday night may revoke the saloon license for the unexpired term. Chief Janey plans to close the saloon entirely by denying one license to Frank Landy, despite Delan's objections to Landy’s suitability. Council members doubt Delan and believe Landy’s actions are genuine and oppose broader resistance.

Balocchi Baloccchi Janey Frank Landy Delan Landy Alnuat

Rummage sale deals on teapots glassware and appliances

A rummage sale advertises nickel plated Berlin teapots at 60c regular value, improved raisin seeds, BISSELL carpet sweepers at 1.40, dozen jelly glasses at 0e per dozen, Snowball washing machines at 7.00, and gold decorated glassware at 4 off.

Berlin Eraee Ereuene di Ord Seer Mbo Bissell

Fine French Organdie and Accessories Rummage Picks

Vintage scraps describe the French organdie fabrics in seasonal colors and a white red apron lace sample. Black grenadines offered in many designs, with rummage prices and regular values noted.

Arnold

Rummage Sale Lace Offerings at Bon Marc Worth Topiclot

Odd Jota listings describe a rummage sale of lace and inserts including Real English Cotton Torchon and Ivory Valen ciennes Edges. Various widths from 1 to 4 inches and patterns like Point Venise Appliques and Chantilly Laces offered at reduced prices.

Bon Marc Worth Tle Valenciennes Nottingham Eocre

Children’s Wash Dresses and Sailor Suits in Clearance Sale

A rummage sale offers children’s wear with deep discounts on assorted dresses and sailor suits. Gingham and chambray dresses in sizes 2 to 14 are reduced from regular prices up to 2.95 to 1.59. Linen sailor suits with embroidered emblem and colors cadet blue and red also discounted from 6.95 to 4.50.

Dimity Buster Brown Buster

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