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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
6
Classified notice seeking tenants for barber shops cabins and eateries with terms and rents listed. Mentions Harley shop rent six dollars monthly plus terms and viewings. Also advertises space for a restaurant and various shops with rental prices, locations, and view arrangements.
A long mixed notice lists farm for sale with terms, acreage, orchard, cattle, and household furniture. Multiple names appear for agents and brokers along with real estate listings and public notices about sale processes and inquiries.
Fragmented OCR notes describe real estate activity including lot sales and parcels on Peter Colt and FP acres. Mentions Helene and a Ber's Gere location with references to 7.0 Gown and 8 up groups. Real estate firm REALTY at Becend Ave appears with partial auction and sale hints.
Real estate ads offer five acre plots near Everett and waterfront lots near Seattle. Listings detail parcels with water access, cleared land, fruit trees, and farm potential, with payments terms from down payments to monthly installments. Multiple brokers and firms publish opportunities in Alaska and Washington areas.
Real estate notice lists multiple lots for sale near Woodsend Park and Green Lake ridge with terms offered by agencies such as LAWRENCE, LOWEN, and DENNY EWING. Appears to promote affordable bay-front and hillside properties with easy terms, targeting buyers seeking early purchase opportunities and potential value growth.
Advertised real estate sale details appear with mixed phrases about listing terms and prices. The notice mentions property near the river and countryside plots with prices per acre and installment options.
In Springfield Missouri on August 1 the murder trial of Ross Galbraith opened amid heavy security as around a hundred deputies surrounded the courthouse Nine jurors qualified by noon The scene drew many spectators including men women and children some reacting to a juror who said he would stand for the law if his wife or daughter were endangered by a black attacker
John Trady a laborer was found with phony jewelry he tried to sell in a local pawn shop Saturday night. He claimed the pieces came from another fake dealer but Judge Alexander deemed five days in city jail sufficient punishment for his worthless buy.
West Seattle council meeting tonight will consider ordering repairs on Railroad Ave between Louisiana and Marshall, with Beattle Electric Co to pay. Petition asks Victoria between Grand and Spring to be graded. A new plumbing ordinance is expected to pass due to prior lack of regulations.
Chicago police search for a woman linked to Stensland in a bank wrecking case. Authorities seek a possible secret room at the Stensland mansion where the financier may be hidden or evidence concealed.
An unreadable real estate advertisement fragment offers land for sale near Be te PER ACHE and Pacific City with terms including $1.58 cash and monthly balances. Mentions VARNELL REALTY CO and C.D Milimas Offees, urging readers to act quickly before the late offers end. Indicates furnished homes, water access, and several acres with fruit trees and shade. details are fragmented and unclear.
Fragmentary notice describes land bought by CC. D. Hillman at Pacific City near Bailey Building. It mentions stakes, corner plots, lot sizes, street car access, and a monthly fee with terms for buyers to pick out an opening acre and Terra ment block today.
Fifteen hundred members of the Philippine Veterans union met in Des Moines today. Generals Charles King Albert Frost and Hale attended the gathering to address the crowd and discuss veteran affairs.
Nineteen American yachts began a trial race in Marblehead Massachusetts to determine the best vessel to challenge for the Roosevelt cup. The event marks the lead up to the Roosevelt trophy competition with ships vying for selection.
An organization of citizens formed today to contest in court for a single fare to Coney Island. The group aims to secure a five cent rate for travel to the popular seaside destination.
McKinley Circle of the Ladies of G. A. KK will host a card party Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs J Scott Ecker located at 1219 Seventh Avenue.
An unknown man broke a show case in the Junction saloon last evening and was arrested after the proprietor complained. He could not give his name this morning due to intoxication. Judge Martin will hear the case this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Chas J Glidden of Boston return from a world tour in their touring car after visiting 15 countries. The trip started in 1961 and covered 44 760 miles by 16 steamer voyages with a total distance about 21 600 miles by road and rail. They claim travels to the Arctic circle in Sweden and New Zealand in 1906, with journeys through Afghanistan and India.
Judge W D Wood addressed the Methodist ministers at First Methodist church this morning. He spoke at the pastors invitation on municipal ownership focusing on the municipal street railway and detailed the plans prepared by City Engineer Thomson. He explained the Seattle Electric Company operations and how the larger portion of that corporation is secured.
Two safe blowers were found dead in the ruins of Files and Smith's general store after a morning fire and explosion. Dynamite placed under the safe is suspected as the cause. Local investigators pursue leads in the N Y incident.
A cable dispatch from J A Nadeau director general of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition was received by Frank Merrick head of the publicity bureau They reported that Mr Chilberg president of the exposition and Nadeau were invited to a reception at the Grand hotel at Cleary Creek on Saturday They have inspected Cleary Fairbanks Dome and nearby creeks for fair exhibits and will depart for St Michael and Nome on Tuesday August 14.
Goshen Ind August 18 County Treasurer Drake killed himself this morning after long illness and distress over a bank failure. The tragedy adds to local concerns about financial troubles and health burdens among civic officials.
George Sidell a laborer was arrested yesterday on a charge of cruel beating and assaulting his wife Alice. Judge Davis will hear the case this afternoon.
A Tuesday night meeting at the Commerce Club addresses widening and regrading Pine Street from Melrose Avenue toward Broadway. If front footage consent is secured for most parcels, the street would widen to 86 feet west of Melrose and 80 feet east, potentially easing congestion in the business district.
The Kansas society will hold a gathering tomorrow afternoon in the park at 1 30. Activities include renewed dances and visiting, with a basket social in the evening for attendees.
J Louis McLaughin was arrested Saturday after a report of threats toward his wife. The case was ongoing in the afternoon with authorities involved.
Mike Wright of Hillman City led a baseball victory over Skiddoo with a six to score claimed as the final tally. The report notes Wright’s strong hitting and pitching support from teammates as the key factors in the win.
Washington August 4 reports William after arriving in the States will avoid involvement in erotic party activities and will likely refrain from mentioning Lips.
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