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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1914
Page
6
A dense, period column of classified items and notices from 1914 including matrimony ads, professional services, personal matchmaking, medical therapies, and promotional lines. Entries mention widowers seeking widows, stylists, nurses, gardeners, and home services, with locations and prices in Star and city areas.
The United States Bankruptcy Court Northern Division issues a notice to creditors and interested parties that Oscar Holmetrom has petitioned for a full discharge under bankruptcy acts. A hearing is set before the District Court in Beattie on September 1, 1914 at 4 p.m. to show cause why the petitioner’s prayer should not be granted. The notice is dated August 14.
An advertisement urges readers to visit the Good Sail Centre to purchase a tract on an easy payment plan likened to opening a savings account for future independence. It invites readers to arrange a visit any day and to call for full particulars.
A bustling market list details stalls at Westlake Mall with prices on sugar, milk, coffee, cheese, lamb, beef, corn, apples, peaches, and vegetables. Shoppers find diverse offerings from cottage cheese to eastern bacon and canned goods, with various stall numbers and price points.
Police court sees a busy summer session with 95 new cases and 27 continuances. A. L. Delkin Jr pays 40 dollars and J. G. Hoyt 35 dollars for speeding over the limit, eight miles. The circus is blamed for the influx of vagrants.
Secretary of State William J. Bryan reports in a telegram that U S senator hopeful George F. Cotterill left Christiania Norway on August 7 and is due in New York today. The message was sent to Geo J Ryan former secretary of the state's democratic committee.
Capt. John Rex Thompson eminent potentate of Nile Temple Mystic Shrine will sail tonight on the Northwestern to lead the initiation of Shrine candidates in Juneau Alaska August 28. The Mariposa will carry other Seattle Shrine leaders Monday night to assist.
A pamphlet warns farmers to resist selling farm staples while ships lie idle and ports embargo bulky products. It argues price gains depend on returning transport and exports to Europe, urging banks merchants and farmers to unite for fair value and against speculative dumping.
Antwerp reports German cavalry sightings near the city. The burgomaster orders civil guard on war footing and fortifications manned as the Belgian government rejects peace overtures. The Kaiser praises Belgian conduct and hints at terms after Brussels, while continuing campaign against France.
London reports heated discussion over the czar's plan to drive the Russian Mack fleet through the Dardanelles despite Turkey's neutrality. Observers argue it could be justified on grounds above treaty duties, likening it to Germany's Belgium invasion.
Athens reports Turkey’s response awaited after Greek demand over sultan troops near Greek territory. Nations now at odds or threatening war include Austria, Serbia, Germany, Russia, Montenegro, England, France, Belgium, Greece, Turkey and Japan with preparations for army and navy actions if no satisfactory answer from Constantinople.
The Barnum Bailey show opened yesterday for a two day engagement at Fifth Avenue and Republican Street in Seattle. The large tent, the Wizard Prince of Arabia spectacle, and a faithful crowd filled the 16 000 capacity venue as the performance drew gasps thrills and giggles from thousands.
Seldell, 35, Los Angeles agent for the Seattle Brewing & Malting Co., riding to the home of C. A. Thorndike at 2441 Federal Way, was seriously injured when his taxi collided with a Broadway car at Highland Drive and 10th Ave N. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Minor Hospital. Chauffeur Robert O'Hara was bruised but not seriously hurt.
Firsch and Glass were awarded by the county commissioners the contract for construction of a boulevard on the east side of Mercer Island at a cost of 51491.42 dollars.
A large delegation of dock owners met the harbors and public grounds committee with Fire Chief Stetson and Fire Marshal Bringhurst to discuss preventing a repeat of the Grand Trunk dock fire. Judge Everett Smith ruled taxicab cabbies may use the docks to solicit but face a restraining order against police interference.
A brief item notes eight seek separation while reporting one death. Other snippets mention Butter prices rising, social events, lawsuits, marriages and various local incidents including burglaries and injuries, all captured in concise notices.
In Sioux City yesterday Harvey D. Hinman refused a progressive gubernatorial nomination for New York and signaled openness if Republicans press him. Hazel Hulse travels from Trenton to Hong Kong to marry Arthur Bowman after corresponding and photos. Davis of Tacoma and a West Point cadet are mentioned. Missouri Governor Major targets road improvements amid convict labor to improve state’s mud. Suffragists vow to defeat anti suffrage congressional candidates. Week’s rains flood the Fairbanks area washing out a bridge. Chicago meat prices fall 25 to 80 cents per 100 pounds. Jewelry shipments of $3,500,000 in precious stones seized monthly says J Warner Hutching. County fairs plan parcel post exhibits. Reserve bank openings spark local expectations. Two youths rob a Pittsburg bank and flee in a racing car after a pistol battle with officers.
The Panama Canal reports toll receipts of 25000 dollars for Sunday as steamers continue to transit the waterway generating revenue.
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