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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
5
California's labor demand rises as big railroads announce special low fares from the East. From August 27 rates include St Louis 41 dollars Kansas City 36 dollars New Orleans and New York with similar outlays. The plan aims to attract workers for hop grape prune fruit and sugar beet harvests as many men women and children prepare to join the fields.
Fragments indicate embargo restrictions reported to local officials from San Francisco. The embargo limits lumber headed to Oakland and tightens handling of freight. movement to the coast is restricted and cars in the city are being managed under new orders.
A fragment discusses ambition and saving as the foundation of success. It urges starting an account with the Security Saving Deposit Company at 115 Sem and to make it grow, mentioning Geo H. Brown Co at 221 Pine as related services.
Everett Aug 12 George W Hess, sued by John Weldert for 954 dollars, alleges portions of the sum were advanced in 20 gold pieces to be filed and later passed in a mutilated form. Hess was arrested last year in Snohomish for mutalating coins to secure filings by U S Marshal Bell. He led officers to his workroom in a lodging house on Hewitt Ave, was jailed in Seattle by Judge Hanford. Weldert’s son Jolanda farmer near Monroe and another farmer of Walla Walla figure in the case. Weldert’s attorneys say charges lack foundation. Also Randomite Powder Co begins erecting a powder mill in a gulch between Everett and Mukilteo to serve Alaska Washington Montana trade, employing 16 men.
Wagner's orchestra performs at Leschli Park for an evening dance. The event promises a refined venue on the northwest’s finest hardwood floor and invites guests to attend.
M. T. Sanders and Charles Hay of the Northern Pacific and J. L. Knapp with J. Sedgwick of the Great Northern appeared before the board of equalization to challenge county assessments viewed as much higher in Snohomish than elsewhere. Deputy fire warden orders halted slash burning permits until after the fire danger subsides with fires reported near Monroe Three Lakes Granite Falls and north of Bothell.
Prices for Wenat fruit and vegetables drift through a busy street market. Cantalope and watermelon supply rises while pumpkins sell low. Fresh beans corn apples and dairy products appear with prices noted for each item and per unit.
Fisherman’s headquarters advertises flies and rods from Piper & Taft at 1924 26 Second Ave. It promises guidance on fishing grounds and flies to take. Come in for assistance.
On the last trip coming south from Skagway to Vancouver the Princesa May struck a submerged iceberg. One propeller blade was snapped off, shocking all passengers aboard the steamer.
Officers aboard Skagway steamers report large and small icebergs disrupting navigation in Lynn Canal near Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island. The Hum bolat crew describe slow speed for hours due to thick ice as night conditions raise danger.
Water charges due for August, September and October must be paid by August 20 to avoid delinquency. District includes area between center line of Union and East Union and center line of Galer, West Galer, and East Galer streets. Metered water is due from the 1st to the 20th of each month and becomes delinquent on the 20th.
A father’s land gift to his son inspired a sales pitch urging buyers to invest in Port Simpson plots. The article recalls Eben D. Jordan and the value of early land ownership, highlighting Beattie and Port Simpson as cheap today with potential rapid appreciation. It urges buying a lot now as a fledgling nest egg for children, noting low annual taxes.
The board of public works met to require changes in the House of Good Shepherd construction after Building Inspector Price flagged fire escapes and other items not up to code. Secretary Bagley stated no work was halted, though certain alterations must be made or the contractor cannot proceed. Knapp & West, architects, will send a plan book for pretty homes for 26 cents.
The D B Johnston Co Pioneer Music House reports a major publicity word contest success. About 15 000 lists have been submitted as contestants seek grand prizes for forming the most correct words from Johnston Pianos. Examinations by a large team led by Mrs. George F Felts are under way with winners expected in about two weeks.
The notice lists diagnostic charges and treatment plan details. Under a six week trial no charge for diagnosis, then $16 for six weeks, and after September 1st $15 per month in advance. Treatments include osteopathy electric vibratory and light therapies.
Dr Geo D Burr and Dr Alice M Burr operate Osteopathic clinic at 416 Arcade Building with contact numbers Main 4432 and Ind 3686. They offer medical examinations and treatment services as licensed osteopaths in the city.
Subscribers are asked to call the main office between 6 and 7 PM if their copy does not arrive by 6. Each missed delivery should be reported to ensure perfect service. The Star Publishing Co requests prompt notices to correct delivery issues.
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