Fire damages Bicho area as authorities respond
An incident near Bicho yesterday sparked a blaze with responders from local services quickly dousing flames. No injuries reported, but property damage is being assessed and investigators examine the scene for causes.
Unclear OCR reads with scattered names and places
Fragmentary text mentions a visit and events with scattered names and places. The readable portions hint at a street scene and a timeline but lack coherent context or a clear outcome. No identifiable persons or organizations are established.
Seattle Star publisher notice and masthead
The Seattle Star masthead lists STAR PUBLISHING CO offices in New York Chicago and Seattle addresses, with staff roles including Pastor B. Mazard Wells and Husiness Manager B. F. Chase, plus mailing rates and delivery info. The paper announces daily afternoon publication except Sundays and notes post office registration.
Milkman Erickson Faces Adulteration Allegations
A harsh call to strip milk adulterer Erickson of his trade after repeated claims he tainted cow's milk with Preservative Freezine and water. The piece urges strict punishment and removal from the dairy business to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
Freesine
Board Reveals City Valuations Of Pianos Clocks Hogs
The County Board of Equalization reports average piano and organ values at about $100 per instrument with three quarters pianos and a total of 2963 items. Watches and clocks total 318 with overall value per piece about $124. Horses and mules average under $20, cattle 1513 head at $20 each, hogs 132 head at $7. Public inspection of the official figures is available at the county auditor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Seattle
Seattle Prepares Weeklong Holiday for Woodmen Events
Seattle gears up for a string of festivities from Friday through Monday. The Woodmen of the World host a torchlight parade, initiate about fifteen hundred new members, and many stores close at noon for the celebration. The Labor Day observance continues with merchants closing all day. Beattie endorses the Woodmen milestone as a notable regional achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen
Ths
Denver
Pacific Coast
Beattie
Vancouver Man’s Hundred Dollar Bill Lost in Brattle
Mr Brown of Vancouver British Columbia visited Brattle with coins and a hundred dollar note. He drank wine at a local inn and asked a naive girl to fetch him more change. He cannot recall where he spent the money, and the police offer help with no definite lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Vancouver
H.C
Brattle
Brown
I C
Outrage over Tax Cut for Beattle Gan & Electric Co
The county board of equalization cut the Beattle Gan & Electric Co assessment from 365 000 to 200 000 amid protests. Citizens had petitioned to raise the assessment, noting the company’s 1 100 000 in bonds and legal rules on property value. Local officials face questions as taxpayers demand a defense. Seattle is described as a porcupine with poles protruding on every street and Madison Park’s blind pigs challenged by enforcement.
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County Board of Equalization
Beattle Gan & Electric Co
Nmoard
State of Washington
Hoefer
Fisher
Welihoefer
King
Kity
Washi
Tle
A. Bell
Howe
Seattle
King County
Ington
Wash
G. Meade Emory
Superior Cour
Jiff
Vorce
Fashington
Wastrea Speckert
Cor Plain
Arlington Hotel
Attle
Washington
Seattle Cereal Co
Railroad Avenue
Attie, Wash
J. G. Deming, JR
Secretar Beattie
Heritage Missing From Grand Opera House
Harold Heritage, treasurer of the Grand Opera House, vanished suddenly after leaving his landlady Rose Oberly at 1015 Fourth Avenue on Thursday evening. Manager Cor notes his accounts are straight, while others fear foul play though Heritage was known to carry large sums of money and had good personal habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Heritage
Grand Opera House
Cor
Rose Oberly
Fourth Avenue
Bagrage
Passidie
Heritage
Contradictory British Statements On Boer War Collapse
The piece notes conflicting British claims that Boer resistance is near collapse while 4000 burghers gather near the Zululand border. It critiques King Edward's speeches and argues the Boers’ fighting stock and geography complicate the war, contrasting territory depths with India and Egypt.
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Zululand
Edward
South Africa
South African Republic
Texas
Orange Free State
Pretoria
King Edward
India
Magland
Egypt
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Kessler
Sian Chuf
Ceaem Po
Werner
Ington R
Turnevens
Third Avenue
New York
Temple Court
Chicago
A. B. Express
the Seattle Star
Star Publishing CO
Ruatneas
Main
Holtortal
Mazard Wells
B. F. Chase
Seattie
Rickson
Wice Young Mani
Madison Park
Cooper & Levy
Ike
Bbc
Jamaica
Lion
Oostora Ripters
Avenua Bet
Vester and Washington Telephone Main
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
San Francisco
Puebla
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Alaska
Cpm
Kteamehipa
Topeka
Queen
Cottage City
Al-K1
Omioe
Meettis M. Talbert
Com'l Agt
W. Miller
Asatlew
Agt
Ocean Duck
Civedest Working & Co
Cen
Agte
Man Pratoieoe
Cain
Nome
Teller S. 5
Nome City
Arlington Dock
Humboldt
Alaska Flyer
Ketchikan, Juneau, Douglas Island
Skagway
Caine
Jet Ave
White Pass
Yukon
Allin
Big Salmon
Kiondike
White Horse
Dawson
Yester Way
Hawkins
Mer
J. Francis Lee
Honolulu Direct
the Globe Navigation Co
Eureka
Meteor
Tampico
Office of the
En Abanement Mutual Life Uliding
N. Chilcott
Aveene
Santos
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Centennial
Northwestern Commercial Company
Pioneer Building
1St Ave
Everett
Everett and
Edmonds
Colmandock
Seattle Transfer Co
Mats
Sto
Rica
Oslyn Coal
Queen Coal
Orborny, Remper & Co., Inc. Abstract Co
Mutual
Louth
Whittlesey Hanford Abstract Co
Haller
Sevattle Abstract Co
Architects
JOAN _GHAMAM
MeiDonald Mook
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H Muttner
Malte
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United
Toor
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Boxwell
Columbia
H. KB. Forter
Mutual Life Building
Frank BH
Wieatling
Boston
Martin
Mutual Life
J. A. Kellogg
Hailey
Benson
Aravat
Toston Block
Burke
Langland
N.Y
Martin & Fox
Joe Martin
G. Bickerton
Fleet Avenue
Third Ave
BANKS
Puget Sound National Bank OF Seattle Capital
J. Furth
Goldamith
R. Vo Ankeny
United States
Europe
National Bank of Commerce
H.C. Henry
R. R. Spencer
A. Chilberg
E. L. Grondahl
A. H. Borlberg
J. F. Lane
Bank of Commerce Capital
James St
Second Ave
D. A. Campron
People's Saving Bank
Fue St
Capital
Co. Neufelder
Res
J. R. Hayden
Jreenteast
Commercial Savings and Trust
Business Colleges
Larke's Perrin
Leos Business College
Union 2d
Acme Business Core
Becond
Pike
Pioneer Wilson's Med
Bromley & Welte
Starr Yd
Tel
Matin
Soderquist & Roseleaf
Spring Street
Seattle Clothes Pressing Co
Dave Taylor
Starr-Boyd
Prof
Illson
Ranke Block
Frank C. Egan
Holyoke
A.W. Phillips
Heussy Bik
Ccicago Dental Co
Hinckley
Lamb Staters
Collinge
Tet Ave
American Steam Dye Works
Western Avenue
Groll, Damus& Dener
Marion Street
Morrison & Hibelman Mutual Life
Olympic Oil
Haller Block
Erickhon & W
Western
Sisoe
Terry Aveenue
Eway
Frank T. Hunter
Cline Investment Co
Pacific Block
Homeetrad
Tide Water
Tavy Yards
W. J. McConnell & Co
He Street
Ballard
Hed Front Furniture Co
Ave. B. Tel
Mehal
Butterworth & Sons
Embalmere
Finlay & Romp
Becond Ave
Sorley & Henderson
Occidental Avenues
Pike Street
Queen City
New
Guey
Iron Trades Council
Rmke
Douglas
P.O
Fred. Rosenstock
Grand Pacific O
First Ave
Battleship House
Bayoy
Conklin House
Ard
Chicago Junk Co
Oans and Insurance
James Bothwell
Boston Bik
Bob
Wm. Cook
18Th Avenue North
iNisisee Mac
A. J. Williams
Weller Street
Mechanical Engineers
E. L. McAllaster
Pioneer
Osteopathy
Rickart & Howell
Collins Block
Washington Institute of Osteopathy
Fonda Nadeau
Ktere Kalley
J. A .Mackinnon
Chapin
Shfi Ama
Barnes & Co
F. E. Adams
Colman
P. Noogleberg
P. J. Clark
Warren Ave
Red Front Furniture Company
Second Avenue South
C. V. White Advertsing Bureau
New York Building
Olympic Olto
McDonald Block
Tait
He Hensel
B. Bennett
Hanson
4Th and Pine
J. G. Stewart
Edinburgh Medical Institute
Miles
Old & Pike
Green
van Dyke
Hinkle
Tel. White
Falk
Starr-Royd
Tel. Black
Res. Green
Hehing Co
Pring Mt
Bum Bvid
BOM
Commercial Prins
Bob Washington
Treen
White
Via Co
Yenler
Photo Novelty Photo Co
REAL
Ety
Ph d
Colling & Williame
Kroom
Bullivan
F. H. Renick & Co
Oi Invest. Co
Scheverman Hock
Annem Beattle Show Cane Co
Hastman
A. H. Anderson
Seattle T
Taxidermiets & Bergist
Tinners
Finlay
ROBB
Eyres Tranafer Co
Sain
Robeson Broa
Voice Culture
Magnus Schutz
Hol
Pike Strest
Wie
Ron
Star Paint CO
Remington
Cnntlees General Dealer
Cherry Street
Grand Ridge
Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Madison Street
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