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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
6
A dense page of classified ads and notices promotes land, homes, and buye roffers in and around Seattle. Listings describe water access acreages, farms, cottages, and business opportunities with prices, terms, and contact details. The tone mirrors a bustling mid century real estate market with multiple firms and agents advertising aggressively.
An old classified advertisement lists gale acreage and farms for sale or trade. It mentions various locations and dealers, and claims assistance with transfers, prices, and quick profits. The notice also references real estate offerings in Coeur d Alene, Manhattan, Nevada, and nearby markets with terms for deposits and perpetual water rights.
Real estate brief outlines options near Lake Union and surroundings, noting agents and brokers such as Gordon & Co. and local firms. It mentions properties with Bay views and a focus on secure home sites, urging quick action while listings remain available.
Mrs Addie Houghton disappeared from Ballard last Saturday at noon leaving two children in the care of her sister in law's daughter. She was seen on Wallard av that evening around 9 30 pm. The 12 month old boy was ill but she showed no concern for him or her husband. Ballard police stopped her and identified her but did not question her.
A letter from Capt. Chipperfield of the four masted barkentine Invincible describes a perilous voyage from the sound to Valparaiso Chile. He recalls inflammatory rheumatism and a drastic weight loss from 176 to 98 pounds as he navigated from a sick bed. The note, written before a recent disaster, hints the captain may have perished in the Chilean earthquake.
Front page notes steamer Santa Clara sailing tomorrow at 10 for Vaides and Seward with many passengers and a large lumber cargo for the Alaska Central railroad. City of Puebla due tomorrow afternoon from San Francisco. Montara Umatilla and San American listings to San Francisco Ballard lumber loads. Eric loads lumber at Ballard for south return. Falkirk to Melbourne after Tacoma lumber loading. Aki Maru to Yokohama next Tuesday with passengers and cargo. Dolphin sails tonight for the north with passengers and mail.
Fragmented OCR text describes rooms, lighting, and a community event. Mentions Johnson ebGition in Green Lake area with references to Realty Sullivan and Festi events. Details are unclear and scattered across damaged lines, listing rooms, wiring, and potential public notices.
Pacific City residents express concern as LS election issues loom. Officials plan public meetings to address voter access and rules, urging community input before the upcoming balloting.
At The Meadows Ang 81 weather clear track fans opened with Menton winning the four and a half furlongs race. Second race saw Glenrice prevail at one and a half furlongs with Rapshooter runner up and Korone third. Time figures are incomplete and several names appear garbled.
The streets committee proposed spending 1000 dollars to test asphalt paving on the Grant Street Bridge, replacing planking to see if bridges last longer. The Herbert Asphalt Co. will pave several hundred feet at cost for a fair trial, with results to be reported to the council near Monday night.
From Gold Field comes the report that Battling Nelson has sent for a Chicago chorus girl to marry him. Manager Nolan tried to stop her but failed. The girl is en route from Balt Lake to Gold Field, and Nolan has sent agents to meet the train. Indications are he cannot prevent the marriage.
A debate on whether Seattle should own and operate a municipal railway system will be held this evening at the Queen Anne MEB church at o'clock. Judge W. D. Wood and Frank Cotterill will speak for the affirmative while Judge Webb and a Seattle Economic League representative, if found, will argue the negative. The program limits speakers' times and the event is open to all.
The schooner Spokane under Captain Jamieson deserted this morning at Port Townsend soon after arriving from Port Ludlow with lumber for San Francisco. The vessel could not secure a crew by late today, and labor troubles are blamed for the desertion.
Former New Yorkers will picnic at Woodlawn Park Monday afternoon, announced by HL Siner secretary of the New York State society. Members are urged to send names and addresses to the Starr Boyd block to expand the group aiding the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition planned in 1909.
Angie Berry files suit against Henry Reese seeking 3000 in judgment. She claims joint ownership of an Alaska mine and alleges Reese took 6000 without accounting to her.
United States marshals arrested Lewis Boho as he came down the Ohio gang plank at Fairbanks this afternoon. He faces an embezzlement charge after instructions were wired for his apprehension.
Information leaks show Beattle Electric company backing municipal ownership and a street railway system. Seattle Electric club and its political supporters push to hinder the trend as Republicans vote and county conventions approach.
Seattle committees, responsible for moving Valencia victims, conferred with Captain Kilgore of the revenue cutter Grant. He urged waiting for weather off the cape before sailing, and the expedition is set to start no earlier than next Tuesday.
Patrolman Lockwood arrested Fred Bryan and Charles Smith yesterday afternoon amid a fight. Officials allege the pair engaged in a fight, with charges filed as law enforcement records indicate.
A. H. Grout head of the labor bureau expects a letter today from the Yakima Hop Growers association with full hop market information. Based on the advice, he will issue a circular detailing opportunities for workers and visitors to the hop country.
Applications for divorce include Oscar Fisher from Dora Fisher for abandonment and Minnie L Rollin from Charles Rollin for failure to support social records note the filings as of this morning.
Mrs EB C Weber, arrested for the third time and released on promising to go to Portland, was re-arrested this morning on intoxication charges and sentenced by Judge Alexander to 10 days in the city jail.
Joseph Quirt rented a room at the Dreaden hotel last night and retired without locking his door. On awakening this morning he discovered a suit of clothes a pair of shoes and $9 in cash missing.
Frank L. Merrick, manager of the publicity bureau of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition, has been confined to his rooms in the Leonce building for a week and is now convalescing at home.
An accident on Boren Ave references Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store at 610 Second Ave planning a big sale tomorrow. Torrey's Genuine Hollow Ground Razors go for $1.25, half price from $2.50, with 80 shared with the old model and a shaving brush listed at 25 cents.
March incident reports a well known young lady named Mine Elelc suffering a fracture to her forearm after slipping on the Caducian rink. She was assisted by bystanders and taken to a local infirmary for treatment.
The petition of the cifle Railway company to property owned by Co. D has been granted by commissioners. The ruling will apply to all property concerned.
In Portland Oregon at a Fourth Avenue location a blaze killed two people. Fire officials say a Japanese lodging building burned early in the morning and victim Kamure was incinerated while attempting to escape. One report notes K Yaemageta was buried under debris and is now dying.
Deputy Prosecuting K. Prigmore departed New York for Ireland aboard the White Star steamer Umbria. He plans to collect funds to establish a farm and contribute to a Bullf ate project in the destination.
After an absence the infant passenger Yerkes reappears in Seattle. Records show travel through Nelson British Columbia and Goma ry as part of the unusual case. Authorities investigate how the infant was out of inspection during the journey.
The inaugural rally of the ownership party is set at a Seattle theater with speakers including City Thomson and Judge WF Clone. They will cover financial, engineering, and a phase of the proposed street rally. The event aims to be the principal affair of the meeting.
A British ship named Yola arrived at Antwerp in a leaky condition and was sent to drydock for repairs. It had departed Port Sud with lumber bound for Adelaide when the leak caused severe damage to the vessel during the voyage.
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