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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
7
Classified ad lists property near Prospect with improvements and the Kerr Co sale addition. Mentions multiple parcels including 95 and near Lake and Dayton locations, with cash terms and mentions of furniture and buildings. Includes contacts and a map reference for a quick sale in the city.
Incomplete text hints at a 19th or early 20th century street scene with names such as Park and references to a brick owe stable and banked terms. The legible pieces indicate a local note or brief market or property item, but details are too fragmented to identify a clear event or outcome.
The readable text is garbled with missing names places and events making it impossible to determine a clear news item or outcome. No coherent entities surface to specify a subject or date.
Fragmented OCR text describes land offers with down payments and payments plans, indications of water access and shore views, and mentions lenders or owners offering parcels in California with phrases about acreage and bay or lake proximity.
Rev. William Hinshaw, once paroled after a murder sentence, is sent back to Indiana State Prison for life after confessing involvement with George Freeman’s wife, the former sheriff-elect of Wabash County. The case links Hinshaw to renewed romantic entanglements and parole violations.
Three men Albert A. Lewis Chas A Hitt and P F M Howard are accused of devising a fraud to ship wheat from Yokohama to Kobe for insurance gain. They are linked to manipulating logs and wrecking the vessel off Yukirura Tokushima to claim insurance and flee to the United States.
Postmaster Stewart announced that within the next two months the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways will add larger mail cars on the St. Paul to Seattle route. Cars will carry cases and mail for Seattle will be sorted en route, with a King Depot substation to be established soon and twenty carriers ready at the station to deliver mail within 20 minutes of arrival.
Multiple listings on Queen Anne and surrounding areas describe two bedroom and five room homes with terms and details. Properties tout desirable locations, corner lots, and bargain prices with contact information for inquiries and viewings.
Philadelphia December 1 A board decision raises wages by ten percent for all Pennsylvania Railroad employees earning under $200 a month. The policy takes effect today and impacts upwards of 125 000 men.
The seventh annual Automobile Club of America show opened at Grand Central Palace New York at noon. Crowds surged inside shortly after doors opened as manufacturers display 1907 patterns in December, making it the largest show of its kind.
Roy K Persewee ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred after a March 1905 conviction for taking money under false pretenses in a discipline proceeding.
Opaque OCR fragment notes various amounts such as 41.00 1.60 1.19 81.76 61.29 82.50 1.99 and 2.00 with references to owed sums and betting style at a location named Bpi ning's. No clear event or names emerge.
An advertisement promotes Northwestern Mutual Fire Association promising lower insurance rates and potential savings of 26 to 50 percent. It urges property owners to call Main 1454 or Independent 87 to connect with inspectors for speedy service, citing the company’s large monthly turnover.
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts hosts an opening exhibition featuring members of the National Society of Mural Painters and the American Society of Landscape Artists. A large number of works are on display in Philadelphia amid praise for quality.
The new train to California leaves Beattie at 4 30 p m and Portland at 11 30 p m arrives in San Francisco at 9 48 a m covering forty one hours. The Southern Pacific now operates three daily trains by the Shasta Route. Tickets and reservations at Union Ticket Office 64 First Avenue Beattie Wash EK Hills General Agent.
Navy and Army met in Philadelphia for an exhibition game. The first half had Navy leading 9 to 0 with neither side scoring early. In the second half Navy dominated, finishing with Navy 10 Army 0 as both teams wore down.
Fort Lawton reports no league game tomorrow but the Seattle team will play Lawton at the post. A 2 20 o clock kickoff is set for the soccer match. At the fort the Third regiment band performs at 2 o clock with Corcoran Cadets and selections including Asmodeus First Heart Throbs Visions of a Beautiful Woman National Fencibles.
Ballard notes report Hallard District No. 56 voters choosing a director with Fred F. Fisher seeking re election against socialist candidate Hane Rathe. A bond issue of 76000 funds two new brick 12 room buildings at Lawton Bchooner and Jennings Seventh avenues with sites and plan approval. Polls at Pivot ward Central Second ward Broadway Third ward Baimon Bay.
Judge Bhanway in Bridgeport orders Mrs. Samuel B. Sandford to receive $80,000 immediate alimony plus $1,000 yearly, and $1,000 yearly for her infant son until age five when support rises to $2,000. The full sum has not been lodged yet and further proceedings are pending. The alimony is the largest ever granted in the state.
Visitors are invited to Bremerton to view the battleships Wisconsin and Oregon, the training ship Philadelphia, torpedo boats and destroyers. Boats depart Pier 2 at 10 and 11 30 am and 1 15 and 4 80 pm on weekdays with an extra run at 2 20 pm on Sundays. Round trip fee not stated.
Municipal Elections set for Friday December 7 with West Beattie Georgetown uth Park Columbia and Menton as polling sites. Hotel Gets New Safe at Bavoy hotel for 40 guests with a large valuables compartment. Mayor Moore expected to reappoint Mr Ivar Jansen to the board of health at December 21 term end. Beattie clubs meet December 4 at 4 pm. N McGill arrested for posting bills for Seattle Business College. Italian miner badly burned near Havensdale. taken to Providence hospital expected to recover. Rev M B K Darest in San Francisco to speak at Christian church four weeks nightly meetings. Permits issued in November total value down from October. King County teachers meet at Central school. Missionary Rev Mrs West to speak December 3. Harry Grover dies at Seattle General hospital. burial site likely Oroville California. Wenatchee club to visit Beattie. excursion party 50-60 arriving 7 am Wednesday. U S land office files 300 acres in four sections. Frank A Twitchell preparing November report. Police shift tomorrow. gas mains permit granted for Weller King Washington and 11th avenues. North Capitol Hill walks approved. G H Brown Pluming Co available.
The Wisconsin and Oregon are there with the training ship Philadelphia and torpedo boats. Boats depart Pier 2 at 10 11 30 a m 1 46 and 4 30 p m with an extra 2 30 p m boat on Sunday. Round trip 50e.
In Nordland region notes a historical event involving Hubert Mee as a central figure. The fragment hints at a local incident or election activity with sparse readable content. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
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