Classified Help Wanted and Ad Rates Philadelphia Style
Want Ads detail telephone insertion charges of one cent per word and minimum ad size. Addresses for Ballard and Kennedy agencies list Main Office at Seventh Street with contact numbers. The Star disclaims accuracy guarantees for errors in telephoned advertisements.
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Kennedy Dreg Co
First Ay
Cherry
Ballard
P. H Mullen
Ballard Av
City Hall
Union and
University
Diversified loan and sale notices from a late 19th century page
A jumble of ads and notices shows loan offers at reasonable rates with security or without, merchant money advances, and business transactions. It lists offices like Canadian Bank of Commerce and various Seattle area brokers, along with miscellaneous items for sale such as coal wood baths and a chicken ranch. Readers are offered contact details and prices for several items and services.
City Real Estate For Rent Or Sale Ad
Fragmentary real estate ad lists cash, modern cottage, car in district. Encourages readers to inquire despite low funds. No clear address or date given.
Taft Informed Of Mother's Death At Sea
President Taft aboard the liner President Grant reached Boulogne today to deliver official condolences after being informed of his mother’s death. Taft appeared gravely affected as he joined his wife aboard the ship in France.
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United Ena
Houlogne
And
Grant
Weet
Taft
Taxes Delinquent Threaten Property Sales in South Park
City Treasurer Russell faces mounting delinquent taxes as South Park residents fail to pay assessments on streets improved under the old cogcell project. If payments remain unpaid, the city may proceed with property sales to recover funds. J D Hull named permanent Builders Exchange member on Seattle Special Mode committee. Emperor William, after a royal cure, visits London then heads home after meeting King Edward.
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Russell Tsa
S@nth ‘Park
J.D. Hull
Builders Exchange
Seattle
Farm Bargain Offers 49 Acres plus Improvements and Livestock
Auction listing advertises 49 acres of level land with pasture and timber, 06 acres in cultivation, an orchard of bearing trees, a dwelling, outbuildings, and two windmills. Includes 19 chickens, cows, and other farm assets with a total price of 6600 dollars. Located near Alaska Mel in the local market area.
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Bern
Alaska
Chicken Ranches for Sale in Heave Three Acre Tracts
An advertisement describes three five-acre tracts north of the city, marketed as first class, level, easy to clear, with stores and other amenities. Prices listed include $6,000 and $9,000 with terms available. Seller names include Heelen and Colman.
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Wren Tae
Woodland Park
What & Wheeler
Cotman Mock
Eity
Ning
Sera Wi ” Heelen
Pes Colman Toch
Parkland Lot Offers By Mail
Real estate ad promotes inexpensive plots in Parkland with portable transport to inspect and purchase. The notice lists an address 162 Beoeond Ave Ballard and a Fremont office with phone numbers Main 1994 and North 206 for inquiries and free mail correspondence.
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Beoeond
Ballarnd National
Five Room Cottage Offered With Low Cash Price
A five room cottage advertised for $1.10 8100 cash with $15 monthly payments. Located near schools churches and a car line, the property is described as in a nice district and expected to gain in value. A second cottage at $3,300 with $879 monthly balance is also offered nearby with similar amenities and growth potential.
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Nloe
Orion
Pelea
Caine
Barca
Malo Gthes
Hank
North Broadway
Real estate listings seek buyers and bargains in city paper
Classified notices advertise multiple parcels for sale or trade near universities and schools. Offers include five room cottages, lots near Riverton Station, water access, side walks, and easy terms. Prices range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars with monthly payments. Names and addresses appear for contact.
Murderer Arrested in Spokane After Oregon Farmer Killing
Webb Melin confessed to killing RE F Zaspell, a wealthy Heppner, Oregon farmer, claiming self defense before fleeing. Melin was arrested in Spokane on December 20 after a lengthy manhunt and subsequent confession.
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United Press
Spokane
Webb Melin
RE. F. Zaspell
Heppner
Ore
McCaslin
New York Filibusters Handed to Civil Authorities in Brazil
Report from Rio de Janeiro states filibusters captured by Brazilian troops during an attempted overthrow of the government were delivered to civil authorities. With capital punishment abolished in Brazil 19 years ago, they face civil penalties rather than execution.
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United Press
Rio Janeiro
Bee
New York Party
Mi Giernea
Brazil
No Anti Jap Measures Delayed By Congress
Washington reports no immediate push to ban immigration despite Representative Hayes’ exclusion bill for Orientals. The president aims to allow Japan space to resolve the issue without a treaty. Officials say Japan and the State Department are in perfect understanding and expect a satisfactory adjustment if good faith continues.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Hayes
Japan
Ieta
State Department
Mysterious death of Dr Edwin A Welch in Los Angeles
Dr Edwin A Welch a well known Los Angeles physician was killed by a Southern Pacific freight train at 2 30 am Sunday. Trainmen reported the incident as he walked on the track far from his usual haunts two miles from the drug store where he was last seen alive Saturday night saying he was going home.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Edwin A. Welch
Southern Pacific
Reservations to Open on Indian Lands Across West
Washington dispatch reports eight Indian reservations will be opened next year releasing nearly five million acres. Major openings include Yakima in Washington and large tracts at Colville Flathead Blackfoot Rosebud Lower Brule Coeur d Alene and Lemhi in Idaho and Montana.
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Washington
Yakima Reservation
Colville
Wash
Flathead
Mont
Blackfoot
Lower Brule
Rosebud
Coeur d'Alene
Lem
Idaho
Portland Banks Report Reserve Concentration in State
Caell reserves averaging 44 percent of their deposits are carried by 27 of 45 national banks in Oregon outside Portland. Reports dated December 4 show the concentration, with totals including assets such as Government and railroad bonds and savings deposits. Notary verifies the statement as of December 9, 1907.
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Portland
A. Smith
Seay
Carhier
Borelen
Washington
Seattle
Bank officials arrested in San Francisco banking scandal
J Dalzell Brown, financier and general manager of California Safe Deposit and Trust, and W J Hartnett, lawyer and bank officer, were arrested on felony and embezzlement charges. Bond set at 200000, as they face accusations of hypothecating 260000 in estate securities placed with the bank by court order a year ago. Bartnett, in custody, did not speak as he prepared for bond in Judge Donn's court.
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King County
Washington
Woodruff
Robert & Wilson
Frank Eaves
King
Latona
Eatile
Said & LD
Slisabeth Ae
Peake
Superior
United Press
Ban
Francisco
J. Dalzell Brown
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
W. J. Hartnett
Whia
Bartnett
Sausalito
Donn
Brown
Fire in Morrie & Co Packing Plant Threatened Loss
A fire tore through Morrie & Co packing plant at 304 Thirdy south of day about 1 o clock, burning for 30 minutes and injuring three floors in the Tropolitan building. Four engine companies fought the blaze through choking smoke, saving the structure. Stock valued around $25,000 was damaged, with insurance covering the lens. building damage undisclosed.
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Morrie & Co
Thirday
South Orday
Sterling Home
Bringhurst
Smoire
George K. Woodworth
Socialist agitator Mills sparks crowd at Labor Temple meeting
Walter Thomas Mills faced an angry crowd of unemployed men yesterday at the Labor temple after a want ad promised immediate work. The men found only a socialist speech, prompting murmurs and threats of expulsion for Mills and his followers.
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Walter Thomas Milla
Labor Temple
Cody Says Testimony Was Bought in Gould Case
Col William Cody testified that Helen Mar was paid per word for her testimony in the Howard Gould divorce. He denied Gould offered him 50 000 to testify against Gould’s wife and said he refused. He also explained backing Miss Clemmons for a position tied to past stage work.
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Ted Press
Colon
Helen Mar
Howard Gould
Col
William Cody
Gould
Panama bonds sold to western banks at 103
The Panama bond issue sold to bidders with a prevailing price of 103. About $8,000,000 was awarded to western banks. The First National Bank of Fairbanks Alaska received $66,000 at 102.60. Samuel H. Piles acknowledged receipt of the Chamber telegram about shifting the quartermaster’s department by Vancouver to Seattle. definite action expected soon.
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Washington
Panama
First National Bank of
Fairbanks
Alaska
Ator Samuel H. Piles
Chair of Commerce
Quartermaster’s Department
Vancouver Barka
Seattle
Congressman Cush Responds to Chamber Letter
Congressman Francia W Cushman replies to a Chamber of Commerce letter regarding the chamber's action.
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Francia W. Cushman
Chamber of Commerce
Cushman Pushes Higher Pay for Navy and Army
Congressman Cushman says he has studied the issue for years and will raise the demand for increased military pay during the current congress.
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Ber
Navy
Army
Congressman Cushman
Congress
Trade group to favor aid plan for Merchant Marine
The National Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce met at 4 PM to prepare a report on national aid to the Merchant Marine. Officials expect the report to be favorable.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
City Officials Seek New Park on Eastlake Avenue
Plan to condemn private property at the southeast Lake Union corner to create several acres of park land near the red slide. The park board is expected to consider the proposal favorably.
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Lake Union
Eastlake Avenue
Mine Fire Out at Monongah Mine Tragedy
Reports say the Dadion fire at Monongah West Virginia was subdued and workers resumed clearing mine debris. Three more bodies were recovered taking total to 212. estimates suggest up to 400 may have died as women wait near the entrance and the community appeals for aid.
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United Press
Monongah
W. Va
New King of Sweden Takes Oath After Oncar’s Death
Dec 9 Stockholm reports King Gustave Adolphe succeeded to the throne after Oncar II died at 9 10 am in the royal palace. Crowds gathered outside as ministers and family mourned the venerable monarch’s passing in Steck Castle.
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United Press
Stockholm
Oncar Gustave Adolphe
Sweden
Oncar
Sophia
Oncar II
Steck
Calal
Wensely
Closed Saloon Sparks Murder in Sunday Closing Fight
Chicago reports a closed saloon caused a murder as Sunday closing advocates argued the open saloon harbors crime. Frank A. Murphy, saloon owner on Ericay, shot and killed Michael Carmody, a fireman, during a fire as Murphy tried to keep Carmody from entering the closed establishment.
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United Press
Chicago
Frank A. Murphy
Ericay
Michael Carmody
Child Dies From Scalding in Kitchen Bucket
A two year old girl Ruth Bruskevitch, daughter of a Pioneer Rent and Collect company vice president, died after stepping into a bucket of hot water in a Columbia City kitchen. The servant failed to rescue her. she lived only a few hours.
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Ruth
Bruskevitch
Pioneer Rent & Collect Pany
Columbia City
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Minneapeiia Institute Osteopathy
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