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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
6
A chaotic clipping lists sales items for doors windows and frames with prices and a secondhand goods section. It includes sewing machines mortgage offers and a long block of notices about clairvoyants and an architect directory with contact details and hours.
An assortment of notices touts a palm reader promising present and future insights with testimonials. Locations include 141 eventh ay between Pike and Union, and 1646 aimt near Mast 7868, with rates like 16.00 readings for $1.09. Additional ads reference clairvoyants at Colonial Hotel and various addresses.
Readable fragments describe land sales and loans, including 168 acre tract notes and an Indian car line offer from $399. Mentions meet records and timber claims, with scattered references to utilities and medical practitioners.
Real estate dealers advertise tract sales with prices around 256 and 5 cash for one week. Second hand clothing and household goods buy and sell at high prices. Listings mention Dalton Hindard Printt Pihe Place Beattie and Lenora Main in Indiana with old street addresses and phone notes.
A mixed classified page shows shoe dealers and cabinet work at Shaw's Show Case Co, moving contracts by Union Transfer, farm and acreage ads on Lake Washington with terms, and multiple real estate listings across Queen Anne and Pacific City areas. Prices, terms, and contact hints appear for houses, acre tracts, and storage.
A fragmentary notice touts Prof. H. Martin as a psychic advisor who can aid in marriage and divorce, wealth, lawsuits, misfortune, and other matters. It claims he reveals truth and offers guidance across many life areas, promising certainty and success.
Scenic Hot Springs hotel, famed Northwest health resort since 1904, was gutted by fire just after 7 last evening. Fire believed started from a defective wire. guests escaped with minor injuries as rapid flames trapped valuables. Proprietor J W Prosser burned hands. guest W Whiteett jumped, injuring shoulder. Guests and servants sent to Skykomish by freight train, awaiting connections. Hotel and furnishings valued at about 112000.
The Senate approved the president’s nomination of Martin A. Knapp as Interstate Commerce Commissioner and J. Herbert Tatterslee as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
An advertisement touts a cough cure made from Virgin Oil of Pine glycerine and whisky. It claims a patient will recover within 24 hours if a teaspoon is taken every four hours and promotes Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound as genuine and guaranteed by the chemical company in Cincinnati.
The readable fragment advertises men’s altar-made suits and luggage cases for rent. It mentions full dress suites and a vendor offering veluce and crseeneeses with various furnishings and cases available for lease.
Legal notices announce a special meeting of the stockholders of Beattie Washington with the aim to increase the company capital from 100 to 300 thousand dollars. The meeting is set for January 16 at the Beattie office to elect officers and address any other business.
W. W. Morgan, an electrical contractor of 239 Eastlake avenue, was struck from behind with a sharp instrument near Ninth Avenue and Pine Street, robbed of $60, and left with a scalp wound and a knee injury. He recalls nothing of the assault and suspects he was followed after leaving the Congress bar where he changed a gold piece.
Beattie council approved two ordinances trading a block near 26th Avenue and Columbia for several lots owned by D L Jackson and Myra Jackson to use as a stable site. City had bought the land years ago for 5 000 and values now exceed that. motives unclear and mayor’s signature pending.
Jamen W Van Cleave, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, told the Rivers and Harbors congress that the nation must develop its waterways and cannot afford to delay efforts. Brazilian envoy Joaquim Nabuco said the Panama Canal will increase North South America sympathy. Separate notes mention oversized whale jaw measurements from Vancouver Island and curiosity shop records on near 18 foot jaw length.
Adrian Von Plank, a Portland actor shot by EN. Blacker in Brakfield California, cannot survive surgery to remove bullets. As his condition worsened, he forgave his unfaithful wife after a brief consultation, and she pledged future fidelity.
Health officers from across the state meet at the local Y M C A to form a permanent organization to cooperate on preventing contagious diseases and improve sanitation. Health Commissioner Crichton initiated the idea, with Tacoma officials supporting the effort. A larger Pacific coast health official gathering is planned in Portland on December 15.
Investors eye a potential $2,000,000 Ary dock project near Bremerton mile adjacent to the navy yard. The item advertises waterfront lots with cash incentives, 60 day target dates, and notes about fast value increases, with references to 116 Mecaughlin Realty Co and 1108 American Bank Building.
Exclusive listing offers a four room plastered cottage on a level lot two blocks from 16 minute service. Rental currently 32 dollars, sale price 4100 dollars with favorable terms. Located at southeast corner of 24th and Dearborn with broad advantages including widewalk and abstract access.
Reports show six seriously injured and 24 with minor injuries after the North Coast Limited crashes near Bismarck North Dakota due to a broken rail. No deaths are reported.
Bankrupt stock retiring stocks and jobbers and manufacturers surplus stocks bought outright or sold on commission. Men s clothing furnishing goods hat and shoe stocks our specialty. Buffalo Sales and Brokerage Company, 41 Pike Street.
Louis Pratt known as Elijah Hi died from wounds in a street fight between the Holy Rollers and police Tuesday night. The death brings the total dead to four in the pistol battle in Kansas City Missouri.
K J Steinwagen named chairman of the Taft inauguration committee and ready to organize a grand inaugural event. In Tacoma, the Schooner Agnes Oswald moved a tow for tug Pioneer from Port Townsend. The Steamer Craigmore arrived in Tacoma to load grain for the United Kingdom.
William H. Finck pioneer trawler of Seattle lists 816 Second Ave address in a brief notice about maritime ventures and local business ties. A terse item places Finck within Seattle’s historic fishing and shipping community.
The Presenting Attorney informs county commissioners that T Gormley will retain treasurer duties for two years. The opinion states vacancy only occurs if a bond is filed or postmaster changes. County Chairman D K R Abrahams and the board foresee no immediate action and will provide updates in coming days.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports a heated debate among House leaders over President Johnson's health and annual message. Democrats demand a self investigation and report to preserve dignity while tensions rise with Republicans over enlarging the secret service and its use in congressional investigations.
Bank column notes no clearings for Seattle today while Tacoma shows clearings and balances data. The brief lists balances and daily activity in district financial centers.
President Castro arrived in France this afternoon aboard a steamship from Guadeloupe. Authorities reported a brief motorcade and a hotel stop as he prepared to discuss his mission to patch up differences.
A stowaway hidden among salmon boxes aboard the Missourian seeks passage to San Francisco. The man, unable to pay his fare, was aided by a confederate and hid in cargo a few months ago. The ship Yucatan of the Steamship Co was bound for San Francisco with cargo and passengers aboard.
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