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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented classified items show a chaotic mix of ads and notices. The readable portions reference decorations for holidays, a birth mention, business names like Holly and Evergreen Decorations, and various job and sale notices. Names, addresses, and partial phrases indicate a midwestern urban ad page with services, sales, and help wanted notices.
A jumble of classified lines lists rents at 15.00 per month for Youngstown properties near Call Peteers West Seattle, room house with bath, good view, and 7: Ww. Also mentions boarding stables at 2103 Western Ave, coal and wood delivery, and exchange/trade listings with references to American Bank Abstractors Booth Whittlesey Hanford Abstract Co.
An old classified style page lists diverse ads for a genuine Egyptian palmist offering past and future readings, a detective agency named The Northwest Detective Heninger with main and independent phones, and miscellaneous services including money loans, lumber, hair goods, and real estate. The fragmentary text mentions Radium Motel at 6th and Pike, and various businesses like Spinning's bicycles and the American Bank Fremont Office.
A garbled classified page lists house doors windows and frames with a single low price, plus damaged sewing machines and real estate and business opportunities. It also advertises stock and brokers, a drug store for sale, and clairvoyants claiming to reveal fate and marriage prospects.
Readable fragments indicate a local item about financial rigs or fees at a named site, with unclear dates and references to a date near a Monday. The text mentions Tack ney ae Bot manor and a 40 tet date, but specifics remain obscured.
The article notes a major project at the 1,000,000 dry dock in Merton and mentions nearby water tote facilities with a price increase of 20 dollars or more. It references the American Bank and local owners in the Navy Yard area.
Offers mention a $500 monthly rate for a panel space and a second line advertises a similar monthly sum. The text is fragmented with garbled phrases and unclear location details, but references JOHN HH. WHITE CO and 407 Oriental Brook Main 2208, a room, electric connections, and mountain and lake views near a short ride to a company or property.
Real estate listing highlights a city view lot on Queen Anne hill with terms of 1000 down and monthly payments. The ad from J. WIlkin and Co advertises multiple properties including near 707 American and an eleven acre estate with terra cotta features.
The retailer announces a major price concession on all coat stock with every model re-marked and scrutinized for value. Three lots are highlighted as the season’s greatest values, offering style and quality that should earn customer approval.
United Press reports in Prince Rupert that Canadian fishermen vow to sink every American boat in Hecate Strait, a plan adopted with the aim of ending American fishing activity in the area. The dramatic threat signals escalating tensions over fishing rights and maritime clashes.
Canadian fishery men threaten action by the Dominion government over privileges enjoyed by the New England Fish Co in Canadian waters. Anger centers on perceived special rights granted to the company and potential moves to rectify the situation.
In Vancouver Washington a historic divorce decree is granted marking the first time a same sex marriage has been dissolved by the court. Justice notes emphasize the milestone as a breakthrough for recognition of same sex unions in legal proceedings.
Junior Charles Corning, who sustained a broken arm in a clash with Joe Dwyer, made his first visit to police headquarters yesterday. Corning asserts he was not dragged from the patrol car but jumped out after Dwyer during the incident.
Frank Purcell, once a regular at the Georgetown North Roadhouse, faced a police judge on a $100 charge of assault and battery. Sue Smythe and Stella Prather testified as witnesses. The case centers on events at the roadhouse and Purcell’s alleged conduct.
The ad compares dental care to eyeglasses, urging immediate checkups. It offers gold fillings from $1.00, silver fillings, and extractions, priced at 50 cents and up, promoting Otis Neely as the provider.
A historical ad promotes an easy payment plan for dental services. It touts a specialist dedicating full time, mentions expert registered dentists, and asserts painless work with modern electrical devices. Examination is free with evening hours and Sunday availability.
In Grove, Private D C Duke killed Sergeant Banton during a jealous dispute over a woman and attempted to murder her. The assailant fired inside a restaurant zone, wounded a bystander, then ran into a police reserve where another bullet struck him in the shoulder.
Secretary T W Tomitonen of the American National Livestock association called a convention in Los Angeles for January 26 for three days to discuss tariff revision and planned freight rate increases. Death Follows Death. Mrs Ann Barnes mother of Mrs L Maresh died at her Denver Blaine park home after passing at Seattle General Hospital. Hog market slows as agingies prices pause for market recovery. Edgar Reinhart, 30, pleads guilty in Vancouver Washington to beating his sister and assaulting his mother, fined $1000 and sentenced to one year in jail.
Large furnished housekeeping room for a married couple. Rent two dollars per week. 1287 Th av near Biewart. No children accepted.
United HAZELHURST reports a murder case involving Dr D Hirdsong and Dr A Pitts. Pitts was shot dead amid rival factions in Hazelhurst. The accused, described as a former associate, faces charges relating to the fatal shooting and a prior related incident.
Fragmented OCR suggests a death notice stating a body to be buried in New York. It mentions an amputated left foot, transport to the morgue, embalming, and placement in a casket with a Holycross or church association, and a doctor signing a certificate for the part of the body.
A Port Townsend clash between soldiers and civilians ends with a fatal wounding after an altercation involving Heiser and a volley of gunfire. The fight erupted during a dispute as soldiers attempted to force civilians back, resulting in a deadly confrontation and ongoing investigation.
Spokane dispatch says two bandits identified as McDonald and Edward will be taken to Spokane for trial. Detectives tracked the duo from a Great Northern robbery near Bonner’s Ferry over a year ago to Helena Montana where they were jailed.
Moran Co notified by the Company of Quincy Massachusetts that it has been awarded to build at least four submarines. The award covers construction of four vessels following congressional authorization. The project includes central expenditure of 1,060,900 dollars and work to start at once with about half of the men employed.
A written request to the improvement club prompts discussion in the city about expanding cactus landscape and Copariness features for the Yukon Pacific exposition.
Officers were elected last evening by the group at the Aviers. Mary Hepurn served as president with Uren as assistant and a librarian chosen. Teachers will be retained. additional positions were added to the staff.
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