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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1911
Page
6
The fifth week of the session passes with few major laws enacted and little action on key questions. Compensation, initiative and recall measures linger in committees while over 600 bills have been introduced and only a fraction advance. Next week the eight hour law for women faces House debate amid cannery opposition and a contested exemption raised by labor leaders.
Testimony in the Hillman trial in U S district court details alleged recruitment schemes offering free sawmills and land, with workers hired then fired. Witnesses describe promises of jobs and land, plus refunds delayed until grand jury testimony, and the pursuit of Birmingham tracts.
A paid advertisement lauds William H Murphy for 11 years on the city council including nine wards and at-large service. It credits him with major north Seattle improvements, notably Ewing Street condemnation, Westlake avenue roadway work, and cost-sharing from Northern Pacific, Seattle Electric among others, with property owners paying a fraction of the total $419,000 project cost.
Testimony describes Hillman advertising schemes luring buyers across long distances to Birmingham and Boston Harbor projects. George W. Pullen says 10 acres in Birmingham fit his needs while a “Mud lake” tract is sought after. Witnesses recount receiving blind letters from a supposed cream and canning company with distant branch offices.
Mrs J W Clise yesterday elected president of the board of trustees to succeed Mrs C D Stimson. The treasurer reported a balance in the checking account of 11090.52 dollars and in savings of 41920 dollars, against a payment of 65000 dollars on the new building in July.
Seventy two voters registered yesterday and push total registration to 71 310. The registration books close at midnight February 14 just before the councilmen primaries.
Public market prices show mutton 12 cents per pound, shoulder 12 to 16, sirloin 12, lamb chops 12, bacon 16, dried beef 20, ham 17, sausage 16, boiled ham 35, pork chops 17, rolled roast 15, leg of lamb 16, various produce around 10 to 26 cents each or per box. The Star urges timely paper delivery via Main 9400 or Ind. 441.
Readers are reminded to pay subscriptions before expiration labels arrive. The notice lists mail rates, renewal deadlines, and penalties. Classifieds include help wanted, room rentals, business ads, and various services. A mix of personal notices, theater and social items appear alongside ads for plumbers and funeral directors.
The Star promotes its FOR SALE REAL ESTATE column as a path to profit through Seattle area demand. Multiple listings show acreage near Auburn and other Oregon and Washington properties with cash terms and installment plans, inviting inquiries to brokers including Ol Hanbon Co and Wellsworth Realty.
Listings show houses, rooms for rent, lodgings, and farms in Seattle and nearby towns. Advertisers include Jackson Realty and Loan Co, Frontier land firms, and Perkin Land Co. Highlights include parcels near Hood Canal water front, and hotels or furnished rooms at multiple addresses.
Property listing describes a small goods room cottage with a pantry, city water, sink, electric lights, chicken house and run. Includes rusted area and 1% blocks, age 160, price 106 cash with balance $16. Ree B Evett & Co at 651 NE Phinney, phone North 16 Green Open Bundage.
Real estate ads describe two five room bungalows by Lincoln Beach near the Old Folks Home with fireplaces baths toilets and views of marine and mountains. Prices range 2300 to 2600 dollars with down payment options and rent balance. several other listings offer modern six room cottages five acre tracts and lots with terms and agent contacts.
George Pittenger of Seattle praises the town of Duvall noting two railroads graded streets and a $12,000 school building. He predicts rapid population growth and a wealth of business lots worth $5,000 or more within five years and urges others to invest after receiving a pamphlet with the town's facts.
Quarter acre cleared tracts near the end of Phinney Avenue car line offered at unusually low prices. Nearby forty foot lots fetch higher values, with cheap cash and easy monthly payments. Everett Interurban runs through the addition with a station on the ground. Low down payment and balance due in installments.
Real estate ad for a 4 room cottage on a large 46 by 100 foot lot with fruit trees, located near Green Lake business center. Offers include a bungalow by Barrington Heights with city water and sidewalks, near Renton car line, priced with terms and monthly payments. Contact P. Dixon & Co., 2424 Fremont Ave.
Must raise some cass at once and sell the best five acre tract north of the city Umuse. Adjoining property for sale at half price. Soil good for celery and crops. Up land suitable for chickens. Two year round streams, one large trout stream. A $5,000 bungalow erecting an adjoining tract. Large developments planned this summer in the neighborhood. Some cash offered. A-116 The Star.
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