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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
6
Mixed OCR listing describes property in Boston Harbor area with mentions of cement tidewater, city water, a new cottage like room with bath and reception, tinted windows, large basement, electric light. Includes contact call 165 ine -8-6.
A garbled real estate notice promotes several five acre tracts near urban developments. It highlights good soil, flat land, proximity to streets and a station, with prices and down payment options. Listings include contact numbers and offices such as Independent Transfer and Meyer & Morege Co. Potential buyers are urged to visit for plats and further details.
Intruders hit two saloons in Wogt Meattle and Comey Inland, making off with cash, cigars, two revolvers, a rifle, a whiskey bottle, and a box of cigars. Police investigate the break ins and recover few clues.
The board of education at a recent meeting authorized the sale of a $600,000 school bond issue to fund new buildings. The bonds will bear May 1 and be issued in amounts needed to complete the work, with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids.
Meyers age 22 from Seleo left Latem November 25 with a large bag of aromey and headed toward Beattie. H W Meyers asked the poles twee for him and Greb ootesing aided the search.
Ian Washington promotes four brigadier generals at Fort Wadsworth New York with Medoem Crawford named commander and Guen promoted to advance rank in a formal ceremony.
A Beatty area notice urges dwelling owners to consider Northwestern Mutual Fire Association for equitable rates and returns to policyholders through dividends. The ad invites readers to request a booklet by phone or mail, highlighting endorsements from major Beatty banks.
In St Louis on January 4 Dorothy Marian Hausman, 44, crowned the meet beauty, receives a gold prize of 56 dollars from a committee of prominent club women. Among 1,482 contestants photographs of 2,672 children were submitted, with negatives used to prevent bias in judging.
Secretary Metcalf said a reply to critics of the navy is prepared under his direction. The move follows a Senate resolution to be introduced by Senator Hale calling for the resignation of Admiral Hivenneon as chief of the Bureau of Navigation. The report will defend the navy and name officers who supplied the information. whether those officers are court-martialed depends on the secretary and the president.
Prices across fresh produce and dairy items listed with sellers from Washington and Kent dairies. Butter creamery, eggs, milk, meats, fruits, and vegetables show varied per unit costs with multiple bundles and quantities offered.
Local ad offers land and homes for sale framing a rental sale in Tecoma near Spanaway car line with payments from $24 and up plus free transport. Also lists a 20x as 700 foot plot for $700 with $20 cash and $8 monthly, and a Pine quarter acre home site near a graded school with water and gas, prices and terms from multiple sellers including Go. MH Nichola Union Block-a.
Births registered Sheriock Te wife of T Sherlock in South Seattle December 25 Cushman Te wife of C Cush man Seattle December 26 Emery Te wife of C B Emery Ballard December 19 Anderson To wife of O W Anderton 5066 Third av December 16 Beck To wife of A Beck 615 Brighton Beach December 26. Deaths registered Wertz Infant December 31 South Park Walker J Walker 21 December 29 Beattie General hospital Bloods B L Blood 34 January 1 Providence hospital.
James C. Lloyd, who recently arrived from Wisconsin, asked to be committed to the Steilacoom insane asylum. He described a recurring “hot head” sensation and burning scalp, and the insanity commission conducted a full court hearing before granting his request for isolation among the mentally deranged.
The University of Washington Girls' Glee Club has finalized tour plans. Next Thursday they sing in Snohomish, then Everett, Seattle, and a week from Friday Bremerton.
The Chamber of Commerce abandoned the planned trip to Honolulu for the present as reservations were insufficient to cover the charter payment due to the steamship company by the turn of the month.
The newly elected officers of Seattle Aerie No. 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles were installed last night at a lodge meeting.
Last night the Granby mines dispatched the first ore since closing on November 11. About 1,000 tons were shipped, marking a notable return of outbound ore from the mines in Phoenix B C.
Chief Wappenstein condemns Coleman as unfit after discharge for cause. He cites repeated rule violations and improper uniform changes, arguing no officer should be reinstated. The commission heard Coleman claim lack of arrests for insulting behavior, while the chief warns reinstatement would reduce patrol effectiveness and taxpayers’ safety.
The notice lists ward councilmen and city officials with addresses across Minneapolis. It includes candidates for First through Thirteenth Wards, City Comptroller, City Treasurer, and Council at Large, detailing names and street locations amid ongoing election date confusion.
The notice lists candidates and addresses for mayor and council seats. William H. Moore, Matthew Dow, Thomas B. MacMahon, and George R. Cooley appear alongside ward representatives such as Leander Miller in the First Ward and A B Flag in the Second Ward.
A fragment lists residents including J. B. Metcalfe at 823 Main St MH JH. Kullies at 217 Twenty-third Ave Don ald B. Olson at 516 Sixteenth Ave Cleero R. Hawkins at 5826 McKinley Street.
Tailors at 106 Cherry Street advertise savings for McGregor and Elliott depositors. Salts priced at 45 and 50 are cut to 35 for a limited few days.
A fragment notes a councilman for the Thirteenth Ward associated with the G A R steel er at 2442 West Sixty-first Street.
The Lake W ton Canal commission has completed its work and a meeting is held this afternoon to finalize the district distribution. The assessment roll will be turned over to county commissioners for record, and the state engineer plans to advertise bids for construction soon after.
Washington reports a heated district attorney election in Oregon with Bingham of Salem backing Senator Fulton and Hawley and Schuebel of an Oregon city opposing them. Kent Roosevelt to make the selection.
Portland reports a defunct Title Bank heir Ross offers to surrender his personal fortune to W. M. Ladd for payment to depositors. Ladd has agreed to accept the arrangement, estimating a net benefit of about 000 to depositors if his figure is correct.
The Stone-Webbstern Corporation has secured the tract for a new building on the old university grounds by Metropolitan Building Company. Construction will rise at the southeast corner of Union Street and Fourth Avenue.
The Colorado society schedules a meeting next Wednesday at the Alaska club rooms. The program features music with speaking. Hon Godfrey er will deliver an address on the exposition memorials honoring two late members Jacobs and Col J T Cornforth.
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