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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1906
Page
6
A crowded pages-long classified section lists land bargains and homes for sale around Everett, Beattie, Tacoma, and Seattle. Listings include 7-room houses, acre tracts, water-front parcels, and farms with terms, near rail stations, car lines, and schools. Names like MALTBY, CLAYTON BON, and DUNLAP appear amid requests for quick sales and financing options.
A report notes Oregon plans to dock at Bremerton in three weeks for two years of repairs and remodeling, signaling work for at least 1000 men. New city officers take over led by Mayor A H Freerksen with a council of six, while existing officials retain some posts and the marshal post awaits appointment.
In dense fog in South Tacoma the Olympia local bound for Olympia crashed head on into a backing switch engine. The passenger engine was demolished and the forward coach damaged. The baggage car caught fire but firefighters prevented broader loss. The crew and passengers escaped with minor injuries and odd postcrash anecdotes surfaced.
A finance committee meeting in the controller’s office will discuss resubmitting the park bond issue to voters at the March general election. Tax Commissioner Frost proceeds with a lawsuit to recover 18,000 in inheritance taxes from an estate valued at 60,000 in 1898. Real estate briefs and small ads follow.
City authorities fear the city hall may collapse suddenly like the Deacons One Hoss Shay. A city carpenter has inspected the structure and warns the south end could give way at any moment.
Trade between the United States and Germany totaled over 300 million dollars in fiscal year 1905 as negotiations continue. Germany ranks second in overall foreign commerce for the United States, with strong import and export volumes. Rev. W. Harrington dedicated a new Methodist Episcopal church at Interbay yesterday afternoon.
A Seattle to Olympia train derailed or collided in Tacoma injuring D Z Driecoll a press messenger slightly and J Mataon a visitor. A man in Monroe dies by self harm. Chelan county advertises bids for a new highway over the Cascades. Portland dredger works at Bellingham flats. Washington Packing Co Bellingham changes purchaser Walsh from Vancouver IL. M K Otterstein dies from sawmill injuries. A 14 year old Joe Perry of Bellingham disappears. Henry H Meffinger linked to the man who jumped from the train near Auburn December 23. Port of Portland confirms the lead. Tacoma & Eastern rail line not scolded. Northern Pacific ore at Sprague to connect with Washington & Montana railroad.
Market notes cover grains vegetables and meats with quoted prices for beans lettuce potatoes onions peppers and fruits. Also included are Chicago Wheat and New York stock figures with closing ranges and notable brokers data.
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