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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1906

Page

5

Railroads Faces Higher Valuation Under State Convention

The state convention agreed to raise railroad rolling stock valuation to equal the rail system’s actual worth, boosting total railroad value to about 32 million dollars. Timber lands near rail lines are classified by accessibility and timber class, with special provisions for available versus inaccessible areas and for old growth timber.

YMPIA Atate Ae Mackson Plonel Spokane and Wallula

Decoy with forged note aims to pass bad check

Lawton officers investigated a decoy scheme where a boy was used to deliver a forged note to lure a cashier named Pierce. Leetham and Officer Brown traced the hand writing to a suspected forger but no trace has been found despite a detective being assigned.

Thomas Leetham Lawton Gon Blanchard Fierce Sreedier Laetham Union Savings & Treat Pierce Wan Leetham G .M. Brown Brown Mr. Fieree

Chinese in Nebraska Visit Stirs Local Officials

Chinese visitors Luang Pann and Tai, eight accompanying members, meet with Governor Andrewe of the university and Mayor Brown along with city officials in Nebraska during their January 18 tour.

Nek Luang Pann Tai Questa Caren Andrewe University Brown Offtectais

Long term lease lands development projects in city core

James A. Moore negotiated a long term lease on a property founded by Istar at University and Palos streets with plans to erect an apartment style building. Kerr & McCord own the Ord and street corner where a citgeeet hotel is planned to cost 200000 dollars. Daniel Kelleher and O P LaForce back a building at Madison and adjoining avenues. City council approved 6.90 dollars for an 887 engine house in Hast Quen Anne district. to be two stories with engine and chemical wagon.

Istar University Palos Sts James A. Moore Arado Ord and St Kerr & McCord Citgeeet Aterestory Madison of and i Daniel Kelleher O. P. LaForce Ity Council

Portland Leather Prices Rise Amid Brief Fleet Movements

Telegraph briefs report leather manufacturers in Portland raising prices by one dollar per thousand feet, the American naval fleet tailing from Gibraltar, and Senate confirmations for Pairbanks and Frank W. Swanton Chen. Ayer of Pembroke NH is accused of murdering seven family members and setting a house fire. Oregon party toured San Jose California. San Francisco bay terminal rights battle heats between Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railways. D B Mills seeks NY Bar Association probe into Equitable Life affair. San Domingo peace reportedly restored.

Portland Gibraltar Senate Pairbanks Frank W. Swanton Chen Ayer Pembroke N. H San Francisco Bay D. B. Mil New York Equitable Life Insurance Company San Domingo

Kallsen for Commissioner

Fishermen urge appointment of John Kallsen of Seattle as state fish commissioner. Kallsen has managed the Point Ellie cannery in Southeastern Alaska. Bellingham lists three candidates A. Br extabrook John Elwood and Mr. Kershaw, the incumbent.

John Kaillsen Seattle Kallsen Point Ellie Alaska Bellingham A. B. Extabrook John Elwood Mr. Kershaw

Trusses and expert fitter at Bartell’s Cross Drug Store

Bartell's at 10 Second Ave offers the latest improvements in trusses and an expert fitter to ensure a proper fit and relief for those needing support devices.

Bartell Fed Cross Drug Store

Resignation of Minnesota Chief Officer Sparks Shipline Regret

Great Northern Steamship officers express sincere regret as W. Koya chief officer of the Minnesota resigns. Keys joined the Cape Horn voyage with the ship and had been aboard since. Steamer Jefferson sails for Skagway with 45 passengers and about 120 tons of freight. Repatriation proceeds on the steamer Santa Ana. Captain Jesse M. Baker to replace Captain Grant in the quartermaster department. to Philadelphia in about two days.

Great Northern Steamship Company W. &. Koya Minnesota Mr. Keys Cape Horn Jefferson Skag Santa Ana Jesse M. Baker Grant Quartermaster's Department Philadelphia

Missionary Institute to Be Held in Seattle Week Ahead

An interdenominational Missionary Institute meets in Seattle next Monday and Tuesday serving Seattle and nearby towns. The event is part of a five city series including Sos Angela San Francisco Portland Seattle and Minneapolis. Leaders include Dr John P Goucher Harry Wade Hicks John W Wheed T Bauer Charles V Vickery and K D Soper. The aim is to train mission study class leaders and study mission literature to boost church and Young People's mission efforts. Previous institutes occurred in Cleveland Baltimore Washington Albany and nearby areas.

Seattle Thin City Sos Angela San Francisco Portland Minneapolia John P. Goucher Woman's College Baltimore Young People's Department Missionary Society Methodsal Episcopal Church Harry Wade Hicks American Board Commissioners For Foreign Missions Tim Buch East Inez Cleveland Maltimore Washington Albany

Real estate sale completed by mail to Seattle eastern buyer

George F. Meacham arranged a $23,000 real estate sale by correspondence to an eastern man who had never seen Seattle. The property is a three story flat building at 1615 17 May, owned by Stirrat and Goeta.

George F. Meacham Seattin Stirrat & Goeta

Auction to liquidate Rainier Clothing Co bankrupt stock

The Arlington Hotel Co prepares to remodel forcing Rainier Clothing Co to vacate 1317 Piret avenue by the 39th. J Richter starts auctioning Rainier stock bought from the U S court and will sell all merchandise with no reserve. Auction sale of bankrupt stock at 1217 Firat ave on Saturday.

Arlington Hotel Co Rainier Clothing Co Piret Avenue J. Richter U. S. Court Firat Ave

Chronic Stomach and Liver Ailment Patient Praises Doctor

Beattie resident Mrs. John Hodeen recounts 14 years of stomach and liver troubles with poor sleep and appetite. After months under Dr. McHarrie’s care she reports improved health, weight gain, restored energy, and gratitude for the affordable treatment.

Hears Again After 60 Years of Deafness

A longtime deaf man recounts decades of failed treatments before healing with Dr McHarrie. He describes tinnitus and head noises disappearing and hearing a watch tick at arm's length after the therapy.

McHarrie

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