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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1905
Page
6
Fragmentary ad promises five acres of fine level land four miles from the city on a good country road. It mentions paying your car fare and cash payment through Pioneer bidg. The text is partially garbled but implies a land sale near Beattle with a 4% rate.
Real estate and rental list from Fremont area and Ballard, offering several 1 to 5 room houses and multiple lots for sale. Properties include 2 to 6 room houses, modern cottages, acreage, and acre tracts near great northern railroad, with terms and down payments. Several listings mention utilities, nearby car lines, trees, and fruit orchards, plus a few auction and business directory items.
William Libby, a North Pacific Oyster driver, told police he was held up and robbed of 36.40 by a lone highwayman some distance from the old Proctor street bridge on North Thirty-third Street. His own small change remained untouched.
The article lists Russia’s national debt and annual interest, with figures for road expenditures in Amur regions, unpaid peasants taxes in 1900, industrial depression over three years, famine losses in five years to 1902, and war loans. It also cites Holy Synod expenses and other financial drains totaling hundreds of millions.
Special to The Star from Victoria British fishermen on the Dauntless faced fourteen days of harsh weather near Hecate Strait. They claimed American vessels crowded British waters and depleted halibut banks. They reported hauling 30,000 pounds, with five boats' dories stretching 80 miles across the straits.
Henry Morgan a newsboy was struck by a Queen Anne streetcar at the corner of Fleet avenue and Yesler Way as he tried to cross to deliver a paper. He was knocked to the ground and badly shaken but suffered no serious injuries. The collision occurred as he crossed behind another car.
Postmaster Stewart ends months of suspense with a proposed plan to speed mail delivery in Monttle. The initiative centers on the new union depot where 20 carriers will meet incoming trains and distribute mail to downtown firms within 20 miles of Bentlle. The update promises faster, more precise service for businesses while residential districts may see later refinements.
The Rainier Club opens for visiting legislators at 6 PM with a banquet in honor of Senator-elect Piles. Mayor Ballinger Gov. McGraw and others arranged the events at the Rainier Club and Seattle theater. Judge Burke will speak before Piles outlines his policy. Wives of visiting lawmakers may be seated in theater boxes. Charles Sweeny the Spokane millionaire attended before heading to Spokane.
A huge Seattle crowd welcomed Senator-elect Piles and Spokane friend Sweeny at the depot last night with deafening applause. Piles thanked voters and credited Sweeny for his election while Sweeny explained he supported Piles after realizing he could not win himself. The duo then met leaders at the Butler hotel where Piles praised King county’s delegation and spoke of shared credit and friendship in the campaign.
Work on the third avenue site of a new public market begins soon after the massive shovel arrives. The machine, capable of 900 cubic yards of dirt, will require about 40 teams to operate and will start once engineers fix grade and lease issues. Colonel May notes stalls will be let before completion, with early leasing already strong. The building plans include a fine auditorium atop the market, designed to host large meetings.
In Nogales on January 28 Pere n and Walters, a gambler, shot and killed M. M. Coot, proprietor of the Palace saloon. J. J son, a gambler, and Modesto Olives, a Mexican card dealer, witnessed the crime. Walters then shot himself in the head. He had been discharged from the saloon for crooked dealing.
BERLIN January 28 The condition of Prince Pitel is slightly improved this morning according to Scripps News Agency reports from the capital.
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