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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
6
An OCR fragment outlines want ad rates and city agencies. It lists price per line and minimum charges for ads, plus contact details for Kennedy Drug Co Ballard Agency P Mullen and the Main Office. It notes the Star cannot guarantee telephoned advertisement accuracy.
A garbled classifieds page lists carpenters seeking work and various sales. It mentions a carpenter for hire, fence work, a pool table for sale, sewing machines for sale, a piano auction by G Bickerton, and multiple loan and banking ads.
Listings show a private hotel and boarding house in Tacoma with 45 to 60 steady boarders, cash sales noted, and various property details. Multiple ads mention rooming houses, cottages, and homes with views, near streets and lake perspectives, plus sales calls, terms, and contact points.
C. O. Young, AFL state organizer, reports new unions formed in Everett and Tacoma. Stationary engineers were organized in Everett and longshoremen in Tacoma, as unemployment conditions vary along Puget Sound with Seattle seen as harder hit.
Thomas Jeffries, longtime employee at the Lucky Baldwin racing establishment, died by self-inflicted wounds at Arcadia race track after a failed horse bet. His body was found behind the Honita hotel. Jeffries had worked for Baldwin for 30 years and was known by horsemen nationwide.
A chaotic fragment describes a national land offer with mention of affordable housing options and a planned excursion. It references Pioneer Building and a Parksend display in Washington with pricing and opportunities, suggesting a promotional notice of public events and land deals.
Russell campaign in Peach's hall, Arcade building, draws large crowd in Russell's bid for Republican mayoralty. Josiah Collins introduces speakers, outlining Russell's city treasurer record and native Beattle roots. Harold Preston, Everett Wilies also speak. Joseph Schiumpf urges support for Museell despite not on the official program.
James M. Palmer was appointed referee to consider the report in the suit brought by W. W. Whipple to compel specific performance and recover a share in Lake Washington property valued at 30066o. The action, before Judge Yakey, challenges alleged self dealing by Lee for the American Investment & Improvement Co and D H Ve Diamias.
Paul Meyers of Riverton fled after an attempt to kill Marion Von Wyfockle on December 14, 1907. He boarded a ship two weeks ago bound for South America, prompting Sheriff Smith to vow pursuit. Von Wyfockle was wounded and treated at Seattle General Hospital. Meyers reportedly left with neighbors aiding his escape.
Royal Bulgarian navy Captain Hanon Ziltien leads about 20 naval cadets on a world cruise aboard the five masted ship Rickmers stopping in Seattle. They tour the Chamber of Commerce Moran Co plant Washington Shoe Mfg San Juan Fish Northern Pacific grain elevators and other sites.
New York reports detail May Roberta Clark, widow, murdering Frank Prady, ad man, in Macy's restaurant after months of obsession. She fired five shots then shot herself after leaving a note and revealing a long plan and a troubled past with an ex husband and lover.
Fred Hickel a 24 year old German laborer hired private detective A A Snyder to uncover alleged slander by John and Peter Heeb cornice workers of Georgetown. Hickel paid Snyder 105 dollars over three weeks and sought evidence for a suit. Snyder claimed 25 dollars for the work and promised payment on judgment. Police report Snyder wore no star and declined action.
G E Halleck, Republican councilman-at-large candidate, circulates a statement urging immediate completion of all current contracts and urging the park board to start projected improvements to provide employment amid labor stringency. Civic union notes Halleck’s fair ability and integrity but opposes saloon privilege repeal.
Pasha, in a salt stained outfit, rushes through the streets creating a comical scene. His home is valued at 75,600 and the sultan grants him a second house title while the civil list must cover furnishing expenses.
H. B. Woolery, brother of James Woolery, is ill at Providence Hospital with heart trouble. Rumor said James Woolery was ill, but he says he is not in the hospital and has no plans to be there.
A Star of Promise Cantata will be performed by the Holy Trinity Behuveh Eleventh Olive et under the Lutheran league at Schott Aemall fire in the Cut t ent ny of Queen Anne av at noon. Proceeds for a $250 goal.
Plate mills Nos 1 and 2 at the Illinois Steel company's South Chicago plant will re open Monday after repairs, restoring work for about 1,500 men. Other closed departments are expected to resume within a week.
In Constantinople on January 31 Iseet Pasha, the sultan's favored son and de facto ruler, fled for his life when his home caught fire during a rheumatism massage. The blaze forced a quick escape amid chaos surrounding the imperial family.
Burr appeared before the sewer committee of the city council yesterday asking damages for a landslide caused on his property by the breaking of a sewer and water main. The damaged property is located on Summit Avenue between Prospect and Belmont Avenues.
The Albert Hansen Diamonds Watches Jewelry shop features a wide selection from the FIRST and CHEREY Optical Department as part of its offerings.
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