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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1905
Page
6
Multiple rental and real estate notices from Seattle area papers describe rooms and houses for rent or sale. Listings include gTOREROOM near Mt View Station, furnished housekeeping options, a two-room houseboat, and various cottages. Also offered are acreage, waterfront and timber lands with terms, auctions, and real estate brokers' details.
A garbled plea mentions Merre and Kertront areas, a land sale, and a morning journey on the Great Northern train to Meadowdale. It promises cash investments, a 6.0 per month rate, and a meeting with a salesman at Meadowdale to show a restaurant project with a return.
Short description notes a tract of land near an Interurban route comprising acres with maple brush and rich soil, a short distance from a school. Property listed under Renenr Maltby at 1520-71 Alaska Building.
Washington reports the administration plans a push for federal regulation of insurance including supervision of interstate and foreign insurers. A federal incorporation option may be considered, with tariff and internal revenue reform also on the agenda. The president aims for measured steps to restore public confidence and counter railroad lobbying.
Joseph Martell of Hillman City had been reported murdered for his money but resurfaced in Hillman City. He traveled from Green Lake to a steamer at Shelton after a quick business stop, avoiding Ballard. A will dispute looms as news of his father’s Austrian fortune surfaces and Martell seeks his inheritance.
A Seattle Electric Company dispute over fencing of the Madison street dock on Lake Washington could give it control of all Madison park traffic. Barsch and Tompkins lease the dock and may be restricted from landing other steamers. Leschi park waterfront also under company control, provoking farmer protests and pending suits at Leschi.
In Brighton the Rev J L Bates received two Milwaukee telegrams at the end of a communion service. One said his wife was very low and to come immediately, the other that she was dead. The shock left him prostrate while the church and community rallied with aid. The Ladies Aid provided a free will offering and arranged his travel, as the Christian Endeavor meeting turned to a consolation service.
John Moffatt a 32 year old San Francisco resident nicknamed Steeple Jack died in New York after a fall on a staircase. His death occurred during a visit to the city and the accident is under investigation.
Detectives Burne and colleagues arrested KB. J. Lewis on forgery charges as he was about to board a steamer in Du Page. He admitted to being the man sought since October in a case targeting poor victims.
Western avenue markets showed active wholesale movement with watermelons tomatoes and other steamer goods in transit. California fruit oranges and raspberries arrived in abundance by express, and cherries in prime condition. Prices rose with ranches up 25 to 40 cents.
A long list of produce and farm items with prices from various categories. Vegetables like beans, onions, lettuce, potatoes, and peppers appear with diverse unit prices. Fruits, berries, and nuts include bananas, oranges, peaches, cranberries, grapes, and apples with per unit or case prices. Dairy and eggs lines show butter, cheese, and egg prices. Grains, flours, and animal feeds list multiple varieties with pricing, alongside garden and farm supplies. A closing note mentions a dance club event at Natatorium.
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