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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
6
Fragmentary text outlines rates for classified ads and payment terms. Mentions Star-Math 1050 and 112 percent, care for the word, word counts, and advance payment. Includes categories like Wanted Lost and Found For Rent For Sale but the passage is garbled and incomplete.
An illegible fragment touts a dubious remedy promising a universal cure for rheumatic, nervous, stomach, and joint ailments. It cites a German product and mentions a seller in a city area with scattered names and addresses.
Classifieds detail various help wanted notices including salesmen, restaurant help and general labor. Mentions Mr Hiateman in Water City and several Seattle area ads for domestic help and service positions.
The listing advertises multiple farms and parcels around Riverton and Union, including quarter acre tracts near macadam roads with water pipes, priced around 100 cash plus monthly payments, and larger acreages near Auburn and lakeside views with terms. Also notes rail interurban access, improvements, clearable land, springs and drainage, and showings by Neilson & Young at Union Bloc.
A fragmented readable section lists real estate loans for improved property and mentions individuals like Paul A. Talbot, mechanical engineer, and references patent services. The item blends financial offers with advertising for legal and professional services.
A fragmented notice reports a parcel sale at the steambeat landing with a lowered price and a buyer named Rouen Mi of Om Hl Alecka in attendance. The readable text hints at a public auction and involved parties, though full details are unclear.
Community notes discuss water front improvements, property details, and surrounding houses. Mentions Beattie and Wedmark Main Development with remarks on land acquisitions and potential 1% acreage adjustments for front area. Stakeholders include nearby residents and future projects for the Gr area.
Seattle defeated Tacoma 6 to 3 as a foggy field slowed plays. Harry Ruth outpitched Doyle for Seattle while slugging errors helped the runs. Center fielder Tienny Myers provoked an umpire ejection, and both teams headed to interurban for a rematch in Beatle.
Fireworks labeled Theodore Roosevelt Occidental Bay were delivered at the Oyster Bay station this morning. The event promises pyrotechnics tonight at Sagamore as the president, his family, and friends celebrate.
Local real estate ads promote plots near River Park and Lake Washington with terms and monthly payments. Promoters claim cheap terms on Valley land and Green Lake areas, inviting readers to view Hillman’s properties and trade for King County ranches. The notices mention street car access, Water View, and fencing, with contact details including phone numbers.
A terse note outlines a bonding plan for a project at Pioneer Square. It lists a 200 foot scope, a staged payment structure with one third cash and the remainder in 12 to 18 month installments, and references a service period and nearby landmarks.
A fragmented real estate notice touts a Green Lake Reservoir Addition with parcels near Union Bay and Olympic Mountains, offering lots from 200 to 900 dollars and monthly terms. It promises nearby transit to Green Lake Station, new car lines, and views of Woodland Park.
Theaters feature Cousin Kate with Ethel Barrymore and Alice Gallatin, praised for contrast in performances as Heath Desmond and Cousin Kate. Other venues announce Pantana at Grand Opera House with Teddy Webb and Alda Hemmi, A Marked Woman at Seattle, Winchester at Lois, The Two Orphans at Third Avenue, and new acts at Star Theater next week.
The Alaska Pecific exposition moves its offices on Friday the 16th from Alaska building to Arcade building Firetav and Lion streets. The move aims to save over $6,000 in rent and offices remain for meetings of the steering committee. J A Nadeau shifts Chamber of Commerce rooms to the new site.
Wil Bianton, described as a logger, attacked Genevieve Carmen an inmate of a disreputable house, with a knife. The woman is likely to die from her wounds. Bianton also injured John Leonard and John Jones who were in the house. Bianton was arrested and jailed.
Major W P Burnham arrives at Vancouver Barracks to relieve Colonel A B Dyer as chief of staff in the Department of the Columbia. Major Turnham comes from St Louis to assume a similar post in the Southwest. General Greeley expected next Saturday from Chicago to take command. Colonel William H M Corbusier leaves Vancouver for Alaska to inspect the medical branch at northern forts.
Telegraphed advices from Washington indicate the immigrant inspector in Seattle has been abolished. Col T M Fisher is ordered to Beattie and the station is to be discontinued with all office furniture moved to Seattle. Commercial club and Senator Levi Ankeny are protesting to restore the office.
Tacoma crowds greet the first run of the Pacific Traction Co on the American Lake line signaling a challenge to the Tacoma Railway and Power Co. Officials say the new route offers summer travel to the popular resort and is welcomed by locals as competition increases service options.
A calm Fourth of July with 28 arrests from midnight to today. Most were drunks, a few charged with disorderly conduct, two violations of day regulations. Fire department had one nominal call. The steamer Indiana docked at 2 PM from Nome with passengers and substantial gold aboard.
A paint shop at Stewart and Howard streets operated by Seattle Paint was set on fire shortly after 11 this morning by exploding fireworks. The building was empty at the time. flames were controlled after the fire department arrived. Investigators believe the blaze started from a skyrocket or similar fireworks. Loss described as normal.
A WascoSpecial reports a fatal shooting at John Day ferry 17 miles east of Wasco. John Freeman died instantly while W G MacDonald was badly injured. R B Ward attacked MacDonald with a spade, then a shot killed Freeman. Ward is under arrest by Sheriff McCoy.
The article notes that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died July 4, 1826, at Quincy Massachusetts and Monticello Virginia, respectively, sharing the same death date as fellow president James Monroe who died July 4, 1831 in New York City. It adds that seven of twenty six presidents died in July, with June next at four.
The Pacific Cal at Amateur Press Association held its annual session in Sherrick Hall and elected officers for the year. Thomas Ford of Riverside was named president, Mia Jiark Davie of Seattle first vice president, J. J. Hall of Eugene second vice president, May H. Lehr of Redlands third vice president, A. H. Jacobson of Woodenville secretary, Victor Pedront of Seattle treasurer, H. Gray Fuller of Seattle official editor, Irene Taylor of Bellingham historian, J. Weller of Los Angeles manuscript manager, Fay French of Portland laureate reporter. The next meeting will be in Bellingham, Washington in 1908.
From Nome Alaska on July 4 reports arrive of whaler crews endured brutal treatment. Charlie Smith of the William Baylis and two crewmen from the Carrick were rescued. others say they were beaten and held in dark holds. Investigations underway.
Della Davis, a Black woman shot by Mayo Miles at a resort on Fourth Avenue in Blomerton, died in Providence Bow Hospital. Prosecution names Jenny Pert Dowte and Sadie Jol as witnesses. jury prep underway as case moves to trial.
Police link late night Fourth of July celebrations to the death of Nimpa Girezanto a 19 year old topless dancer found dead in an alley. Three suspects believed involved roamed the avenue during the early hours as investigators study the scene.
The Christine Endeavor committee of 1907 has completed arrangements for Vice President Fairbanks reception in Seattle on July 12. A special renegade committee of 160 prominent citizens will greet him at the depot and escort him to the Lincoln hotel, with officials, Governor Mead and staff attending, and possibly militia. The band from the Washington State Industrial School will lead the parade.
Tax commissioners Frost and Rockwell assess Senator Ankeny’s slim chances if Congressman Jones seeks the U S Senate. They say Jones would carry Eastern Washington and most counties against Ankeny, who lacks broad county support. Rockwell recalls a Roosevelt resolution at a state convention.
At a city meeting a bid to purchase the 2,250,000 water bonds was signed and handed to N H Latimer for finance committee review. Major banks raised bids by 25,000 each, with allocations showing Dexter Horton, Scandinavian American, Puget Sound National and others sharing the total across multiple institutions.
Postmaster George M. Stewart of Seattle was instructed by Washington to ensure foreign mail receives sufficient postage. The directive follows numerous short paid letters, notably from Britain, causing undeliverable mail and extra collection efforts. Authorities warn double the deficit postage may be required, and addresses may refuse such letters.
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