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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
5
Atland July 6 former United States survey general of Oregon Midy Mel was convicted on 31 counts of amb erous land affidavits in 1944 and sentenced to pay a fine of 5260 and costs and ten years in prison at Me Ys island. He was released on day until Monday pending a decision on appeal.
The Grand palace presented a busy week with vaudeville acts and a major show at the Star theater. Performances included European acrobatic acts and comic entertainment featuring KR. Joleen and others, amid local gossip and upcoming roving shows.
In Washington a Telegram news brief notes a July celebration in Pairbanks was held in rain. The event awarded over $2000 in prizes. The United States stee? act underwent changes affecting December, with Rivador and Guatemala mentioned in context.
An article discusses saving schemes for young men offering four percent interest through a German loan association. It promotes investing earnings early, claiming modest returns and safety, urging readers to consider putting money toward such instruments.
Secretary Taft favors selecting an American lake near Tacoma as the site for a brigade post on the Pacific coast. Roosevelt declines to preside at a reception. J Dryan returns from Europe. Spreckels interests in Coos county Oregon sold to Southern Pacific for several millions. Sundry Civil bill printing for a steel sketch up Swiftsur bank costs 150000 dollars.
The mayor issues a third letter this afternoon asking ship owners to arbitrate the sailor troubles. Reportedly the owners decline the request. A theft report from 116 Jackson Street notes the loss of a coal cog from the New England.
A promotional notice invites business investors to buy stock in the McAllister Rowland Copper Mining Company. It touts 806 acres of mineral land, 36006000 feet of timber, a 1-ton concentrator, and plans to build an electric railroad from Index to Mineral City to lower transport costs. Stock at 36 cents per share is offered to fund expansion and underground work.
Galbraith, Bacon & Co. warn the Board of Public Works they will seek an injunction if the plan to lay new planking proceeds. They contend the proposed roadway improvement will raise the plank height five inches and create an uneven crossing at the street intersection and track crossing under heavy loads.
Orders from Washington to convert the local land office from records to a receipts office for sales of public lands take effect soon. Receiver Audrewa to oversee the change as operations adjust to the new regime and workload.
C W Wellman told police last night he dozed yesterday afternoon at the corner of Second and Washington and woke to find his watch missing.
A thief entered the tool room of A. N. Walstad at the Commercial dock on July 3 and stole a kit of valuable tools. The theft was reported to police only the following night.
The Fortuna steamer departs Lea Chi Park tonight and Saturday night for a moonlight cruise around the lake. It calls at Madison Park at 12:45. Wagner’s Orchestra provides music and onboard refreshments are available. Fares are ten cents. Regular trips run around Mercuryland at 6:30 and 10:90 p m and 2:30 and 6:30 p m daily and Sunday covering 26 miles for a stated fare.
A fragment notes a recurring message about a price range from 2.60 to 5.00 dollars per unit in the future. The terse line hints at ongoing cost or value discussions reflected in everyday speech. Entities are minimal due to fragmentary text.
Summer piano bargains feature slightly used pianolas with discounts from regular prices of 256 254 264 and 250. Prices range to 200 125 160 175 190 200 with easy payments and 10 percent down option. Also Airtola and Simplex players available.
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