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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
6
The notice outlines classified ad pricing per word with one cent per word and a seven word minimum per line, plus cash in advance. It lists billing references and contact details for Ballard Want An agency at 21 Ballard Ave, opposite City Hall.
For sale or exchange notices abound offering acres of timber land near Columbia City Oakland Auburn and Tacoma with various terms. Listings include farms with stock tools house orchards and barns. mortgage loans private money and security options. real estate sales near universities streetcar lines and interurban routes in Washington and neighboring states.
Parcel details describe lots with miles of water views near Hainier Beach on Lake Westside, including five acre plots under cultivation, garden and orchard potential, water and city services, and proximity to stores and churches. Owner Turpavnt offers 1 down and 01 monthly terms with homes on site and rental options.
A 26 cent classified ad in The Star changed Henry Phipps from office boy to partner after a firm in the spike trade answered his "Situation Wanted" notice. The tale urges readers that a small job ad can unlock big career doors in Seattle.
A government land plan prompts dispute over a felled tree and route between two areas. Officials discuss routes and land parcels while a public figure from Math tome supports a measure, with ties to local agencies and ongoing oversight.
Classified ads offer cottages near Broadway and University, modern homes near Prospect and Times block, and multiple small lots for sale or rent. Prices mention terms like cash plus monthly payments, with locations including Newton, Lindheim, and Queen Anne areas. Also listings for room rentals, farms, and commercial spaces with car-line proximity and water access.
Seattle area notices offer multiple properties with prices from cash to time payments. Listings show waterfront 26 feet, fruit trees, fine houses, and building lots near Green Lake and Lake Washington. Agents Hillman Pacific City and CHMOND BURNETT Co advertise fields, tracts, and Kirkland Beattie parcels with monthly terms and car-line access.
Fragmented notice advertises lumber supply and building materials to builders. Mentions Pacific City and North Broadway locations, sales staff, and terms like month to month and discounts. Also references interurban route and local residential areas.
Gus Manville was arrested by Officer Corning at 1:00 yesterday morning on drunkenness charges. He developed delirium tremens and was taken to Waywide hospital for treatment.
Patrolmen Looker and Hath conducted a roundup along Youler Way targeting vagrants beggars and others of doubtful appearance. The effort led to multiple suspects appearing in court yesterday following the Saturday night operation at headquarters.
Kronstadt July 10 Admiral Rojestvensky was acquitted after a ten hour court martial over surrender to Admiral Togo. Four torpedo boat officers were found guilty of premeditated surrender and sentenced to death, later commuted to dismissal with loss of officer rights.
Senator Crane weds Miss Josephine P Hoard man in Manchester by the Sea July 10. They plan a summer stay here before returning to Washington for the fall session. A grandson was born to Senator Crane on the eve of the wedding, the latest arrival in Murray Crane Jr.’s family.
Prices for potatoes, pumpkins, peaches, apples, and other produce vary by kind and grade. Freight and seasonality noted in multiple lines, with livestock and poultry sections indicating wholesale and retail terms.
Mrs Mary Beott Hartje, once a Pittsburg society belle, fights divorce from Augustus Hartje a wealthy paper maker. Corespondent Clifford Hope named, amid accusations of murder attempt drunkenness cruelty and a child custody battle over three children.
Residents in the southern and eastern areas may sprinkle from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening district covers the business section the first hill Broadway Capitol hill Renton hill Madrona hill Reinier Heights and Geacen hill.
D Graham of 1924 Sth Ave complains a neighbor at 1934 Wth Ave a negress keeps a white child under lock in her house The boy allegedly shows convulsions and signs of insanity neighbors corroborate Graham and Humane Officer Clark will investigate
Charlee Heinig, 16, and George Williams, 19, are in the city jail on suspicion of robbing the Meadow saloon till on Becond and Washington yesterday morning. The till yielded 2.05 dollars. Heinig had earlier been held for a few days on suspicion of drunken rolling but was released.
Warrants issued for William Chappelle H B Kennedy Eugene Levy Frank Bury and W Keen owners of buildings used for immoral purposes below the dead line and police plan daily arrests and fines to fund extra protection.
An ordinance introduced last night by the council appropriates 20000 dollars for steel pipe to lay the Cedar River water main under Black River. The engineering department aims to complete the under river section during low water to advance the project.
Chairman Mullen introduced a motion in the council for revocation of the Barber Asphalt contract on Westlake Boulevard. The completion of the work is to be at the bondsmen’s expense. The contract election date is set for July.
Last night the council discussed an ordinance governing sidewalk displays of merchandise. The measure aims to regulate how merchants use sidewalks for sales while keeping pedestrian access clear.
D Whiteher reports his wife disappeared from the family home at noon yesterday and has not been seen since. Mrs Whiteher has begun fainting spells since the incident.
A fire broke out last night at the Hop and Wall Paper company building on the corner of Eighth and Pike. The extent of the damage and the cause are currently unknown.
Cc Woodward of the Fifth and Olive stables reports a horse loss after selling to a stranger before yesterday. The stranger promised to return the horse, and police were notified of the disappearance.
The report notes a burglary at Ohio Dental on Pike Street last night. Authorities found several false teeth and dental remains, with details indicating items stolen or misplaced. The scene is connected to Kodak Supplies at Piper and Taft's in Trondjem, referencing adding equipment and printing for amateurs.
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