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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
6
Fragmented real estate ad fragment mentions acres in Brewster and Woodgnville, waterfront property near Beattie, farm and ranch land with water access, cattle and orchard potential, and locations around Kent and Whidby Island. Names appear as A. B. Newels and others in Marion, with numerous approximate plots and prices implied.
Rev M A Matthews leads Seattle delegates praising Beattie as the best host for the 1907 International Christian Endeavor convention citing climate scenery and potential visitor turnout. Kansas City remains a rival but Seattle gains from strong ecclesiastical backing and December trustees meeting to decide.
Mayor Harry Lane in Portland issues an edict canceling the commissions of all more than 100 special police officers. The move stems from past abuses and scandals with the appointment system and requires officers to be recorded, department approved by the chief and police commission.
Real estate notices offer modern five to six room houses on Madison and 13th 17th avenues with lake and mountain views and balance to be paid monthly. Also listed are acre tracts near car lines, farms near Springwald and property on Queen Anne street with down payment and monthly terms. Swart & Co. Union Block rooms.
Multiple farm listings describe bargain properties within a few miles of Tallroad. Offers include 9 to 20 acre parcels with level terrain, timber, creeks, and improvements. Prices cited around 30 units, with included equipment such as mining machines and tools. Contact ROBERT ALTRY or MARTH for details at Alaska Building locations.
Hellion Fay Buck a fugitive from justice and Maud Sherer wanted in California for larceny were brought back to California at oclock Saturday morning by Deputy Sheriff D A Dunlap Napa county and D G Bell San Francisco police. They were arrested here by local police on information from the southern state.
Rain slows trade on Western avenue as the eye market advances to its five year high for the season. Fresh carload melons peaches tomatoes and other vegetables arrive. prices for beans beets lettuce and fruit are listed with California and Minnesota sources. Classified ads promote seven room houses to rent or buy near Green Lake with terms and locations noted.
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