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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
3
Large July sale on carpets rugs bedding and lace curtains promises major savings. Includes wool and ingrain carpets 6.0.6.5 per yard to $1.10 and 9x12 Axminsters 30.00 values. heavy rugs and linoleums plus blankets spreads and curtain laces. Sale ends soon with stock limited and new arrivals at regular prices.
Ashford Washington July 15 9 p m mountain climbers from Mazamas Sierras and Appalachians face slow setup at Longmire Springs due to mismanagement weather and scarce tents beds and pack animals. Despite hardship they secure meals and shelter in station baggage room as plan to resume climb next morning.
The Johnston Co offers an approval guarantee on piano and organ sales. If a piano fails within five years, they replace it or provide a refund. They advertise brands Chickering Hobart M Cable Kimball Krell Auto Grand Vocalion Clough Warren Kimball Reed and Pipe Organ and insist prices are fair.
A large caravan of climbers and support crews tents near Paradise Springs as 300 followers and 60 pounds per person prepare for the Gibraltar trail ascent. Moving picture men plan to capture snowbound scenes on Mount Rainier with banners and a guide lead.
Two mounted rangers wearing badges scour the forests near Longmire as Uncle Bam has descended on the mountain climbers. The scene unfolds Sunday at 2 p.m. with the search in progress in the Sierra setting.
A 1904 letter from Sonic Wardson of Cottage Street Melrose Massachusetts praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as curative for kidney troubles. The note claims medical verification of recovery and urges others to try the vegetable remedy with samples and available bottles. A garbled section then shifts to a ranger raid on a forest reserve and related incidents involving traps, a bonfire, and camp regulations.
Walter Scott and Mrs Scott were photographed at the depot after arriving from Los Angeles on a Santa Fe record-breaking run to Chicago and then New York. Scotty, once a Buffalo Bill cow puncher, drew press attention with tall tales of Death Valley gold while seeking a faster timetable and public bravado.
A central reserve enclave restricts transport of contraband goods by balloon or airship. The Diviciple owner may sell on his land but cannot bring stock into the territory, leaving climbers short of supplies. Strict regulations deter mentioning large bottle replenishments among kite holders.
Frank Purcell of the Monarch saloon in Main Street defies officers with violent boasts. Police report weekly arrests at Purcell’s saloon as Pretty Kitty Williamson pleads guilty after a defiant run of violations.
Bar and Purcell claim they are ready to defend against the entire Seattle police force, asserting they are able and willing to resist.
A. A. Anderson reports to Chief Delaney that a pickpocket robbed him on a Yesler Avenue car last Saturday, losing about 25 dollars. He suspects an ex con sitting nearby, noting this is one of several recent street car robberies. The crowded cars of the local electric system provide opportunities for thieves.
Depositors of the American bank will get 40 percent of their claims after the bank was closed by order of Governor General Wright. The move closes the banking issue under colonial administration in Manila.
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