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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment discusses word counts for an advertisement and lines to be charged. It references an ad, Ballard, and an opposing party, with unclear dates or locations. The readable bits indicate counting words and lines for a classified or display ad.
An advertisement offers cure guarantees for nervous disorders obesity stiff joints and stomach issues via a German osteopath Keidemas located near 4th Avenue and Jackson Street, with references to a Jackson streetcar and phase elements.
Public notices advertise bids for grading and earthworks for the Alaska-Tukon Pacific Exposition. Multiple listings mention positions and tasks from concrete to machine operators, with wage details and offices for plans and specifications.
Listings describe multiple tracts in Wood County, Alaska and nearby areas with prices around $600 per unit. Features include rich soil, cleared land, water frontage, barns, chicken coops, and proximity to interurban routes. Terms offered are easy payments with various sizes and improvements noted.
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The 20 year old Carl Currier and 170 year old Alice Sapp Currier eloped against parental opposition and law. After arrest in Tacoma they were found by the bride’s mother Mrs John Sapp at 620 Thirty Fifth Ave. The couple reconciled with the Sapps and went to the family summer camp.
Health Officer Calhoun orders Milk Inspector Woodcock to require all restaurants selling skimmed milk to post notices. He bans heating milk on stoves for coffee as unsanitary, demanding proper disclosure to customers.
The steamer Iroquois of the Inland Navigation Co. covers more miles yearly than any other vessel in the United States. It runs Beattie to Vancouver routes via the Great Lakes and Horn, traveling 320 miles daily and completing trips in about 18 to 20 hours. The Princess Victoria is noted as the fastest Sound boat with a 24 hour Vancouver round trip.
A Maples boarding house landlady Miss KR Traynor is reported to wed Mr Louis G Haymond tomorrow. The notice states Traynor was born April 6 and a prior shooting tied to jealousy over Raymond led to a suspended sentence.
The Redondo departed this morning with a full passenger list en route to Portland through Tacoma and Bellingham. The Admiral Jaureguiberry arrived in San Francisco after a pleasant voyage from Heathe. From there it heads toward the west coast. The Victoria departs for Nome tomorrow with a full passenger list and four large cars.
Senator Foraker ridiculed the rate bill as inconsistent and unnecessary and condemned Roosevelt for discharging Negro soldiers at Browneville, arguing the act violated Republican principles during his Miami Valley Chau tauqua address.
A deadly hotel fire last night destroyed the Cloud River depot area. Laura Saxee of New York, a school teacher, died in the blaze while en route to Mount Shasta. Lissie Walgamott, a waitress, was fatally burned and several others suffered injuries from jump attempts amid the blaze.
In Philadelphia the grand lodge adjourned after leaving for seaside resorts with the next meeting set for Dallas. The Missouri delegation opposed banning the elk tooth emblem citing a decline in demand. Wyoming and other states argued the tooth removal is painless. Melvin, honored with an oil portrait, attended memorial services for John O'Shea, board chair who died Tuesday.
A fire broke out shortly before noon at Hughes and Dann coffee shop on Pike between Seventh and Eighth avenues during roasting. The blaze caused slight damage to the wholesale and retail store.
Everett charter commissioners held an evening session and voted to expand city offices. The new lineup would include a mayor, six councilmen plus a councilman at large, comptroller, clerk, treasurer, attorney, engineer, street superintendent, harbormaster, fire and police chiefs, library commissioners, health and park boards, public works board, and a five member police commission. If a vice is chosen, mayoral appointments need not be confirmed by the council.
Local advertiser W B Hutchingson Co promotes a Saturday sale at the corner of Zod and Union offering Special Underwear. The brief notice notes a mar event with emphasis on bargain pricing and availability during the weekend.
City Engineer Thomson's travel bill for a European trip was discussed by the bills and communications committee and sent to Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun for a legal opinion before action. An error in the itemized account showed the engineer credited himself for 24 meals at $2 each, totaling $2 instead of $62.
A waiter on the steamer Bertha was badly damaged by a mate during a voyage to Alaska and had to be put ashore for hospital treatment. The local waiters union received a report and will investigate the incident.
Mrs. Wm. Sinuti of Ravensdale and Mrs. Emma Hackett of West Seattle clashed in courthouse corridors over Annie Sinuti. The child had been staying with Mrs. Hackett and the mother could not bring her home, prompting Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich to intervene and remove the girl.
Advertisements describe properties for sale including a nine room house on Fourth Avenue with $1 464 price, a corner river parcel near Interurban line, a Ballard branch aerated home on 66 by 100 feet for 850 dollars, a new bungalow with basement priced at 2 100, and 1 acre tracts near Lake Washington waterfront 75 dollars each. Multiple terms and payments offered. agents MacPherson Co and Healty Co promote sales in Valley City and Green Lake areas.
The school board will not appear before the J. W. Allen Investment club this evening to hear charges or suggestions. A club member stated the board will listen if issues are raised, and a special meeting may be called to maintain public dignity, though the Improvement club members Newby and others attended.
Starwich brought the child to the courthouse to place in matron care. Mrs Hackett followed and Mrs Smutt accused Hackett of a charge that provoked strong resentments during the courthouse meeting.
A two day picnic will be conducted at Leschi Park on July 23 and 24 under the auspices of the Lady of Good Help parish and managed by Father J B O'Brien. Meals and refreshments will be served and sports indulged in.
In Boise Idaho the prosecutor Hawley opened for the state declaring the defendants responsible for a crime wave culminating in Brennenberg murder. He traced ties to Pettibone Orchard Adame and others in the Coeur dAlene and Colorado crimes carnival. The trial is set to reach the jury in a week with Hawley Richardson Darrow and Borah among speakers leading up to final instructions.
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