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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
6
A jumble of want ads and notices lists realty rentals pets services and business opportunities. It mentions WANTED REAL ESTATE and RENTALS near King George town and Georgetown, a cabinet shop and contractors, and various miscellaneous items for sale. The clipping reads like a busy classifieds page with addresses and phone cues but is fragmentary and lacks a single cohesive story.
A contract holder who bought a group of fifteen items last year cannot meet payments leading to a necrifies sale. The action aims to protect the holder and recover funds.
A classified notice advertises multiple tracts along Riverton Macabam Road with 4 to 19 acres, level sites, and development potential. Indicates investment or home-site opportunities in Alaska with parcels near the bay and waterfront access, suggesting subdivision of land and future building prospects.
Property listing notes a sale near Presser Landing with multiple lots and water access. Mentions Alaska building, orchard, and nearby streets with a price and terms.
Miss Rosetta Elizabeth Traynor married Louie Gilman Haymond in a quiet ceremony at the Church of Our Lady of Good Help officiated by Father O Brien. They left on the 8 15 steamer Quo for Vancouver and will reside at The Maples Broadway. Mrs Haymond survived a prior shooting by Miss Edna Courtney at The Maples after which Courtney was not prosecuted.
Councilman Crichton investigates sandstone paving amid plans for a large new installation. Reports claim the material wears quickly in places such as Beventhaw and Marion streets, hindering heavy loads. At four dollars per yard the cost is high if durability is not satisfactory.
Theaters announce the last Giroffe-Giraffa performance at the Grand tonight and tomorrow night the San Francisco Opera company presents Dolly Varden by Stanislaus Stange and Julian Edwards. Edwards wrote popular numbers including The Swing Song and My Ship's the Girl For Me. Set in old England, the operas promise scenic and costume displays.
Dotty Varden will be presented on a Wednesday afternoon by the San Francisco Opera company with proceeds supporting Beattle Press club. The season features multiple theater runs, including The House of Mystery at Seattle tonight and Anita, the Singing Girl next week by Hargess company, with Emma Bunting in dual roles.
Unclear text mentions limited openings near Heinter Toaste with phrases like apres and exte neike ip. Some words resemble location cues and a vague listing of remaining spots. No coherent event or clear entities to confirm specifics.
Choice tracts from 10 to 0 meres under Somers Canal with perpetual water rights. Price $6 per acre. Small cash payment, balance long time. Address Mes MacCaffrey, 2 Ave between Gerattle and Tacoma, near Call or inquiry. 9 acres of rich level land with improved heat and water.
Fragmentary OCR text with scattered names and locations. unable to determine a coherent news item or entity set for a proper summary.
The Elks committee awarded Denver lodge the second prize of 150 for traveling the greatest miles to the convention in New Orleans won the first prize of 300. New York took the top award of 500 for the largest parade participation in Philadelphia.
The government will start a dissolution unit in Wilmington Delaware next week. Participating firms include the California Investment Company Judson Dynamite Powder Company and the California Powder Works all based in California.
United States Attorney Miller says no evidence against Fred Magill or his bride tied to the death of Magill’s first wife. Citizens’ indignation over the San Diego arrest grows as Sheriff Campbell travels to obtain their release.
Private Wohrmacher of Fort Worden plans a trip to Germany to claim a $120 inheritance left by a wealthy relative. He lacks funds to buy passage and expects to obtain leave or travel abroad with the aid of Uncle Sam, hoping to return to the United States and the Pacific coast.
Boise Idaho July 20 Hawley for the prosecution pressed motive in the attempt to kill ex governor Peabody Gabbart and Goddard citing potential benefit to the Western Federation of Miners Orchard testified Hawley argued the motive was to disrupt administration and force labor policy testing and that Hawley sought to finish his argument after a recess was ordered
The national lodge of Good Templars held its third annual session. George F. Cotterill was re elected national grand chieftain. Officers elected include B F Parker national counselor Rev E C Dinwiddie and Mrs L C Partington among others. A committee was appointed to draft prohibitory liquor legislation. The convention recessed until noon Monday and will meet in Washington D C after the international session opening in June 1908.
Teamsters and others who use Railroad Ave report the street in a dangerous state with holes and pitfall s throughout. They say a formal complaint will be filed if repairs are not made soon.
Col Chas Ayres of the United States army was found by a special board to be unfit for service due to Brights disease following criticism of parade exclusions at West Point. The decision ends his military career prospects.
Judge Griffin ruled the city water ordinance legal restricting sprinkler use to specified hours and requiring a nozzle hose. The decision upheld enforcement against Alfred Johnson in a suit against Water Commissioner L. B. Youngs to halt the ordinance.
Attorney Dietz issues a duel challenge to Prosecutor Bleicher after alleged insulin remarks at the Hau trial. Dietz’s seconds attempted to present the challenge at Bleicher’s residence but were refused admittance. Dietz vows to force a fight or brand Bleicher a coward nationwide, dispatching the summons by mail.
The Motel Stevens Cafe at First Avenue and Marion Street invites patrons to Sunday dinner starting at 12 p.m. for bee. The notice highlights new hours and residential dining options.
All freight trains on the Colorado & Southern railroad are tied up due to a strike by switchmen and trainmen seeking higher wages. Road officials are handling passenger traffic.
A slate of candidates includes J. A. Griffiths, William Farr, George Albers, George Folsom, Thomas Fransiel, G. W. Wiley, A. Tidmarsh, C. J. Humphrey and W. T. Isted. Current officers are Bb. C. Wagner president C. W. Wiley vice president and W. T. Isted secretary treasurer.
A divorce was granted to the Countess formerly Anna Robt, an American chorus girl married in 1905, in Edinburgh Scotland.
An article reports two logging accidents near Port Townsend. Gus Blumberg struck his knee when a tree fell on him while near Austin, two miles away. Deputy County Peterson fell from a snag while surveying county land for a former home, injuring his right side. Both are expected to recover.
In Sandy Hook Kentucky Judge James Hargis acquitted a noted figure in a murder case after the state declined to press charges. The jury freed the defendant as Joe refused to send the case to county court. A funeral service for John H. McGraw was held at dawn from the residence with interment at MB cemetery. The local Chamber of Commerce and A Y P exposition offices observed respectful silence.
Navy yard hosts tours of the new steamer Tourist this Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 15 p.m. The vessel emphasizes comfort and is showcased amid mentions of other ships and training craft. Round trips priced at 50 cents with multiple departure times.
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