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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
6
A dense scan of classified items lists real estate, wanted ads, jobs, and misc notices. It includes WANTED real estate rooms and cottages, HELP WANTED for males and females, and various business opportunities. Notable names and addresses appear amid rate prices and contact hints, with references to brokers Kellogg Realty and private exchanges, plus listings for loans and personal services.
An omnibus sale listing advertises farms and acreage near Beattie and Mothell offering land including four acres in Hothell with a cleared house site, rich bottom land, and railroad and boat access. Other tracts feature water frontage on the Sound, substantial cleared acreage, and strong investment value with terms and varying sizes. Buyers are urged to inquire with Lonegren & Whomark and Robert Malthy for details and terms.
For sale in the Mayeard's Line area near Washington D C and Atlantic City. The listing references multiple parcels and blocks, including water frontage, views, and various lot sizes around Riverton, Cone Out, and Beeih Park. Ambiguities and OCR errors obscure exact details and dates.
Coroner Carroll will hold an inquest at 4 PM to investigate the death of William Parsons who was injured in a motor vehicle accident in South Seattle on Sunday morning. Don Grant the giraffeur is in custody awaiting the inquest results. Dr. Wiltele and Cummings examined Parsons's body yesterday and found several broken ribs driven into the lungs.
Fog delayed the steamer Umatilla to 1 o'clock though it carried a full passenger list and much gold. Nome city officials enacted an ordinance requiring all dogs to be muzzled or chained to protect public safety after recent dog attacks on children. Witnesses intervened to prevent worse injuries.
Charles Williams, laborer, was arrested today by Patrolman Wi lama for bicycle theft. Fred Murdick and Bruce Davice were detained last night by Patrolmen Wilkes and Stumphrey with no charges filed. Ed Haley and Willie Burer, ages unknown, were arrested for fighting by Patrolmen Holland and an unnamed Italian. Dominick Ingiado of 749 Seventeenth ay south died Sunday night at Wayside Emergency hospital. his name and address were learned by authorities yesterday. No funeral arrangements have been made.
A garbled ad lists contact details for property or vehicle rental near Main Street and Colombia 8, mentioning prices from 164 to and balance 15 dollars. It references an electric car line and calls for inquiries by phone. Several garbled phrases and stray names appear, with no clear and coherent sale terms.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce was advised that the July 24 visit of 75 members of Portland's Business Men's Association to Seattle has been indefinitely postponed. The delay affects a planned trip and related meetings with local business leaders.
Charles Klinkenberg, former captain of the ill fated steamer Olga, brought to Seattle by Marshal Powell and jailed. He faces two murder charges, accused of killing Paul D. Jackson after a dispute over gasoline. Johnson, the Olga’s steward, cites Klinkenberg threatening to kill Jackson and later shooting him in Jackson’s bank. Johnson also swears Klinkenberg poisoned Frank Mitchell, who testified at the time of Jackson’s death. Mitchell died from the poison. Klinkenberg to be sent to California for trial.
At a regular Seattle Chamber meeting the Merchants Protective Association urged an inquiry into charges of a criminal combination among local commission men. The chamber referred the matter to the Chamber of Commerce, which was asked to appoint a committee to investigate the claims. The city affairs committee urged a thorough review of the Lake Union crematory site issue and suggested delaying action on the crematory until a full examination by a certified accountant. The chamber also discussed county auditing practices and proposed monthly public updates to inform residents of government department actions.
Albert Reeks, a Port Lawton collision victim dated March 8, files suit through Wright and Kelther against the Electric Company seeking 520,000. The complaint claims both limbs were crushed, his left leg amputated, much of the skin and tissue removed from the right leg, and internal injuries.
Joe Meyert, an 18-year-old hurt while attempting a risky fall down the aisle, remains unconscious at Providence hospital with pneumonia symptoms worsening, and doctors say recovery is unlikely. A companion named Purcell reportedly robbed him last night. authorities have not released full robbery details.
Partial OCR text describes a property with three lots and a house, flowers and fruit, cement basement, and maintenance notes. Mentions the house, movement, and access. unclear ownership or action. The readable fragments suggest a real estate or personal property notice with uncertain details and damaged wording.
Real estate classifieds advertise cheap lots and tracts with small monthly payments. Promotions promise waterfront and lakefront properties near schools and parks, with terms like 5 to 18 per month and near riverfronts, urging quick inquiry. Entities include Cole Payne Realty, Valley City, Green Lake, Lake Washington, and multiple street names.
Water Inspector Hughes filed a complaint against Fred Cain of Washington Street charging assault after an incident when the inspector, while attempting to turn in a yard, claimed Cain assaulted him during a dispute over sprinkling enforcement. Cain was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John C. Lillife and later released on bail.
Chicago dispatch reports Chief Wappenstein appoints Rev. M. A. Matthews head of jail chaplaincy, granting exclusive church services to inmates. Other denominations must obtain a pass from Matthews to preach, systematizing gospel work amid confusion and limited access at the municipal jail.
San Francisco reports Supervisors Coffey and Nicholas testified at the Glass trial session. Coffey admitted taking bribes to vote against the 35 cent gas rate and to grant the Home company a franchise, and receiving 5000 dollars from Halsey. He said his conscience was clear. Nicholas acknowledged a bribe from Halsey after learning Home would get the franchise and said Ruef advised him to keep the money. Mrs. Lonergan testified that her husband gave her 4000 dollars shortly before the Home franchise was granted.
The Jefferson set sail this morning with a full excursion list including Mrs Elia Higginson a renowned novelist credited with elevating Washington's literary profile. She is accompanied by Miss Lee a Bellingham school teacher named Whatcom county’s most popular educator in a recent contest.
Jones Thomson Investment Co at 113 Seneca St pitches Earlington as the forthcoming manufacturing center of the Pacific coast. Buy a lot now at favorable terms to realize planned value increases and future growth.
Elmer B. Todd and O. B. Thorgrimson, top assistants to Seattle Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun, will resign September 1 to form a private law partnership. They are among the city’s best known young lawyers and expect greatly expanded opportunities outside the city office. Calhoun will lose fees with regret. replacements will not be named soon.
Resolutions by the Puget Sound Towboat association request the local steamboat inspectors hold off on enforcing certain rules affecting tow boats. They petition a delay on regulations for crews and licensing, asserting some provisions cannot be complied with promptly. The inspector will refer the matter to higher authorities for review.
The steamer Buckman bound for Seattle from San Francisco passed the Columbia San Pedro collision area off the California coast on Saturday night. Officers aboard Buckman reached port and reported no life boat traces or survivors in the immediate aftermath.
An explosion of a six inch gun at Fort Terry near New London Connecticut on July 23 killed Private Mammond of the One hundredth company of artillery and seriously injured two men from Company K Third Infantry and a sergeant of the One hundredth company.
The Frisco peace conference opened with good attendance and a hopeful mood though unrest rose over a possible invitation for President Calhoun, who was not present as the committee declined to invite him. A bold theft was reported in Gilman Park, taking a two seated carriage, harness, and two horses, from J N Riese near West Ninth Ave. N. W. Noticed in London a fragmentary society item mentions Miss Jean Reid and a string of entertainments involving a duchess.
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