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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
6
J Henry Jahn wealthy realty and insurance agent arrested on grand larceny charges says he is a victim of a frameup by his former attorney. He alleges misused rent money from Jay De Roy and disputes an embezzlement charge, claiming he owed no one and that a $70 rent deduction was improper.
The county commissioners face a dispute over 3170 000 in payments for voting machines. The contract ties payments to savings on elections and may void automatic payments if machines cannot be used. A Kell congressional candidate petition seeks use of the machines in July primaries. John defended himself against wrongful arrest claims, saying he was merely at a dentist.
A collage of business ads and notices listing hotels offices nurses and services. Includes contacts for a spice of remedies, jewelry buys dentistry and legal notices, with addresses and phone hints.
A fragmented 1920s style ad page features numerous spiritualists and clairvoyants. Madem Nina, Madame Mellie, Victoria, and others promise readings on love, business, health, and fate with locations on Union Street and Pike near Fourth, Pine, and nearby hotels. Prices range from 25 to 66 cents, with assurances of confidential readings and of revealing future spouses.
The Kulshan steamer will call at Port Townsend and Port Angeles with northbound trips Saturdays from Seattle at 10 pm. Tickets issued at ticket office 6:30 am to midnight. Passengers must arrange landings at other points and waivers apply. Baggage liability limited to wearing apparel up to 100 dollars. Freight received daily for listed points. Schedule subject to change.
An early 20th century note outlines Henry McBride’s bid for governor and references John G. Lewis of Aberdeen. The piece hints at political strategy and echoes legacy phrases from the era, linking to Jeffersonian rhetoric while contrasting Republican and Democratic candidates.
Real estate listings offer Sacre tract near Lake Washington with good housing, well water, and river view. three parcels include cleared, fenced plots and creek water. Also details on Marysville area lands, prices, and possible part payments. A lengthy regional reminiscence features Gov. McBride's political battles with party bosses and his independent stance in early Washington state politics.
43 lot for sale near Navy Yard with clearance and some fruit trees. bungalow improved with toilet and bedroom inside walking distance to new yard. improvements cost more than asking price. easy terms Burne Main 4012 1109 Fifth Ave. $760 two rooms soult let near Fauntleroy car owner 4600 W Willow.
Modern Queen Anne bungalow listed at $2,000 features view of Sound and mountains, half block to paving, segments paid, by J Rell & Co at Main 2482. Includes proximity to urban amenities and easy access routes.
Listings from South Pend public market show a wide array of foods and goods with prices. Items include bacon mutton butter corn salmon halibut cheese coffee flour sugar canned goods and fresh produce with multiple stalls and bulk quantities.
After being trapped in Kuskokwim River at Bethel Alaska since October the schooner Hender Brothers arrived in Seattle. The captain and engineer fled to Seward then Seattle and returned to find the ship high and dry on the sand needing to be dug out.
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