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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
6
A chaotic OCR fragment lists veterinary, patent, painting, sporting goods, storage, and farm property items. Includes references to Gore, Alaska, and multiple names such as MALTRY and ROBERT MALTRY with contact lines and prices. Seems to combine ads for land tracts, orchards, and moving services with scattered product mentions and addresses.
Fragmentary notice describes land plots near Rainier Beach with water access and orchard features. Mentions Vashon area and terms for purchase, possible development potential, and a room house on site. Details are incomplete and ambiguous due to OCR errors.
Real estate ads describe 1205 acres at O'Brien near interurban electric. Lake Washington views, farms, orchards, and cottages priced from 86% per acre. 4 to 6 room houses with terms offered. Listings include Tacoma and Seattle area lots, Queen Anne and Green Lake access, and mixed farms with outbuildings, gardens, and chickens.
An early 20th century style notice advertises a five room house near Beattie with a neat lawn and clear view of the lake. It notes property worth after regrade and features such as fruit trees, berry bushes, city water, and nearby access points with an agent contact at Preston Washington Widg.
Fragmented notice describes waterfront and meadow tracts in West Seattle for sale. One acre parcels available with buildings, blueprints, and depots. Terms offered with regular daily transportation to Meadowdale and nearby depots.
Fragmentary notes describe a waterfront cottage project named Nest cottages near the city with plans to feature coastal access and easy terms. The message mentions a few phrases about a Gummer planet and Ceohumbte but remains unclear on specifics.
Several clerks resign from the local post office citing low salaries and long hours. N. Atwood ends eight years of service and W. Beott plans to resign soon.
The unidentified body of a man was found in Lake Whatcom with head injuries and signs of foul play. Police believe he was assaulted on the Northern Pacific railway trestle at night and shoved into the water.
A series of dances by McKinley Circle Ladiow of the G A i will be held at K of PA hall Piret av and Pike st, starting at 8 20 p m on Theaday June 6. Cards will also be introduced for those not desiring to dance.
In Bower Ieaho on June 1 carpenters walked out over a demand by the Master Builders Association for an open shop. Workers were asked to sign an agreement not to work for new associates. the strike may spread to the Building Trades.
More than 1,600 people left for the north today yet city hotels report no vacancies. Each vacated first class room is quickly filled and second class hotels see only a small change as travelers fill gaps. Many arrive to secure passage on the remaining steamers, especially to Nome.
Receipts of strawberries were light today as Lake Washington and Clarke crates replace Kennewicks at 5 and 3.60 dollars respectively. Pineapples arriving at 5.64 per crate. oranges increasingly plentiful with daily arrivals. Emerson & Co purchase a new potato assorter, hand-operated to clean dirt, sort, and sack spuds. Bananas and peaches listed with varying prices. butter, cheese, and livestock prices shown for Washington Oregon markets.
Real estate notices describe various homes and lots for sale near Capitome Beattie Madison and Queen Anne Hill with modern rooms basements and cement foundations. Offers include affordable payments and easy terms from Forehand & O Reon Kepler Hioek and Mutual Realty in Tacoma Washington describing timber lands and claims and home sites near Valentine Station and near city lines with nearby utilities and trees.
A woman named Isabelle Davis fired a revolver at State Senator H. W. Simpson in his Alameda office at 1 AM. The shooter aimed to coerce a promise of marriage, claiming a criminal betrayal suit. Davis was arrested as Simpson survived the attack.
A vivid note on extravagant hair styles sweeping Paris and beyond. Designers warn of intricate waves and cocoons of curls needing skilled hairdressers. The piece foresees dramatic high coiffures with dark glossy tones and jeweled pins, signaling a bold era for fashion and caution for wearers.
The Washington Oregon Idaho lumber and shingle manufacturers conference met with Great Northern Northern Pacific and Union Pacific officials in St Paul to push for revenue gains from current freight rates. C P White of Beattie was elected chairman. Railroads argued 50 profit on lumber moves due to empty cars. manufacturers resisted a new minimum carload weight. Agreement halted new minimums from June 1 to July 15 with cubical capacity used for minimums.
Charles Adamson a motorman on the Queen Anne line was hurled through the front of his car after running too far with the counterweight causing a glass injury to his face He was picked up and taken to Pacific Hospital where his injuries were not believed to be serious He lives in West Seattle.
Under the Parents Club guidance the boys and girls of University Heights grammar school present an entertainment at Den ny hall tonight. The program features songs and recitations by students and close with a final number.
Kearney R. Wilson who vanished from Skykomish on April 22 is believed to have traveled to Seattle. Friends and his Chicago-based brother are in Seattle seeking any trace of him.
The chairmen of committees arrange a June 23 picnic for transportation members at Piessant Beach with an afternoon visit by a steamer excursion. They plan to secure a keeper and the city burg for that day and organize a return trip ending at Alki Point.
The Ohio left Pier 6 at 10 50 am with 630 passengers and a full freight load as 2 900 people gathered to witness the departure. Tears and farewells filled the scene while women cried and men carried children aboard. A second sailing for the Victoria is planned this afternoon with crowds aboard. Local Seward operators and business men were noted among those present.
Defendants in the Steanenberg case plan to apply to the court for a writ of habeas corpus or bail. They will not proceed further for now. The trial is expected to be scheduled before February or March.
A report claims Manuel Duran threw a bomb at King Alfonzo of Spain yesterday, the device failing to kill the king. The piece also notes Seattle hat factory sales pushing prices on hats, promoting genuine Panama at five dollars and mid summer styles from one dollar.
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