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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
6
A fragmented, mixed notice batch lists bids and asks across Herriman and Alaska. Items include plumbing help for the Administration Building, theatrical or arcade contacts, printing vacancies, rental inquiries on Third Avenue, and various business changes and realty notices.
An assortment of classifieds includes a livery stable for sale set among mixed notices. Listings mention realty exchanges, partner wanted, rooms for lodging, furniture sale, and attorneys ads, with scattered contact details and prices.
Classified ad style notice lists parcels for sale near Os i ict and Rainier with acres from four to five, cleared and cultivated. Mentions routes, accessibility, and possible conversion to beet grow or berry planting. Includes contact cues and pricing notes, indicating payments and rent balances.
Engineers estimate the project on Colorado Street between Walker and Hanford as costing 26000 dollars. The plan includes twelve foot plank walks on both sides and is funded under a 25 percent assessment limit.
Judge Hanford instructs jury to return verdict for the defendant in the case of John Qo against H. L. Jenkins Law Company. Plaintiff sought 15000 damages for injuries alleged at work in the mill at Miatne.
A damaged excerpt mentions cash balance every three months and a manufacturing focus. It references Port Orchard, a score or tally, and mentions poultry imagery with unclear names. The readable facts are sparse and fragmentary.
Real estate loan notice from Nelson McPherson & Co at 3rd and John Street. Mentions Benton Street and a cash settlement for improvements. Records indicate a transaction related to a realty loan and banking inquiry.
Fragmented notices mention an art corner on Wh Ave and a car meeting with uncertain details. References to ponds, acre tracts, and monthly terms hint at real estate or sale offers. The text lacks clear names or dates but names Pitlmans appear in a Times block notice claiming ownership.
The Northern Pacific railway issues a bulletin announcing time changes for two fast overland trains from St Paul to Seattle. Train Number 3 will arrive Seattle at 2 35 pm, over an hour later than before. North Coast Limited Number 1 will now reach Seattle at 9 45 pm, one hour forty five minutes slower. Delays stem from the company’s inability to maintain regulated time as trains were often not on schedule at King Street station.
The Great Northern Oriental Limited derailed about 40 miles from Minot, North Dakota, this morning after a spreading of the ballast. The train traveled at 60 miles an hour, injuring several passengers as the fireman and engineer escaped.
Maj James Carroll US Army surgeon receives the degree of doctor of laws from the University of Nebraska for volunteering to be bitten by a mosquito to prove yellow fever is spread by mosquitoes. His Cuba experiments helped stamp out the disease in Cuba and the southern states. Nebraska Medical Association aided his recognition.
The local retail clerks union pushes a staggered closing rule as clothing and shoe stores adopt new hours. Today stores open Saturdays at 5 PM and close at 10 PM with an hour for tea and an hour for supper. Some details remain unclear due to text cutoffs.
A. M. announces today that the current hours will end at 9 30 this evening and are expected to change next Saturday to a new closing time.
Plans for a $450,000 reinforced concrete Trustee building on Thirday were filed today after prior filings for the steel structural work. The eight story structure will cover the full 240 by 111 foot lot.
Fragmentary remarks suggest Count Anbisbo set out on a hunting expedition in which America is cited as a target country. The text notes a claim that a dowry is attached to the game, prompting speculation about motive and legality.
A garbled notice lists numerous individuals with ages and places, including Seattle, Bellingham, Edison, and Cal. It reads like a domestic or marriage license fragment with many misspellings and partial entries, showing names such as Doyl Wade Bulos Halse Manning and others, interspersed with ages and locales.
Hirths registered including Kowe At 1146 Kastigke to P. w Major At 709 Ninth av to Chas Major Norman At Minesio to wife Thea Ossinger At 1219 June 14 to wife Solan Faber At 316 June 10 to Bolomag wife Mitchel At Fortieth i7 to wife Wm J i
Fragmentary death notices list individuals with ages and locations including Seattle General Hospital Providence Hospital and addresses such as 818 EB line and 1114 Seventh Avenue. Entries reference Crockrum Frank WII 73 Palmer Frey 35 Jacobe Caroline Seneta 14 Grentman Mil and Delanventi A with dates June 13 and June 14.
Frank Wa Co and Captain Brown of Ohio relay messages about a steamship forward hold patched and the vessel anchored off shore. Diver teams inspect large pumps reportedly from Nome as repairs proceed with all possible dispatch.
Chicago June 16 In a developing labor action teamsters threaten a midnight strike affecting stock yards with about 1000 workers involved. Pack ers stand ready as word from dispatch indicates potential stoppage at the yards tonight.
William Philips Hall, a York millionaire famed for railway signal appliances and a vast fortune, will address the Christian Endeavor in July at the Grand Opera House. The event targets young men and promises a view of industry and opportunity.
Denver report from June 15 says Western Miners at the convention heard leaders discuss internal strife over leadership and alleged sellout claims. Local factions received mixed messages while a gavel passed between officials as debates continued.
Postal officials announce a new sub station near Seattle Broadway and Pine will open Monday after a two month station period. Emergency hospital leaders urge a doctor on duty and ambulance service expansion to meet the city’s needs.
Uncle Sam's ships Nebraska Oregon and WWI era gunboats Chicago Albany train at the Navy Yard. Visitors may tour the pier 3 dry dock Sunday with sailing times listed 10 am 1 16 pm 2 90 pm and 4 30 pm for round trips priced at 50 cents.
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