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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
6
A fragmented page lists a shopkeeper at Pine Street and Dr Arméet Rong Stomach and Kidney care lines. It references Millinery and sporting goods plus a transfer and storage firm. Additional entries mention shipbuilders and a local hardware or ammunition outlet with sparse details.
Real estate notices advertise acres near waterways and city tracts with houses and barns. Properties include undeveloped riverfront lots, waterfront views, and multi room cottages with terms like cash or rent. Listings mention locations such as Green Lake Interbay and Queen Anne with references to price and sale conditions.
Reports from Warsaw and Berlin on June 16 describe a widening massacre in Bialystok as rioters attack Jewish districts. Jewish defenders report several hundred casualties while sources cite hundreds killed or wounded and authorities considering an investigation to halt the violence.
A cluttered real estate section lists cottages on Queen Anne improvements with price quotes around 1.10 and 1,200, alongside modern houses and garden features. It mentions Harvard Avenue building sites, tender homes, payment terms, and nearby parks, with several agencies advertising listed properties and terms.
On January 1 1907 the city will redeem 26006 of interest bearing warrants issued for Cedar river water system work The outstanding amount is one million dollars at 50 000 yearly redemption funded from water department earnings The ordinance required 108000 annually for interest and principal At 6 percent interest the 160000 fund holds 51000 toward principal The city has called in some warrants leaving 975000 outstanding and plans to retire another 26000 January 1 leaving 49000 remaining The rate cuts will accelerate the payoff and the last warrants should be retired by about 1920.
The Star reports Councilman Mullen criticizing a city assessment plan tied to the Second Avenue grade, warning many owners faced delinquent penalties and sales of property for little, with possible council action to reimburse about $2,000 and ease injustices from the regrade. The issue centers on misnotifcations, uneven charges, and penalties up to 15 percent for redeeming lots.
Judge Gordon fined a mobile resident twenty dollars and costs yesterday after a speed ordinance charge. The defendant’s son was arrested last Sunday, with M. F. Kane listed as attorney for the defendant. Rulifson served as attorney in the case, a noted dual role in this matter.
A fragmentary notice informs residents at W. Lyteoh care Bike building to attend a Monday evening meeting. The message appears garbled but indicates a local gathering or update for occupants.
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