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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
8
Fragmented notice cites Bremerton Development Co at 106 Cherry St and references a dental war, with scattered mentions of dentists, hair goods, and manufacturing terms. The garbled text hints at auctions and exchanges, including outfits like opticians and osteopathic physicians, in a historical newspaper fragment.
A fragmented 1910s style classified page lists many trades and services with names and addresses. It includes painting paperhanging tinting printing photographers real estate agents secondhand clothing shoedealers signs house numbers storage and transfers tailors telegraphy and expert instruction. The text names individuals and firms such as Lanier Rushange Dr Dalton and Winer Printing and references locations like Arcade Dr and Fourth Ave.
Martin Oleson, reportedly abducted on the night of April 1, has been found alive in Auburn. Police say he does not explain his kidnapping and asks to contact his father, who works for the Northern Pacific Railroad. two unknown men were involved in the initial taking from a grading camp on W. Whort.
Real estate pitch markets lots near Bremerton Navy Yard with $4 down and $2 monthly payments. Promises daily tours at seller expense aboard the H. A. Kennedy to view ships and the navy yard, noting Uncle Sam funds the area’s development and water lots of one mile.
The Western Washington Christian Missionary Society gathered at the Auditorium to watch the transcontinental automobile finish while a lively crowd filled the grounds. Royal Arcanum events and a University of Puget Sound reception followed with speakers and lectures filling the day.
The Aero Plunge firm plans a thrill ride at the Pay Streak expo, featuring a high tower on Lake Union shore and a 5000 foot distant tower with passengers launched via an aerial tramway similar to Nome’s. The setup has expo department approval and construction will start immediately.
George Elliot, the defendant in the criminal assault case, testified this morning under a stiff cross examination by Assistant District Attorney Perry. Detectives stated the belt found at the scene did not fit Elliot, though it matched the waistband size of his trousers on the night of the crime.
Washington Oregon Idaho bankers and Masons mark a joint A Y P event with concerts and lectures. Activities include Wagner band performances at Forestry Building, G A R assembly, Daughters of Confederacy luncheon, and a lecture on Australian Hunters. Trained horses and an airship flight are listed among afternoon and evening features.
Washington June 13 Senate action on the tariff bill centers on lumber rates as McCumber proposes a one dollar per thousand feet ceiling for rough lumber and a smaller differential to cover finished lumber costs. The Maence committee backs an amendment to reduce Dingley rates and fix dressed lumber duty.
Mrs. Gould’s defense in a separate maintenance suit is that she drank only water. Witnesses including Edward Roman and Mabel Sells testified Mrs. Gould showed no intoxication and limited liquor at meals. Sells contradicted rumors of quarrels and shouted expletives and described Farnum’s potential as a leading man in her life.
The Seattle board of public works received an opinion from Corporation Counsel Boott Calhoun affirming that street railway companies must maintain streets along their lines as required by their franchises. The report cites several sites where streets were torn up and not restored properly, and asks whether the board has authority for immediate action.
Superintendent Boulllon notified the Great Northern Railroad that its franchise requires maintaining the broad av thoroughfare. The city warns the line to repair conditions posing public safety risks and traffic hazards, threatening a revocation if repairs are not completed.
The senior Ballard club plans a repeat performance of The Girl With a Pall at Recreation Hall next Friday. Principal Eugene Caye led announcements, with Margaret Olson earning praise for the show’s success. Firefighters quelled a small blaze at St B Gibbons residence with minimal damage.
Citizens file new complaints with Superintendent Bouillon about Be Attle Electric cars not stopping for passengers in the exposition area. Allegations include a car at 40th and 11th N refusing to hail and transfers being restricted by not running Lake Union cars on Eastlake Avenue. Bouillon says he will act immediately.
A heavily loaded wagon carrying household goods overturned on a 4 steep incline between South Point and Mountain View Station. The driver, Schmidt, about 40, was buried under the load and died instantly. Brown and Hopkins found the body. it was sent to H. Noice’s undertaking in Georgetown.
Two more boats of the Canadian Pacific fleet will receive wireless telegraph instruments immediately. R. H. Armstrong signs with United Wireless for the Princess Charlotte and the Princess Royal. Work on the Charlotte to start tonight, the Royal to be fitted on arrival in Vancouver from Bhagway.
Seattle Epworth League members plan a rally at First Methodist church to report convention arrangements for the July 7 to 12 Armory gathering. Police orders go out to stop all gambling as Chief Ward tightens citywide enforcement.
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