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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
5
First-Fach member equal voice in the concern. Second cash business, no credit. Pure goods always. Employees under bond. The eight stores on this coast federate and work together. Eight per cent interest on all stock, savings banks pay four per cent. Profits returned to you in proportion to your purchases. We are part of this system. Buy a share of stock.
City voters in the Ninth ward back Councilman Murphy’s plan to split the district into two or three wards. After years of opposition from rivals and saloon interests, Murphy argues smaller wards improve representation while maintaining an anti liquor stance in a ward now free of saloons. Republicans backed a preemptive resolution over ward residents’ protests.
J W Edgar of Slason California proposes kinship to William Pidgar the old pauper who died at the poorhouse leaving an estimated six to seven thousand dollars in gold pieces and stocks hidden in an old trunk. He sought details from Postmaster Stewart after reading about the fortune in The Star.
Mrs Dora D Ranke owner of two lots at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Pike Street protests to the city clerk against an Improvement project alleging damage to her property.
Mr James McLeland of San Francisco clears a 15000 stock of clothing shoes hats and gents furnishings and auctions the entire lot at 1217 First Avenue with no reserve All items go to highest bidder as Rainier Clothing House relocates to a permanent site and opens March 15 at the same address.
Bankrupt stock from Whatcom offered at six dollar suits now priced at two ninety five. Hig Monarch Shor & Clothing Store advertises a drastic reduction on men s wear at 3219 First Avenue half block north of the post office.
A terse political note details a demand labeled put up or get out issued by Canadian authorities. The text hints at a government stance pressuring compliance or removal in a tense public dispute.
In Vancouver a government move cancels numerous unsurveyed mining leases including the Omineca River Mining and Development Company led by Fred Peters and Sir Charles Tupper. The action targets unpaid dues and royalties, citing $75 annual per claim fees omitted for three years. Ground reserved until May 1. restitution may allow restaking.
A. Hollenbeck, described as a feared man, allegedly stole a hat from B N Brooks on Second Avenue and later attempted to steal two more. Police recovered a roll of anther from Leahy Bros in his pocket as he was arrested.
In Whatcom the Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co stores offer dramatic cuts on mens cassimere pants and all wool suits as well as children's suits and ladies shoes. The sale is part of a bankruptcy liquidation at 1917 1919 First Ave half block north of the postoffice.
Pittsburg hosts the Round Table annual gathering of school superintendents and principals from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The two day meeting discusses Ohio’s school code with representatives from Bradford Treat, Tunville, McKeesport, Franklin, OH City, Ashtabula, Canton and Youngstown in attendance.
Ohio Wesleyan and Wooster College meet in a forensic contest at Wooster, Ohio, with the proposition that the United States should favor an alliance with Great Britain or another power to preserve the Chinese empire, Wooster supporting the affirmative and Ohio Wesleyan the negative.
An industry ad argues that foundations shape success from piano to plane purchases. It advises choosing reputable dealers like Sherman, Clay & Co and warns against flashy promotions. It promotes a new rent plan and touts a “Whatcom Stock” bankruptcy sale at Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co.
George Dean a laborer died after taking strychnine at Travelers' Kent lodging house on Second Avenue South. He collapsed in the office, died soon after, his body sent to Bonney-Watson morgue. Deputy Coroner Wiltale found a note claiming Dr. Stoddart owed him 150 and a Letbig Medical Institute life card. Dr. Stoddart denied knowledge of Dean or the debt.
A local notice announces a bankrupt sale at Menarch Shoe and Clothing Co this Saturday. The event promises substantial discounts on all stock including shoes clothing and accessories.
Prices at this sale are low for Chickering and Mobart M. Cable pianos with a large exhibit of grand and upright models. The Simplex Piano Player is listed at 250 with used units from 210 to 1897 in oak. Buyers receive a year of circulating library rolls and easy payment terms.
Local piano dealer touts a large line of Chickering Sona Hobart M Cable Kimball Pease D Johnston Kayton Hinze and other pianos. New instruments priced from 197 to 965 dollars and up, with several models offered at substantial reductions to attract buyers.
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