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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
7
Fragmentary notice describes property selling and rent terms including homes, rooms, and a car line. Mentions lake area, six room parcels, down payment and monthly figures, and various lot details. Indicates a sale by owner with multiple properties and ranch listing.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Morrison Breed, two houses, a Bread and Railroad depot route, and street lot details. The garbled text references purchasing at a depot area and a possible connection to New York Meck, with time or date unclear.
Classified brief for bargains in investments and property with terms like £5 down, monthly payments to a reliable party. Mentions Beattie Kenny Hillman’s of Times Block and local contacts Mr Mur Attie City Mr Aspin Ridge for a chance to trade equity for bets and close to car line. Housing, furniture and yard items listed with estimates.
Fragmentary notice indicates land owners facing an auction at Auburn Bottom. Details about the date participants and exact property are unclear in the readable text.
Local auction notice from Realty Security Co of Reston indicates a cottage bargain in a seaside area. The short listing hints at a sale under terms involving a price and possible financing details, urging prospective buyers to contact the firm for specifics.
Fragmentary OCR notes a Howard area street label near Otve with a Main intersection and informal directions. Readable elements include a nearby avenue and a lone reference to a person or entity. No clear event or action is discernible.
The first of April will see two more ora added to the south eastern Alaskan fleet. The City of Seattle tied at Morans buoy will be commissioned within two weeks, and the Dolphin at Morang will have her bollere installed in a few days. Both steamers will be placed on the northern route.
Frank KE. Durna longtime treasurer and superintendent of the Alaska Steamship company sails from his old home to Detroit then to New York and Washington to handle mail contracts and to scout new vessels for northern service. A sea monster is noted as 26 feet long at 1420 Lat Ave.
One of the best farms in Kiteap county is offered for sale. It includes 1% acres with cleared bottom land, 25 bearing fruit trees, 6 head of cattle, horses, farm equipment, and beef or pork potential for ten years. Located 9 miles from Greg Harbor and 3 miles from water, two county roads access the property near a halffarm camp. Terms: $1.00 cash down, balance at 6 percent, with mortgage interest details pending.
A fragmented notice describes modernized repairs across a New York block including ground floors and basements. The plan mentions heating and sanitation updates with possible rental implications.
Fragmented ad copy shows Beacon Hill bargains from Real Realty Co offering lots, furniture, and two room cottages. Mentions half cash payments, monthly terms, and well located properties in Rainier Valley area with a special sale at 3 New York Street.
In Tacoma on March 10 the Republican convention nominated Rhile McCormick for mayor on the second ballot after J L Balmon withdrew and William H. Dickson joined opposing forces. McCormick, backed by Northern Pacific and Harriman-aligned interests, formed a coalition with Pawcett delegates. McCormick's second ballot tally reached 224, with Ray Freeman named city treasurer and John Mead city comptroller. eight councilmen were selected.
A petty thief targets rooms in lodging houses. In days, a dozen small items vanished from tenants, including a suit from John Creig at 419 Yesler Way and clothing from Mrs. C Sauter at 1151 Palmer Street. Charles Crosby at Northwestern hotel also reports a theft.
In Ballard on March 16 Chief Stratton of the Hee district orders a second trial for Andy after another arrest for lingering near the flowing bowl. Andy seeks liberty and a job, while steamers Excelsior Santa Ana Humboldted sail with cargoes for the north as local copper interests push sales.
An option contract worth 50000 dollars with a 66000 dollar check in escrow was offered this morning for several lots bounded by Weller Swearborn eta Fifth and Stathave. An eastern manufacturing firm backs the buyer seeking proximity to railroad centers. Details remain opaque but parties claim the deal is solid if names are disclosed.
A forger is at work in Seattle with two merchants reporting bogus checks. Leon Gandram of 852 Railroad Ave cashed one for 36 dollars, and H. J. Hanson of 1507 Fourth Ave grocer was victimized. the amount he cashed is not disclosed.
The noon crowd at the Blamarck banquet hall included many new Texans branded with eclat as a bold, successful gathering. Members stood at 76 with non members joining the club at this horned event. A second assembly is planned for Saturday night March 31 to resume business and form another group.
A hearing on a demurrer in the Armory bond test case occurred this afternoon in superior court. The decision will determine whether the county or the state builds the new armory.
Washington March 10 Senator Piles announced President Roosevelt will appoint W B Hoggatt of Juneau as governor of Alaska.
Police report multiple complaints of vandalism by a youth gang in the Queen Anne and Harrison area. Resident Gordon says the group tore out his hedge damaged his garden and wrecked his lawn. An officer has been alerted to arrest if needed to curb the trouble.
Police picked up Mrs. Oleen on Washington street walking in the road and declaring someone named Gatan was pursuing her. Her husband runs a saloon on Washington street. Taylor, a Black man, involved in a recent incident at the Kingston hotel, was brought before Chief Deputy Miller this afternoon. Collier Eureka ban arrived at the Pacific coast coal bunkers. Pay 50c a dozen for photographs from Pincey’s Panels at 106 Columbia Street.
Complete plans and specs for a sit room cottage cost about 1 260 dollars with Bend 50 cents for a book containing 60 plans. Contact details include a phone reference.
A national miner official says talks fail to avert a strike on April 1. He warns of a heated spring and summer clash between labor and capital. Operators' conference planned for next week and a miners convention may publish a daily city newspaper for members.
March 10 report from Lakewood New Jersey says John D Rockefeller is at his country home under tight guard. Mrs Rockefeller is observed at the railway station meeting visitors and escorting them home, while servants refuse to comment.
This morning four divorce suits were filed. G W Miller seeks divorce from Edna Dill Miller on desertion. Hannah McFarlane seeks divorce from Len McFarlane on cruelty. Hertha Melina seeks divorce from Johan P MeLin on cruelty and inhuman treatment.
Mra Henry Friday is appointed deputy sheriff of Benton county. A special term of the superior court starts April 2 in Chehalis. Wenatchee Commercial Club adopts resolutions regarding land near Lake Chelan Newperk. Harrington farmers face labor shortages. Attorney General’s Office rules state cannot sell dairy output to out of state parties. Adjutant General in Draid is 16 Bpo. Vancouver fire department to receive additional apparatus. Jay P Graves of Spokane buys the sale of the Columbia at Kettle Falls for 77000.
The report notes the death of EB Robertson a pioneer photographer in Dawson and Fairbanks. Other briefs include Portland granting a bridge permit over the Willamette, San Bernardino Sheriff denying a Death Valley shooting report, Navahoe afloat after grounding, jockey Hilderbrand reinstated, and Arizona celebrations over statehood actions.
Allendale on Allen lake north of the city, along the Seattle Everett interurban line, marketed by Fred E. Sander, attracts buyers. A ground event Sunday offers half hourly wagons, transport passes, and samples of summer homes and small chicken ranches with favorable gardening, plus a year of free transportation with each tract.
President Roosevelt may appoint Secretary of War Taft as justice of the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Brown. The Senate approved admitting Oklahoma as a state. Commissioners Murray and Smith arrived in Washington and will file a full report on the Valencia disaster. The House passed 408 private pension bills.
The Star lists church services and sermon topics for Sunday including University Congregational Beacon Hill Plymouth Union Trinity Westminster Cherry Street Boylston Avenue First Christian University R Baptist Haven M E First Presbyterian North Baptist Kirkland M E and St Mark's. Notable items mention Rev A Eliot speaking at Boylston Avenue Unitarian dedication and Rev George W Stone delivering the evening sermon with revival meetings ongoing at Kirkland.
G W Roberts opens a new feed and sale stable at the corner of Harrison street and Third. Opening day features 47 head of heavy draft and driving horses, plus a full carload arrived today. Roberts, a lifelong horseman, has expert staff to care for animals and will offer boarding services in the new building.
At a committee meeting last night Chairman Kean proposed the council revoke the permit given W R Dailey W L Raymore and Br Mowry to hold pugilistic contests. The recommendation will be presented to the council at the regular meeting Tuesday night. The Seattle Electric company franchise to extend its line on Fourth from Polk to Brigs et and on Brigg from Fourth to Sixth was debated. The council expected a new route will be proposed Wednesday and possibly run north.
Mrs. Gottenhan of 17665 Fifth Avenue reports her fox terrier missing and asks police to assist in recovery.
About 100 sacks of new potatoes sold on the street at 3 percent per pound. Bananas arriving in three carloads were mostly sold. Cauliflower demand was brisk and most of the steamer stock cleared. Listings include Burbank and White River potatoes, onions, beets, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, and a variety of fruits. Also noted are eggs, butter, and live stock, with a prompt push for copper bearing quartz from the Seattle-Boston Copper Co. ad on Page 4.
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