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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

4

The Seattle Star Publication Information and Subscription Notice

The Seattle Star announces daily publication ca 1307 1308 with afternoon issues except Sunday. It lists private exchanges Sumeet Main 1050 Independent 441 and a subscription mail system, address labels, and renewal procedures for Beattie Washington readers. It explains subscription management including changes of address and reminders to call the main numbers for service.

Sumeet Poreon Orlock

Ravenna park purchase urged at fair price not inflated value

The Star argues Seattle park commissioners should acquire Ravenna park but only if the price reflects its true value. It criticizes owners' campaigns and sentiment driven tactics by local clubs and groups, calling the asking price excessive for the largely unusable portion while praising the park's natural beauty.

the Star Board of Park Commissioners Ravenna Park Seattle Park Board United States

Health Commissioner Crichton Praised For Seattle Appointment

The Star congratulates Dr. J. E. Crichton on his appointment as health commissioner of Seattle and commends Mayor Miller for the selection. It notes Crichton’s familiarity with sanitation legislation and his role in building the health office, praising him as an able physician and executive. The paper hopes his five year term proves him highly efficient and deserving of retention.

J. E. Crichton The Star Miller Seattle Crichton

Water front scandal links Sidney Bieber to political ties

Intimate letter from Washington outlines Sid Bieber’s alleged claim to waterfront property near Congressional Cemetery and his connections to political figures. The barber explains Bieber’s influence with Speaker Cannon and role as secretary of a committee, noting alleged graft and summer house duties as part of maintenance of his network in local politics. The piece ends with a note about Port Orchard route boats from pier 2 to the U S navy yard.

Washington, D.C Batte Cannon Sid Bure Uncle Joe Barber Sidney Bieber Sid Bieber Congressional Cemetery House

Schilling's Best Coffee Guarantee

A breakfast notice promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied with Schilling's Best coffee. The ad emphasizes the coffee's quality and assures payment to the seller.

Groter Schilling Jimmie West Point

Barber's Revelations on Land Grabs and Graft in Washington

A barber named Rath critiques land grabs by a senator seeking government property at nominal prices. He details repeated requests near the Congressional cemetery, legal pressure from Wayne MacVeagh, and Senator Carter, alleging graft within the Potomac river front committee. He warns reforms may fail and hints at broader political consequences.

A Word From Josh Wise and Public Notices

A fragmented column blends wordplay and social commentary from Josh Wise with scattered notices about government bonds, taxes, and public administration. It hints at debates over profits in public service and references figures like Washington, Lincoln, and Thaw, all in a brisk, opinionated newspaper voice.

Navy Yard Sound Run Lets Public View Warships

Boats depart Seattle for the U S Navy Yard with battleships Oregon Nebraska Wisconsin Colorado and emg near ships Ladelphia training ship Nipsic and dry docks. Round trip costs 60 cents with multiple daily departures from early morning to evening and an 11 30 pm Saturday run.

U. S. Navy Yard Oregon Nebraska Wisconsin Colorado Emg Ladelphia Mammoth Dry Docks Nipsic Seattle Deven Ose

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