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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
5
Very complete semi modern cottage with city water near corner Six on six foot boule from paved double track car line. Includes basement bath white only. Price 450 with monthly payments. Unclear names and locations scattered. Obscure references to districts and streets but sale details show inexpensive housing and terms.
Real estate notices advertise small and large parcels around Woodinville and Des Moines with prices, terms, and nearby amenities. Listings promise land suited to crops, creek-frontage, proximity to highways, schools, and railroad access, with agents inviting inspection by auto or office visit.
Auction style notices advertise 40 acre alfalfa tracts near Tacoma with prime views and 160 acre unimproved land in the Horn Rapids Irrigation District, plus a Lower Okima Valley estate five acres of orchard and plow land. Also offered are waterfront river frontage, logged off lands, and a range of business opportunities from a 300+ foot waterfront acre tract to a small shop and grocery venture with quick returns.
Paris dispatch reports the dirigible AU Miday seeking traces of the French steamers Lux and Vidauban believed sunk with 142 aboard while traveling from Algeria to Marseilles. A wireless from the tug Milos said wreckage likely from Lux, the Vidauban a 1045 ton vessel built in 1881 owned by the French national railways and registered at Marseilles.
A pedestrian, Marcus Cohen aged 46 of 1239 Youler Way, was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Yourth Avenue and Washington. One wheel passed over his leg as Nick Geiger of 1999 25th Ave was driving, injuries not specified.
Postal inspectors suspect juvenile perpetrators in a Rolling Bay robbery that occurred Friday morning. The postoffice lost 4.22 in cash while the general store saw tobacco candy prunes watches and other merchandise taken before the suspects escaped by launch.
Mayor Caldwell announces new Mercer street car transfers easing rider burden. Compelling passengers to walk one block to transfer at Kinnear Park, the Mercer cars now run to Second Ave. W. and Roy, reducing the walking distance for riders.
Charles Clise representing district real estate owners demanded removal of shanties and a house boat by squatters at the Logan Street and 32nd Avenue West area. He filed a letter to Charities RR Cline, asserting the squatters settled there as undesirable residents.
Corporation counsel Walter F. Melerwig asked the municipal railway department on Saturday to take legal steps to compel unwilling Loyal Heights residents to remove fences from the streetcar right of way.
Hundred cases of whale meat arrive in SeatuUe from Seattle Columbia, as markets prepare to sell canned whale products.
Seven railroad men will assist H. H. Weeks district freight agent of the CM St BP, named state director of war wirings on all railroads. A woman’s diamond ring was stolen from A. F. Wailin’s home at 2447 Federal Ave Friday during a burglary while the occupant was away. Clearings etc.
A grandmother tells children a vivid tale of a big bear attracted by four baking pies. The bear reaches the cooling pies, tastes each with comic ineptitude, and leaves with a messy paw print, prompting a humorous family misunderstanding about bear footwear.
Tides show a second low tide at 6 pm on Sunday and a first high tide at 12 06 am. Low and second high tides are noted with height readings indicating 54 and 68 feet respectively.
Chicago grain futures barely changed with May and July corn fluctuating through the day. Markets showed light demand and cautious trading as cash corn moved with modest strength while provisions edged toward the close.
New York reports open foreign exchange demand at $29.44 per 1 and sterling 62.06% francs. Denver notes cattle receipts at 200 head and market steady. Keyport Washington Sealed Proposals invite storehouses garage and quarters for Naval Torpedo Station with specifications and drawings, closing date set. security deposit required.
A fragmented grocery price list shows items like Cauliflower Celery Green Peas and Spinach with misspelled or garbled names and odd phrases. It mentions fruits such as Apples Lemons Oranges and Nuts including Almonds Walnuts and Peanuts with scattered weight units and references to markets or stores.
Finance experts warn the next six weeks may be most critical since the war era. Notes on international finance shifts, American dominance, and potential credit strains before October. Highlights include rail system control proposals, Russian relations, and the impact on industry and labor.
A local discussion centers on taxing automobiles as the heaviest form of property. Proponents argue higher rates reflect vehicle value and usage, while opponents warn impact on motorists and mobility. City officials promise study and possible policy changes in coming weeks.
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