This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
11
A fragmented listing notes an Everett interurban road matter and various property sales. Mentions Alaska building, Lake Sammamish frontage, half to one mile proximity to towns, water access, fruit trees, berry patches, stables, and farm improvements with pricing terms and monthly payments.
Local notice advertises tracts of land for sale at 450 dollars each. It notes proximity to Pratt and a county region with land offerings and potential development.
Property listings describe land near Idaho fruit regions with water rights, 21 month terms, 6 cent down, frontages including water and fruit groves. Several parcels offer good views, near Franklin Avenue and Newton area, with features like water front, two acres, and cottages. Local contact Martin Rees for details, open evenings and Sundays.
The Seattle Lighting company proposes to donate a 76 foot wide strip along the north shore of Lake Union paralleling the Northern Pacific tracks. This land would replace streets the city would vacate to facilitate the new gas plant. The strip would align with the railroad and extend a thoroughfare from Latona to Fremont, but the city would gain no benefit from the gas plant itself.
A Moltion gold mine blast in the Transvaal is reported to have killed eighteen miners. The incident occurred in London on May 6 per Scripps Telegraph Service dispatches.
Fashion notes declare evening gowns dominate this season with heavy velvet and lace trims. Silks nets and crepe de chine fabrics appear in ensembles, combining velvet lace and appliques to enhance eye appeal.
The description notes a bodice with appliqué and a bolero effect opening on a chemin ette of Brussels lace. Short sleeves use the same lace, with foundations like taffetas often used and reinforced by catine net lace mouse line de soie or crepe de chine.
Thurston County Judge Linn holds court in Department 2 while Frater swaps to Kitsap and Yaker moves to Department 3. Civil awards include John Britt winning a 26006 damages claim from McCabe & Hamilton. Missing items include a watch and cash from Abbott House theft and a note on a public sale award. Multiple civic notices, a funeral, and community events fill the page.
Fragmentary listing noting lots available near power lines and road access with prices. Mentions Georgetown Cann 78, Fowler Stoddard and Batley Ride Main, but details are unclear and some figures appear garbled.
A brief note from Albany reports Cooke and Fioretta Whaley, wards, eloped and are now detained in Sarena where they are staying in stage.
A fragmented report describes Burlington officials enforcing grooming rules on May 1 including clean-shaven faces and white linen collars. Conductor B, wearing a uniform over six years, is involved as documents reference new rules and a fire incident at a nearby wooden barn.
Victoria aims to gain the largest delegation at the Endeavor convention in Seattle. Seven sections and a large tent are prepared. delegates will travel from Tacoma to attend. The event opens at the grounds park with preparations underway for the convention.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.