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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1907

Page

3

Great Beauty Voting Contest Prize Drawn

A prize vacation trip is awarded to the winning contestant. The route begins at Geeond Avenue and Maton and follows cable lines through main streets and car transfers ending at Green Lake and back, with the winner receiving the prize from Mayor Moore.

Geeond Avenue Maton James Street Power House Madrona Madison Park Madison Cable Fieet Avenue Fe Lawten Green Lake Moore

Seattle Star Voting Contest Ad Ends With Rules

The Seattle Star announces a beauty voting contest with free coupons printed only in its pages. Contenders must not withdraw once started and prizes cover the trip and expenses. A morning paper runs a counterfeit contest promising a Yellowstone trip, but the Seattle Star claims sole legitimacy. A new constitution was adopted by the Seattle Women's Club at Motel Lincoln yesterday afternoon.

Sn Salle Sian Beattie Seattle Star Yellowstone Park Seattle Women's Club Lincoln

Cremation of the Dead booklet views by state leaders

An illustrated booklet presents public opinion leaders on cremation. Letters from eminent and progressive figures in the state are included. Sent free on request to Arthur A. Right, 416 Queen Anne Ave, Seattle, Washington.

Arthur A. Right Queen Anne Ab Seattle Wash

Vote Spokane May Mayoral Contest Faces Split Ticket

Polls open today with seven tickets to choose from and voters weighing between Democrat Mayor candidate and Republican Moore. Interest high at noon as voters cast strong ballots though most issues seen as minor party lines.

Spokane May Moore

Wedding in Association Circles Yesterday

Mr CC B Kirk longtime YMCA official wed Mine Copeland assistant secretary of the YWCA Tacoma in a Tacoma home ceremony. The couple plan to reside in Seattle after a honeymoon in Oregon.

CC. B Kirk Mine Copeland Tacoma Seattle Oregon

Governor Folk Plans Suit Over Death Sentence Suspension

Kansas City dispatch reports Governor Folk will sue the order delaying the execution of Joseph M. Crane who was to be hanged May 11 for the murder of his wife. The governor intends to commit Crane to an asylum.

Kansas City Folk Joseph M. Crane

Meteor Leaves Drydock for Frieco Run with Bullion Shingles

The steamer Meteor of Globe Navigation Co clears Hagio Harbor drydock and starts loading for Frieco. Cargo dominates with 700 tons of bullion from Everett and 8 006 000 shingles from Bellingham. The vessel is under a two year charter to the Pacific Coast Co. Beattie's April shipping report notes exports exceed imports with outward trade leading. Oriental imports for the month show a value.

Meteor Globe Navigation Co Hagio Harbor Frieco Everett Bellingham Pacific Coast Co Beattie

Seattle Notices and Local Happenings Exhibit Busy Week

The week brings street vacation pleas near the new gas plant and Burke avenue, a new weekly Kirkland Page paper, Mountaineers plan a Snoqualmie Park outing with camping, a saloon protest to block a license, Milwaukee RR right of way dispute, Boeing Eagles visit Seattle, renowned writer Hough en route for a hunting trip, and ministers backing three matrons at the county jail.

Seattle Lighting Co Burke Av Kirkland Podmond Sun Lake Washington Carleton GO. Garretson Aled North Nord Citizen Saloon Rh. B Nixon Northern Hotel Firatay South Milwaukee Griffin Seattle Chicago Cedar River Kent Lumber Co Mere Person Hough Missiesippi Beattle Aterica Hough Seattle Histerial Association Jall

A. L Mall Remedy Notice at 1111 Piret Avenue

A brief OCR fragment shows remedies note for A. L Mall located at 1111 Piret Avenue. No further context or dates provided.

A. L Mall Piret Ave

City to Join Memorial Day Ceremonies Parade Honors

States align with Seattle as invited by the Grand Army of the Republic to participate in Memorial Day ceremonies and parade. Local officials confirm city backing and participation in the commemorative events.

Yarrow at Sunnyside lands near Lake Washington sold in tracts

A historical note describes Leigh and Hunt selecting Yarrow near Lake Washington as a promising waterfront area. It details land tracts of about an acre, 100 feet frontage, 499 feet deep, with eastward views over woods. It mentions early residents and a time card for the An boat Company with 25 cent per trip charges and $1.00 commuter tickets.

Leigh & J Hunt Fe Peninsula Washinglee Yarrow Washington Hunt Lake Washington Sunnyaide Anboat Company

Cut This Out NOT GOOD ON SUNDAYS. Name

A brief notice highlights a Sunday timing issue or guideline involving an individual named in the readable text. No further context or details are available in the extract.

Subdivider Strives for YARROW Quality Amid Scarcity

A short note describes a farmer or subdivider seeking YARROW but finding no other net tract like it available. The text emphasizes the difficulty of obtaining this quality plant and implies scattered competition or scarcity in supply.

Restrictions on Yarrow waterfront lots set minimum cost

The policy bans houses under 2500 dollars on Yarrow waterfront tracts and requires building within a set buildline. Purchasers receive absolute deeds to shore lands in front of their lot but cannot use shore lands for any commercial manufacturing purpose.

Yarrow

See the Property with Ground Access and Shoreline Views

A representative will be on the grounds to show the property. Lote upland on a gentle rise from the waterfront offers a view for buyers who do not want shore frontage. The area is staked and marked for easy locating. three wharves are nearby with boat landing within minutes. Prices range from 800 to 2000 dollars.

Meacham Seeks Yarrow Name Suggestions for Waterfront Plan

In a letter Meacham touts future value of Yarrow waterfront with water privacy and breathing space. He invites Seattle residents to nominate names for a new Block C court and offers five dollar rewards for adopted names, with a contest closing Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Yarrow Seattle George F. Meacham George PF. Meacham New York B m

Terms of Sale for Waterfront Property Front Foot Pricing

The seller outlines terms to bona fide homebuilders with about one third of the purchase price due in installments over four and a half years at 6 percent. A third down is acceptable. Waterfront prices range from 30 to 50 dollars per front foot.

Scottish Street Names For Lakeside Roads

A proposal suggests naming easterly and westerly streets near the lake with Scottish terms. The map shows a block grid with a short south pier approach street to be titled as road or avenue. Two preferred names and pricing are requested for approval and payment.

Time Card for Anderson Steamboat Co schedules

Time card lists Madison departures at 8 00 am 8 30 am 10 30 am 11 30 am 12 30 pm 2 00 pm 2 30 pm 3 40 pm 6 30 pm with Ave Yarrow noted and Sunday omitted.

Anderson Steamboat Co Madison

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