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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
6
Classified ad rates for two days at 100 per line per day with seven words per line, three consecutive days at one cent per word, monthly 60 per line per day, minimum 20 cents for an ad. Full line charge for all contract advertising. Ballard Agency details and contact numbers listed amid disclaimer of accuracy.
Classified page fragment shows varied help wanted notices for male and female roles, room and house rentals, sale ads for doors windows sewing machines coal and wood, auction sale details, and misc transactions. Includes positions like bricklayers and alterations, with prices and locations interspersed among rental offers and sale items.
A dense page of loan notices and business pitches in Seattle reports on various lenders offering furniture and salary loans. Names include Hutton ChamIt Co and Birch Loan Co with terms promising low rates and quick service. Other items promote dentistry, patents, storage, and real estate in the Colman Building area.
Fragmented OCR lists land parcels with a 2 bhk style house setup, various structures, and price notes. Mentions locations near Redondo Beach and Alaska Building, with figures like 2564 dollars and names Geo A Fulford and Robert Malthy.
Multiple real estate and farm items listed near the Alaska Building in 1948 ads. Properties include Beacon Hill 3 acre tract at $1 600 with a nearby acre, garden land 2 1/2 acres at $1 760 with terms, and 6 acre tract lots priced at $255 $260 and $200 per tract. Also chicken ranch with house and run, 10 acres level bench land with 5-acre subdivided tracts, and rich level land near a railroad with five acre parcels. Agents Roberts Maltby and Charles Amm provide contact details at 919 920 921 Alaska Building.
Mrs Grace Lay of Newall apartments 2220 Western av says she was struck in the eye when attempting to maintain order in her home yesterday. She asked Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H Perry to file a complaint charging assault and battery against Harry Gilinward, who boards at 610 Olive st, after he arrived with two men and began rough talking. she ordered him to leave the premises.
Listing describes two farms with extensive facilities. One offers 18 acres level land, several houses, barns, a well fenced poultry yard, large garden, and space for 175 thoroughbred white Leghorn chickens, plus equipment and cattle. The second describes 8 acres near a lake with upland cultivation, a creamery, fruit trees, a fine well furnished house, and outbuildings. Interested parties urged to contact sellers Robert Maltot or Alsette Tate.
An old real estate notice offers a cottage near water with plastered walls and a detached room. It lists price 18 and monthly payment options, with address details and building references in Empire Building and American Bank Building.
A special train carried 115 King County delegates to tomorrow's Republican state convention in Spokane. Delegates from Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties joined en route, boosting aboard to about 200. The train departed on a 12 hour schedule and will return with five sleepers for the trip back.
In Sacramento on May 14, 17 year old girl and wife of Robert W. Pither killed herself with carbolic acid in her hotel apartment. She had been separated from her husband who was pursuing a divorce. She left a letter to her husband expressing affection but claimed he did not understand her.
The Merchants' Exchange arranged a trip to Port Town and Seattle with the steamer Kitsap secured by Secretary Wille. The Bertha's passenger limit is exceeded and Kitsap will sail alongside Hertha for similar entertainment on the voyage.
Bee sie Johnson Mariani daughter of Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland files for legal separation from Signor Mariani an Italian spouse alleging cruelty and abandonment She left him in the Stratford hotel New York after the ceremony and has a five month old daughter custody is sought in Danville New York reports say she may return to the stage.
In San Francisco on May 13 3 former Supervisor Daniel Coleman faced cross examination in the Ruef case. He described a luncheon with railway officials where bribery was discussed and said a Parkside group was told not to act for health. He refused to play the role of a cooperative witness, risking indictment as prosecutors press Heney to counter his claims.
Joe Gane and Rudolph Unhols weigh in at perfect condition for their May 14 Philadelphia bout. Unhols is confident despite heavy betting against him as a knockout puncher Gane predicts an easy win within 15 rounds as the Boer fights to upset the odds.
Contracts for the Seattle armory at Westernavy and Lenorant were awarded. Matthew Dow & Co. won the general contract for 94990 dollars, Nelson Heating and Plumbing for 4066 dollars, H Sweeney & Co. for 4490 dollars for heating, and Puget Sound Ship Building Co. for 9906 dollars for steel roofing. Work to begin immediately after a two year delay.
In Port Bragg California Casper residents inquire into the death of Fred Steinhardt a wealthy man found dead at the foot of his stairs. A coroner jury returned an open verdict with no clear cause. Jense L Peacock his wife and a three year old child were questioned but provided no light on the case.
John August Bloom, 38, a lodging house operator at 1519 Sec onday, faced a U S citizenship denial bid by Assistant U S Attorney Andrew J. Ballet. Judge Mitchell Gilliam questioned Bloom about allegiance and future residence. Bloom ultimately was sworn in as a United States citizen.
In Spokane on May 3 delegates caucus preparing for tomorrow's state Republican convention. About 700 delegates are present, with Taft expected to win a strong endorsement and to receive instructions for him as 10 delegates will attend the national convention in Chicago.
Schuchard Optical Co offers glasses for all ages with prices starting at one dollar. Located at 1207 2nd Ave, the shop emphasizes affordable eyewear for old and young customers.
A meeting at 7 50 pm will bring navy and customs officials together with the reception committee to draft harbor safety regulations for fleets day. Plans cover patrols, seating for 15000, holiday declarations, and traffic controls for ships, cars, and pedestrians in Seattle.
The local Carpenters union plans an elaborate supper and entertainment at Carpenters hall No 201 in the Labor Temple to honor President W. D. Huber of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He is expected from the east in a few days.
Miller jailed at McNeils Island seeks release claiming 62 days delay in transfer from Fairbanks Alaska to the island in 1906. He argues time deduction for good behavior would have ended his sentence earlier. Hopkins ordered to show cause on May 25. Also: city raid at 115 Maynard Ave leads to six arrests including Walters Beard Waters Seymour Gray Mason.
Thomas Donohue a 50 year old miner was found dead in bed at 662 Mainet this morning. He had evidently succumbed to alcohol and had been drinking heavily for several months. The body was taken to Bonney Watson undertakers. No further relations information available.
In Ketchikan on May 15, factions led by Hoggatt and anti Hoggatt clash at the Alaska Republican convention. Nome's Murnane chairs a credential committee dominated by Hoggatt supporters, provoking a walkout threat if the split persists. Shackleford presses to name Chicago delegates, signaling a partisan rift and potential dual conventions.
Elmer Mellette who warned he would kill himself over family troubles is sought by his mother A Mellette in Los Angeles. She telegraphed Acting Chief Irving Ward asking police to locate him and bring him home. He was picked up drunk and jailed for 24 hours, then disappeared again.
J M Kathenst a 50 year old German laborer and statuary was found dead in a Bellevue hotel room. Gas was escaping with the door locked and keyhole plugged. death attributed to self inflicted action though no cause is known. He had not been seen since yesterday.
United Press reports a tense convention in Chicago where Pennsylvania and Ohio delegates clash over support for Benjamin Haw York’s presidential run. The executive committee debates seating, factions clash, and threats of bolting rise as the Roosevelt loyalists push to withdraw critical notes before the convention noon deadline.
Washington May senate committee approves sundry appropriation for barracks quarters totaling 750000 to 2737268 dollars. Of this, 700000 funds Alaska Wyekou Pacific exhibition Alaska building coordination Hawaiian project and Philippines project. An additional 20000 is allocated for a survey of the Lake Washington boundary.
The notice invites readers to see battleships by taking boats at Pier 3. Daily round trips are offered, giving visitors a view of naval vessels.
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