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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1907

Page

12

Verdant Stockton real estate listing amid Peterson addition

Property prospects north of Woodlend Park include multiple lots in the Peterson Addition with references to Cason and Mackentif at Mt. View Station. The notice mentions Green Lake, North Port University district, a $1280 cash amount, and owners seeking return of funds in a local real estate and loan context.

Peterson Woodiend Park Nana Poviere Ita Cason & Mackentif Mt. View Station Green Lake North Port Splendid View Oradar Callibon & MacKenzie Mt Viewtation

Fragmentary OCR Item on Plant Fruit Trees and Tools

Readable text mentions fruit trees and tools but lacks clear dates people or places. No coherent event or entities to anchor a full summary. preserves limited items about view, broom, bowser, plants, and vegetables. The fragmentary nature prevents a fuller, fact-based card.

Judges Denounce Humane Society Over Jail Rule Reform

Judge Morris of the superior court announced new jail rules in King County defending the sheriff’s control and denying Humane Society claims of filthy conditions. He defended the jail as clean given current limits, denounced petitioners method, and called for evidence to be presented to prosecutors if immorality is alleged. The piece also notes a dog show update praising a Portland show bull and breeding plans by Mr. Matheson.

Morris Superior Court King County Fanny Leake Cummings The Humane Society Fudges America Portland Natrod Matheson Seattle Pacific Coast Mr. Matheson

Mayor Moore and Mullen Run in Renton Foot Race

Mayor Moore and Frank P. Mullen pick up a yard foot race in Renton after a finance committee wager. City officials depart at 1 30 PM to watch a field meet among Renton Columbia and Southeast Beattie departments and inspect Renton property.

Moore Frank P. Mullen Renton Finance Committee Columbia Southeast Beattie Thie Feild Thie City

Car of Dying Cattle Probed by Humane Officials

Humane society efforts led Northern Pacific to halt a cattle car consigned to Charlie Bauer at Port Townsend after Seattle officials found emaciated animals with deaths aboard during transport to Tacoma. The car was detained at Auburn as investigators pursued improper treatment allegations.

The Humane Society Northern Pacific Railroad Charlie Bauer Port Townsend Seattle Tacoma Marke Vaupell Auburn

Robert Maltby Remembrance Scene at University

Fragmentary OCR mentions Robert Maltby and a university setting implying a remembrance or affiliation. Details are unclear but identify Maltby as a named individual tied to the institution in a memorial context.

Real Estate Bullets Offer Various Properties and Terms

Mixed classified real estate notices advertise acreages and houses for sale near transit lines. Includes terms like cash and monthly payments, owner financing, and calls to potential buyers to contact agents Cornelius and Bell and others for properties between Chehalis and Portland with clearings, outbuildings, and cherry trees.

Palace Garden Lots Notes From A Local Listing

Fragmentary OCR describes a housing site at Walker near Reinier Ave Wraeh with water and telephone access and hillside views toward Lake Washington. It mentions lots, mortgages or terms, a balance due, and a potential morning listing at Willman with questions about a building site and nearby streets Rainier Ave and an incline toward the lake.

Walker Reer Reinier Suen Rainier

Reward for crew of fireboat Snoqualmie

The Snoqualmie fireboat crew shared rewards for their service at the Port Blakeley Mill fire on April 22 and 23. J. W. Eddy announces a $250 allotment to the captain and chief engineer with others listed, recognizing their decisive action preventing broader damage.

Snoqualmie J. W. Eddy Port Blakeley Mill Company Port Lune Eddy Moore Eliott Crary Wallace Cose Pilot Jackeom Pit Langbior Toker French Stoker Hines

Wanted Experienced Bookkeeper and Collector for Alaska

Wanted men to do one singh ing close to town apply 62a oo York Block Beattie j-reins Hoy wanted about 14 years old to operate telephone exchange apply Star H Business Office tf

Alaska Ge. W Os Hotel Northern Eal To & MO York Beattie

Obituary notices report three deaths on May 15

Griswold Albert Griswold aged 24 died May 15 at Providence Hospital. Erickson Peter KR Erickson aged 34 died May 15 at 3835 Linden Ave Kent. Kent Tf Kent aged 68 died May 15 at hospital for the insane.

Griswold Albert Griswold Providence Hospital Erickson Peter KR. Erickson Linden Av Kent W. Tf. Kent Hospital For Insane

Real Estate Listings with Limited Details

Fragmentary notice lists rental options including a corner Marrison and Howard Sta with 29 dollars monthly, a 2 room cottage on Queen Anne PL, and a Marion address with a 66 61 telephone entry. details are incomplete and partial.

New Marrison and Howard Sta Queen Anne PL Marion Wide Tel Main

Homely dog owned by Matheson wins top show honors

William Matheson returned from Portland with his prize bull dog Rawson's Folly. The Seattle dog captured four firsts including the winners' class and the special cup for best bull dog. Ranson's Folly is listed among competitors.

William Matheson Portland Rawson Jet Seattle Ranson

City fund dispute ends with closing of bank books

City officials clash over an incomplete work fund as Comptroller Carroll declares the fund closed and will not accept money or checks. Treasurer Russell refuses contractor checks until a guarantee ordinance passes, amid a $4600 due payment and a $25 disputed check.

Scott Calhoun Carroll Finance Committee George Russell Moore Russell Graves Foster Comptroller’s Office Jong

Junk Dealers Seek Injunction Against Beatty Junk Ordinance

The Alaska Junk company and several dealers filed in superior court for an injunction to block Beatty city officials from enforcing the amended Junk ordinance. They argue the requirement to maintain purchase and sale ledgers and a 7 pm closing time is unconstitutional special legislation. Judge Albertson issued a show cause order.

Alaska Junk Company Beatte C W. Wappenstein Albertson

Walkout at Frisco power house ends with nonunion fill

Electrical workers at the United Railroads power house walked out this morning in Frisco. Their positions were promptly filled by nonunion men as service continued under new crews leaving the plant operating on a wave of disruption.

Ferties Telegraph Servier Ban Francisco United Railroads Fon Wavel

Funeral Train Arrives Chicago for Shriners Victims

A funeral train carrying bodies of Shriners killed in a recent incident arrived in Chicago en route to California. Surviving relatives rode in a private car as 160 Shriners met the train to offer condolences and help the wounded, with flowers laid on the coffins. A suspect, Charles M Helloude, was arrested for malicious destruction of property and held for police in another city. A separate telegram notes Victoria regatta round trip fares from Seattle set at 6 2 and valid May 24 to 26 with Vancouver regular rates.

Chicago Shriners California Charles M. Helloude Barbee and Brown Helloude Fiverett

John Jacobson Dies at Home from Meningitis

An 18 year old, John Jacobson, died yesterday afternoon at his Linden Street and 39th Avenue home from spinal meningitis. He was ill only a few days.

John Jacobson Linden Espinal Meningitie

Remodeling Beattie Postoffice Registry Dept

Workmen enlarge and remodel the Beattie postoffice registry department to handle growing business. Boxes are being moved from north to south side to create space for registry work, and Postmaster Stewart hopes to hire additional staff soon.

Beattie Postoffice Stewart

Missing bookkeeper Schang seeks return to Beattie

W L Gwinn of Western Drygoods Co reports a telephone from missing bookkeeper John Schang now in Ellensburg. Schang says he is in good health and asks if his old post is still available. His abrupt departure remains unexplained though he wanted to pursue a possible better position.

W. L. Gwinn Western Drygoods Co oJhn Schang Ellensburg Schang Owinn Beattie Bebang Riverton Eliensburg Sehang Loth

Shingle Mills May All Close

Northwest Washington shingle manufacturers plan a meeting to consider shutting down every mill in the territory for an indeterminate period. Surplus stocks and fear of worsening car shortages drive the action as many workers and merchants fear job losses and families may move away. Mills report above normal stocks and expect temporary closure to relieve congestion.

Northwest Washington

Ruling on Alaska coal lands withdrawn from entry

Washington May 18 The Land Commissioner issued a ruling affecting Alaska coal lands. Qualified persons or associations with valid applications within one year before November 12, 1906 may file notices of locations under the 1904 act if not filed before and locations have not been abandoned. Locators or bona fide assignees may later obtain patents as law provides. The ruling requires notices to be copied to the Alaska special agent and urges deferral if protests are filed against the location.

Washington, D.C One Veterday Alsaka

Steamers Set Sail for Alaska and West Coast

On the front, steamers Farallon Alaskan and City of Beattie clear today for Alaska. The Bockman leaves for Frisco at 4 p m and Eureka sails with freight for Frisco. The President moves to Tacoma Sunday for inspection. Kosmos liner Abyraninia heads West Coast. Jefferson arrives 7 20 am taking on oil and reporting an uneventful trip.

Farallon Alaskan City of Beattie Alaska Bockman Frisco Eureka

Ballard Water Debate Narrows To Cedar River Claim

Citizens dispute Ballard News claim about water quality in Ballard city. The Star reports Comedian C. M Cox rebutting that Cedar River water has been shut off for ten days while Ballard well water has supplied the city. Cedar River water to be restored next week.

Ballard Ballard News Star Cedar River

Largest Electric Motor in Seattle Topic for Engineers Talk

Geo. H. Moore will address the Seattle branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers this evening. The presentation at the Chamber of Commerce will discuss the largest electric motor in Seattle, the MH. W. Hawley motor used in the rear of a local business.

Seattle Geo. H. Moore American Institute of Electrical Engineers Chamber of Commerce MH. W. Hawley Dennay Hin

Zion leader Voliva’s successor recognized in court ruling

Voliva, deposed Zion leader, ordered the federal court to recognize John A. Lewis as Dowle's successor per the deceased’s will. Bankruptcy actions target Dowle’s estate and executors, the widow and son. Observers note Voliva’s support eroding and a drive to oust him from the church.

Scoripps Telegraph Service Chicago Voliva Zion John A. Lewis Dowles Dowle Mt Gation Yoliva

Friends seek James Crosby the yeast man missing

Worries persist over the disappearance of James Crosby a respected yeast peddler in Seattle. Friends offer up to 60 for his return and say he faced financial trouble while keeping his business despite opposing a large eastern corporation.

James Crosby Seattle Crosby

Trouble at Boise Prompts Espionage Talk and Courtroom Vigor

In Boise Idaho on May 18 turmoil grows over perceived espionage links with Russia. Hawley's claim Daniel Simpkins will face trial fuels speculation on his whereabouts with a Denver source placing him in Sonora Mexico. Morning court session focuses on jury selection and peremptory challenges in the Goodwin case as tensions rise.

Seripose Hoise Idaho Russia Boise Eplendog Hawley Jack Simpkins Western Federation of Minera Colorado Simpkins Denver Sonora Mexico Matthews Isaac Bede Walter Shaw M. H. Goodwin Lumnber Ruge Joseph Chinn Goodwin

City Finance Revolves Around 100 Dollar Bonds Plan

The city finance committee voted to issue local improvement bonds in 100 dollar denominations to attract email investors at 5 percent interest. The move aims to reduce dependence on major bond houses and broaden access for residents. They also debated extending the city’s 14 year record of acts and instructed Sawyer and Murphy to consult with a clearing house to locate the best financial source.

Sawyer and Murphy & Committee

Japanese Woman Gets Divorce In Judge Morris Court

Mrs Mine Kanemoto, resembling an average American divorcee, appeared in Judge Morris court adopting American customs. The article notes her impeccable appearance and a husband who departed and did not return, marking a divorce proceeding.

Judge Morris Court Mine Kanemoto

Out $80 and In Jail in First Avenue Mix-Up

Frank Wadich says he is out $80 and is jailed, tied to a First avenue mix-up with M. Bodich and G. Naqualin. Wadich explains Bodich and Naqualin took his money in a scheme likened to a shell game and chuck luck.

Frank Wadich Wadich M. Bodich G. Naqualin First Avenue Bodich Naqualin

Jumbled Personal Pairs Appearing Across Listings

Readable entries show pairs with ages and locations such as Vacaville Cal Seattle Ballard and Beattie. Names include Louie Tack Marie Van Rydeghern Yasukici Matemoto Yasimo Matsuoto Ray V McCormick Margaret M Misham Sylvanus Mauser Mary Cuskey Kale Olga Ske din. The fragmentary text hints at a social or biographical listing with multiple couples.

Louie Tack Marie van Rydeghern van Asset Yasukici Matemoto Yasimo Matsuoto Vacaville Cal Ray V. McCormick Margaret M Misham Seattle Sylvanus Mauser Mary Cuskey Ballard Eben RK. Kale Olga Skedin Beattie

City sewer project estimates total eighty three thousand

The board of public works filings show the filh av. and truhk sewer costs at 837,000 with sewer portion 11,200. A new north 66th street sewer and connecting streets is estimated at 28,600. A bicycle belonging to Rev. Owen Jones, secretary to Rev. M. A. Matthews, was stolen last night from the Firet Presbyterian Church area.

Truhk Board of Public Works North 66Th St Owen Jones M. A. Matthews Firet Presbyterian Church

Opinion Delay on Guarantee Trust Fund Court Action

BK corporation counsel delays an opinion on the legality of the proposed Guarantee Trust Fund. The city council finance committee seeks quick guidance or will hire outside lawyers to obtain an opinion tonight. Mullen and Sawyer lead the special committee to push the matter.

Corporation Counsel Mullen Sawyer

Post Mortem Shows Mrs. Ellis Died by Drowning

Dr W N Powers acting for the coroner ascertained at Ballard Beach that Mrs Sarah E Ellis died by drowning. Suicide was suspected but the examination did not confirm this cause.

Seattle cooks and waiters union predicts avoiding strike

Union officials say more than 90 percent of employers will adopt the new wage scale with a one day off per week and a small raise. A celebration is planned at the Labor temple on Friday May 24 though details are unclear. The new scale starts June 1 and members will rotate days off with union aid during absences.

Cooks’ and Waiters’ Union of Seattle Labor Temple

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