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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
6
A scattered advertisement page lists land tracts near Auburndale with terms and improvements. It mentions timber land, fruit trees, and farming gear for sale or loan plus stores and businesses for sale or assistance. Names and addresses appear among the scattered listings.
Advertisements describe acres near Green Lake and Riverton properties for sale or lease including farms with pasture timber and orchards. Listings mention 6 to 18 acre tracts, houses, outbuildings, and terms such as down payment per month. Also notes on pigeon business potential and various parcels near Fort Lawton and Beecher.
The board of public works granted the Northern Pacific Railway a temporary permit to use the old station for a freight shed and to add corrugated iron sides to the open shed in front.
The Grimeley Brierwood company petitions the superior court for authority to disincorporate following last year's sale of its wholesale grocery business to Silvester Brow. The decision was reached at a stockholders meeting held May 19.
Report says many tradesmen migrate to San Francisco for high pay while Seattle faces a labor shortage. Bricklayers are especially in demand, with Seattle seeing scarce numbers and builders wary of delays. Contractors report other workers readily available despite the trend.
Real estate notices describe lakeside parcels, cottages, and vacant lots around Green Lake and Lake Washington. Listings show prices per acre and per lot, terms, taxes, and nearby streets like Ratoler Boulevard and Arcade area with multiple agents such as M Prevler Co and A Readnote. The ads promote low down payments, monthly payments, and convenient access to transit, aiming to attract buyers for waterfront and near waterfront homes.
Judge Hanford sustains demurrer in suit by Northwestern Bleamship against Maritime Insurance over blockade runner Tacoma. Policy insured loss from 1904 voyage to Vladivostok, captured by Japanese patrol in 1906. Court rules governing law not necessarily foreign. American contract presumed if delivered in the United States.
After Jengen’s resignation the mayor gains influence in a weeks-long dispute over harbor leadership. Captain Russell is ordered to prepare to assume duties as harbormaster if confirmed, while the council weighs Jensen’s successor and nearby candidates for the emergency post.
Investigations led by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh show J. H W Trevall, jailed for adultery, used an assumed name Charles R. Trynear while in America. He has money from a English family as a remittance man and has multiple aliases. Mrs Trevall confessed knowledge of the deceit and that Trynor Trevall was married under the false identity. Authorities chase his movements and uncover likely swindling beyond Beattie records.
The Seattle high school team defeated Olympia on the proposition that trade unions are working for the best interests of the country. Beattie won on logic while Olympia excelled in oratory. Judges included Willif Morris and Prof A R Priest. others listed were Deran Stoll and Fobces. John Stitts, recently confined in Georgetown county hospital, was committed to the state asylum.
Wo Gen, the local Chinese chant, was ordered by a Port Townsend physician to leave due to illness on the Empress of India China voyage. In a wire to friends in this city he stated he expected to be cured and would return.
The Chamber of Commerce prepared bedding and supplies for those affected by the recent Berlin flag incident. County commissioners have been asked to authorize aid, and they are understood to be willing to lend assistance if needed.
The streets committee report adopted by the council lists Lincoln, Stander, Antlers, Independent, a phone building, PAand, and the Seattle Athlete as targets for condemnation suits. Damages will be assessed for each building if arcading is found, and negotiations with property owners will determine settlements and terms for regrading.
United States Attorney Frye filed a reply to George Edward Adams in a case alleging theft of gold bullion. The government denies every lien of the defendant and asks judgment on the complete record.
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