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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

6

Want Ads Rates At Ballard Agency Advertisements

The notice outlines pricing for want ads: two consecutive days at one cent per word per line per day, three consecutive days at one cent per word, one month at six cents per line per day, minimum ad charge of 20 cents, and full-rate charges for all contract advertising. The Ballard Agency contact is P. Mullen, 21 Ballard Ave near City Hall, with Main Office at Seventh Ave between Union and University. The Star disclaims guaranteed accuracy and liability for errors.

Ballard P. Wh. Mullen City Hall Union

Historical classified ads mixture for sale and rental

A dense, fragmented late 19th or early 20th century classifieds page lists launches to battleships, carpentry work, rentals from furnished rooms to apartments, real estate deals, farm offerings, coal and lumber ads, and attorney listings. Numerous names, addresses, prices, and properties appear in a chaotic inventory.

ExcurSion to Tacoma Sunday May 24 From $80

Free excursion to Tacoma Sunday May 24 offers a garden spot two minutes from a center with a reduced fare from 80 dollars. Lunch on grounds, car line access, and a Freer lunch served. Visit the office at 16 o clock Sunday morning for details. Do not come without money.

National Land Investment Co. IID 679 Main 146 Ballard

Property listing from Ballard area noting address 679 Main 146 Ballard with contact details and phone number 96.

National Land Investment Co Ballard

Welcome to the Town Hall as Officials Light Up Welcome Sign

County officials rushed to erect a towering Welcome sign on the courthouse building today. The ten foot high letters will be illuminated at night to show patriotism amid famine shortages. County offices plan to close noon tomorrow for a harbor view. some staff remain open. The courthouse will be closed all day next Tuesday.

Court House

Jap charged with grand larceny to 14 years

J Masuda pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing 21 dollars 50 cents while cleaning. Judge A W Frater sentenced him to one to fourteen years at Walla Walla.

J. Masuda Walla Walla A. W. Frater

No Change of Prices at Hotel Lincoln

A historical notice lists room rates for Hotel Lincoln and describes a financial statement and bank confirmations. It includes outside rooms per person two dollars, with bath two fifty, outside suites six, and cots one dollar.

Lincoln Mackweil Hotel Co

Idaho Land for Sale Ads Across Acres and Towns

Local classified listing promotes multiple land parcels and properties for sale near Seattle and Tacoma. Offers include 49 to 29 acres with details on terms, cash discounts, and weekly payment options. Properties feature cleared land, barns, outbuildings, water access, and beach frontage. Names Robert Malty and contact details appear for inquiries.

Rahgain Seattie Tacoma Vesley Hrobert Neam Bredondo Beach Robert Malty Alanam

Dandy little home on wig tract offered for sale

A wig tract of land gone with it. Only 25 minutes to the city on the Fauntleroy Car. This is a dandy little home and you can save rent enough to pay for it. Price 1460 dollars, 250 dollars oneth, balance 25 dollars per month. Main 2209, Ind. 2937.

Fauntleroy

Investment near university grounds offering lakes view

Pickup priced property ad emphasizes proximity to university and exposition grounds with a two added perks and reservoirs, a boulevard frontage, easy access to Fifth Ave. It advertises a new seven room house with limited details and a cash price with monthly payments, urging visitors to inquire at 1009 American Bank Wide and through International Bond Realty.

International Dond & Realty Eeven-Reem Corner Grocery American Bank

Century Realty Co Announces Alaska Building Listing

A West Seattle notice highlights Century Realty Co offering an office block at the 14th Alaska Building. The listing notes a two block view, soundside access, and a stated 84% cash view with 81 percent per month balance terms.

Te Blecke Tdprot Gartene View of Sound Century Realty CO Alaska

unclear text about transportation and realty listing

unclear OCR fragment mentions Tort etathen and car lines near blocks. references Columbia Realty, Prenes East 1465 Columbia 32-22 with garbled data and no coherent event.

We Will Meet All Cars At Yors Matton

A shaky notice advertises a car meeting event from 16 am to 5 pm on Sunday May 24 at Columbia Mat Cal with a view of the city for 405 each and 65 month terms. The misprinted text references Unohetructibie view and a ten minute ride to Impre COLUMBIA naAirton.

Yors Matton Mointaine

For Sale Cottage on Corner Lot in Columbia

Cozy two bedroom cottage on a good corner lot in Columbia within one block of the streetcar line. Terms $560 down with balance to be assumed. Contact COLlaS Realty Co. at Bast 1465, Columbia.

Coumbia Collas Realty CO Ind Columbia

Copeland Discharged in City Court

Copeland, charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do injury, was discharged by Judge A Frater this morning after being held on bail. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John HU Perry oversaw the case as the bail status remained.

A Copeland A. Frater John HU Perry Copeland

Sullivan estate taxed one half due judge orders payment

Clarence O'Brien as administrator of the John Sullivan estate was ordered by Judge Morrin to pay one half of the 1907 taxes, totaling $3,100, levied against the estate.

Clarence O'Brien John Sullivan Morrin

Imprisoned for Talking to the Ruef Jury

In San Francisco on May 22 Special Prosecutor Francie J. Heney filed an affidavit charging Dr KE Creeley a prominent veterinary surgeon with contempt. Creeley claimed he did not intend to influence the jury and apologized but was jailed for five days after being found in contempt.

United Press Ran Francisco KE. J. Creeley Francie J. Heney Creeley Ruef Ite Wey Dr Creeley

Tailor Held Up by Thugs Near Home

Samuel Back, a tailor with offices in the Empire building, was robbed by two men last Tuesday night near his residence at 819 Lithav, losing $16.15. The assailants cursed him when asked to return five cents for car fare. Police were not informed until Wednesday morning and the incident remained largely unknown within the department.

Samuel Back Empire Building Irving Ward

Two youths given suspended sentences after court

Two young men left the county jail after receiving suspended sentences from Judge A W Frater. B Hardin, turning 21 in August, avoided a Walla Walla term for a bad check due to being a minor. N H Young, aged but younger, was also given a suspended sentence for burglary. Separately, vendors canvassing homes selling flags report brisk demand as residents prepare for national colors.

Court House A. W. Frater Superior Court B. Hardin Walla Walla Hardin Seattle Duluth N. H. Young Victor Helton

Trains Collide in Oklahoma City. Conductor Killed, 20 Hurt

A special train carrying 500 agricultural college students collided with another train near Ripley today. Conductor Alien died and 20 passengers were injured in the crash amid the Oklahoma City field meet event.

Oklahoma City Okla Alien Agricultural College Ripley

Fine Place to View the Fleet from Burke Hotel Roof

One of the best city sites to view the fleet is the Burke Hotel roof at 1424 First Ave. Manager Hurke says several more persons can be accommodated. Seats are priced at $1.00.

Burke Hotel First Ave Hurke

Girl rides torpedo boat in romantic escape case

Olga Isile, a young girl from Los Angeles, rode aboard the torpedo boat Hopkins as a stowaway from San Pedro to Santa Cruz seeking marriage with sailor J. J. Layzenski. Police questioned her while naval officers planned a search. she says she was financed by Layzenski and later taken to San Francisco to stay with an aunt.

Miss Isile J. J. Layzenski Truxton Blue Jacket Olea San Francisco Mission District Mine Isile Son Angeles Olga Santa Crus Vallejo Haysewak Guam Mre. Hubert Los Angeles

Burglary Reports Spread Across City Neighborhoods

Police log two break ins on Wednesday night at 2126 20th Avenue and at the Grand Central hotel. Mrs Bryden’s home was looted of a gold and pearl umbrella and ivory items while John Wolverton reported his room theft of a gold watch and a flute worth fifty dollars.

William Bryden 20Th Av John Wolverton Grand Central Hotel

Fullerton Escapes After Warrant Dismissal

Robert Fullerton son of a Missouri millionaire fled a San Francisco court after a judge ruled the warrant faulty and dismissed the abduction charge. He bolted to a waiting car, likely leaving the jurisdiction near the three mile limit to dodge another warrant.

United Presse San Francisco Robert Fullerton New York Fullerton Fitzsimmons Beattie Pullerton Three Mile

Hofsetad To Continue Illustrated Lectures at Norwegian Church

R. H. Hofsetad will continue his illustrated lectures tonight at the Norwegian Lutheran Free church corner Eighth av and Olive av.

R. H. Hofsetad Norwegian Lutheran Free Church Corner Eighth Av Olive

Lamphere charged with murder in Belle Gunness case

Ray Lamphere was formally charged with the murder of Mrs Belle Gunness and her two children found in her private graveyard. Indictments include aiding murder of Gunness and children and involvement in the murder of Andrew Helgeline. John Andrew, ex-treasurer of North Shore Electric, to be extradited from Beverly to Massachusetts for forgery charges. Detective Tennant reports Andrew indicted last October for forgery.

LA Porte Ind Ray Lamphere Mre Belle Gunness Lamphere John Andrew North Shore Electric Co Beverly Maso Beverly National Bank Massachusetta Charlies Tennant A. G. Wells Lynn Mass Andrew

Peddlers Warned Against Street Selling Officials Say

Police Judge John B. Gordon orders peddlers not to sell fleet souvenirs on streets and imposes fines for violations. Doorway sales allowed but street peddling leads to arrest. Several have been arrested recently. some fined, others released. Future cases will be fined.

John B. Gordon

New Division of Atlantic Fleet Formed for World Cruise

The Atlantic battleship fleet is reorganized into four divisions with first division consisting of Connecticut Kansas Minnesota Vermont, second division Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island, third division Louisiana Virginia Ohio Missouri, fourth division Wisconsin Illinois Kearsarge Kentucky, plus auxiliaries Panther Glacier Ajax Relief.

Washingtun San Francisco Connecticut Kansas Minnesota Vermont Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island Lauisiana Virginia Ohio Missouri Wisconsin Illnois Kearsarge Kentucky Panther Glacier Ajax Relief

Transfer of 35 Signal Corps to Fort Benjamin Harrison

The Humboldt brought 35 men from Fort Seward to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. The unit, with families, was ordered east by Maj W S Wood and will depart this evening.

Humboldt Skagway United States Signal Corps Fort Wm

Graft Cases Stir Public Demand for Punishment

Controversy over graft prosecutions grows as jurors and witnesses faced scrutiny. The open testimony reveals bias and pressure surrounding key figures including Daniel Coleman and “Andy” in a case linked to Francis. Judge Dooling signals delays as officials weigh next steps.

United Press A Francis Fone Daniel Coleman Andy Vietime Big Stick Russon

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