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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
6
A dense print collage lists properties for sale and rental aids across Seattle including ranch tracts in Beattie and Bunnydale, land near Redondo, and Alaska Building listings. It features prices, tract sizes, down payments, and contact names such as ROBERT MAL THY and T. PF. Hodgeon, with phone numbers and address hints.
A historic notice references the National Land Investment Company on Avenue Main 149. The fragmentary text notes a property or financial matter tied to the firm, with limited further detail available from the OCR.
A fragment notes a deal with West Seattle and ASK Usa Amour. It lists a price of 450 dollars per unit and a remaining balance of 826 percent, with unclear currency or context.
Real estate notes crowd the column as buyers seek bargains on lots on a main thoroughfare. The ad claims proximity to churches and city conveniences, with attractive prices and terms.
Fragmentary notice from Columbia Realty Co announces a sale at York station offering items priced at 8450 and 180 with per meet terms. The message requests attendance to a viewing and investigation, providing contact details for Columbia Realty Co at 1466 Columbia.
An old postcard style notice invites readers to York Station to view a nine city valley and mountain panorama. It mentions affordable terms and a City Realty firm Columbia Realty Co offering a ride and view package.
Fragmentary text references a commercial bargain or offer with terms like down payment and a call to action. Readable entities include a price of 850 and a location hint Cotembia or Columbia with vague references to terms and a phone or contact line.
Dr. B F Roller of the city will meet Frank Gotch for the world wrestling championship on July 1 in the city. A $500 side bet, best two of three pin falls only, will govern the match with 60 percent to the winner and 40 to the loser. If Roller wins he becomes undisputed champion. The venue is likely Athletic Park with a large crowd expected. Roller expects to return east briefly to train and add weight for the bout.
Seattle and Tacoma led the day with clearings totaling over 1.2 million dollars in Seattle. Portland posted clearings of 615,784 with 68,264 in balances and a total 853,998 in clearings.
A vivid portrait proclaims the Uncle Sam Girl born on the Pacific coast. The piece extols a bluejacket heroine in naval fashion with a Merry Widow top and scarlet white trim. It lauds her as up to date and captivating drawing sailors in Seattle.
Thieves posing as horse traders took two buckskin horses from N. Thomas at Richmond Beach last night and fled toward Ballard. Thomas reported to police after waiting two hours. Separately, W. M. McAdame reported a room break in and J. Boell was swindled by a man with a Confederate note. Bell Mill Co. lost carpenters tools to thieves.
President Roosevelt stated there is no threat of Attorney General Bonaparte resigning and no dissent with him regarding the Truman antitrust action against the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. He noted the suit will continue, with Boston as the venue, amid questions about state court rulings on related mergers.
Dinners for 12, 10, and 16 officers were planned by Mr. and Mrs. Stimeon, Kelleher, and Struve for Tuesday evening. Multiple social events followed including a Trinity Church reception for naval fleet members and a Delta Gamma dancing party hosted by the Beta chapter. The Progressive Nest Club will meet Wednesday hosted by Mrs Johnson and Mrs Sutherland.
A section of the reviewing stand at Elk and Holly streets in Bellingham collapsed at 10 30 PM injuring 14 people who fell about 14 feet. Despite the dramatic fall only a few suffered cuts bruises and minor injuries and no serious harm was reported.
The council debates immediate startup funds for a city garbage and destruction system. Murphy proposes 26000 from the general fund, Mullen pushes 65000, while Sawyer Jackson vote against. Connetimes and Mullen for. Revelle cites 128000 unused balances to cover early costs. majority set to oppose Murphy-Mullen ordinance.
New York May 23 Unite Press reports Senator Platt announces he will seek re election while winding down public duties. He says his withdrawal to private life is decreed and cites advancing age as a factor in not seeking another term in the senate.
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