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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
6
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A garbled advertisement lists multiple farm properties including 10 acres of level land described as very earthy with clearings and proximity to stations or routes. It mentions orchard, water, and cultivation, plus several unnamed sellers and contact notes.
The notice touts a sale of lots north of the city on high ground with monthly payments of 1 cent to 5 cents. It urges parents to invest for their children, claiming the plots will become valuable and urging quick participation despite unclear details.
Property listing mentions Beattie and Price with terms around $600. Includes notes on heating, oreters, and fishing. References Redondo Beach and a store counter with Mr Davie and a Fay Company contact at 607 803 504.
Property offered in half acre plots north of the university at a very low price. Owner contact 1165 American Building for bidding details.
A promotional fragment invites readers to request a free booklet about Puget Sound Country. It hints at climate, resources, attractions, lands, homes, and farms, urging interest in the region and its opportunities.
An old advertisement promotes property with a harbor view claiming access to battleships visible from the site. It touts inexpensive financing at $6 per month, location near Seattle, and a 19 minute ride to the city center with strong sale prospects and limited tide times.
John Kane, a laborer, died early this morning at Seattle General Hospital after a fight at the Hub saloon in Pike Place Market area last Saturday. Austin Mitchell, Hub saloon owner, was jailed on $20 bail after being present during the incident. Police report Kane was struck by an unknown man while Mitchell claimed he did not strike Kane. An autopsy was set for today to determine the cause of death.
Parcel details describe %-acre tracts priced at $100 per acre with easy access to car line and lake. Land is level and cleared, suitable for smallholding, poultry, and general use. Near-term encumbrances or terms implied as favorable for buyers seeking affordable acreages.
Fragmentary notes describe Beattie tied to Manchester property along the shore near Seattle and Bremerton. The text mentions Beattie’s influence on local views, naval connections, and property styles, with scattered references to Beattie and surrounding countryside.
Fragmentary text describes a location two blocks from tineen Gardens with a view of sound and mentions $40 cash and $19 per month at a stated rate. The readable facts are vague and garbled.
An advertisement touts timber profits and a full participation option at 106 dollars. It claims 100 percent yearly returns for 1s years and directs contact to International Bond Realty Co in Seattle. Also lists various property and farm offerings with terms and contact lines.
Brick addition project invites buyers to build brick houses on a new expansion. Consumers are urged to visit the alley Lot S65120 and pay as rent units, with a small payment plan and limited terms noted.
Waterfront property listing notes lots priced from 25 dollars and up near the coast. Includes mentions of bathing beacons and water access with pipes and utilities. Potential buyers are directed to obtain information.
In Cowan's University Addition tentative bids indicate a $1.200 price to buy an extra good lot. The note mentions Tartimae ee rere and Wineth Ros at 200 Colman Didg.
A pickup incident occurred near Cherry involving Bupely Ce company. Officials reported minor injuries and traffic disruption. Police closed a section of road while investigators collected evidence. No further details were released.
Tonight the public may view the fleet illumination and fireworks beginning at 8:00 PM. A Coast Artillery Corps concert starts at 7:00 PM at the reviewing stand. Cadets and guards are to be entertained from 6:90 to 4 vaudeville later at the Colosseum Theatre. Officers will be on duty.
Private patrolman M A Quackenbush of Cody Detective Service faces extortion charges after Mrs W N Jett of 1924 Highbay alleged he and Patrolman Preston extorted money by threatening to expose her deserter husband. Quackenbush arrested yesterday. bond set at 500. Preston dismissed from the force pending investigation.
In Baltimore on May 26 two ministers were elected bishops by the Methodist Episcopal general conference on the 15th ballot. EB Hughes of Green Castle Indiana and W S Lewis of Sioux City Iowa won with 511 and 524 votes respectively, leaving two vacancies. Other high vote recipients were Robert McIntyre Los Angeles Bristol Washington and Stentz Philippine Islands.
Frank J. F Prynn a Hair Clothing Co clerk attempted death by action early this morning severing an artery below the knee. He was found by his wife sent to Wayside Emergency hospital in weak condition but expected to recover. Flynn intoxicated despondent and separated from his wife.
Thousands gathered at the water front after the parade to watch aquatic events. Races start at Smith's Cove in Maine toward the battleship Rhode Island and finish off the Connecticut near Virginia. Events include swimming rowing and motor races with Indian war canoes planned later. Officials include P. D. Hughes referee A J Dab Hiett and Robert Wade judges H H K Connibear starter Clarence Jones clerk of the course.
Mrs. Matt Hickey of Cashmere Washington said a blond woman in the same box at the Coliseum theatre stole her watch. A R Kemper of Pike Street reported his pocket picked while in a saloon at Third avenue and Union, with a watch taken.
The Crosby Towboat Elk, captained by H. O. Walker, sank at her Washington Street moorings after being pushed onto a gridiron by rising tides. The crew returned to the vessel, alarming near disaster, and safe rescue was possible only with earlier warning. The Elk will be raised and repaired on drydock.
The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of America in Kansas City adopts a resolution offering cooperation toward unity with any Protestant church. The committee on cooperation and union says the plan would likely be approved by the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant, Reformed Presbyterian, Moravian, and United States Reformed churches.
John Moore an insurance agent was arrested this morning on a charge of beating his wife after arriving home intoxicated. Patrolman Bergstrom and City Detective Corbett subdued him with clubs after he resisted. Neighbors heard the screams from 614 Sixth Avenue North.
The board of state land commissioners halted sales of second-class shore lands pending a clearer legal definition. Fifty upland land applicants attended the meeting. Under current interpretation the land is the strip between extreme high and extreme low tide. Proceeds would go to the state general fund.
A morning report notes the schooner Louise ashore at Pilar potent Gunday towed waterlogged to the port by the Tyee and en route to Port Townsend. The schooner Volante owned by Capt Michael White of Ballard and commanded by John Balklund loads cargo for an Arctic run and sails June 1 for Littl Diemede. The French ship Hidart reaches port after 167 days at sea from Antwerp, under charter to Balfour Guthrie.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw through counsel withdrew her suit to annull her marriage to Harry K. Thaw. Judges ruled Thaw insane. Reported plans aim to gain control of his estate via a committee to manage his personal property. Harry Thaw’s mother rushes to consult counsel to oppose the move.
Dallas reports mounting flood fatalities with estimates over 100 dead and 10 000 left homeless as the Trinity River rises to new crests. Property losses reach about 25 million dollars while relief crews under Mayor Hay coordinate rescue efforts amid continued heavy rainfall.
Dr Frank Wilbur Chace led an organ recital assisted by the church choir in a patriotic program for the fleet members. Ushers, young ladies in light colors with red white and blue ribbons, welcomed guests. Soloists included Herbert J Cave of Vancouver BC and Alvin EB Gillett.
Mrs Clara De Haven Polley widow shot herself in the head with a .28 caliber Colt at 201 B John street yesterday afternoon. Friends say nervous prostration from weeks of insomnia drove the act. authorities report the suicide as a result of mental distress.
Washington reports William Jennings Bryan sent a telegram to William Howard Taft urging Congress to pass a bill mandating publication of campaign contributions. Taft replied he favored a public funding rule, while Bryan stressed transparency to curb corruption during nominations and elections.
New York records show Hearst winning a key ruling in the long push for a ballot recount after McClellan supporters challenged the mayoral election results. The contested boxes were to be opened as Justice Lambert ruled on objections, ending weeks of courtroom delay as McClellan’s side claimed fraud while Hearst’s camp defended the recount.
Arist Casal cried loudly near Yeasler Way as parade passed. Patrolman ford escorted the boy to the police station and within an hour his father ed arrived. both left in a happy mood. A Remington hammer pump gun was for sale at First Ave.
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