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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1904
Page
5
A city faces delays in wage payments as 825 workers line up monthly to collect warrants from the comptroller and then cash them at the treasurer. The process wastes about 430 dollars monthly in time and travel, prompting calls for a paymaster or simpler cash methods.
An advertisement touts a high quality Hot Blast stove with a first grade body, heavy polished atec, heavy cast fire pot, and nickel finish. It emphasizes durability, economy, and handsome design.
A fragment argues for an economical city plan and urges a quicker method to pay workers at the city hall. It notes that no railroad or corporate employer wastes time in payroll, implying the need for efficiency in municipal pay.
A Georgetown meeting of citizens nominated a ticket for the city election. John Mueller was named for mayor, John Heek for city clerk, and Karl Sickeleen for city treasurer. Three candidates were chosen for two-year council terms: J W Doyle, J D Matthews, and George Brown. J A Ward was nominated for the one-year term at large. An opposition independent ticket is expected to file soon with backing from Democrats, and socialists may nominate several candidates either independently or on the independent ticket.
Chief of Police Delaney received a pitiful letter from Mrs Myrtle Henderson of 629 You fer Way saying her husband abandoned her and their child a week ago. She is penniless and seeks only the police to locate him and his intended Gray's Harbor destination. Frank Flemming and Miss Lettie Kerr were married by Superior Judge Merrie on Wednesday.
A long price list details wholesale rates for meats dairy produce and produce items. Cow beef steer beef veal pork mutton spring lamb and other meats are priced per pound or per hundred. Fresh vegetables fruits and canned goods list per pound per basket per box with many named varieties and regional origins. The notice ends with a sales pitch from N. Brookes & Co at 1931 24 Ave offering money-back value and car fare if not equal.
A dense report of grain prices and stocks with figures for wheat corn rye and meal, plus New York stocks, and brief notes on European markets and U.S. industrial shares. Mentions W. Ayer & Co, and EB. N. Brooks & Co with price quotes and local notices.
Fire sale announced at Red Front Furniture Co located on 308 Second Avenue South. Officials urge quick purchases as stock is discounted to clear inventory. Local shoppers encouraged to visit the store for reduced prices on furniture and home goods.
The report notes Hanks lending to the subtreasury since Friday at 245000 dollars and Southern Pacific earnings not less than a specified percent. It lists Chicago wheat 29, corn 122, hogs steady with 6200 left over last year, cattle weak, sheep strong, with city commodity prices and a three day underwear sale by E N Brooks & Co offering regular 1.75 value at 1.25 and a money back plus car fare incentive.
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