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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
3
A longtime trader states he has operated legitimately for 15 years in the same location, never made a sale or advertised, and vows not to misrepresent any article during the sale. He claims thousands of satisfied customers and insists the business must quit by January 1.
A detailed example shows John Smith with 20 acres of logged off land receiving district aid to clear and develop his property. The process covers valuation, bid clearance, preferred repurchase rights, repayment with interest over 20 years, and potential profit for Smith if he clears the tract himself, ending with taxpayers bearing no loss if default occurs.
Residents report being robbed by a man claiming to be S B J Brown or his assistant at 713 First Ave Union Block. The ad promises cut rates and a dollar-saver gimmick while showing a photo at the entrance. Beware of fake Dr Browns.
In Seattle Dr Edwin J Brown D D S advertises his dental office at 713 First Avenue open evenings and Sundays until 4 for working people. In New York an attorney in Brooklyn court announced trial proceedings as jurors named Fish Fisher and Fish One were identified among the jury.
The American Federation of Labor considers a resolution demanding big business halt its harsh regime against toilers. It cites alleged torture in Marysville and Alameda County, mass detentions, and protests by California workers. Trials of six accused men begin December 2 with Richard Ford first to stand trial.
The Olympic View Sanitarium offers free consultation and examination to the sick and afflicted. It lists diseases treated, prices from $1.00, and urges immediate visit to the Sant tarlun to read testimonials and judge honesty and ability.
New York November 14 Ruth Law ascended 2500 feet and remained aloft from 11 to 1130 p m achieving the first night voyage by a woman in an aeroplane.
A vintage drugstore ad advises mothers that California Syrup of Figs clears clogged bowels within hours, restoring a cheerful child. It claims safety, gentle action, and full directions for all ages while warning against counterfeit fig syrups and urging the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Jas A Johnston, appointed warden of Folsom prison, faces a three-convict escape test of his humane policy. The three fled for three days before recapture, challenging the “square deal” approach for 1,100 inmates. Johnston insists the escape does not negate humanitarian aims and vows to improve rather than tighten controls.
Jessie Wilson reports receiving a letter from Mrs. Bessie Wakefield who is under sentence to hang for killing her husband. The missive asks the governor of Connecticut to grant clemency and has been forwarded for review.
Notice announces a special election in Seattle School District No. 1 King County Washington on December 6 1918 to approve or reject bonds totaling 644 000 for school construction and furniture voting places listed by precinct across Seattle with board secretary signing the notice.
Rumors of a major consolidation involving Spokane and Eastern Washington mills swirl amid officials denying active plans. Named interests include The Washington Mill Co Phoenix Lumber Co Standard Mill Co and the Holand Horr Mill Co with potential merger values estimated above five million dollars.
Water will be shut off in the intermediate service district north of West 70th Street and west of 11th Avenue North West as well as on 12th Avenue North West from West 65th Street to West 70th Street on Saturday November 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A man believed to be jockey Tommy Burns fell or jumped from an elevated train in Brooklyn and died. His pockets held a Berlin riding contract, $500 in American money, German currency, and a Deutscher Bank pass book. His hat and fur overcoat lay on the station platform nearby.
Los Angeles on November 14 reports eggs priced at 65 cents per dozen with produce men predicting a jump to 70 cents by week end.
Los Angeles reports the steamer Queen was in distress but relief came as the Point Arguelo wireless station established contact with the vessel.
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