Phenomenal Sale in Westlake Addition Seattles Real Estate Rush
A busy sale opens Monday at 7 o'clock for last close in Westlake Boulevard Addition Seattles near waterfront lots. Fehren Co plans twelve cottages with contracts to builders, while a prominent lumber firm offers five thousand dollars worth of lumber in exchange for lots. Waterfront lots sell at two hundred dollars each, with a ten percent first week discount ending Monday night. The company will build homes for customers on payment of one thousand dollars cash and remaining via rental payments.
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Whatlake Boulevard
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Beattie
Lake Union
Weetland Boulevard
Seattle
Weethke Boulevard
Pike Street
Fremont
Webster
Westlake Boulevard
Queen Anne Hill
University
Sound
Pioneer Square
Chase
Batlard
Percy Aera
Percy Aera ‘ Nd
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Lake Po Addition
Eand
Fehren & Co
Beatties
Weatherman Receives New Guess Book From Washington
A whimsical weather feature shows the Weatherman receiving a new guess book from the Great White Chief in Washington. He jokes about forecasts from fair to windy while the Wind family approaches Seattle with rain and stormy weather.
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Washington
Probe
Tard Roberts Improving Reported in London
In London on November 14, reports say Tard Roberts is improved after an illness or injury, with officials noting visible recovery and ongoing medical observation.
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London
Tard Roberts
Rate War Looms Over Pacific Coast Passenger and Lumber Trade
San Francisco advising circles predict a large rate war in Southern California between the Pacific Coast Company and lumber interests. The clash pits James J. Hill's Pacific Coast and Southern Pacific against San Francisco and Eureka lumber traders who operate schooners between Grays Harbor San Francisco and San Pedro. Pricing has already been tried, with first class rates at 7.50 and second class at 6.00 by steam schooners, while Pacific Coast and Southern Pacific charged 12 and 7.26 respectively. Mr. Ford of the Pacific Coast company plans retaliatory measures including meets and targeted leases in towns with opposing lumber yards.
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San Francisco
California
Pacific Coast Company
Ford
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Southern Pacific
Hill
Harriman
Kanda
Mureka
San Pedro
New Mexico
Arizona
Grays Harbor
Pareks
Pacific Coast
Son Angeles Wyney
Nea
First Avenue businessmen press for street paving action
A petition signed by 1706 firms and property owners on First Avenue protests the delayed paving and tracks left idle by the Seattle Electric Company. City officials expect delays as petitions move through departments, with blame cast on Barber Asphalt and Seattle Electric for the stalled work and brick shortages cited by management.
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First Avenue
Star
Board of Public Works
Pike Street
Dennyway
Seattle Electric Company
Eame
Counnel
Rd of Public Works
Barber Asphalt Company
Grant
Was Led Astray in Robbery Plea by Harry Jones
Harry Jones the accomplice of George Van Horst in robberies at T and Lippy and Leachie Park hotel pleaded guilty in the criminal department of the superior court this morning. Judge Bell sentences him to six years in the penitentiary. Van Horst already serves a two year term. Deputy Craven urged mercy, noting Jones was not a hardened criminal and was drawn in by Van Horst. Jones, with a boyish appearance, said he was persuaded to participate by money concerns and believed the plan was a minor sneak job.
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Harry Jones
George van Horst
T. & Lippy
Leachi Park
Criminal Department
Superior Court
Bell
Hell
Jones
van Herst
Gwilly
van Horst
Craven
Cudthee Eau Ft
Lane
Adams
Byrnes
Sufser
Steed
Seattle
Duels in Germany Produce 22 Fatalities Last Year
Berlin reports statistics showing 400 duels occurred in Germany during the year, with twenty two resulting in deaths.
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Germany
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Hee
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Boston
Weatherman
Saligbary 18
Renton
Georgetown
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Salisbury
Phoebe
Hill and Marriman
Vancouver
Sis
Berlin
Sted Today
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Macedonia
Sarafofia
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