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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
6
Century Realty offers a new irrigation project near North Yakima with 1500 acres of premium fruit and farm land under option. Approved water rights and a secure reservoir will supply irrigation. investors are invited to discuss a potential 164 to 200 percent return within two years.
The notice describes land near Beattle with 2 to 18 acre lots, priced around 290, 50 per acre, and various nearby locations including 209 Colman Bilcox and 14th Street. Terms vary, with some properties needing cash or broker commissions, and units advertised as available quickly.
Real estate ad listing multiple properties including a five room cottage with basement on 40 foot lot and near the exposition, a modern 81x dwelling, and several lots. Prices range around 206 to 660 with terms like down payments and monthly installments mentioned. Century Realty Co and Fay Company are the broker contacts.
Tickets for the Fred Butler benefit song recital at the First Presbyterian Church are being sold by many young women. The event aims to raise about 2000 dollars for grading the YWCA property at Fifth Avenue and Seneca Street.
The state board fixed the state levy at 48 mills but counties set their own rates for state taxes. Under Washington law the county board of equalization can adjust assessments, so counties must levy to raise the state tax, averaging 4.6 mills across many counties.
From Willith California an October 1 report states Frank and an unnamed workman began a dispute at a sawmill. A shot killed Henderson, another worker, then the assailant used a shotgun and revolver, fatally wounding himself. A coroners jury returned a verdict of murder and manslaughter.
Property listing east of Auntioroy Park offers 8 and 16 foot quarts at $200, $400 and up on easy terms. All on short terms with prices expected to rise soon. Get off at the first stop north of Pauntorey and act now.
In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania Mrs. Peter Young 44 and her daughter Helen 6 died after a 25 foot embankment plunge. Her husband Peter Young and Peter Young Jr six and Charlies Clark nephew of the dead sustained skull fractures and internal injuries. In New York Charles Weinbecker a Harlem wholesale meat dealer was killed and his wife, the Ungers, and their chauffeur were seriously hurt when a touring car at speed skidded, overturned, and struck a telegraph pole near Edgewater New Jersey.
Taft spent Sunday in Kanbase City and travel through Leavenworth Joseph Mo and Macon. He met with local committees at breakfast and at a YMCA rally crowds filled the hall with windows broken to hear him. He attended church with Rep Hille and capped the day with a hotel return before continuing the tour.
In Helena Montana the cornerstone of the new St Helena Catholic cathedral was laid before a large crowd despite light snow. Speakers included bishops Carrol Scan nell and O Reilly along with Helena mayor F J Edwards and other regional church and civic leaders.
James Dorey of 435 Chicago St South Park received letters patent in Washington City for a phonograph record cabinet. He begins negotiations with interested buyers as dealers praise its low construction cost and compact record storage. The cabinet is said to have several advantages and superior points.
Dick Brink of Grand Rapids, a prominent merchant, was killed when his car on a trip to Holland rolled over after the steering gear failed on a hill near Vriesland.
Seven men were held up and robbed in Erick Husely’s saloon at 406 Hawthorne Ave in Portland shortly after midnight yesterday. The bandits secured about $70, with most of the money taken from the till. the thieves escaped.
Regional market notes list prices for poultry butter meat and produce. Hens, live chickens, pigeons and steers show varied per pound rates. fruit and vegetables include apples at 1.25 to 1.50, Bartlett pears 1.56, tomatoes 46 to 60 cents, onions 80 cents per bag, new potatoes 16 to 18 cents per pound. Local rotations observed on Western Avenue.
Governor Mead pledges to save the primary system if the second choice provision is ruled unconstitutional. He would call a special session to pass a curative act to maintain the people's nominated candidates, directing the secretary to replace names on the ticket as needed.
Thomas Lawson was thrown from a carriage while riding with his daughter in Egypt Maan on October 6. He was kicked by a horse and unresponsive on arrival at a local hospital, not regaining consciousness after midnight. Mrs Lawson was also injured in the incident.
Beattie bowlers plan a meeting at 612 Hinckley to back a 1909 move for Western Howling cowarress. Thisties beat Tacoma soccers 4 to 3 at Weedland Park with goals from Pilling and F. Lincoln Washington high team unbeaten until Nov 26. Sandel led off as they prepared for Saturday. Everett game with eletore Mestile ended in a 1 1 draw after umpire walked out. Webers played the ninth without an umpire. a 1 1 scoreline ended in a draw. Homes Athletic Club beat Fane to the man with both sides scoring. Martin Sheridan, Irish American Athletic Club, set a new world discus record 140 feet 6 inches, surpassing the previous mark by 2 inches.
A protest erupts over a condemnation at Meadow Pines, naming parish officials Ord Rich Crochet Walker Moore W Fisher Hineley and McKinney among those involved. Residents voice concerns about impact and process.
The Ning Chow sails to Vancouver to discharge cargo then coal at Comex and Beattie for outbound voyage. Dix shifts to Tacoma and aims to sail by Oct 15 after cargo and livestock. Yucatan runs to Vancouver and Nanaimo then north. Marechal de Noailles from Honolulu loads wheat for the United Kingdom. Riverside sails from San Francisco toward the city with cargo aboard. Ringing shifts include Admiral ships, Burnside docking at Tacoma, Humboldt to Bremerton, and Senator due Alaskan calls.
Salvationists in Los Angeles arrested for enforcing prohibited districts. A bear attack near Tuc LA on a baby leaves a family devastated. A Tacoma launch is planned in New Jersey next Saturday. Artful masquerader charged in New York with police inquiries. Roosevelt’s supporters mobilize funds as public response grows. Chicago shops operate at full capacity, employing thousands.
Boston report: the Massachusetts party nominates two press electors to replace Fe nand Strause and Charlies A. Da who have resigned and vow not to vote for Bryan.
Sixty five pioneers from Okanogan county organized during the county fair at Riverside. A Nebraska couple arrived at North Yakima seeking residence after prairie travel. North Yakima canneries packed about 1000 tons of fruit this season. Vancouver residents vote a bonus prompting a new car plant. Winlock fights for a townsite title risking Northern Pacific ownership. Kettle Falls reports a second strawberry crop. A new railroad will connect Silver Creek to Index. Mor mons at Salt Lake City push for prohibition.
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