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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
6
A brief item notes a motor vehicle sought by the Daily Star, with inquiry for details and potential location. The notice references standard newspaper classifieds practice and invites responses to identify owner or vehicle.
A chaotic advertisement bundle offers quarter acre and acreage deals near city limits with terms like cash down and monthly balances. It touts proximity to streets, sidewalks, and potential for investment, naming agents Wheeler Gatewood and offices in Colman Block along with various properties in Garden and University Park areas.
Advertises a 16 hour power vertical boiler in good as new condition with fittings. Apply to cashier of Daily Star at 1307 to 1209 1911 Seventh Ave. Large corner lot near a business section and a cottage with city water. Asking price 600 dollars, balance 16 per month. Includes city conveniences.
Geo J Goneen & Co Auctioneers announce an auction of farms and acreage at the corner of Western Avenue and Mell Street. Catalog includes property offered for sale, terms to be announced, and bidding to commence at a specified time.
A fragment notes property blocks on 40th Mt near Fremont titled Hiverton Tracts Renton Lots. No further details or dates are provided.
Philadelphia police drag the Delaware river after a man with missing legs and mutilated head and chest is found. A second body, a woman with throat cut and missing legs, surfaced briefly then sank. Fishermen report a Monday rowboat quarrel and lantern knocked from the boat.
The article notes regular sessions to resume at Washington High School and Lincoln High School in their own buildings on Monday. A proposed extension of the shorter session from 30 to 1 was not approved, keeping the previous schedule with a thirty minute noon intermission. The piece also advertises Luna Park's patatorium open all winter.
Monday schedule changes will take effect from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Lincoln High School will begin 16 minutes later in the morning to accommodate long bus service from Queen Anne Hill.
County Assessor T A Parieh and County Auditor James Agnew returned from Olympia after efforts to adjust land equalization failed. They argued the proposed changes would alter taxes, noting King County would pay $50 000 less on unimproved lands while $208 was assessed on improved lands, and Plevee county faced $196 on the same class.
Alex Sloan petitions the Superior Court claiming that after helping Anna Sears, wife of Fred Bears, he was promised the policy proceeds but Bears refuses to sign a quitclaim deed. Sears allegedly deserted his wife and she changed the beneficiary to Sloan before dying, while Metropolitan Life Insurance delays payout without Bears' signature.
Michael White sues Reynolds-Alaska Development Co claiming his lumber stock was bought in his absence at a deep discount by the night watchman. He seeks 12180 dollars, alleging he was cheated out of the cash value of his entire stock.
City Engineer Thomson returned from a country trip where he investigated a stone quarry for potential lease or purchase. He was joined by Government Road Expert 8. C. Lancaster on the fact finding mission.
The case centers on a proposed county bond issue to aid Lake Washington canal construction. A substitution of the defendant and a demurrer prompt the matter to advance to the Supreme Court for review.
Mayor Moore announced an ordinance increasing pay for the law department. The clerk will earn $100 monthly, and an additional car counter receives support bringing the department total to $350 annually.
Annie Healy petitions the superior court for a divorce from Edward J Healy. She accuses desertion in the marriage aboard the steamer lug between Seattle and Aleahag ports. The case reflects a maritime divorce proceeding noted in the region.
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