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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1907

Page

6

Want Ads Rates and Contact Details

Classified ad rates listed for telephone submissions. Insertion cost is seven words per cent, three times per word, or one month at daily rates. Minimum ad charge is 20 cents. Downtown and Ballard agencies provide contact phones and addresses. The Star cautions about potential errors in telephoned advertisements.

Kennedy Drug Co Firatay Cherry Ballard P. H. Multen City Hall Union University Star

Secon James and the Loan Office Advertisements

Fragmented OCR listing bank and loan company notices. Mentions YRAKMS CoO and TUR groups offering loans on real estate, improved property, and building purposes. References to R CAMPHELI at 14 Columbia and other merchants, with assorted figures and properties.

Yrakms Yreaker Loanet

Fragmentary Classified Notice on Machinery and Furniture

Fragmented OCR shows a motor listing for a heree-poower compound wound motor with speed notes. It mentions The Cashier of the Daily Plat tu Valdes Furniture Co, address 1619 Firs Mate, and sewing machines brands like Singer New Home Wheeler Standard National. The text is garbled but centers on sales and repair offers for machinery and furniture.

Valdes Furniture Co Singer New Home Wheeler Standard National Belew

Bargain Acreage Listings From Jackson Realty Loan

Real estate ad from Jackson Realty Loan promoting farm lands near Olympia and Lewis County. Offers include 40 acre and 10 acre parcels with cash-part terms, unimproved and improved fields, river and waterfront sites, and potential for quick resale. Urges quick action as prices are said to be favorable and rising.

Jackson Mhalty & Loan Company Matate Woashington Dale Thes Lowe Olympia Lewis County Behomiah Hartetene Farm Lands Department JACKSON REALTY @ LOAN COMPANY Balliey Building

For Sale Acres Near Beach City Limits

Unclear property ad offers quarter acre tracts at 375 cash and balance with monthly payments of 15 60. Includes prospectus about fruit trees and strawberries, clear and scrubbed land with bearing trees, located near Woodland Park Boulevard and Green Lake, Brook 407 Oriental, joining White Co. phone numbers Main 2209 and 2007.

Oqreen Lake Ache Woodland Park Boulevard Chmoick Nichols Union Bik Dee Mother Winship Bros Colman Hridg

Garden tracts offer easy terms near Cedar River

Garden tracts attract buyers with river frontage and closeness to the city. Negotiations promise low per acre prices and favorable terms, appealing to those seeking ready access to rail lines, county roads, and growing plots west of the White River bottom.

Cedar River Auhern White River

Land near Beyond Ave at bargain price for quick sale

Property offers full acre with a four room house one block from a streetcar line and a clear view of the city valley and mountains. Asking price 5000 terms possible, seller D P Thompson 406 Oriental St Maine Indiana.

Valley End Leary

Cottage listing and land offer near Valley City

A fragmented notice describes a cottage with acres and water access offered for low terms. It mentions a 1.200 price, monthly payments, and a buyer seeking nearby property near a street, school, and restoration sites. Also references cash down and terms of payments.

Roment Malthy Alaska

Auction and real estate ads flood city listings

A flood of classified notices covers boilers for sale real estate bargains ranching tracts and farm lots. Goods include a vertical boiler and various household items plus auctions of furniture at Bickerton’s and West Wheeler promotions selling beds tables chairs and more. Several properties north of the city near the Sound offer five acre plots and cottages with easy terms and waterfront options. Listings highlight terms down payments monthly installments and proximity to car lines schools and interurban routes.

Employment Agencies Face License Crackdown in Figdale

City regulators vow strict oversight after Heenste committee reviews complaints against the Rudensey brothers. Though acquitted of major charges, they faced sharp criticism for aggressive recruitment methods and business practices.

Offigdale Heenste Committee Rudensey Brothers

Falls After Narrow Escape Death At Railings

T F Stevenson a 32 year old laborer narrowly escaped death when he fell 17 feet onto concrete steps. He lay in a police cell from 2 am until 10 am before friends arranged medical aid at Wayside emergency hospital where injuries were treated.

T. F. Stevenson Stevenson

Tacoma Land Scam Targets City Voters

A questionable ad promotes quick profits from land buys in Tacoma promising high weekly returns and future price jumps. It urges readers to invest through Rational Land Co and notes a Pioneer Way address and phone line as contact points.

Noisy Classified Listing Mentions Pine Car Service

Fragmented ad style text references a monthly price and cash terms for a service and a potential home or show arrangement. Mentions Sunder Richmond Burnett Pany and an Empire Phases address at Main and 362.242. No clear event or outcome is stated.

Sunder Richmond Burnett Pany Empire Pheses Main Iiat

Motor for Sale General Electric 10 HP 299V

Second-hand but good as new General Electric motor for sale. Shunt wound, 10 horsepower, 299 volts, 1875 RPM, Form BD. For inquiry call The Cashier of The Daily Mar.

General Electric

Man Falls From Rail Near Heady's Basement Shop

An unnamed man fell from a rail shortly before 2 o'clock near Heady's basement shop at the corner of First and Washington. He suffered facial lacerations and body bruises but survived, with hospital authorities noting he was not badly hurt.

Thorning

Notable Residents Listed in Local Notices

M Moriarty of Wellington Washington Ida Sinon of Wenatchee Washington Yasahara Youhiora of Florin California Haru Pus of Japan John Louis Clarkson and Kitty Collina of Seattle Charles D Thomas and Lydia Stanger of Seattle appear in a local notice featuring names and associated cities involved in the matter.

Moriarty Wellington Wash Ida Sinon Wenatchee Yasahara Youhiora Florin Cal Haru Pus Japan John Louis Clarkson Kitty Collina Seattle Charles D. Thomas Lydia Stanger

Local Birth Records Note Multiple Registrations

Hirtha entries list births for King-To wife H. King at 1706 Twenty-second Ave on October 6, Bon Bergh-To wife A. Mergh at 1310 Sixty Ninth Ave NE on October 11, and Bon Ritter-To wife J. Ritter at 11493 Fifth Ave S on October 13.

King Bon Bergh A. Mergh Northeast Ritter J. Ritter South

Deaths Registered at Various Hospitals

Deaths registered today include Maysee E Mayses aged 34 of Wayside Emergency hospital who died October 13. Greger Kate Greger aged 67 died October 18 at Providence hospital. J N Mullin aged 80 died October 12 at 318 Kilbourne and Gamer-Infant died October 13 at Minor hospital.

Maysee E. Mayses Wayside Greger Kate Greger Providence Hospital Mullin J. N. Mullin Kilbourne At Gamer Minor Hospital

Funeral for Policeman Osborne Held Thursday

Funeral services for FE. C. Osborne, a policeman who died from typhoid fever, will be held Thursday at 2 PM from Bonney Watson Co parlors. He was not a Police Relief member, but most department members will attend.

FE. C. Osborne Bonney Watson Co Police Relief Association Department

Charter Commission Holds First Meeting Tonight

The charter revision commission meets at city hall this evening. Members include councilmen Gill Mullen Crichton Murphy and Zbinden with the mayor city engineer and the corporate counsel as ex officio members.

Ie Charter Revision Commission Gill Mullen Crichton Murphy Zbinden

Petition filed to condemn land for school district

A petition was filed this morning in the county clerk’s office by the directors of the Pek school district No. 164 near Pon thas for condemnation of land for school purposes. Landowners named are William W. Baker Frank R. Bell and Jay M. Robb.

Pew No. 164 Ponthas William W. Baker Frank RK. Bell Jay M. Robb

Divorce the Sequel in Kolbe v. Kolbe suit

The divorce case filed in superior court details Mary Kolbe asserting she owned property over 100000 before marriage and that B R Kolbe controls much of it plus owes her 10000. She cites quarrels over money and seeks restoration of her former name Mary Karnley and return of property. She previously alleged assault and started then dropped an action.

B. R. Kolbe Mary Kolbe Mary Karnley

Reynolds Owes Large Sums In Seattle Creditors Inquiry

H D Reynolds is in Seattle from Tacoma for close talks with Seattle creditors. It is disclosed he owes local firms at least $65 000. A committee will be sent north to Valdez and other places to investigate his affairs.

H. D. Reynols Fe Seattle Tacoma Reynolds Owen Valdez

Arrested for Desertion Charged in Thirday case

John Ferguson, former proprietor of a Thirday and Priest restaurant, was arrested this morning by Detectives Corbett and Adame and Patrolman Milliken on desertion and abandonment charges. He claimed a few days away from his wife to drink, and speculation said the arrest aimed to prevent him from spending all his money.

John Ferguson Thirday Corbett and Adame Milliken Ferguson Ixcreases

Suspected Boot Thefts Leads to Arrest in Early Morning

A man giving the name Robert Hamilton was arrested this morning by Patrolman Donlan and Detectives Corbett and Adams after being found with a package of boots wrapped in blankets. He was attempting to sell a pair of boots cheaply as he was taken into custody for investigation.

Robert Hamilton Donlan Corbett and Adams Hamilton

Coliseum and Pantage vaudeville bills draw crowds

Amusements at the Coliseum and Pantaged theater showcase a stacked vaudeville lineup. Acts include Rona Naynon with 106 trained birds, George Noble with two ballade songs, magic tricks by Carl Herbert, and moving pictures with illustrated song. Other venues feature Hayes & Allpoint, Humes Cain & Hoey, Kennedy & Vincent, Sam Goldman, and the Lyric’s roster of jugglers and comedians.

Rona Naynon George Noble Mies Cornelia Appy Harry First & Co Carl Herbert Edward Kellie Donne Dixon Moving Pictures Hayes Allpoint Hig Houses Belier Humes Cain & Hoey al. Watson & Co Gagnoux Gus Leonard Marjorie Lake Lyric Theater Southend Nan Garre Cotrely Norwoods the Ingrama Centorponters Charley Morrel Banjo Escloret Ida Gautier

The Bishop's Carriage and Other Theatrical Sketches

A review notes Grand-Jessie Pusley in In the Bishop's Carriage and Seattle offerings A Message From are along with Third Avenue Dad's Girl and the Oliver Vaudeville features with moving pictures.

Jessie Pusley Seattle Are Third Avenue Dad Oliver

Ships and Plunder in Alaska Route News

The Santa Clara sails tonight with freight for Alaska ahead of a westward port call. The President of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. departed St. Michael yesterday for Nome on the Seattle route with a large passenger load. Governors Hughes Gillette Chamberlain Mead and Hoggatt photos to be placed aboard the Governor on the Seattle San Francisco run. A life saving tug for Neah Bay to receive an Indian name. Senator Piles undecided on the new question. Ca talla storms threaten a food shortage as landings falter. Tango Maru heads for the Orient this afternoon. Buckman due from France this evening. Assuan sails to Central and South America. Santa Anna lost anchors in Katalla seas. rare to secure a new one, Seattle journey without one. Olympian boiler overhaul in Seattle. craft to be tied at Wagle Harbor for winter.

Santa Clara Saile Alaska Pacific Coast Steamship Company St. Michael Nome Hughes Gillette Chamberlain Catalla Tango Maru Orient Buckman France Assuan South American Santa Anna Katalla Seattle Bollere Olympian Northwestern Line Wagle Harbor

Jefferson Brings Northbound Passengers and Fish

The steamer Jefferson arrived from Skagway this forenoon with 237 interior Alaska passengers and 87 cannery workers from Juneau. The ship also carried a large fish shipment as navigation ends for the season and Yukon steamer heads to winter quarters.

Jefferson Skagway Interior Alaska Juneau Alaskan

Damages Awarded In Railway Condemnation Case

Judge Tallman awarded Averil Reavers and the King County Land Company 8139.25 for property condemned by the Oregon and Washington railway. Of the total, 3410.75 covers damages to land adjoining the condemned property.

Averil Reavers King County Land Company

Kidnaping Plots Involving United Railroads Revealed

Grand jury heard details of two new kidnaping schemes aimed at abducting Abe Ruef or Emil J. Zimmer and holding them at a mountain cabin to delay graft trials. Witnesses include KE Newsom James McDonald and Eli Wangenheim with plans to seize victims from Newman area to a secluded cabin and then by boat to the bay and away.

United Press Ban Francisco United Railways Abe Ruef Emil J. Zimmer Fastnese KE. T. Newsom Stanislaus County Burns’ Detective Bureau Grand Jury Byrne Newsom James McDonald United Railroads Eli Wangenheim Bank of Newman Ruef Zimmer Newman Russ D. Russ Morest Bing Sacramento Montgomery

Mystery Death of Unknown 22 Year Old Woman in San Francisco

Police investigate the death of a unidentified 22 year old girl found in a residence at 3447 Twenty second street. A man giving the name L Zimmer arranged for a case at the address but vanished as officers arrived. Neighbors know little about the couple or the woman’s identity.

San Francisco L. Zimmer Zimmer

Politicians Defeat Colts In Winter Bowling Tourney

The Seattle Athletic Club hosts a winter bowling tournament opener with the Politicians beating the Colts in a best of three format. The Athletics and the High Lifes are slated to bowl tonight as the slate moves forward.

Seattle Athletic Club

Williams May Return to Seattle Soon

Bert Williams, the famed tenor, is believed to be returning to Seattle within a few days to explain his mysterious departure last week. Lawrence Colman received a letter from Williams dated Portland saying he would come back early this week.

Bert Williams Seatle Lawrence Colman Williams Portland

Receiver seeks court approval to sell McCarthy Dry Goods stock

Sutcliffe Baxter, receiver for McCarthy Dry Goods, petitions the superior court to authorize a retail sale of the stock after a single bidder offered less than half its value. The article notes the Lincoln National Bank in Bath as Maine’s oldest bank, begun in 1813 as a state bank and later incorporated as a national bank in 1864, with nearly a century of operation.

Superior Court Sutcliffe Baxter McCarthy Dry Goods Company Maine Lincoln National Bath

Spreckels Heir Narrowly Escapes Gas In Bathroom

J Spreckels Jr son of John Spreckels nearly died from asphyxiation after a gas leak in a Spreckels family home at Spreckels. Neighbors forced the bathroom door after a prolonged delay and revived him. he recovers with no ill effects.

United Press San Francisco A Spreckies, Jr John Spreckies Spreckies Spreckles

Riot in San Francisco as Motorman Fires on Crowd

Patrick ODonnell, motorman of the Ocean View line, fired five shots at a crowd after a riot began when the car left the ferry. Two men were wounded Charles Halverson and M T Penney. ODonnell claimed self defense and was arrested on attempted murder charges as police arrived to quell the mob.

San Francisco Patrick O'Donnell Ocean View Charles Halverson M. T. Penney O'Donnell

Northwestern Express Wreck Near Shrewsbury

A Northwestern bound express train derailed on a curve near Shrewsbury at 2 AM. Fifteen passengers, including many sons, were killed and 23 injured as flaming wreckage tore through the cars. The crash occurred at high speed, telescoping several coaches and spreading blaze across the site.

London Shrewsbury

Herders duel near Durkee leaves Rice wounded

In eastern Oregon two herders Rice and Christian Luck exchanged gunfire near Durkee as their flocks grazed on ranges. Rice was wounded at a Baker City hospital after the close range duel. Authorities investigate the incident amid the Oregon cattle markets.

United Press Portland Oregon Ranges Rice Christian Luck Baker City Durkee Ore

James McCann Sues City Over Fall On Walkway Injury

James McCann filed a claim yesterday against the city alleging a fall on the sidewalk caused an injury described as a broken rib. The action seeks damages from the city and notes the incident occurred on city property.

James McCann

Olympia Woman Seeks Estate Fight Over Inheritance

Speckart of Portland appeals to the supreme court from Thurston county alleging fraud in her father's estate probate. She contends the estate should be administered in Montana to avoid inheritance duties.

Olympia Speckart Portland Supreme Court Thurston County Montana

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