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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
3
A federal court fined railway officials tied to the New York Central over rebates to the American company. Pomeroy, traffic manager, and other executives faced penalties on multiple counts. The judge imposed fines totaling eighteen thousand dollars after a lengthy trial process.
The stock market records a surge with demand from Bagot and the United, noting the highest rates since 1890. Mortenson and Hane Carl seamen have filed libel court action seeking wages of 322.40 dollars, and a writ of attachment on the vessel is mentioned.
Local shop advertises a one day only sale with discounted toiletries. Items include toilet soap and bath products at reduced prices, with unclear product names and pricing due to damaged text.
The streets department will start new retaining wall projects along streets and near property lines to restore grade differences after recent regrading. Many miles are already completed or underway in areas including Boston Heights and Queen Anne Hill additions. New construction includes a cemetery tomatory building on Westlake and a planned three story apartment on Thirteenth Ave between Pine and Olive costing $40 000.
The week promises a record sale pace for Third and Fourth streets as two days’ sales reach almost 760000 dollars. M B Crane & Co reports the southwest corner of Fourth and Columbia 120 by 120 feet sold by First Hill Land Co to Bitel Brothers who plan to improve the site after the proposed regrade. An inside lot 60 by 40 feet on the west side of Third between Columbia and Marion is sold through F K Welty for Thomas J Redmond of St Joseph to local investors for 187000 dollars. Redmond bought the parcel last spring for 125000 dollars. Tenants of the property re
On the second floor the store features a business suite priced at $15 with items valued at $18 and $20. The note mentions W. B Hutchinson Co located at the corner of Second and Union Street.
The Aetna Banking Trust Company of Washington and its Butte Montana branch were closed by the Comptroller of the Currency. Robert Lyons was named receiver as the National Bank Examiner Saxe reported the branch as insolvent.
Murphy of Fasoeegg appeared before the grand jury today facing blackmail charges filed against leaders of Hearet's Independent League. The hearing followed yesterday's allegations.
Hertha Platium, 7, an employee of the Independent Telephone Co, left home October 10 for work and has not been seen by her mother since. She often returned after work but may have run away with Edith Geary whom she had befriended, according to her mother. They were last believed to be at 1013 Forty-seconday.
Reports say groups of hoodlums assemble on the bridge near Charles Street and Twenty Fifth Avenue each evening. They shout and curse at passersby, with insults hurled at those who happen by, creating a disturbance.
An advertising notice for Daniel Fuhrman The Taller at 1016 Second Ave promoting a refined line of imported and domestic saltings and a business suite designed for discerning dressers with unique patterns. The language emphasizes fall wardrobe entries and stylistic offerings.
Anxiety in Vancouver over large influx of 2000 Hindoos arriving in recent months. Mayor Buscombe and police clamp down on wharves to block immigrants. Public meeting denounces importation as labor market strains mount and 2000 more Hindoos reportedly en route.
A local ad for A. L. Mall's at 1111 Piret Ave offers hunting gear including coats ammunition guns and a full line of decoys. The notice urges readers to equip for the sport with a broad selection and timely availability.
A morning market report shows sweet potatoes at 24 percent per pound and a reported banana arrival at 2 76 to 3 a box. Cranberries remain scarce with a car en route, halibut scarce, and poultry live stock and meats steady at prior levels. Fruits and dairy prices are listed for numerous items, with bananas, apples, pears, oranges, and butter noted, and a local hat shop ad appears at the end.
A Seattle developer touts Mt Baker Park addition as a premier residential district shaped by forethought, restrictive rules, and initial investment. He notes participation by socially prominent residents who will lend their character to the area. In time, residents will be identified by their Mt Baker Park address.
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