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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
6
An OCR damaged page advertises money loans and investments with vague promises and contact hints. It mentions corner Fourth and Pike, offers on homes and livestock, bicycle repair, lumber, hair goods, and a Seattle sash and door dealer. The jumble includes offers for life happiness, dollar returns, and various services with little verifiable detail.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions prices and items like cash balances and land terms. Names and places are unclear, but hints of real estate or property listings appear with references to prices and down payments. The readable bits suggest an ad-like notice lacking coherent details.
United Press reports in Acorths Washington early morning volunteers led by Marshal Millett and Charlee Leon fought a searing blaze on an oil laden steamer. They towed the craft from the docks but the vessel was destroyed, causing about 4000 dollars in losses and preventing damage to the Nesstan Cement plant valued at 56000 dollars.
United Press reports Whatcom County politics tilts Republican with a 2500 majority based on precinct reports. Bryan is credited with 1800 votes and may surpass his ticket. Garfield is noted in a brief, style of straw ballot forecasts.
Listings describe a $2,200 modern four room cottage on a 100 by 40 foot lot with view and proximity to a car and graded street. Another new house with bath pantry full concrete basement and porch sits on a 44 by 150 foot lot near school and fruit trees. A partly completed four room cottage on Erbe street asks $100 cash with balance like rent and easy terms.
The Anti-Saloon League issues endorsements for senatorial and representative races across multiple counties, excluding state offices and King County tickets. The list covers Clarke, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Lewis, Chehalis, Thurston, Island, Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam, and other districts with named candidates including holdovers and party affiliations.
In Seattle tomorrow voters will receive ten cent straw ballots sold by clerks of election under the Girls Home and Training School charity. Ballots carry no voting limit and will be available citywide. Taft Bryan leading status is not released. organizers expect strong female turnout to fund the home.
Dr George N McLoughlin runs as a democratic candidate for King County coroner and says he bears all campaign costs himself. He states no undertaking firm has aided him, pledges impartial service, and releases a sworn affidavit witnessed by Emerson H Carrico.
An article recalls Bert Maverly also known as Haverly, a national minstrel figure, seen with his brother Billy during a casual gathering in a San Francisco cafe. The piece notes his role in entertaining circles and hints at family ties and early theatrical ventures.
Two men tied to the Boston Bridge works and the New EB company pleaded guilty to conspiracy in securing city bids. The defendants admitted making confessions that led to court actions and guilty pleas for their roles in bid manipulations.
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