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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1905

Page

4

Seattle Star publication office and subscription info

Notices outline postal and subscription details for The Seattle Star. It lists offices and contact numbers at Sunset, Main, Independent, and Ballara avenues, plus instructions about subscription expiration labels and delivery. The page appears to be a misc. publisher notice with address and phone references.

Seattle Star Publishing CO Seventh Avenue Wey Aptern Lexceee Aunbay Pome Sgunnet Main Llard Star Ballara Ave Cartier Postoffice Washington Magian Geeve Ince Independent

Ex Governor McGraw Faces Seattle’s Progress Clash

The Star credits John H. McGraw with a strong Washington tenure but challenges his stance against the new Seattle commercial club. It accuses him of resisting progress as chamber of commerce president and poses pointed questions on concrete plans for Seattle’s growth, Bremerton navy yard, new industries, and rail terminals.

Seattle John H. McGraw McGraw Commonwealth of Washington Mr. McGraw Gentua MeGhraw Chamber of Commerce Seattle Commercial Club Hour President McGraw Chamber of Commeres The Star Chamber Navy Yard Bremerton Milwaukee Chicago & Northwestern Puget Sound

Mayor Ballinger Opposes Water Rate Cut Again

A city dispute over water rate reductions pits Mayor Ballinger against council-backed plans. The mayor withholds signature until his own recommendations are considered, arguing the water fund should cover city shortfalls. The Star's coverage notes alleged long-standing misuses and political meddling in water finances.

Meyer Ballinger Hardihood Star Ballinger

Notable Quilt of Wit and Rural Anecdotes

A column of light humor and village vignettes covers social chatter, a hotel sign about payment, a cook's joke on insurance, a runaway horse anecdote, and a long tale of a clever hen named Alice. The piece blends folksy banter with homely wisdom and rural mishaps.

Passenger for Peterbank In a Rainy December Dusk

A lone passenger, a tall elderly man in a fur overcoat and glasses, arrives at Peterbank as the express train departs. Rolf Otherbrae, the young Scotch ticket agent, regards him with curiosity and asks if he is in charge, seeking the timetable for the Carrow train.

Peterbank Rolf Otherbrae

Forgery Case Sparks a Twist at Carrowdale Station

At Carrowdale station a young pink dressed woman helps an elderly man found dead by the fire. Rolf Otherbrae, unsure of the danger, aids the woman as police close in on the forger gang. The pair confronts truth and romance as Jones arrests the fugitives and a planned marriage unfolds.

Alice Old Albany Dale Rolf Carrowdale Otherbrae Peterbank Station H. C. Deko General Office New York Pehaw Rolf Otherbrae Mr. Otherbrae Papa India England Mrs. Otherbrae Simson Pike Rolfs Sheltons Point Jones

Tourists Excursion to Puget Sound Navy Yard

The page advertises a short tour for visitors to the U. S. Navy Yard and battleships at Puget Sound. Fast steamers depart Pier 2 at 9, 10, 1:18, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Round trip fare is 60 cents. A home advertisement appears on page 6.

U. S. Navy Yard Puget Bound Navy Yard Pacific Coast

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