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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1905
Page
7
Classified notices describe multiple acreages near Seattle and Tacoma areas for sale. Properties include waterfront, cleared land with fences, partial improvements such as houses, barns, and crops. Listings mention creeks, 13 acre cleared sections, 15 acre fences, and nearby towns with agent names Geettengren Arnell and Malt hy.
A draft description notes Cascade Orchards in the Wenatchee Valley with irrigation canals completed and water running through ditches. It praises soil suitability for fruit, potatoes and vegetables and foresees strong water privileges boosting acreage from Leavenworth toward Seattle, highlighting grand potential for a rich enterprise.
General A. W. Greeley, chief signal officer, returns from Alaska aboard the Burnside. He cites chronic fires along the overland telegraph line from Valdez to Nome and St Michaels. He favors wireless telegraphy as a future solution and notes a 14 month test from Nome to St Michaels showing no issues. He plans to brief Congress with recommendations after leaving for the east.
Cuba reports a strong economy with rising development and tourism. Officials outline bold spending plans for infrastructure and public works to support growth and pay down a balance due to the army, while stressing conservative financial management.
Reports from Sept 1 describe Shusha in ruins with townsfolk fleeing to the mountains as tensions flare. A flood of refugees heads toward treeless high ground while authorities scramble to contain the uprising.
The article reports Captain James Taggart may face a court-martial amid a divorce petition involving Mrs Taggart. Attorney Fortescue expects charges to be filed. Taggart to testify against his wife as witnesses in the same proceeding. Major Newtern and Billy Taggart are noted as witnesses. the judge plans to finish proceedings by Labor Day with anticipated closing arguments.
Dave Botting, newly appointed state mine inspector, appeared at the county commissioners office Saturday. Appointed to fill the vacancy from F. Owens four year term, the position pays 1500 a year plus travel expenses. The inspector oversees mine safety and life protection along the state line and ensures compliance with mine regulations.
On Labor Day September 4 the 14 lodges of the Peaternal brotherheood in Seattle and Tacoma will gather for their annual basket picnic. A parade led by a brass band will start at Fourth and Pine, march to Second Avenue, to the Flyer dock, where a chartered steamer will take them to the Netatorium. Aquatry cea hots and a dance are planned in the pavilion.
Attorney recalls a floricultural ad for lantana seeds as a warning of an invasive shrub. He notes Hawaii experience where lantana spreads rapidly, chokes vegetation, and depletes soil fertility, potentially destroying agriculture and plantations.
The Star reports Seattle Electric plans abandon Pine Street car barns due to crowding and high land costs. It seeks tide flats south of the city with options on property, after attempts to expand near current HQ failed. Company official declined to confirm details.
The article reports a court martial to try Commander Leelen Young and Meeiyn Charlie Wade on charges of neglect of duty. The Marine court will convene in Mare in lend Petruery 15 with a panel including Captains, Commanders, and Judge Advocate names listed in the roster.
A mangled OCR note from Portland Oregon outlines an airship accident near the Columbia river. It mentions a collision with the City of Portland and uncertain details about injuries and timing.
In Guayaquil President Gareta approves a new ministry. Carlos Tobos appointed tulaieter of foreign affairs as part of the government reorganization.
A list of commodity prices including fruits vegetables dairy and sugars with regional items such as cantaloupes grapes apples peaches and pears. Entries show per unit per sack crate or case figures in cents and dollars with several mis-typed items and OCR artifacts.
Telegraph briefs report minor personnel changes and inquiries across Washington Oregon and British Columbia. Mentions Charlier Moore of Colorado a 1 cent clerk and Panama Canal consulting engineers visiting the isthmus. Portland officials probe a graft charge against B Hardt secretary to an executive. Vancouver observers tout Windy Art mine prospects near White Pass railway and a booming Colorado mining camp claim.
In Portland on September 2 the National Educational Congress focused on higher education. William Kane of the University of Washington spoke after addressing University of Oregon President P. L. Campbell on "Liberation and the State." President Penrose of Whitman College initiated a discussion, while Dr Samuel McCune Lindsay of Lindsay University Pennsylvania advocated for education to drive efficiency and meet modern demands.
In Portland Oregon and Seattle week events tribute to Patriots Day featured Beattie Beattie Beattie. Delegations from Sons and Daughters of the Revolution and Grand Army of the Republic attended with Judge C M Hartford and Col J W Langley delivering addresses. Wagner's band performed selections and a reception for Portland exposition officials closed the program.
Florence Nefiie Covert, married less than three years to Floyd Covert, appeared before Judge Morris on Saturday and sought divorce claiming extreme brutality. She alleges he knocked her down and kicked her while she was pregnant, accused her of infidelity, and she asked for custody of their child, which the husband opposed. The decree was granted and custody awarded to Covert.
Thomas Clyde Faulconer asks for a divorce from Nora Faulconer claiming she favors questionable associates and downtown amusements over family life. He says custody of their daughter Loii Marie is at stake and seeks protection for his child.
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