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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
6
A jumble of auction listings, sales notices, and classified items from Seattle area publications. It includes livestock and vehicle ads, sewing machines, furniture, and a large garage of miscellaneous goods with contact names, addresses, and phone numbers for local buyers. The page also advertises an auction sale of fight-clad goods and a carload of general items with various prices and terms.
One acre plots near the wharf offer rich soil and trout stream access with running water. Terms described as very easy with clear parcels, several rooms worth of use, and near 660 New?ke Main St. Contact C Mack & Co for details.
A fragmented note describes costs and actions to be taken on a property project on Beacon Hill. It references a bill amount around 200, vehicle movement, and building activity near a road and avenue, with unspecified dates and attendees.
Farmers in the valley report yields of potatoes up to ten tons per acre on several garden tracts. Investors reap the benefits as interurban lines near Renton Junction expand service. Royp Realty Co lists Green Lake area additions with new lines and proximity to schools and churches.
The city marked the anniversary of President William McKinley’s death with a monument in Niagara Square. Gov. Hughes delivered the main speech as residents recalled the late leader’s impact and the nation’s reaction to his passing.
Fragmentary text describes a rental offer with cash price around 9000 and monthly payments, mentioning modern cottage, graded lot, $600 cash, and rooms to suit. Language is garbled and incomplete but indicates housing rental details and completion status.
An assortment of classified lines from a mid century page includes real estate details for properties on Pioneer and Main, lawn care and hardware mentions, and a few personal contact notes. Names such as Dunlap and Lanier Vinwlo th appear alongside street addresses and prices like 60.00 and 2,206 dollars.
Justice Carroll J Krueger and VP O Weber rearrest two men charged with extortion linked to Miss Maude Art in the Arnt Reed case. Bard Cummings, counsel for the men in the prior action that led to their dismissal, will defend them against the new charge.
The Htrethapey arrived from Everett and will depart tonight for Hadlock, loading lumber for westbound South American trade. Reports from Tatoosh indicate fog or poor visibility hampering marine formation on several vessels as Jeanie also set to sail today.
Clara Weil of Tacoma accuses David Weil of attempting to fling her from a fourth story hotel Seattle window yesterday afternoon. A warrant was issued by Judge Carroll charging him with threatening to do bodily harm after Weil allegedly entangled in the curtain to force entry. Weil denies the charge as the couple recounts inconsistent room evidence and curtain damage.
The Hicamahip Yucatan arrived yesterday from Valdez and left the dry dock today to be cleaned and repaired. Chief of Police Wappenstein issued an order prohibiting officers from taking food and candies from street stands after complaints from several stand proprietors.
Fragmented ad notes two lots for sale near Grove Lake and a nearby statice area. Mentions monthly payments, a cashier term, and a price around 76 dollars per month with a cash option. No clear dates or full addresses available.
Readable fragments describe investments totaling 78 dollars for a cart and 15 dollars per month. Mentions cash options of 500 dollars and 15 month terms. Notes on water, trees, berries, and a cottage with a beautiful view at 213 Madison Avenue.
An old classified style listing promotes a single story modern cottage near Pioneer, with quoted prices around $1,406 and $2,350. It mentions terms, rooms, and a Cox & Co. contact, with references to location and nearby streets.
Striking telegraphers celebrate as Western Union strike breaker J. F. Molder leaves his post. Molder, a former real estate dealer, deserted due to harsh conditions. The strike persists with 26 workers off to work in the hop field and 16 more expected to depart this afternoon. Charles A. Taylor Brock Co plans a benefit at Third Avenue theater on Thursday September 12 for the striking operators.
Seattle officials and Councilman Thomas P. Revelle discuss winter coal supply concerns with potential city action. Mayor Moore supports enacting cartage limits to curb price gouging while exploring removal of duty to ease shortages.
A refined family seeks a loving home for a nameless baby promising care and appreciation. Meanwhile a Chickering and Bona grand piano in mahogany is offered at a steep preauction price cut, with details to be seen in the D and Johnston Co closing out sale on Beyond avenue.
Portland dispatch reports changes in the United Railways syndicate amounting to a reorganization. W D Hofius and Moritz Thomsen of Seattle are named as key figures, with Merman Wittenberg withholding comment. Hofius may arrive in Portland from Los Angeles to confirm plans. Officials discuss a broader reorganization affecting miles of city lines.
Two James L Comes Northwestern ships are prepared to sail for Nome and Opera on Saturday carrying five out the men and cargo.
John D. Wallace a laborer was found near Tacoma on September 6 with his throat cut from ear to ear. The body showed evidence of lying about a week and the decedent still clutched a knife. Police believed the death to be a self inflicted case.
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