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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1906

Page

8

Magnificent Magnolia Real Estate Deals Spotlight Seattle Market

Parry Investment company sells 80 acres to a Battle Capitalists syndicate adjacent to Fort Lawton for 100000 dollars. First Free Methodist church sells east 85 feet of lot 12 block 33 A Bell’s addition for 21000. FP Heckhan sells northwest corner of Twenty fourth Ave and Madison to Anne Austin Lord for 10000. Adam L. Spotts sells Lot 2 block 54 Terry’s First addition to J G Hillott for 20000. University district parcels move with George Cook to H H Dingley for 10500 and John L Melvin to H O H Dingley for 9600 on Fourteenth Avenue corridors.

Parry Investment Company Robertson Mortgage Company Beattle Magnolia Dluff Fort Lawton First Free Methodist Church North Pacific Investment Company A. Bell Pine and Terry FP. Heck Han Anne Austin Lord Twenty Madison Adam L. Spotts J. G. Hillott Terry Univer: Aity George Cook H. H. Dingley University Agittion Fourteenth Ar John L. Melvin Hoh. Dingley Brooklyn Fourteenth Av

Chamber of Commerce Criticized Over Water System

President John H. McGraw calls the city water system a failure and accuses the Chamber of Commerce of misleading advertising to attract residents. He says rates are higher under public ownership and cites a Cedar River water claim used to lure people to Beattie.

John H. McGraw Chamber of Commerce The Star Beattie McGraw Cedar River Water System Attrac Pacific Monthly Seattle

Harbor Master Spaulding Reports August Trade Totals

The August report shows foreign imports valued at 2 687 175 dollars and 795 778 dollars for August 1905, indicating a gain of 1 891 400 dollars. Exports show a marked decrease, with the month’s total exports noted.

Trade figures show exports and totals across periods

The report notes that totals reached 1 006 863 dollars in one period and 2 825 754 dollars in August of the previous year. Exports contributed 1 791 801 dollars to the bas.

Greer Sails into Seattle. CPR Agent Registered at Butler

B W Greer, general freight agent for Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver, B C, arrived in Seattle and registered at the Butler Hotel.

B. W. Greer Canadian Pacific Railway Vancouver B.C Butler Otel

Longworth Leaves for Cincinnati Renomination Hope

Oyster Bay reports Nicholas Longworth leaving at noon for Cincinnati. He says he is certain he will be renominated and elected. Te-Mi and Mia are noted in the transmission.

Oyster Bay Sept Te-Mi Mia Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati Longworth

Civil Service Probes Inspector Marsh Duties

The Civil Service Commission asks Comptroller Carroll to provide personal information on License Inspector KB L Marsh who is on trial. The inquiry, stemming from a dispute with Chief Weppenstein, tests Marsh duties and whether other clerks should fall under civil service rules. Marsh acts under the comptroller but is paid by the city treasurer, complicating coverage.

Carroll Civil Service Commission KB l L. Marsh Weppenstein Police Star Marah Wappenstein Comptroller's Marsh City Comptroller

Speaker Cannon Recovers From Illness Plans Portland Speech

Rockland Maine reports Speaker Cannon is entirely recovered today from a slight illness and will speak tonight in Portland outlining his agenda for Congress.

Rockland Cannon Portland

Shaw after the bank

Secretary Shaw of the United States treasury issued a directive to all depository banks warning against lending surplus funds to brokers in New York on call at high rates. He urged banks to place funds locally or return excess public deposits to the treasury for productive use in the community.

Washington, Sept. T Shaw United States Treasury New York

Miner fatally injured jumping from moving train

In Cle Elum on September 7, Andrew Tott, a coal miner, tried to bid farewell to his wife and children as the train moved. He fell under the wheels and sustained injuries expected to be fatal.

Andrew Tott

Narrow gauge engine derailed at Fulton Junction

The tender of a narrow gauge engine broke loose at Fulton Junction and ran over a 60 foot bank, taking the baggage and passenger coach with it. The engineer and fireman had a narrow escape.

Santa Cruz Fulton Junction Asenger

Jefferson City Report Notes Minor Warmer Weather

Jefferson City dispatch reports no significant change in conditions as weather remains mild. Residents are urged to monitor forecasts for any late day showers.

Childrens coats in plaid and fancy mixtures

A retailer offers a large assortment of children's coats in plaid and mixed fabrics. Styles include one piece back, double breasted, high turnover collars with ap cuffs, velvet collars, turnup cuffs, slashed sides, and sizes from 6 to 14 years.

Oxford Oy Cravenette Oxford

Important Annual Rain Coat Sale Dominates Seattle Shops

An annual women’s rain coat sale promises a broad, liberal event with 35 styles. Bargains include rain coats at 5 and 6 dollars, premium cravenette coats at 23.50, 25 and 27.50, all waterproof with varied colors and features.

Seattle Oxford

Household Cottons Sale Notice With Low Prices

The notice advertises cotton textiles with deep discounts and mixed colors. It highlights yardage examples such as 1240 yard value 180, 100 yard value 150, and 500 yards for ready made items. It emphasizes savings opportunities and urges buyers not to miss the sale.

All Sizes in Imported White Enameled Kettles on Sale

Seattle store announces clipped prices on imported white enameled kettles in all sizes. The offer positions this as the lowest price seen locally, claiming smaller shops pay more. The sale is emphasized as a major housewares event with strong demand expected.

Seattle

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