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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
3
A compact report notes a local contest featuring the Newery Men team in a close finish. Details remain partial but indicate a deserved win by a small margin and emphasize standout performances by key players from both sides.
General Manager Horn tours the Idaho and Pacific divisions reviewing proposed track, yard, and capacity upgrades. The plan includes double tracking the section to Paget Bound, opening track for traffic, and boosting yard facilities to speed shipments to coastal routes and key destinations. Horn will proceed to Seattle for further assessment.
Fragmentary text mentions Irving and Columbia with unclear context and potential misspellings. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable, making a precise summary difficult from the readable snippet.
Before you see the magnificent line of firearms at Piper and Taft's 1020 26 Second Ave. Everything for the hunter from cartridges to hunting gear all at the best and lowest prices.
We invite you to inspect our showing of Rat tan Furniture with praise for this class of goods. The note suggests a promotional event and invites review of a furniture collection.
Theo A. Dell, a former second district congressman, was nominated for governor by acclamation at the Democratic convention. The body adopted a resolution denouncing the Independence League aligned with William R. Hearst and opposing his apparent presidential bid and the Morgan opposition.
Rego Behilling, aged 10, left his guardians at Bovlatenav last Sunday after his parents went to San Francisco. He was found this morning by a patrolman and taken to headquarters. He cites dissatisfaction with life with his parents' friends as the reason for running away.
Police sergeants Bannick and Power forced entry to a room beneath the old Chinese Jones house in an alley off Washington street. A crowbar was used to gain access and the room contained a gambling setup and opium smoking trays which were seized. The previous day powers had been repelled by heavy doors. no occupants were found last night.
Captain Roald Amundsen the famed Arctic explorer will arrive from Nome and be greeted by President McGraw and a Chamber of Commerce reception committee along with Norwegian Danish and Swedish society representatives. A four part reception will occur at the Chamber of Commerce with an informal luncheon at the Rainier Club as the final event.
The Columbia City marshal reported a runaway horse and buggy owned by W. P. Hart. The buggy struck Hart, threw him out, and the animal fled toward Seattle. Knapp & West, architects of the 24 Colman Building, will send plans for pretty homes.
The Orchestra Performs at Cheyenne for a big dance tonight at Leachi Park Pavilion on the coast. Bring your sweetheart to enjoy the finest hardwood floor for dancing and music.
The article describes osteopathy and various treatment modalities including electric, vibratory, and other non-surgical methods aimed at relief in chronic care. It notes consultations are provided with no charge while detailing fees and patient care arrangements.
A diver off the Tacoma smelter wharf discovered a man's skeleton standing upright beside a wheelbarrow in deep water. The remains, believed to be an unidentified foreign laborer who disappeared years ago with the wheelbarrow, are under investigation.
Henry B. Reed director of exploitation of the Ao P writes to all national committee members and state chairmen seeking endorsements to bring the 1908 Republican and Democrat national conventions to Seattle.
Los Angeles railroad contractor C. Be Lost, at the Butler, says Canadian Pacific plans to enter Seattle within eighteen months. He notes CPR officials favor an expansion policy and intend to challenge J J Hill in his territory, a view echoed after reports in The Star weeks ago.
The Markets column reports nearly empty streets with a general goods cleanup and anticipation of shipment arrivals. Hay, feed, meat, and dairy show little change with firm prices, while fruit and produce listings appear varied and lengthy.
A persuasive appeal urges citizens to build a bank account for future needs. It promotes Security Saving & Safe Deposit Co at 113 Quecast offering 6 percent interest, stressing that hard times may come and ready cash is essential.
Milwaukee woman Mrs M A J Crowley promotes the union label during a bargain sale, urging women to buy only goods bearing the mark. As vice president of the International Woman's Auxiliary to the Typographical Union, she urges household shoppers to patronize stores that stock union label goods and believes women lead the movement.
Portland Oregon December 13. Mayor Harry Lane issues an order discharging seven city detectives and all secret service personnel, targeting political favoritism and waste. He vows to purge incompetence, veto public franchise grabs, force Standard Oil tanks outside city limits, close concert halls, suppress gambling dens, and focus on public welfare.
Hanover September 12 James Garland a millionaire who has twice separated from his wife was remarried today. C D Potter of 1416 First Ave North says his 14 year old son Luther ran away from home and he alerted police fearing the boy may attempt to reach Colorado or stow away on a San Francisco boat. Also notices announce cheap round trip rates for Bate Fair North Yakima September 16 to 22 and special train excursions on September 18 and 20 at 4 50 round trip including fair admission leaving Seattle at 7 30 am. Seattle Alaska Yukon Pacific day September 20 and ticket office location given.
J D Farrell and Chief Engineer Hawkins of the Washington Oregon railroad returned from a survey of the Columbia river route. Farrell stated that a large portion of the road's path remains undetermined.
A. Bridge & Co. at 1416 1417 Second Avenue announces closure after rent rose from 500 to about 2000 dollars monthly. The landlord’s action forces quitting and a neighboring store has secured the lease. Stock worth 80000 will be closed out starting Saturday as preparations begin for a big sale.
Judge Hanford agrees to hear the alleged heirs of James Osborne with Lewis J. Curtin of Branford Conn appointed to take depositions. Hearing date set for October 9. Also mentions tailoring offer from Billott Mc Gregor and various travel notices related to fairs and trains with Northwest routes and schedule details.
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