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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
6
An advertisement touts a light and heat system purported to cure lung, rheumatic and ovarian growths and claim surgical operations are unnecessary. The copy asserts thousands of cancers and convulsions have been cured, citing German methods and physicians.
A jumbled 1920s classified page lists job requests and business offers from a lawyer seeking office space and manual work to various ads for loans, sewing machines, groceries, and farm land. Names like Nelson Metal Special Co and Maxwell & Camprese appear amid farm tracts near Tacoma and Everett with prices and terms.
Real estate ad fragment offers 1¢ acre lots at Larchmont near a car line, with mentions of farm-like features, level soil, proximity to depot, stores, mills, and schools. Several contact lines and prices appear, including references to multiple properties and sellers.
Fragmentary ad text touts waterfron towns Meattie and Tacoma near a new short line. It hints at large profits from three to six months, mentions tickets maps and schedule, and references a PhD Currion. The garbled copy provides little verifiable detail.
A varied sale ad lists a 4 room modern house on a Thompson's addition lot near A Y P grounds with full basement and car line access at 14th Ave. Also advertised is a 4 room cottage in Seattle near Weebing Lake with carpeted interiors and lake views. Property numbers reference Lot 405108 and nearby Sea carpets.
Real estate ad offering single and two family rentals in Green Lake area. Includes 1 to 3 bedroom houses and new homes with varied monthly payments from 208 to 600 dollars. Listings note proximity to parks reservoirs and university. International Bond & Realty Co at 1609 American Bank Wide.
Revenue on Por Thetia arrived in port from Bristol Bay with the crew and cargo of the wrecked schooner John Currier. The Star Steamship Company will build another boat to replace the La Conn ey burned yesterday in Tacoma. Captain J A Henderson reports volcanic activity on the Aleutian range and inland sightings near Hagpalok. The army office received about 760000 instead of 10000000 proposed, delaying plans.
A fragment describes a 4prkme Opera performance with a Breeny show and a strong Epice tele, noting whietly music and a stunning Chorus. The text hints at Wine Faverasam and Witte Favershem as names connected to the event.
Classified real estate ad listing multiple properties in the Madrona district and near East Columbia Street. Highlights include modern homes with cash price options, business properties near the lake, rental potential, and terms offered by The Realty Loan & Banking.
A garbled ad copy promotes a Purnett Company service with a $5 per month offer and terms for steady workers. It mentions car services and evening arrangements. Contact appears as 289-263 e Phenes, Main 1237, Ind 1683 with unclear wording and locations.
Exclusive sale of a 65 acre farm with bottom land timber orchard and a large list of improvements. Includes 60 tons of hay 7 horses 14 cows 4 heifers 1 bull 2 calves 80 hens wagons and farming gear. Creek runs through property near interurban line priced at 920 per acre. Also additional garden tract several acres offered by Rob ert Maltry with home and barn. Locate Alaska Hide listings with contact numbers.
In Des Moines Washington offering two five acre tracts and a ten acre lot on a new interurban line between Seattle and Tacoma. Priced at 1 260 with easy terms and abstract title. Tickets available through Des Moines Land Co 401 Hinckie Block.
Public notice announces a free booklet mailed to readers detailing land listings from 1 cent to large tracts. It invites names by mail phone or write to National Land Company in Seattle and lists small ads for related realty offices and contact addresses.
Thoroughly modern up to date one room house in a desirable district with all conveniences. Includes six foot panel beams, built in sideboard, open fireplace, large lighted bedrooms, concrete movement, furnace and laundry trays, Lake Washington views, one half brick to car line, 20 minute service. Offered at 6750, owner will take 7000 for quick turn.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear people, places, or events to summarize. Unable to identify a coherent item or outcome for a news card.
An old classified notice advertises property including tobacco, barn, chicken house, windmill and water system near Beattie Alaska with daily market price listed. It highlights a 2000 cash price and rental options through multiple realty firms on Pioneer Place area with a level sightly lot and proximity to downtown amenities.
Auction-style notice describes a new and improved bungalow on a corner lot with eight rooms, plus an additional six and two room stages. It references Maxwell Tampar, Arcade Annes, and a rental rate of 942. The listing notes proximity to Cloweto University and AY Mbey on a car line. Knowledge of exact city not provided.
Organized labor led by the American Federation of Labor opened its campaign near Taft as possible candidate. Gompers pens a scathing editorial accusing Taft of injunctive tyranny. In Tokyo speculation grows on Taft talks influencing emigration naturalization issues during his visit.
Eastern capitalists have purchased the Ebner mining group near Juneau Alaska and will build a large plant he announced to reporters. William M Ebner said the buyers are unnamed and that development work will cost thousands of dollars. Ebner leaves for Juneau tomorrow night.
The T M A Theatrical Mechanics association will host its second smoker at the Star theater this evening after the last show. A 11 o'clock start will welcome members and visiting theater friends with toasts speeches vaudeville acts and refreshments provided.
W. J. Hemphill, 54, prominent Seattle businessman since 1890, died at his residence 1912 Minor Ave from heart failure after a brief illness. Survived by widow and son Willie Hemphill, a university student and athletic manager. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev. T M Slater officiating.
Amasa C. Campbell found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Dr. Benjamin F. Harrie last winter. The jury recommended a penalty of one year in the penitentiary in Judge Winde's court.
Ethnologist V Stefansson asserts the Anglo American polar expedition returned successfully and achieved its three aims. He says data on geography geology and ethnology were collected and disputes the belief there is land in the middle Beaufort Sea between Point Barrow and Banks Land. Stefansson formerly taught at Harvard Peabody Museum.
Water will be shut off from 9 AM to 5 PM tomorrow the 26th from the 1 inch main north from the north line of Boston Avenue on Federal Avenue. The shutdown includes all the high service mains for the university Green Lake and Fremont districts.
San Francisco reports General Manager Calvin of the Southern Pacific has set up a new Shasta division with Thomas Ahearn named as superintendent. Headquarters are at Dunemuir California.
Senator Tillman delivered a vitriolic address asserting white superiority over blacks and declaring Japanese superior to Africans. An audience member with mixed heritage challenged him, prompting a heated exchange before the man left the hall.
Coach Place of the University Football team plans a temporary 11 from the practice squad. Last year’s first team gets preference, followed by the second team. New players like Trott Clark Grimm must start on the second team and prove merit to reach the varsity.
Special master Will H. Thompson filed the Adams report on miners claims against the government. It lists 161 allowed claims totaling 59 669.07 dollars and notes hearings since August 1906. About 200 hearings occurred, with roughly 2 000 dollars left for future expenses and Thompson's fee.
After a near unanimous push to unite at Broadway, Lincoln High seniors now seek separation as the school board permits the petition. A circulating petition among Lincoln seniors calls for distinct classes, while a practice scrimmage between Lincoln and Washington teams is set for tonight. Washington will be represented by Seattle street team, Lincoln expects a close second in honors.
Ex congressman Hepburn of Town criticizes Roosevelt for backing a Mississippi deepening project he calls a treasury raid. He brands E. H. Harriman an un-financial free-booter and warns Congress must regulate interstate stock issues to curb Wall Street sharks.
At an morning assembly in the university gymnasium, managers of all student enterprises delivered short speeches urging increased student participation in music debating athletics and every line of campus enterprise. President Kane added similar recommendations.
The finance committee preliminarily approves higher city laborer pay for next year raising the daily wage from 2.26 to 2.75. The move is set ahead of final review of annual estimates.
Amid cat-calls and hisses, several hundred citizens watched as the Sacramento board of trustees adjourned at 1 o clock after voting four to keep the Western out of the city. The trustees approved a vote of two to one and set a special election for October 22 to decide the matter.
In Madrid on September 25 reports say eighty persons drowned as rains flood the Malaga district. The Guadalmedina river overran banks, flooding low areas and destroying lighting plants. military forces are aiding relief efforts amid widespread mucking and disruption.
Washington observers note the start of a major International Convention as the St Andrew hosts arrive this morning. Priests and laymen from Protestant Episcopal Church gather for the year long religious event in the capital.
Fragmentary report mentions a theft and individuals named Edw id and Ameri with unclear roles and dates. Details are too damaged to extract a coherent event, outcome, or location.
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