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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
7
Real estate listing describing a West Queen Anne home with plastered walls modern siding street grading and walks cash price in West Crockett area offering a cottage on a large lot. Includes kitchen with range high improvements line and school nearby terms down payment balance monthly with easy terms and showings available.
A large tree house is offered for sale on Malleee street near Ed for one dollar cash.
An old classified note touts a cash deal offering 8 percent cash per month and a view of Cloverdale Addition. It promises a modern home with a toilet and a “splendid place for the money” while detailing monthly payments and features.
Morning report states Patrolman Elijah Parr was fired by Chief Wappenstein after charges of inattention to duty and too casual a patrol style. The action followed a complaint by a fellow officer and involved an incident at Laulana Usdana store over opera glasses. Parr argued the man had a right to inspect before paying. The chief emphasized officers are not collectors and must follow his expectations.
A land dispute is heard in the United States land office with Thomas James as plaintiff and Annie F Barrett as defendant. James asserts by abandonment law he is the rightful owner of sections 14 22 and 22 township 3 north range 15 west as Mrs Starretti prepares to protect herself from any sand movement.
Fragmented real estate ad copy describes a property for sale near a corner with limited details. It mentions Magnotia Half and a price around 128 and references a builder or broker AYER & CY Del Arvede.
Ane Se ae epton 4 seer te ant SUTHAPERS HOOONS ALLIOTT Cotman Bathtime. nr. The fragment mentions Cotman Bay traders and a dispute involving SUTHAPERS HOOONS and ALLIOTT related to bathtime. Further readable details are scarce.
Classified notice shows a half acre Dunlap tract near Ratnier Siene Gre listing at 18000 with corner stakes and parcel details. Also mentions an adjoining house on the same property with terms and possession near Went Beattie. Credas Cox & Co facilitates the sale.
Delegates at the Washington state convention begin effort to draft a ticket. W H Dunphy and F K Pendergrast eyed for court and congress seats while Sweeney protests the process. Steering and credentials committees formed as counties seek representation and a temporary chair is chosen. Floyd Daggett expected as permanent chair when proceedings resume this afternoon.
The case centers on a fraudulent assay claim filed by Engelis for $52964 as dust deposited by the Northwestern Commercial company. Engelis, then an employee, testified ownership but later admitted he deposited the dust for the Northwestern Commercial company. The firm denies knowledge of the claim and has no proof of mining or dust cleanliness. United States Attorney Sullivan was ordered to investigate grounds for the claim and the company’s knowledge.
The Trustee Company offers 250 units at par value in the Dexter Horton Bank building property No. 5 purchased for 250000. Each unit valued at 1000 earns steady income with no loss risk, with fractional tenths allowing investment from 100. Owners part earn in building value as property rises. Call at Lowman building offices for details.
Miss Mabel Mixon of Portland is appointed by Frank J. Merrick chief of the publicity department as his private secretary for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Mixon previously held the same position with Merrick in Portland.
The piece urges readers to overcome doubt about escaping poverty by taking action. It encourages taking a brace, making a fresh start, and accumulating money of their own to escape hard times. It underscores distrust of rich greed and promotes personal initiative.
A. B Myepata driver for Be ithe 7 can cons was killed after a collision with a cable car near Madison Street. Myers, rescued with bruises, was sent home by ambulance. Crossing Patrolman McDonald stopped horses from running as the incident occurred. Grip man W. R. Briggs and Conductor W. Maker were in charge of the car.
The two women named Mre I Monter and Mra Hees Heyoouk are indicted for robbing Lunn, a German laborer, of a sum in the Totem area late August. They will be tried tomorrow in Judge Gordon's court in the afternoon session.
B Campbell fourth vice president and W W Broughton freight and traffic manager of the Great Northern railway are expected in Beattie for a quarterly annual visit this week.
Captain Thommae Grant and F J Mitel and other Seattle investors became owners of the side wheel excursion steamer Yosemite, formerly property of the Canadian Pacific railroad. The deal closed yesterday with no price disclosed and $20,000 expected for improvements. The Yosemite can carry 2,500 passengers and is reputed to be the fastest boat in the Northwest for its size and age.
Manager Morgan of the Kitsap Transportation Co. stated no rate war was proposed when Kitsap began service on the Beattie Poulsbo route. Both steamers and the Monticello will maintain current rates and he will not cut first if any reductions occur.
Expert opticians at 1267 2nd Ave invite you to have eyes examined free and glasses provided if needed starting at $1.00. They claim expertise and urge customers to visit for vision care.
Northern Pacific and Great Northern announce early date for abandoning Mallroad Yard as passenger train cleaning area. Coaches will be cleaned washed and repaired in King Street yards. Power turntable installation planned below the express office in the new yards.
The university formally opened this morning with 860 students as John P. Hartman and Gov. Mead spoke. The governor pledged larger quarters for rising attendance and Registrar Condon projected 1,000 enrollments by week’s end. Funeral services were held for John Jacobson who died after a fall at the Troy hotel, with interment in Lake View cemetery. Don’t throw your old clothes away. Have them cleaned to look new at the Pastorium. Maia 1048.
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