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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

8

West Seattle Lots 125 Each For Quick Sale

Real estate listing for West Seattle plots at 125 dollars each near Pioneer Street and Valentine Heights two blocks from Rainier Boulevard. Describes multiple cottages and rooms with basements, 7 room houses, and viewed by public sale, cash terms.

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Suburban real estate and miscellaneous sale notices

Fragmented OCR listing shows Lake Union area property notes and a miscellaneous section promoting door prizes and house goods. Appears to include a cottage with yard details, pricing hints, and a New York based broker listing various items and prices. Potential addresses and contact lines are garbled.

Cash Loans Offered on Venting Property and Byways

In a dated advertisement the notice touts short term loans on veiled property with easy terms, claiming low rates and no security for salaried workers. It also lists dental services, patent work, and local business notices including an address change for Lovering at 219 29 Amble Exchange and various phone numbers.

Edwin J. Drown D. D

Peary Denied Bartlett and Gave Negro A Chance

Sydney dispatch recounts Capt. Bartlett, commander of the Roosevelt, crying when Peary left him at 88 degrees north. Bartlett recalls his longing to continue to the Pole, his refusal to hinder the voyage, and his vow to return to the Arctic to try again with the North Pole in sight.

Peary Bartlett Capt Chew Allee Nate Sydney Bakimos Henson Robt. Bartlett Roosevelt

Thirteenth Child of 13th Child Draws Wonder

Atlanta Georgia September 29. The new baby boy is the thirteenth child of Judge Richard B Russell and the seventh son of a seventh son on his father's side. Speculation grows about the child’s future due to these combined, remarkable lineage facts.

Atlanta Richard B. Russell Russell

Wright in a Great Feat Up in the Air

The Wright brothers completed a historic flight over Governors Island circling the Statue of Liberty and landing at 1 25. Crowds cheered as the craft sailed with bird like sweeps before returning to its starting point. Glenn H Curtiss also conducted a 12 minute test flight during ideal conditions.

Merlot English Channel Latham Wright Governors Island Earth Ito Glenn H. Curtiss

Curtiss Plans Four Exhibition Flights In St Louis

Glenn H. Curtiss the aviator arrives in St Louis to stage four exhibition flights on October 6 7 8 and 9. He will earn 6000 for the trips but cannot enter any additional plane races during Centennial week. Knabenshue Baldwin Beachey and Humbaugh are slated for the dirigible contests.

Louis Glenn H. Curtiss Rheims Curtiss Knabenshue Baldwin Beachey and Humbaugh

Preserve the Fair Grounds for Public Use Contested

Public Parks committee of the Chamber of Commerce weighs preserving exposition grounds for permanent public use. They asked the exposition company to sign a 25000 indemnity bond to cover losses from wrecking of buildings, with conditions to be reviewed by university regents. The Buckman steamer missed its San Francisco departure by 9 am carrying freight plus passengers including steamboat inspector Bion B. Whitney.

Public Parka Committee Chamber of Commerce Exposition Company A.Y.P University Regents Buckman San Francisco Bion B. Whitney

Dr Horsfall Attacks Patent Medicines In Seattle Talk

Dr Frank L. Horsfall urged war on unscrupulous druggists and patent medicine fakers at the Sociological club of the First Presbyterian church. He claimed half of Seattle druggists break the law, urged legislative action, and called for physician oversight in schools. The club plans to push the school board to add a school physician for health instruction.

Frank L. Horefall First Presbyterian Church Horsfall Seattle Stetlacoom

Taft Arrival and Soldier Doctor Retirements

President Taft will arrive here on time and knowledge of native tongues. Before the Philippine insurrection ended John Hay sought accurate island information. Governor General Taft recommended his tentmate Dr. Bourns remained on the islands despite a tropical disease and later retired from the army as a major.

John Hay Taft Dr. Bourns Bourns

Taft enjoys bear meat and humor on Spokane visit

President Taft tasting cub bear at a Spokane area dinner proclaims bear meat superior to crocodile and praises the American sense of humor. He travels by electric train toward Ellensburg after a reception and remarks in Spokane and Seattle, with Gov. Brady Senator Jones and Secretary Ballinger in attendance.

North Yakima Taft Hayden Lake Spokane Philippines Kipling Brady Ofdaho Senator Jones Washington Ballinger Idaho Forester Pinchot Ellensburg King St. Depot Seattle Exposition City Spokade

Bouillon Dismisses Public Utilities Chief in City Hall

O'Brien acting for Mayor Miller moved to force Bouillon from the office of superintendent of public utilities. An opinion from Scott Calhoun said Bouillon must retain possession until a successor is appointed and approved with bond. Bouillon contends he has not been officially notified and remains in office until formal action. The council is expected to confirm the mayor's appointment tonight.

Ing Board of Public Works O'Brien Miller Calhoun Bouiljon

Fourth annual horse show opens with morning exhibit

An informal exhibit kicks off the fourth annual horse show at the national guard armory in Western Ave and Virginia St. Exhibitors include Miss Lillian O'Brien from Portland and Miss Bernice Baker from Tacoma with Highland Games entries. Mrs. Walter Fulton of Seattle shows a prize chestnut gelding. Afternoon classes feature standard breds, Shetlands, speedway, business and saddle horses, ponies in harness, high steppers, cavalry suitable teams, harness and jumping horses.

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Jo the Holstein Star Milk Queen at the Fair

Colantha Fourth’s Jo Jo the Holstein cow wins praise at the A Y P stock show for high milk and butter output. Owned by W J Gibbett of Rosendale Wisconsin Jo produced 28000 pounds of milk and 1248 pounds of butter in one year. Jo lives pampered in spotless quarters with attentive care and declared a family member by her owner Mr Gillett.

Wall St

Andersons Story Challenged Over Permit Bribe Claims

A cab driver named Anderson allegedly offered a bribe to influence a public works decision on a permit. Witnesses describe secret talks, disputed arguments, and a late reconsideration that granted the permit after initial denial, with conflicting accounts of payments and board motives.

Anderson Board of Public Works Roney

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