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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
3
Star adapts to busy readers with new modal paper
The Star publishers respond to the busy public by adapting their paper for quicker reading during the post dinner leisure period. The new format aims to present the moving panorama of the globe in a swift scan, allowing readers to easily turn to other matters afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
the Star
Directness in News Style Gains Popularity at HE STAR
A breezy, concise style replaces ponderous editorials as the preferred form of public writing. The HE STAR notes that readers favor crisp statements over heavy period prose, signaling a shift toward quicker, more direct storytelling.
Local paper seeks tips and subscribers to grow reach
The Star invites reader tips and subscriber support to steadily improve its standing. It asks readers to phone tips to Pike 150 and contribute to the paper's growth efforts.
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Pike
Puget Sound Ocean Director Office Contact
J. F. Trowbridge Puget 8d Supt Ocean Director Seattle Uptown ticket office 618 First Ave Seattle Goodall Perkins Co Gen Agents San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Trowbridge
Puget
Ocean Dir
Seattle
Uptown
Goodall, Perkins & Co
San Pfranciaco
Bates Cleared of Theft Charge in Dawson Case
Klondike Nugget reports ex Seattle policeman J. L. Bates fully exonerated on theft and receiving stolen property charges at Dawson. Earlier thefts near Dawson led a constable to arrest Bates and a man named William Moes. Bates was not proven guilty at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bates
Seattle
Dawson
William Moes
Bates
Wonderful Prices Fire Sale With Strong Bargain Appeal
A local retailer announces an unusual fire sale with heavily discounted stock all day Saturday. Despite being mildly smoke scented, the goods are not burnt or scorched and the sale emphasizes real bargains beyond expectations. The store will stay open until 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Kansas Towns Move to Escape Bonds in Western Kansas
Western Kansas towns burdened by heavy bonded debt plan to move across the state line and let eastern bondholders claim vacant lots and cellars. To avoid 90 000 in bonds for a failed sugar mill the towns consider relocating to adjacent land, offering 10 000 as compromise while some residents call the scheme fraudulent. News City joins the discussion as another town seeking relief from debt through relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansan
Attion
News City
Kansas Prairies
Moran Bros Prepare Sawmill Wharf Expansion in Bay Area
Moran Bros rush construction of a new sawmill and wharf. Flooring and machinery are in place. The timbered deck covers a large area and a substantial portion of the old north wharf will be replaced with new piles and mooring.
Old Boots Bring Luck To a Wealthy Topeka Man
A Topeka magnate credits luck to a borrowed pair of boots once lent to Susan B Anthony. In the early seventies Anthony asked for boots after a lecture, and a young man lent hers. The boot gesture, the man says, started his streak of good fortune and theft not of his making but inspired by that gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Swayze
Topeka
Kan
Mr. Swayne
Susan St. Anthony
Miss Anthony
Joan
Swayete
New Yorks World
Tug and Vessel Build Up At Alaskan Cannery and Seattle Firm
Shipyards along the waterfront bustle with new construction. A large tug for Alaska Fish Packing Co of Astoria is being launched and fitted at Stetson and Poet mill, headed to Prudhoe Bay as a cannery tender. A Tacoma built tug for Seattle Tug Co. nears completion at Moran’s wharf, with hull and machinery in place for log towing. Ainsworth and Miller near completion of a large scow, while several small Sound boats undergo repairs at the mill wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson & Poet
Alaska Fish Packing Company of
Astoria
Pristol Bay
Scotch Marine
Moran's Wharf
Machiniata
Seattle Tug Company
Tacoma
Moran Bros. Company
Stetson & Post Mill
Ainsworth & Miller
How Huntington Grew Rich From Hardware to Rail Chief
The piece recounts C P Huntington explaining his rise from hardware trader to Central Pacific Rail Way manager as gradual evolution driven by steady work and honesty. He notes starting shillings at eight and building broad business experience before entering railroads. He argues success comes not from leaps but persistent effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railway
C. P. Huntington
Lessons in hard work and steady effort from a railroad builder
The speaker argues success comes from youth labor and consistent effort rather than luxury or shortcuts. He cites saving ten cents daily, avoiding costly vices, and building habits early. He recalls building the Central Pacific, trading goods, and expanding railways with honesty, economy, and never defaulting on a coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afteen
Therpe
Muccens
Central Facific
Ieat
Central Pacific
Ime
Missionippi
Real estate transfers filed in county auditor's office
Yesterday's transfers list multiple deeds across Gilman park and nearby additions. Notable entries include Mmimne Jackson to Mary Vernon for Lot 18 Dik 2 Gilman park, and J. M. Ballard to W. H. Vernon for Lot 12 Bik 24 Gilman park. Other conveyances cover Union City, Central, Dodge, Queen, and North Seattle areas with prices ranging from 10 to 900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmimne Jackson
Mary Vernon
Gilman Park
J. M. Ballard
W. H. Vernon
L. J. Russell
Maggie Bowen
Pat Washington
Mark Wilsinski
William Wilzinski
Union City
Mark Wilcinski
Frances Wilzineki
Dodge Add
Queen Add
Mark Wilzineki
Virginia Wilzineki
Luke Gifford
Benjamin Miller
Zion R
Rufus J. Lincoln
Caroline T. Lincoln
Harry L. Allbricht
Moore
Herbert Kh. Calkina
Arthur I.calking
Seattle
Maria Christ
Ida M. A. Christ
Robert McCormick
Lot & Bik
David
Maynard
A. L. Smith
Hannah Pratt
Lotal
Pratt
Kirkland
Smitheon
Frank Sale
Lote
R. G. Graver
Abbie A. Dew
Husband
DPD
M. Osburn & Co
French
Slaughter
Auburn
Mary Campbell
Margaret A. Campbell
J. J. Sanders
Renton
Troyal Mullin
Lena Mullin
Ton Johnson
Denny & Hmoyt
Anna Womekay
J. J. Blomakay
William Hand
Barber turns Prince Mamarck's hair into ornaments
The barber who tended the late Prince Mamarck reportedly saved eight years of his master's hair clippings. He now divides the lock into small portions and mounts three hairs per piece in gold brooches, scarves, pins, and sockets, selling them to the public with the prince's supposed permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Mamarck
Prince
London
Advertising claim for printing services at Dex Horton Bank Building
The notice outlines that an advertising method is being used to gauge demand for printing. It mentions BH ahs CENT of all job printing brought to the office and lists Pigott & Prench Co. at 104 West Washington, Dexter Horton Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PUMN
Estees
Pigott & Prench CO
Weet
Washington
Dexter Horton Bank
Experiments with Seeds and Watch Records Across Regions
Secretary Wilson discusses seed distribution reforms, testing standards and germination goals, while a separate note explains watch repair records and unique maker marks. The report links agricultural experimentation from Colorado melons to national seed strategies with emphasis on accountable quality and traceable workmanship.
Sleeping Car Rates Likely to Be Reduced Across Coast Route
In St Paul this morning Kumora officials announced that Transcontinental liner offices expect a cut in sleeping car fares to the coast. Current rates are 12.60 for Pullman and eight dollars for tourist or second class. The extent and timing of any reduction remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kumora
St. Paul
Monster With Two Heads Reported From Suwarrow Island
The island of Suwarrow yields a sea creature skeleton with two skulls and a single lower jawbone. Bones include a two and a half foot rib and a four inch diameter spine, with light bones and seal like flappers noted by natives. The Emu will return to recover all bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Suwarrow
Bunarrow
Astor Declares Self Foreigner on Arrival in New York
William Waldorf Astor arrived on the White Star liner Mauretic and, answering customs interrogatories, described himself as a foreigner and a resident of Great Britain. He avoided interviews and said he expects to return to England within a week, avoiding questions about American purchases abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Waldorf Astor
Great Britain
Astor
England
Private Marks On Watches In a Jewelry Store Tale
A busy downtown jewelry shop reveals how watch cleaners date work. A hurried woman asks why her watch needs cleaning. The expert notes the time of last service using a marking system and a small microscope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bome
Eliens
The
New York Tribune
Cabinet in Crisis Shocks St. Petersburg
A cable from New York reports a cabinet crisis in Russia. The Czar accuses ministers of concealing state matters and acting without authority in Punisia famine reports and Finland measures. Expected dismissals include Interior Minister Goremykin, Finance Minister de Witte, and Education Minister Bogolepov after recent student disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herlin
St. Petersburg
Punisia
Duchy of Finland
Cerar
Hie
Caar
Interior
M. Goremy Kine
M. de Witte
Finance
M. Bogolepow
Embarrassing Predicament at Club Prompts Nighttime Pause
In a smoking room at a club a speaker recounts an embarrassing predicament. He notes a lovely girl and realizing it was late. He wonders why his watch had stopped as a shudder shakes him. Then his father came downstairs to help him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corka
Baltimore
New Piles Needed for Grant Street Car Line
A report from Officer Stewart to the board of public works warns of dangerous trestle conditions on the Grant street line due to barnacle-eaten piles. Many piles on the Commercial Street line are broken and fall into the bay. The Grant street road carries crowds nightly and faces risk of a deadly accident if repairs are delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Stewart
Grant Street
Commercial Street
Hold-up at McNamee's saloon in Juliaetta
In Kendrick Idaho on April 1 a masked robber entered McNamee's saloon during dusk, forced the proprietor to surrender cash, took a bottle of whisky, and fled. The thief absconded with about $4.75 from the till, after the owner had earlier moved $300 to safety. No suspect has been identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
Idaho
Juliaetta
McNamee's
Foley Broa Larson Begin East Approach Track at Trinidad
Foley Broa and Larson start their chief camp at Trinidad to build 12 miles of track for the Great Northern Railway. Office staff from the Columbia & Western line in British Columbia relocated to Trinidad. Temporary buildings will be erected and active construction should start by early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpokane
Davenport man wounded in hold up. suspect Millis held
Louis Kirehan of the Davenport Packing Company was waylaid by two youths who shot him after a dispute. Roy Millis, son of Merchant Millis, was arrested on $1000 bond. A satirical aside notes that a man daring to complain of his milk bill prompts his wife to buy a cow named Daisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport, Waeh
Louis Kirehan
Davenport Packing Company
Kirehan
Roy Millis
Merchant Millis
Kircehan
Millis
Daisy
Schools Torture Case Rocks Moscow Idaho
In Moscow Idaho on April 1, reports say a campaign seeks arrest and trial of Prof Carson and Janitor Thomas Lamb of the Rus Hell school for alleged pupil mistreatment. Bennie King, 16, is bedridden from injuries after an incident involving a towel roller and switches, with other pupils severely punished and a girl carried from the scene. Citizens plan legal action as details surface and authorities face calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
Carson
Thomas Lamb
Corsow
Lamb
Bennie King
Ruesell School
Gilbreth
Secon
Zeigler
Marion Bundy
Young King
Corson
Coal for Dewey to Manila via Suez route from Newport News
The navy loads five thousand tons of coal at Newport News for Dewey and Manila. Coal for ships comes mainly from Baltimore and the Atlantic coast with long voyages through the Suez Canal to Manila, or around the Cape of Good Hope to reach the Pacific. A shift to Pacific coal was tested but East Coast coal proved superior. Large shipments continue until a vast Manila reserve is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newport News
Navy Department
Suez Canal
Dewey
Feet
Honolulu
Atlantic Seaboard
Baltimore
News
Manila
Sues Canal
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Horn
Pacific Coast
Bureau of Equipment
Australia
Marconi Finds More Work for Wireless Reporter
Dover report says Signor Marconi has received an offer to report the America's Cup races for certain American newspapers. He claims he could flash messages across the Atlantic with wireless telegraphy and asserts having Eiffel towers on each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandon
Daily Chronicle
Dover
Signor Marconi
Straits of Dover
Atlantic
Colima Volcano Erupts Pouring Lava and Causing Evacuations
In active eruption Colima volcano in Guadalajara region showers lava from crater, column rises hundreds of feet, lava damages crops and flows into valleys. Frequent earthquakes accompany the eruption as residents flee in fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mex
Colima
Klondike Mining Company Organized in Brussels
Brussels April 1 A company has been organized here with a capital of 2,000,000 francs to work mining claims in the Klondike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Klondike
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Telegraphic News
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
S A. m
Port Townsend
Victoria
Alaska
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Lightning Express Steamship City OF
Yesler Wharf
Skagway and
Dyea
M. G. F. Thorndyke
Maia
Yesler Way
Boston
Second Ave
Kansas
Bismark
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Congress
United States
Colorado
Afghanistan
Great W Northern
Marconi
Klondike Mining Company
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