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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

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Union Depot Plans Backed by Northern Pacific Leaders

President Hill states Northern Pacific policy on the union depot project, clarifying Great Northern’s stance. With both lines aligned, the depot will be pursued swiftly, promising a magnificent, city-ornamental structure. Seattle celebrates gains in federal approval for port advantages and transcontinental traffic.

Seattle Jas. J. Hill G. N. Ry St. Paul Minnesota Northern Pacific Mellen Seattle Star St. Paul, Minn the Star Wash Great Northern Hill Union Depot The Union United States San Francisco Philippines

Senator Teller Addresses Seattle Mining Men

Hon. Henry M. Teller United States senator from Colorado spoke to Seattle mining men at 2 pm in the Seattle Mining Exchange chambers. He praised mining industry and its philanthropy noting future prosperity from increased precious metals production and arguing against overproduction. He cited high investment returns in mining and Denver Beattie growth, while praising local enterprise and the Northwest.

Henry M. Teller United States Colorado Seattle Mining Exchange Denver Beattie Hore Star Tesier Beattie Mining Exchange Seattle Teller Tellier Clarke

Contempt Proceedings Involving Hart Wilson And Lyts

Judge Jacobs orders John T Hart and James F Wilson to show cause for contempt. John F Hart must explain disbarment or suspension. Trial set for Monday August 7 at 1 30 pm. George Donworth and L Gilman defend. AAG Vance prosecutes.

Steve Lyts John B. Hart James F. Wilson Jacobse John F. Hart Vance Seattle Lyts Stan George Donworth L. ©. Gilman

Steamer Dromedary Collides With Yacht at Fox Inet Night

Plefast dispatch reports the steamer Dromedary collided with a yacht during a fox Inet night. The yacht sank with all hands on board and there are no survivors reported.

Plefast Dromedary

Smelter Site Moves Toward Seattle Location

Dr. Adams, tied to Edward W. Drew, says despite offers for Tacoma Riverette and other sites, the smelter is aimed at Seattle for access to deep water and rail and wharf facilities. Nine workers lab a 28 foot keronite copper ledge near Miller River with a concentrating plant under construction to smelt ore locally.

Adams Edward W. Drew Chicago Millonaire Star Tacoma Riverett Everett Rockefeller Alaska Vanemiver Taland King Countty Index Miller River Aeeager

US Attorney to release seven Canadian boats at Point Roberta

D A Gay reports Washington instructions to release the boats seized by US authorities last week. The seven vessels will go on bonds around $100 each. Officials believe trespass in American waters was unintentional and no penalty will likely be enforced.

United States Gay Washington Point Roberta

Famine in Pig Iron Shocks Clevland Brokers

In Cleveland iron market gloom spreads as brokers report dealers delaying sales until January for shipments and none available before September. Manufacturers rely on wild iron, with many said to face closure.

Clevpland, CO

George Hildebrand Arrested in Connection With Robbery

George Hildebrand was arrested about 30 o clock tonight on a warrant charging him with larceny. He is alleged to be an accomplice of Lily Everett who is accused of robbing Frank Zipman of $280 in a box in the Hig Donansa saloon on Sunday.

George Hildebrand Big Honanga Paloon Hildebrand Lily Everett Frank Zipman

Dirigo Arrives at Nanaimo With 100 Peace Neer On Board

The steamer Dirigo arrives at Nanaimo with 100 peacenere aboard, most from the interior. Purser Melinten reports at least 100000 dollars in treasure on board. The vessel is expected to reach Beattle by o clock tonight.

Nanaimo H.C Melinten Beattle

Seattle Weather Update Promises Warmer North Winds

For Seattle and Vicinity tonight will be fair with a warmer trend and light north to northeast winds. The forecast notes improved conditions as the atmosphere remains stable across the region.

Seattle Vicinity

Opening session of Young People's Union in Chautauqua

The Baptist Union reports the opening of the Associated Young People's Union of Western Washington and British Columbia in Chautauqua. Rev. L. Bowerman and Rev. L. J. Sawyer led a large group from Beattie to attend. A special program promises many meetings and the session runs through August 15.

Assotiet Young People’s Union of Washington British Columbia Chautauqua Rev. L. & Bowerman

Stanley Gains His Freedom Divorce Granted

John L. Stanley was granted a divorce from Bila Murphy Stanley by Judge Jacobs this morning. The case was argued last Friday and taken under advisement until tomorrow. The deposition of the child remains ongoing and Elle Murphy Stanley’s attorneys filed a notice of appeal.

John L. Stanley Bila Murphy Stanley Jacobs Elle Murphy Stanley

Montreal Crisis Triggers Stock Market Selloff

Montreal reports a crisis that forces a broad stock market selloff with prices tumbling as traders dump shares en masse. The turmoil spreads fear through investors and unsettles financial markets.

Dewey Aboard U S Cruiser Heads for Italian Port

The United States cruiser Oly with Admiral Dewey aboard sailed after noon and is expected to arrive at an Italian port. The report notes a forceful departure and anticipation of arrival in Italy on a future date.

Triste United States Oly Dewey

Smith Costello Fight Promises Even Match in Tacoma

Rumors run through sporting circles about the Smith Costello bout set for Saturday evening in Tacoma. Both fighters have trained steadily and appear evenly matched, Costello slimming down to peak condition. Bets run heavily, around 10 to 6 in favor of Costello, with plans for an excursion to Tacoma and rapid return after the match.

Smith-Costello Tacoma Costello

Tacoma Lumber Award To KRebinnon’s Office

The Tacoma quartermaster’s office remains busy as ships sail, with the Tacoma Mill company securing a lumber supplies contract valued around 1600. An award for corrugated iron supplies is still pending.

Quartermaster Krebinnon Tacoma Mii! Company

Yester Way Improvement Plan Submitted for City Review

The city street committee met to consider a resolution to bank and repair the slide prone stretch of Yester Way between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. Property within the slide limits will be condemned. Yester Avenue Railway pledges 1200 dollars toward costs.

Yester Way Thompson Fourth Fifth Avenue Yester Avenue Railway Company

Alaskan Boundary Deadlock Noted By Ambassadors

London reports Ambassador Choate discussed the Alaska boundary dispute with Lord Gallebury. Canada remains a stubborn obstacle as Sir Julian Pauncefote says the matter could be settled in two minutes if Canada yielded.

London Choate Gallebury Alaska Canada Seliebury Julian Pauncefote United States

Remains of Addison G Fill to be whipped to Everett

The body of Addison G. Fill who died by his own hand at Skagway Alaska a week ago was brought down today and will be sent to Everett for interment by Bonney and Stewart.

Addison G. Fill Skagway Alaska Everett Bonney & Stewart

Ingercot Family Seeks Will After Col R G Ingercot Dies

A New York report states Col R G Ingercot died intestate leaving no will. A search of his papers will be conducted in a few days to locate any testamentary documents.

York R G. Ingercot

Brazilia Grounding Near Lower Bay Judged Safe

NW YORK Aug 1 The German liner Brasilia, after running aground in the lower bay, will likely be floated without danger.

York Leamer Brasilia Hamfe

Impromptu Prize Fight at Battle Creek

Battle Creek Mich. this morning an officer with twelve recruits passed through town en route to Chicago. Among them was Kid Lavigne the purinet who, intoxicated, insulted a policeman. The officer knocked him down, Lavigne drew a revolver on another officer who clubbed him and gave finishing touches. The officers did not arrest Lavigne.

Chicago Kid Lavigne Lavigne

Judge to Defend Against Contempt Charge at Post-Intelligencer

Assistant Attorney General Vance orders action by Judge Jacobs against the Post-Intelligencer for material about him during Hart-Wilson contempt proceedings. Precedents Baker and Tugwell suggest potential outcomes. the Star interview had challenged the judge to proceed, and the judge appears set to pursue the case.

Vance Jacobs The Post- Intelligencer Hart-Wilson Baker Tugwell Tacoma Star Tes

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