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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1899

Page

3

Was Austria inhospitable to the Admiral

Vienna reports say Admiral Dewey was expelled for an alleged interview claiming a future war with Germany. Officials doubt hostility in Trieste and note Dewey refused to contradict the quote, while the State department and Navy deny any adverse reception.

Austria Paris Vienna The Libre Parole Dewey Germany Washington Aus Trieste Navy Department State Department

Noted Germans from New York visit Seattle event

The Arion Society of New York arrives next Monday to Seattle drawing notable German Americans. About 1 million attendees from New York will be greeted by a Puyallup committee, given souvenirs, and escorted through lake excursions and a dinner at the Hotel Butler. Local leaders and a ladies committee will organize entertainment.

Arion Society of New York Seattle Puyallup Butler HG. Struve Chas. Osner Wm. Haits F. Winkler F. Richter Carl Mensing E. ©. Bdeen John Claussen Andrew Uheinrich T. Grehmidt L. Kohn August Methorn Dr. Geo. Warmburg

Weather notes for Seattle and Vicinity

Tonight and Sunday forecast fair with west winds to the Berth. High pressure over the northwest coast. below normal pressure over the plateaus and mountains stretching from Nevada to the Canadian boundary. Temperature rises in western Oregon and Washington with mainly clear interior and coastal cloudiness. Rain reported in the plateau region from Salt Lake City area and small amounts at Pocatello Helena and Calgary.

Seattle Nevada Oregon Washington Salt Lake City Pocatello Helena Calgary

Cedar Mountain Coal excursion planned by company manager

Robert Gourley the Cedar Mountain Coal manager is arranging a 7 o’clock excursion to the company property. The party will depart Ocean dock on a special Columbia River and Puget Sound train tomorrow. A Cedar Mountain hall dance is planned to entertain the excursionists.

Robert Gourley Cedar Mountain Coal Company Ocean Dock Columbia River Puget Sound Cedar Mountain Hall

National League Games Report From Chicago and Nearby Parks

National League action showed Brooklyn routing New York 3 2 in Brooklyn, Chicago losing 1 3 to Louis, Boston beating Washington 4 2, and Philadelphia 4 4 at Baltimore. Standings list Brooklyn top with around .670, Philadelphia and Baltimore follow, Chicago and New York mid pack, with Washington and Cleveland trailing.

Chicago Louia Brooklyn New York Boston Washington Baltimore Philadelphia L. P Houston Mt. Lewis Cincinnati Bea Pitteburg Touleville Cleveland

Lynchings in the South Stir Indiana Afro-American League Report

In Indianapolis on August 5 the Indiana Afro-American League released a memorial noting that more than 1300 people have been lynched or burned alive in the South in seven years. The memorial claims over a third were not accused of assault on women and urges the death penalty after conviction, while opposing lynching without trial.

Indianapolis Ind South Indiana

Austrian War Minister Bans Ear-Boxing for Noncoms

Vienna reports the Austrian minister of war issued an order forbidding ear-boxing by non-commissioned officers. The practice had become a common punishment, injuring thousands of soldiers and drawing concern over military discipline.

Vienna

Made Their Own Money in San Francisco

A Secret Service agent arrested Kurl Kristensen, Mrs. Mary Terry alias Mrs. Kristensen alias Nellie Brown, as they passed a bogus dollar. Police found counterfeit coins and a complete set of molds and materials for making money in their rooms. Kristensen admitted making the coins, saying it was for pastime and to avoid appearing broke.

San Francisco Cronin United States Secret Service Kurl Kristensen Mary Terry Mrs. Kristensen Nellie Brown Kristensen

Funeral for Jerry K Cowles Held in Lake View Cemetery

Funeral services for Jerry K Cowles, who died by his own action, were conducted at Bonney and Stewart's chapel yesterday morning at 1 o'clock. Parents of the deceased from Minneapolis arranged the funeral, and burial followed in Lake View cemetery.

Jerry K Cowles G. A. RK Bonney & Stewart's Minneapolis Lake View Cemetery

Trouble for Railroad Men

Report says many Great Northern conductors and brakemen quit over cash fare misrouting and free rides. Spotters flagged broader danger for others, suggesting ongoing troubles for railroad staff and finances.

Great Northern

Klondike miner Frank Slavin visits Vancouver and plans trip north

Frank Slavin ex Klondike stake holder returns to city and stays at the Northern hotel. He inspects mining properties in Vancouver and plans to go north about the 20th with Mr Boyle to work their claims with machinery next winter. Slavin says Victorians cheer Fighting Joe Martin’s downfall and expect the alien mining law to be repealed.

Frank Slavin Klondike Northern Hotel Vancouver Frank Boyle Slavin Victoria Joe Martin

Steamer Mascot Patrolling Drift Grounds Near Point Roberts

The Mascot steamer chartered by the fish commission now patrols the drift grounds off Point Roberts in search of Canadian poachers.

Mascot The Fish Commission Point Roberts

Secretary Root backs larger army limit

Washington August 5 Secretary Root openly supports increasing Otis army to ten thousand as part of his discussions with supporters. The stance signals a push for a bigger force to bolster national defense and regional posture.

Washington Root Otis

Sound country beet article prize winner

The $5 cash prize offered by A. M. Moore of the Information Bureau for the best article describing the Sound country was awarded to Fr. W. Cotterill. His submitted piece was titled Puget Bound and Trade Commerce.

A. M. Moore Information Bureau Sound Fr. W. Cotterill Puget Bound

Meeting at Chautauqua opens with Christ ministry talk

At Chautauqua on Aug 5 the Rh. Pt. convention started with a morning program followed by a patriotic event. Dr. George Varney of Spokane spoke on Open the Events of Christ's Ministry, continuing his Journeys in the Life of Christ. Dr. Blackburn began lectures on The Church in the First Three Centuries.

The Preachers Sunday Morning Program

The Rev J L Seith conducted the morning program with a prepared talk on The Atonement as part of the series Things We Believe. Schedule includes devotional meeting 9:30 to 10:00, sermon by Rev J J Sretth 10:50 to 11:15, Journey in the Life of Christ by George B R Varney 10:20 to 11:30, The Charen in the Mirat Three Centuries Ite Literature and Writers by Rev A Mackburn 11:05 to 12:00, and a Model Missionary Meeting with Miss Annie Raymond at 3:15 p m followed by a reaper service.

J. L. Seith Eubediielon Hla Gener J. J. Sretth

Steamer Charles Nelson Withdrawn From Northern Route

The steamer Charles Nelson, advertised to sail from here to St Michael on the 20th, has been withdrawn. At Frank Waterhouse & Co there was no stated reason. Freight destined for her will likely be allocated to the Laurada and Lakme, which resume service September 1 to St Michael.

Charles Nelson St. Michael Frank Waterhouse Company Laurada Lakme Valle

Elopement from Seattle Reaches Whatcom and Beyond

Hert Scriver formerly a night bartender at Motel Beattie and Miss Midina Taylor formerly Mrs Nathaniel Young eloped on a Wednesday evening and wed in the area before moving to Whatcom Scriver now works at a caroon place Taylor was married to Young as a child and later divorced Young is serving in the Philippines with Gen Lawton Mrs Young confirms the departure and vows not to take her back York, the child, stays with grandparents.

Hert Scriver Beattie York Young Philippines Gen. Lawton

Federal court attaches funds of Blue Star Navigation Co

Judge Hanford issued an order in Gillett v. The Blue Star Navigation Co attaching funds and effects of the company held in Howton National Bank. Special sale notices for fine note paper in boxes. Denny Coryell Co, 716 Letave Voll, the Assayer 435 Roxwell listed.

Hanford Denny Coryell Co Letave

Market Quotations From Seattle Saturday Morning

In Seattle markets prices are firm with tight changes. Barley declines one to two dollars. grains in supply exceeds demand. Meat, livestock, and dairy hold firm. salmon runs lighter but prices steady. Lumber prices expected to rise. labor shortages hinder mills. Merchants foresee good prices in fall and a profitable season ahead.

Seattle Puget Sound Girage Portland

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