Government carries air of red tape in Seattle dispatches
The Seattle Star reports on war transport plans and whether Washington volunteers muster directly in Seattle. A long-form telegram chain reveals no direct return to Seattle from Manila. The piece also notes The Hague peace conference endorsing arbitration and critiques weapons development.
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Seattle
Star
War Department
Washington
San Francisco
Manila
Secretary of War
Adjutant General
Ltt
Alger
Ludington
Washington Regiment
Voguqar Washington
The
Hague
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Amber mines of valuable amber lure Alaska explorer
J J Fulton claims a long hidden amber find on Alaska s northern coast dating to 1878 when a whaler crewman and companion reportedly discovered mines. After years of travel and peril Fulton now seeks a sealing schooner to return and exploit a beach of amber hopes, with a single large amber piece in his possession.
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J. J. Fulton
Clarke Russell
Alaska
Seattle
Fulton
San Francisco
Ghanghaies
Australia
Beattie
Fire destroys Tupper Lake in New York village
Malone N Y August 8 9 The village of Tupper Lake was almost wiped out by fire Sunday morning only two hotels the opera house the Catholic church and a few tenements survived three hundred people left homeless and destitute the loss placed at 200000
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Malone
N. Y
Tupperlake
Opera House
Typhoon Disrupts Manila Bay Operations Aug 6
Gen Otis reports a three day typhoon ended August 6 making work on the bay impossible. Transport Pennsylvania sails to Halle Cebu and Jolo, while the Sherman Minnesota and South Dakota regiments depart for San Francisco August 11. Corbin expects land actions soon along Laguna de Bay’s south shore after last week’s halt following Sain Banus capture. About 500 people per month face jury duty in New York courts.
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Washington
Otis
Bay
Pennsylvania
Halle
Cebu
Jolo
Sherman
Minnesota
South Dakota
San Francisco
Corbin
Laguna de Bay
Sain Banus
Re appearance of a death by own action in Chester
Charles Hirst, once believed dead by his own action at Twin Oaks, has appeared in Chester alive. His brother John Hirst identified the body. An insurance dispute follows as father had collected a life policy in Massachusetts and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company seeks recovery after Hirst reappears. Hirst offers to flee if unwanted.
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Chester
Charles Hirst
Twin Oakes
John Hirst
Massachusetts
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Charlies Hirat
Huret
New Vaccination Rule for School Children
Health official Merechnile announces a vaccination requirement for all pupils. When schools reopen September 6, each student must show a vaccination record dated within five years or present a current physician signed certificate within 30 days.
Grand jury considered probe of Mrs. Corey shooting in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington Aug it's reported the grand jury may review the sensational shooting of Mrs Chas WR Corey by her husband while asleep at their home on March 26 Friends and relatives insist on a thorough inquiry beyond the coroner s verdict of accidental killing Police Judge Mattison and Capt Nevine were told of the matter Pinkertons were consulted and a Portland attorney investigated urging action at higher officials in Washington D C
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Tacoma
Wash
Chas
Corey
Mra
Mattison
Oix
Cr. KR. Corey
Mra Corey
Wm Kane
Forest Grove
John Gibbie
Portland
Kane
Gibbie
Mattien
Nevine
Pinkerton
Gibble
Pinkertons
Pierce County
Washington, D.C
Army mules arrive in Tacoma under seasoned handler
Army mules reached Tacoma after a 20 day trek from Chickamauga in 24 care and will rest in the city for two weeks before shipping out again. They halted briefly at St Louis and Billings en route. John Sullivan commonly known as Broncho John leads the mule detachment with 20 men and is famed for patience and experience with animal transport dating to the Spanish American War.
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Tacoma
Chickamauga
Port Albers
St Louis
Billings
Ment
John Sullivan
Hroncho John
Sullivan
Cuba
Final report of receiver Webb & Co. filed in county clerk office
F Ro Van Tuy receiver of Webb and Co wholesale grocers filed final report in county clerk's office. Appointed February 1898 to succeed Dr B Jackson. Dividend of fifteen percent paid on claims last month. He states cash on hand of 15074 10.
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F. Ro. van Tuy
Webb & Co
B. Jackson
Reception for Rev Powyntell Kemper by St. Paul's ladies
A welcome reception for Rev. Powyntell Kemper will be held tomorrow evening at Mrs. Robinson's residence at Queen Anne avenue and Valley Street. The event is hosted by the ladies of St. Paul's chapel to greet the new pastor.
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Powyntell Kemper
Robinson
Queen Anne Avenue
Valley Street
St. Paul's Chapel
Piano Recital By M Otto Bendix At Sherman Clay Hall
Pianist M Otto Bendix renowned among American concertgoers will perform at Sherman Clay Co halls 54 Second Avenue this evening starting 8 15. Listeners are urged to attend for a rare musical treat from a celebrated virtuoso.
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M. Otto Bendix
United States
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Avenue
M. Bendix
Seattle Weather Tonight and Wednesday Forecast
Tonight and Wednesday in Seattle and vicinity expect fair skies with winds from the south to southwest. Temperatures mild with no precipitation indicated and conditions suitable for outdoor plans.
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Seattle
Crime of a Jealous Girl in Hinn ngham Alabama
In Hinm mingham Alabama Heulah Sanders and Hattie Hill clashed over a shared suitor. A street fight followed with Sanders retreating home where Hill confronted her and was shot through the heart. Hill was taken to the city jail after police arrived.
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Hinmingham
Ala
Aum
Heulah Sanders
Hattie Hill
Sanders
Mine Hill
Mine Sanders
DUM-DUMS Report At Joliet Prison
Report from Chicao dated August notes guards at Joliet penitentiary are armed with Mauser rifles loaded with dumdum bullets, claimed to be first use in the United States. Bullets said to be supplied by an American firm.
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Chicado, Aug
Walle
Jollet
Hague
United States
Joliet
State News Briefs From Wattsburg and Nearby
Harvest hands in Wattsburg form a price scale and press workers to quit or accept higher pay. County tax assessments total $149,997 across Elma Cosmopolie Montesano Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Monroe coal prospectors pulled up after sinking 1200 feet with little information. Land Commissioner Fridwes reports quarterly revenue to state funds totaling $99,206.08 across several accounts.
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Wattsburg
FE. Jones
Elma
Montesano
Cosmopolie
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Monroe
Phridwes
Moneva
State Land Department
Rcientist
State University
Beginning of the Revolution in San Domingo
Report from Havana says a revolution has broken out in San Domingo with notable officers supporting Jimines. A force of about 1000 men has formed and seized several towns abandoned by government troops.
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Havana
San Domingo
Jimines
Missing Fireman Jaseen on Riojun Maru Surfaces at Sea
Fireman Jaseen from the Japanese liner Riojun Maru was reported missing after the ship’s 1 00 oclock listing. Attempts to locate him at 4 00 failed and officials could not determine whether he fell overboard or deserted.
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Jaseen
National League Games Report from Chicago Aug
National League results list from yesterday with scores in Philadelphia Baltimore 4 3 Pittsburgh St Louis 11 5 Pittsburgh 3 1 Boston Washington 7 1 New York 9 Brooklyn 3 standings show Brooklyn 68 36 Philadelphia 68 56 Chicago 46 72 Cincinnati 46 70 and more teams including New York Washington Cleveland Louisville and others with various win loss records.
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Chicago
Aug
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pitsburgh
St. Lowiea
Pittsbure
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Hoston
New York
Brooklyn
Cluba
Acger
Moston
Italtimore
Chioras
St. Langia
MT Cincinnati
Pittebure
Iouieville
Cleveland
Atlantic steamship line to start Glasgow New York
A new transatlantic service between Glasgow and New York will begin operation in the fall. The Logan Company and Rankin and Gilmour of Glasgow promote the line.
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Glasgow
Atlantic
New York
Logan Company
Rankin & Gilmour
O Reilly Discharged Over Minor Access at Saloon
George O'Reilly, a Washington Street saloon keeper, was yesterday discharged by Judge Cannon for insufficiency of evidence after being accused of allowing a minor to enter the saloon.
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George O'Reilly
Washington Street
Cannon
Mount Vernon Woodbury Cotton Duck Company Formed In Trust
In New York on August 8, cotton duck tradesmen report a near final trust setup with a Baltimore meeting planned to finalize the organization. Most mills are Baltimore headquarters and major trust firms there back the move. Seven plant options expired July 31 but talks to renew them proceed. The new corporation will carry $23.5 million in capitalization.
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New York
Baltimore
Planta
Mount Vernon-Woodbury Cotton Duck Company
Schools Open Sep 11 For 40 Week Session
The city public schools resume September 11 after a board of education meeting last night. The 40 week term replaces the 26 week year and contracts for supplies were awarded to Pacific Coal Co for coal F C White for Fremont wood and F Thornberg for Green Lake wood and Chapman Bros & Co for desks.
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Thie City
Board of Education
Kenawon
Pacific Coal Company
Fremont
F.C. White
Cireen Lake
F. Thornberg
Desks
Chapman Bros, & Ca
Paris to St Malo Car Race Sets New Speed Record
Two cars race from Paris to Porta St Malo covering 226 miles in 7 hours 5 minutes establishing a new motor speed record. Train time noted at 7 hours 48 minutes.
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Paris
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Beatle
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Aageae State News
O'Reilly
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First Ave
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John A. Clark
Union Bakery
Hardteck
Toart
P. A. Hallberg
Pike St
Weatherby
Bonanza Gold Mining and Milling Co
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J. B. Nichols & CO
Grand
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Winter & Harper
Seattle, Wash
Calldren
Felitz Tent and Awning Co
Yesler Way
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Lansia
Spot Cash
Jake Martin
Automobile Beats
Seattle Transfer CO
Joseph Mayer & Bros. P
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Irvin Baruch, Prop
Oberon’s Ladies’ Orchestra
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Fastern
B. S. Johnston
Second Ave
Burke Building
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Thint Ave
Columbia
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