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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1899

Page

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Delusory Hope Of European Recognition

A dispatch from Washington reports Gen Otis saying insurgents urged inhabitants to endure for European recognition by August 3 and that US authority would fall. It notes five Americans killed and 26 wounded yesterday, with MacArthur advancing near San Fernando and Calulut amid mud and water, insurgents suffering heavy losses and retreating north.

Washington, D.C Otle Unis United States Washington Dpd C Otis MacArthur San Fernando Calulut Braden Abernethy Wil. Mamas Iowa Santa Rita Wheaton and Liscum Paractine

Freezing Weather Reported in New Hampshire

Manchester New Hampshire recorded freezing temperatures today as the thermometer dropped to the freezing point headline weather note.

New Hampshire Manchester N. H

Hospital for the Soldiers Relief Corps to establish home

At a meeting of the George Port eon Relief corps it was decided to rent a building for a hospital and home for disabled and financially embarrassed volunteers returning from the Philippines. Funds will be sent to San Francisco and canvases will be made of the Washington regiment. Statewide towns will be asked to aid the effort.

George Porteon Relief Corps Philippines San Francisco Washington Regiment

Cardinal Bishop Verga Dies. Pope Leo Suffered Fainting Rumor

Rome reports Cardinal Bishop Verga died at noon. Rumors say Pope Leo fainted after the death news, with little official confirmation and no clear details on papal health.

Rome Verga Leo

Steamer Anglian Sinks in Lewis River Collision

The Anglian, a steamer of the Canadian Developments line, struck a bend in the Lewis river and sank several feet of water. The damage was not great and it is expected the vessel can be raised.

Lewis River

Northwestern Stocks at Mining Exchange Sales Report

Northwestern Mining Exchange reported sales of 1 060 Pacific Coast Gold stock at today's session. The brief list records a single item traded with quantity and commodity name.

Northwestern Mining

Watch stolen by youth in James Street livery case

William Lee, a young boy, was arrested this afternoon by Detective Wappenstein for stealing a watch and 99 in money from a man at a livery stable on James Street near Sixth Avenue. The watch owner was Edward Maroney. In other news, legal actions unfold as Assistant Attorney General Vance prepares a petition for a wartime rehearing challenging the harbor line changes affecting vested rights.

William Lee Wappenstein Paling & Gold Watch James Street Sixth Avenue Edward Maroney Washington Vance Elihu Root Secretary of War Star Seue Board of Stat Land Commission

Chamber meeting outlines local development and bids

At yesterday's chamber of commerce meeting officials reviewed gold receipts from Mint HK and discussed Seattle ranking in the fiscal year. The board invited the G A R to hold its next encampment here and considered a Skagway port proposal to ease Canada trade tensions. Kinnear Park extension donation and Alaska trip for Secretary Proe ch were noted along with new members F W Emmons and W R Forrest.

Chamber of Commerce Agting FE Preston Seattle The Presbyterian Board of Ald Snd Philadelphia Committee On Mines Cametter Hawkins White Pass Yukon Road Skagway Canada MacGuvra Proech John BR. Kinnear Kinnear Park Altence Alaska F. W. Emmons W. R. Forrest

Question of Finance Sparks Debates on Currency Standard

Washington August 10 A spirited discussion on currency policy unfolds as lawmakers weigh a law defining monetary standard. Republicans fear a gold standard declaration could hurt party prospects. others insist the issue must be settled by the people, with Representative Livingstone asserting victory in 1900.

Washington BD. C Congress Senate House of Representatives Livingstone Georgia Bryan

Back From Hong Kong Captain Struve Reaches Seattle

Captain Harry Struve arrived in Seattle from Hongkong aboard the United States transport Arizona. He was a chief officer on the Arizona when it sailed from Seattle for San Francisco on July 14, 1898 and served in that role until recently leaving the vessel at Hongkong.

Harry Sturve Seattle Hongkong United States Arizona Struve Heattle Yukon San Francisco

Main breaks flood basements on Jackson Street neighborhood

Water flooded several basements this morning after a Linch water main on Jackson Street broke. Flood affected homes around Second Avenue South area with property damage reported.

Second Avenue South Jackson Street

Inger Sol Monument Fund Gains International Support

PORTA Aug 10 The Inger sol monument fund shifts from local appeal to international reach as letters arrive daily from across the United States and Europe. Contributors promise funds with subscriptions enclosed, boosting the target to at least 85000 dollars and likely well beyond.

Porta Ingersol Monument Fund Cunningham United States Europe Ite

Bank Clearances and Balances Reported

Today's bank clearances totaled 976660 dollars and 70 cents with balances of 217757 dollars and 4 cents.

City School Repairs and Additions Permit Approvals

City readings show permits issued for repairs to Rainler and Booth school buildings. Rainler work valued at 11,500 includes two new stories. Booth addition slated for 1,560. Fr Shannon authorized to build Kayside school at M41 Seventeenth Ave S for 1,800.

Booth Shannon M41 Seventeenth Avenue South

Oriental steamer Riejun Maru sails with full cargo

The Riejun Maru departed at 1 am with a full cargo including 5500 tons of flour, lead from Everett's Puget Sound works, Texas cotton, rough lumber, and Eastern-made goods. First cabin passengers include Mrs F L Jolgera and two children of San Francisco. steerage lists Ll Chinese passengers for Hongkong and Japanese passengers. Kinshin Maru expected here on the 25th of September.

Puget Sound Everett F. L. Jolgera San Francisco Hongkong

Death of Tacoma Car Tillage & Lagmane Transfer president

Samuel M Nolan 64 president of the Tacoma Car tilage and lagmane Transfer company died at 2 this morning. He leaves a widow and had lived in Tacoma 18 years. He owned a country residence at American Lake.

Tacoma Ave Samuel M Nolan Tacoma Cartilage & Lagmane Transfer Company Nolan American Lake

Klondike King Alex McDonald Declares Bankruptcy

Victoria dispatch reports Dawson confirms Alex McDonald once called King of the Klondike has filed notice of assignment and insolvency. A $70,000 suit brought by a former partner is blamed, with business partners mismanaging affairs during his London absence.

Victoria B.C Dawson Alex. McDonald the Klondike Thomas Kilkenny Kilkenny Court House McDonald Alex London Klondike

Miner’s fall amid Yukon voyage tragedy on the Victoria

BK N Snodgrass of Springfield reports a Yukon trip aboard the Victoria from Deveson to White Pass rapids ended in tragedy when a nameless miner, driven mad by sickness and labor, leaped into swift rapids. A rescue attempt failed as he disappeared from view.

BK. N. Snodgrass Springfield Mase Deveson Yukon White Pass Dawson Kiendiker

McCoy to Inspect Cedar Lake Surveys for City Reservoir

Marion F P McCoy arrived at the land office to inspect public surveys in Western Washington. He will review Cedar Lake area surveys considered for a Cedar River water system reservoir. If the land is public and not yet surveyed, title may be unavailable until opened.

McCoy Cedar Lake Cedar River

Disbarment and Contempt Rules Dismissed in Hart and Wilson Case

Judge Jacoba dismissed both disbarment and contempt proceedings against Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John B. Hart and Deputy Sheriff James Wilson. The defense argued no intent to contempt. the court found the contempt technical and unintentional, dismissing the rule to uphold court dignity.

John B. Hart James Wilson Jacoba Ale Jacobs Vance

Steamship Queen Brings Alaska Excursionists and Klondike Gold

The Pacific Coast Steamship Queen arrived at 7 am from Alaska carrying many miners and excursionists. Passengers had sailed from Skagway on July 3 visiting Sitka and Muir Glacier, with gold dust and drafts totaling substantial sums. The voyage included a Tacoma group with sacks of gold dust and others carrying 25 and 36 pounds. The large passenger list includes Mrs. C. W. Babbage and many locals, totaling 168 excursionists and 49 second class passengers.

Pacific Coast Steamship Company Alaska Skagway Sitka Muir Glacier Curtin Dawson Skhngway Wolcott Juneau Klondike T. B. Wallace W. E. Heat C. Cleveland J. Gilbert Chas. Wieon Mra. Wilson Frank Willame Harvey Smith B.A. Mattileo Jno G. F P. Wig M. W. Henderson Jim Henderson J. R. Prandon KB. Chase Barah Morgan J. W. McCavery EB. Osborne Reid W. Milton Reid A. J. Davin

Fourth Grand Council of the Y M T A in Seattle Listing Agenda

The first Catholic convention to meet in Seattle will resemble here on the Zlot, August 21 to 24, for the Fourth Grand Council of the Young Men's Institute North Western jurisdiction. Delegates from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, British Columbia and Alaska expected. services, processions, ball, and corner stone ceremony planned with notable speakers and extensive rail and steamship travel arrangements.

Seattle Young Men's Institute Northwestern Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Wyoming Pritieh Columbia Alaska Loreal Council A. J. Bookmeyer M. M. Miller Thos J. Ivers YM. 1 F.C. Cheety Seattle Theater Seattle Council No Secason Washington Street First Avenue South Renton Lake Washington Madison Street Park Beattie Ranker’s Hall Sacred Heart Church Sixth Avenue Bell Streets Institute Pike Street Fifth Avenue Depot Street Pariah House J. O'Dea Alexander Christie

Best shirt trade prices with quick delivery

Advertisement claims top superintendence and beat methods for shirts. Prices listed include shirts at 10c, shirt with collar 12 a half c, fancy shirt 12 4c, collars 4c. Phone Pike 53% for orders.

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