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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1899

Page

3

Dreyfus Walks Alone to Court in Rennes Court Martial

In Rennes France on August 10 the Dreyfus court martial resumed in secret. Ex Minister of War Chamoine was examined and M Paleologue of the foreign office began questioning. Dreyfus walked from the prison to the Lycee alone but later was guarded by infantry and cavalry. The military paper ban was extended and the next public session is scheduled for next Saturday.

Rennes France Dreyfus Chamoine M. Paleologue Foreign Office Lycee Military Club Jouast

Oregon flax fiber industry eyed for grain bags

In Albany Oregon Eugene A Larrimore manager of Portland linseed oil works visits Scio area flax fields. About 4 000 acres slated for Portland company with yields of 12 to 16 bushels per acre. A new firm plans to turn flax fiber into grain bags with a retting plant at Beto and promising costs.

Albany Eugene A Larrimore Linseed Oil Works Portland Oregon Larrimore Linn County

National League Games and Standings Tallied

In Chicago on August 10 the National League results included Philadelphia 14 over Pittsboro 12, Brooklyn 13 over Cincinnati WM, Baltimore 3 over St Louis, Chicago 6 over Washington, Boston 7 over Cleveland 2, and Louisville 4 over New York. The accompanying standings list the club positions.

Chicago Philadelphia Pittsboro Brooklyn Cincinnati Baltimore St. Louis Washington Boston Cleveland New York Louieville Louis Pittsburg Louisville

Rosalie Delivers Record Freight on Lynn Canal Steamer

The steamer Rosalie sailed last night from the port with one of the largest freight cargoes ever loaded and a large passenger list including Mrs A Munmack Mrs Mahoney H A Steward Miss May Gunderson and many others.

Rosalie Lynn Canal Way Ports A. Munmack Mahoney Smart H. A. Steward Thornley May Gunderson A. Marriner Chas Clarkson Chas. Clarkson F. B. Chapman Mra Brown W. A. Clark H. F. Ash J. Timmons D. H. Lancaster T. C. Dunn J. B. Clark F. B. Anderson Mra J. W. Stewart F. M. Header FE. W. Smith F. S. Anderson J. K. Robinson J. Papin Mise Netlie Papin Jh. H. Brinker W. A Steel

Towns Miller and St Lawrence Clash Over Desertion Losses

Aug 10 report from Pipare North Dakota describing a dispute between Miller and St Lawrence in Hand county over removal of buildings to Miller. The judge denied an injunction challenging tax value impairment from reduced taxable property as a ground for action. Korn Drug Co. and Moore Inv. Co. noted in brief.

Pipare Miller St. Lawrence Hand Victor Lawrence J. Lawrence Gaffy

Lawton to command Philippine cavalry forces

In Washington August 10 it is understood Maj. Gen. Lawton now in the Philippines will head all cavalry there after an active campaign begins. The Fourth Cavalry is present, two Third Cavalry battalions are bound for Manila, a volunteer cavalry regiment is forming under Gen. Otte, and total Philippine cavalry will number 4000 to 5600 men with mounted volunteer infantry regiments.

Washington BD. C Lawton Philippines Third Cavalry Manila Otte

Building Permits Page Notes Local Constructions

Building permits listed include P. Snyder to Ball for a one story frame house in Allen's addition at $500 W E K Nichola to build a two story frame residence at 515 Belmont Avenue North for $1925 Christy and Miller to alter 1900 Railroad Avenue 81 A Haynes to alter 807 Twenty Fourth Avenue South for $125

Gag P. Snyder Allen W. EK. Nichola Belmont Avenue Christy & Miller Railroad Avenue A. F. Haynes Twenty-fourth Avenue

Increase in the Cold Reserve in New York

The New York treasury paid out 100000 to cover Yukon gold from Beattle of San Francisco, added to local bank reserves via the clearing house. No further word on the 1000000 warrant to the San Francisco mint for Australian gold. Imports from Australia totalled about 25000000 in the year ending June, with higher expects from Australia and the Klondike. A banker said most Australian gold will reach New York, with San Francisco quotes at a premium. The Klondike arrivals followed the same pattern.

New York Beattle San Francisco Australia New York Exchange

Bicycle Boat Reported For Toronto Invention

A Toronto report describes a proposed bicycle boat by C Clark of Toronto city. It features two iron tubes about 1 feet long with a frame like a bicycle and uses bevel gearing to drive a rear screw. propulsion via bicycle pedals and steering by bicycle handles.

Toronto Tt Tn C Clark Ue City

Pounder Buys Ethel Group Near Index For $45000

George A Pounder of this city has purchased the Ethel group of mining claims four and a half miles from Index for forty five thousand dollars. Pounder has just returned and says twenty men will be employed to open the three leads.

George A. Pounder Ethel Group Daim Index Pounder

New Gold Mine Attracts Prospectors On Coquille River Headwaters

Aug 10 Myrtle Point reports the headwaters of the Coquille and Sixes rivers draw many prospectors though development remains limited. Harrison brothers extract about half an ounce daily from Mountain Daly claim, working dry mud seam between porphyry layers and washing pay dirt with a rocker. The gold is fine and requires quicksilver to save it.

Myrtle Point Coquille Sixes Harrisons Harrison Brothers Mountain Daley

City Hall Repairs Advance in Phased Work

The City Hall renovation progresses with the mayor's new second floor office nearing occupancy. Paper hangers work in the council chamber and by the next meeting the room should be re papered painted and carpeted. After second floor completion first floor work begins and the mayor's room will be split for Supt Youngs of the water department and Mrs Walker of the employment office. Exterior painting is planned as well.

Supt. Youngs Water Department Walker Lady's

Day as Arbitrator in Hayt Dispute

Washington August 10 The governments of the United States and Hayti have agreed to submit three claims of an American citizen for alleged indignities and losses in Hayti to arbitration. The case will be heard by Judge Day former secretary of state acting as arbitrator for the United States.

Washington, D. C Aus United States Hayt Ettigen Hayti Judge Day

Shot Through the Stomach at Choctaw Execution

Guthrie Aug 10. Sheriff Watson explains the execution of Wm Goings, a Choctaw Indian, by shooting through the stomach rather than the heart, following advice from an Indian doctor who claimed the stomach is the vital spot.

Guthrie Wm Goings Sheriff Watson

Seattle Anti-Saloon League Holds Meeting at First Methodist

The Seattle Anti-Saloon League met in the First Methodist Episcopal church parlors with diverse groups present. President Knapp led. law and order officials were discussed after a Sunday closing reward, anti narcotic textbooks were reviewed, and a visit by Rev Howard H Russell was invited. An executive committee meeting is set for tomorrow evening at Knapp’s office.

Seattle Anti-Saloon League First Methodist Episcopal Church Knapp Hamer McElroy Howard H. Russell Columbus American Anti-Saloon League

John L Opens a Saloon in New York City

John L Sullivan starts a saloon on Biath avenue between Thirty fifth and Thirty sixth streets, near Corbett's place. The opening drew Paddy from Troy and an unexpected visit from three former world champions Ryan Corbett and Bull Van to the new venue.

New York John JL Sullivan Han New Yorker Biath Aventa Jim Corbett Paddy van Troy John JL Pugillete Ryan Corbett Bulll- van

Texas oil fields to open soon in East Texas

Houston news says oil regions of East Texas will be opened shortly. President John Kerby of Gulf Heaumont and Great Northern states the line will be pushed to completion this afternoon. The railroad already runs to timber lands, but the petroleum belt has not been developed due to limited railway facilities.

Houston Tex Texas John Kerby Gulf Heaumont Great Northern Eaumont

Mortgage Foreclosure Case Filed Over Washington Place Addition

Letitia J Wallace files in superior court seeking a 2000 dollar judgment and foreclosure of a mortgage on lots 1 and 2, block 7, Washington Place addition, against Minelle Head and K L Mead. The filing names the parties and targets the property lien.

Letitia J Wallace Minelle Head K. L. Mead Washington Place

Market Quotations From Thursday Morning Readings

Prices on fruit vegetables and dairy shift with weaker plume and scarce peaches. Halibut yields fall while salmon rise. poultry declines to 2c to 6c with storage and feed trends noted. Fresh meat and dairy values given for local delivery in round lots on the dock or car at Beattie.

Beattie Gcratn Puget Sound Washington Beat Creamery

Excursion to Olympia Sunday by Van Excur Company

The Van Excur company offers a Sunday trip to Olympia aboard the steamer State of Washington leaving Yealer wharf at 8 10 a m with a stop at Tacoma both ways. A musical concert enhances the outing and tickets are available at Lee's pharmacy or the wharf. Round trip price reduced to 00 with children under 15 at 00. Bicycles ride free and seats plentiful.

van Excursion Olympia State of Washington Willeave Yealer Wharf Tacoma Lee's Pharmacy

Seattle Proms club treasurer report shows balance

The executive committee heard the treasurer report on finances. Subscriptions totaled 1112 dollars with expenses at 965.20 leaving 146.80 cash. Funds to be used as an entertainment fund for future occasions. Some subscriptions not yet collected but counted as cash.

Seattle Proms Club Seattle Press Club Ambrowse

Brooklyn factory ships 43 100-lb anvils to Kinome

New York Aug 10 A Brooklyn manufacturing firm reports shipment of 43 100 pound anvils to the Kinome Eastern Railway at Vladivostok. The firm also dispatched 14 large machine shop anvils in November last.

NEW Yeorkk Brooklyn Hae Fuet Kinome Eastern Railway Vladivostok Larkee

Wholesale Lumber and Commodities Prices Listed

The page lists detailed prices for lumber materials including No 1 fir, cedar shingles, and various lengths and finishes. It also provides varied per M rates, stock boards, and rough lumber, plus nut foods and canned goods with numerous per unit quotes. Coffee prices are shown for jobbing and roasted varieties with multiple brands and packaging.

Hough Cinaber Waashington Red Cedar Lumber Picketa Dragane Detden Star Bakers California Java Costa Rica Suck Guatemala Lion

Woll Assayer Special Bale-Fine Note Paper Sale Note

Deony Coryell Co. advertises stock of bale fine note paper in boxes at 716 Ist Ave. Woll, the assayer, is named in association with the sale.

Deony-Coryell Co Ist Ave

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