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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1899

Page

3

Withdrawal of U S Troops From Cuba

Washington August 11 The administration considers gradual withdrawal of U S garrisons in Cuba in coming months with several ports abandoned before next year The main reason cited is health concerns from tropical climate affecting soldiers While some garrisons may stay in certain areas officials say most positions could be left to take care of themselves in a few months The listed posts cover Havana Pinar del Rio Matanzas Santa Clara Santiago and Puerto Princesa with various cavalry and infantry units.

Washington, D.C United States Cuba War Department Pinar del Rico Matanzas and Santa Clara Santiago Puerto Pricipe

Long-lived Kate Medarta Dies at 161 in Brooklyn Indiana

Mrs. Kate Medarta aged 161 died at her granddaughter L N Apple’s home in Brooklyn Indiana. Born in North Carolina on June MM 1795 she left 10 living descendants including two sons, grandchildren, 42 great great grandchildren, and a great great great grandson born March 10 1898 to Mr and Mrs Orval Belert Priendewoud.

Brooklyn Ind Kate Medarta L. N. Apple North Carolina Deerendant Orval Beler Priendewoud

Germany says navy growth will reshape Far East balance

Berlin reports emphasis on the expanding American navy with 46 vessels under construction and 12 more contracted in the last session of Congress. The Ostasiatische Lloyd notes this will soon alter the Far East balance of power.

Berlin Ost Asiatieche Lloyd America Congress

Washington officers preferred by Otis

Gen Otis nominates officers for a volunteer cavalry regiment organized in the Philippines. The list includes coronels majors captains lieutenants and staff officers from multiple states and services with assignments to First Washington Fourth Cavalry Twentieth Kansas Nevada cavalry First South Dakota and others.

Washington Aug. U Otis Volunteer Cavalry Philippines Coronel James L. Lockettt Fourth Cavaliry John H. Wettenberger First Heoeh T. Sime Fire California Thomas Carson Leutenant Fourth Cavalry Dennis EB. Nolan Thirteenth Infantry Evan ©. Young Leute H. Agnew Kansas Samuel G. Larsen South Dakota Russell Hasaard Guy B. Logan Iowa Wm. A. Green Henry L. Kael James OF. Rose Fredk. E. Gignoux Firet Nevada Cavalry Morrow C. Guetin Chea. R. Cowbridge Eutenant Minnesota Fred MH. Parks Bouth Dakota Herman Lehman Lindsay Cheetiam George Moray Francia H. Lincoln Joseph W. Morris Walter W. Cotehett Lewis & Styrr Oliver PF. Mazeard Holly Hil

Hanna's Return Seen Early From Europe

Washington rumors say Hanna may return from Europe sooner than planned. Officials fear quick action on labor treaties could hurt Republicans in key states at the next elections.

Washington, D. C Hanna Europe

Snoqualmie Falls electric power planned for Seattle use

Seattle businessmen will use Snoqualmie Falls power next week after a July 31 trial proved successful. The plant will generate about 7,000 horsepower to share between Seattle and Tacoma with aluminum wiring to transmit power. Temporary quarters on South Second and Main streets will be used for six more weeks while a permanent plant is built.

Seattle Snoqualmie Falls South Second Main Streets Snoqualmie Fadls Senate Faila Tacoma Berton Centennial MH Company Snoquatcie Falls Power Company Furshigh 1 Power

American Painters Praised at Venice Exhibit

The Venice show of American painters draws general praise while sales remain cool. George Henry Boughton, an American born in Onglams, has sold When the Dead Leaves Fall to King Humbert for the municipal gallery of Home.

Venice George Henry Boughton Onglams King Humbert Municipal Gallery of Home

Run Down An Automobile On Broadway At Forty-Second

New York August 11. William A Finck attempted to cross Broadway at Forty second street in front of a cable car. The collision split the car in two and hurled Mrs. Momma Tuttle from the vehicle, leaving her badly bruised.

New York William A. Finck Broadway Forty-second Street Momma Tuttle

Funston Pleases Politicians in Winds of Service

In Leavenworth Kansas Auger Fen Punston’s choice to stay in the U S military in thePhilippines eases anxiety at home among Kansas politicians. His name had surfaced in relation to the mover worship senate and congress and many officials hope he remains in service.

Leavenworth Kan Auger Fen Punston Pines Kansas Senate

Death of Kar Swan Reported in City

Telegram from John A. Logan chief of police at Wiwin Ohio reports the death of Kar Swan who died in the city yesterday. Swan came from Alaska on the last trip of the steamer Howalie Hewan formerly a drug clerk at Ki win Db.

Heed John A. Logan Wiwin Ohia Kar Bwan Thin City

Incurable Disease Report From Wisconsin Tannery

A dispatch from Ashland reports several workers at a Mellen tannery, near Askland, contracted an incurable and mysterious disease while processing hides imported from the Orient. The illness struck workers at the tannery where hides are tanned.

Milwaukeh, Wie Augst Ashend Win Mellen Askland

Round Up of Crooks in Dawson and Klondike

A Dawson and Klondike police roundup is planned with many thieves highwaymen and gamblers on a Pinkerton led list. Col Breele has courted agencies to seize a famed diamond thief Joe Rehwarta who fled before officers arrived.

Dawson Klondike Col Breele United States Canada Honer Joe Rehwarta Pinkerton Sehwarta Joe Mr. Pinkerton

Miners Claims Presented to Washington and London Plans

Col Jas Hamilton Lewis former congressman visits the State Department to press American miners claims against British Columbia and Puntiah Columbia losses from a French district. The claim totals nearly 1 million dollars. Harry de Windt plans an overland journey from Paria to New York starting September 1 1900 crossing Europe Austria Siberia and Behring Strait aiming for a yearlong arrival.

Hamilton Lewis Washington State Department American League League Attin Puntiah Columbia British Columbia London Eng Hirmingham Post Harry de Windt Paria New York Europe Austia Siberia Behring Straits

Laborers in Demand Across Rail Routes

Railroads have moved many laborers from the East to the Middle West to meet harvest needs. A higher demand now exists for workers in Washington and Oregon.

Haat Middle West Washington Oregon

Real estate transfers filed in county auditor's office

Deeds recorded from July to August 1898 transferring lots and blocks in Gilman park Edgemont Woodward South Green Lake Brooklyn Crow's First Kent and other districts. Names include Lundberg Bilbrey Dunn Mow er Sankey Harrington Mess Taylor Ogilvy Pontius McKay Gillies Dalquist Stendahl Hamm and Schmitz with amounts from 20 to 24 000 dollars and dates ranging May to August 1898.

Sarah Lundberg Johnson Mary Gordon Giiman Park W. J. Billbrey Ahem L. A Green Lake Add Edward Mella Campbell Peter Hillen Peresy C. Sankey Gilman Park Elizabeth C. Harrington Husband Joseph W. Hoeven Brooklyn Anna Fred J Walter N. Mess Annie Taylor Nec Crow's Firet Knob Hill Kent James M. Ogilvy Annie M. Ogilvy Margaret J. Pontius M. BW Mary A. Ray Pontius Mount Pleasant Cemetery Andrew M G. Katelia McKay Lake View Cemetery Association James G. Gillies Lake View Cemetery Ida Nelaomnee Dalquist Otto Stendahl Denny & Hoyt J. J. Lewis Et Ax Dietrich Hamm Ferdinand Sehmitz C. D. Boren

Destitution in Dawson Reported by Klondike Arrivals

Springfield man Snedgram cites at least 500 destitute in Dawson with no money or work awaiting aid to reach civilization. He and Klondike miner Snodgrass discuss hardships, failed relief, and a Dawson season output near 20 million dollars.

Dawson Ram Springfield Mane Dawcon Beattie Star Bnodgrass Snodgrass Klondike Thistle Creek Shedgerass

Scandinavian Banquet Held by Beattie Residents

Ten prominent Scandinavians attended a banquet last night at the Stutler hotel honoring Henry Lund consul general to Ban Franchon from Norway and Sweden. Andrew Chit berg presided with guests including Frank Olewen J. 9. Jacobarn Capt 4. Weekum FF J. Jacobsen Frisch N.G. Lind A. J. Thuland N A. Christof and C. M. Thuland.

Beattie Stutler Hotel Henry Lund Franchon Norway Sweden Andrew Chitberg Frank Olewen J. 9. Jacobarn Weekum J. Jacobsen Frisch N.G. Lind A. J. Thuland N A. Christof C. M. Thuland

Market Quotations From Seattle Prices For Fruits Fish and Grains

The Seattle markets show firm trends in most lines with notable variation in fruit and vegetables. Prices offered to producers for delivery in round lots include beattie grain oats barley and wheat chicken feed and a wide range of produce and meats with extensive listings for dairy eggs and live stock across Puget Sound Eastern and Western Washington markets.

Seattle Beattie Orain Puget Sound Washington Timothy Strictly Fresh Ranch Zic. Batter— Freeh Ranch Beat Creamery Hogan Lena Aquares Iowa Elgin Wahington Eastern California

Lumber Prices and Groceries in Market Notes

A dense list of wood products and prices accompanies a long section on staples. Lumber items include fir timber, cedar, chestnut, and shingles with per M and per piece rates. Grocery items cover flour, corn meal, oats, buckwheat, and coffee with袋 per bag or per hundredweight prices.

Washington Red Cedar Lumber Hough Fatent Eixocellent Star Bakers California Farino Jawa Mateo Costa Rica Javea Te Sack Aden Mocha Caraia Guatemala Fle Lion

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