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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1899

Page

4

Dreyfus Trial Sparks Talk of New Deaths in France

Paris reports from Rennes and Pari that renewed court sessions in the Dreyfus case fuel fear of another fatal outcome. Math ieu Dreyfus’s brother says the defense strengthens while prosecutors prepare fresh evidence. Observers warn that a guilty finding could lead to a shooting, and ties to a rumored German note surface.

Rennes France Mathieu Dreyfus M. Sireyfus Dreyfus Potetam Rmperoe Casimer Perier Paty du Clam

Otis Dispatch on MacArthur Move in Philippines

Washington Aug 1 Gen Otis reports MacArthur has captured Santa Rita insurgents driven north one casualty yesterday none today poor roads slow troop movement but necessary to open the region and gain control of Bataan province relieving local inhabitants.

Washington, D. C Otis MacArthur Santa Rita Bataan

Tragic Farm Dispute Ends in Lockjaw Death

Albert Uhlers, 26, dies from lockjaw after a blow struck by his father during a quarrel in St Paul Minnesota. The blow with a hoe caused a skin wound leading to infection and lockjaw. The father is under arrest awaiting charges.

Paul Minn Albert Uniers Uhlers

Attorney General Smith Sees Mixed Interest in Antitrust Conference

Attorney General Smith has not received 28 replies from attorneys general nationwide to the invitation for the September 3 antitrust conference at St Laura. Seven signified they will attend, indicating limited participation from the states.

Austin Tex Smith Eattorney Genenrain United States St. Laura Delong

Missing Boy Found in Piqua Area

In Muncie Indiana on August 11 the police reported the missing boy Cunningham was found near Hellegfontaine Ohio. Authorities suspect he was hypnotized by a black patent medicine man who was in town during the Elke street carnival a short time ago.

Muncie Tnd Cunningham Hellefontaine O. Cunningham

Physicians Puzzled Over Infantile Paralysis Spread

New York doctors report a rising number of infantile paralysis cases in the city and nearby areas. Autohypnosis and mental experimentation are cited by some as contributing factors, with Prof Henry D Chapin noting spinal gray matter softening as a possible cause and potential permanent paralysis in several children.

New York Henry D. Chapin Post Graduate Hospital Chapin

Destruction of Boats at St Michael After Western Storm

A Alaskan storm of July 12 caused over half a million dollars in damage at St Michael. Twenty five river boats were nearly wrecked and 20 more craft damaged. one steamer City of Paris was towed in after being driven ashore and filled with water. The Jeanie carried about 75 thousand dollars in gold from Dawson and reported many wrecks, with crews and passengers recounting the devastation and high hopes for winter.

St. Michael Seattle Jeanie Pacific Steam Whaling Company Mason City of Paris St. Paul Rampart Koyukuk Louisa Susie John J. Cudahy Dawson Canadian Bank of Commerce William H. Miller White River

Training Ship Adams Returns to Tacoma on Summer Cruise

The U S S Adams training ship arrived in Tacoma at 5 PM after a six day voyage from San Francisco via Victor and Port Angeles. Commissioned last October, Adams carries cadets aged 14 to 21 under Commander G N Book and a staff of officers including T Porter and M Dombaugh, with Chaplain Frasier aboard. The ship, which left San Francisco in March, will stay in Tacoma four days before resuming its duties at sea.

G. N. Book T. Porter Mo L. Worl M. M. Dombaugh Fullinwider V Graham C. Pagtandensiens T A Kearney D. M. Mahoney J. C. Sullivan Frasier Adame Teft San Francine Magdalene Bay Hawaiian Islands Port Angeles Victoria San Francisco Tacoma

Largest crop on record for Nebraska corn yield

Omaha Neb August reports hail and rain dealers estimate Nebraska corn crop at about 466 million bushels, far above 1887's 299 million. Widespread rains improved prospects, with only storm damaged pockets noted, suggesting a record yield for the season.

Omaha Neb Aus. S Nebraska

Seizures of Canadian fishermen’s nets at Point Roberts investigated

Vancouver officials Col Dudley Abraham K. Smith and W W Stambles returned from an inquiry into recent seizures of Canadian fishermen nets and berets at Point Hoberta. A tour aboard the Quadra traced waters to aid understanding. A report will be sent to Washington.

Vancouver B.C Col. Dudley Abraham K. Smith U. 8 Victoria W. W. Stambles Columbia Point Hoberta Dominion Quadra Tumbles Dominion Fishery Overseer Washington

Geophysical Survey Team Near Mount Rainier Forest Reserve

A United Army geophysical surveying party led by Fred G. Plummer works 16 miles north of Stevenson in the Mount Hatter forest reserve. They began in spring and expect completion by year end, mapping timber and undergrowth for a more accurate Washington map.

Btivenson Wash United Armies Fred G. Plummer Stevenson Mount Hatter Washington Mount Mulmer Skamania County

Elevators Sold in Minnesota and Dakota Line

The Minnesota and Dakota line of elevators along the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Milwaukee roads has been sold to KH H Veavey & Co for 200000 dollars. The elevators have an aggregate capacity of 1500000 bushels.

Minneapolis, Minn Minnesota and Dakota KH. H. Veavey &Co Northern Pacific Great Northern Milwaukee Roads

Money rates firmer worldwide amid speculation concerns

Global money markets firm as prosperity and speculation push rates higher in many regions. Bank of England holds at 3 percent while Berlin discount rate jumps to 4 percent amid over speculation fears. French rentes and British consols weaken. New York remains uncertain though money is firmer.

New York Bank of England Berlin Germany Priewa Consola Becaune

Dairy Creek Flood Drive Seeks County Aid

Hillsboro Oregon August 11 Farmers from the Dairy Bottoms visit the county court to urge funding for clearing drift in Dairy Creek from Thaxecline to above Greenyite a 13 mile stretch. The stream damages farms bridges and roads annually and residents have raised over 400 dollars seeking half from the county.

Hillsboro Dairy Creek Thaxecline Greenyite Farma

FIGHTING FOR HER PORTION IN MUIR ESTATE APPEAL

Nettie Craven claiming widow status seeks a share of Senator Muir’s millions. She hides in Ban Thafael a week, meeting attorney Behoal Director JL Dunand at the Marine hotel formerly Hotel Francaine. Helpers gather evidence for the supreme court appeal to strengthen her case.

Ban Franciao Muir Nettie KR. Craven Ban Thafael Supreme Court Marine Hotel Hotel Francaine Jacob Schneider Behoal JL. FF. Dunand Emimarten

Delaware & Hudson Railroad Builds Major Coal Storage Plant

In Cartondalme Pennsylvania the Delaware and Hudson railroad begins a large coal storage facility. The plant settles 80000 capacity to store coal mined for the Philadelphia New York and Boston markets.

Cartondalme Delaware &@ Hudson allroad Ch Miladelphia New York Hoston

Campbell Note Says He Will Jump From Dock

J T Campbell left a note on the Commercial dock several days ago stating he would jump into the bay Campbelton is alive and working in a mill at Port Gamble.

J.T Campbell Atil Alive Campbelle Port Gamble

Woman Forces Son to Sleep Outdoors on Siath Avenue

Police report says Mrs Staasving on Siath Avenue near Harrison Street forced her five year old son to sleep outside Wednesday night. Officer Glasscock took the boy to a neighbor’s house but the mother refused aid. case referred to the Humane Society.

Glasscock Mre

National League Games Report From Aug 1

National League games today in Washington Chicago Weekington won 4 to 2 while Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 1. Baltimore beat St Louis 7 to 4. Cincinnati and New York games were postponed due to wet grounds and rain postponed Cleveland and Detroit. Standings are listed.

Chicago Washington Chicagoo Weekington Philadelphia Pittehure Bartimore Baltimore Louie New Yorklawkeville Thetton Gate Folss P.C Hevetonger Philadephia Hid Tole Levuleville New York

Lawsuit Filed Against Kohne Over Postmaster Accounts

Suit filed in federal court yesterday against Anthony H. Kohne of Coupeville. Waeh Ttin accuses the postmaster of failing to account for 1156 in missing funds or improper handling of government accounts.

Anthony H. Kohne Coupeville Waeh Ttin

Polson and McMillin Meet at Beattie in Beattie

Alexander Polson of Poleon Broad Logging in Hoquiam stops at the Diller Ino. D. McMillin, president of Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Company at Roche Harbor, attends the Beattie event.

Alexander Polson Poleon Broad Logging Company Hoquiam Diller Ino. D. McMillin Tacoma & Roche Harbor Lime Company Roche Harbor the Beattie

Rockefeller to Own Everett Land Company in Foreclosure

John T. Rockefeller, the multimillionaire, is likely to become owner of the Everett Land Company through a federal court foreclosure result brought by the Central Trust Company of New York City. The court action involves a debt of $1,090,000 though the property is valued around $1,600,000. Default was entered against the land company yesterday afternoon.

John T. Hockefeller Lkely Everett Land Company Central Trust Company New York City

England Preparing Troop Transport Amid War Mobilization

Aug 11 report from Kine states the Admiralty has notified all chartered shipping firms to hold their vessels in readiness for immediate dispatch of troops. The St James' Gazette notes this order reflects intensified wartime mobilization and aligns with convoy and deployment plans.

Layntion, Kine The St James

Citizens Riot Over Street Tracks in Pontiac

In Pontiac Michigan on Saginaw Street aging workers from Detroit removed tracks of the Sylvan Lake Street Railway. Citizens and aldermen stirred the scene after 1 am as residents crowd the avenue in response to the company's opposition to street paving and a city injunction.

Pontiac Mich Sylvan Lake Retreet Railway Company Saginaw Street Detroit Witter

Aluminum Firms Form National Combine in Cincinnati

The Star Aluminum company of Cincinnati announces a New Jersey incorporated national combine with five other aluminum producers to form a united manufacturing group.

Cincinnati Star Aluminum Company Lawa New Jersey

Weather forecast for Geattle and Vicinity

Tonight and Sunday expect fair and warmer conditions as high pressure moves off the Washington coast. Temperatures fall east of the Rockies to the coast, with cooler air in the southwest plateau region. Clear skies are forecast except along the coast, with a trend toward warmer weather Saturday.

Geattle and Vicinity Washington Montana Plateau California Rocky Mountainae

New Books for Stanford University Library

Stanford plans a major book purchase funded by registration fees. An appropriation over five times prior years will add about 15,000 volumes, ordered by the university wards. The library will be cleaned for opening, with the new building ready by November and book removal possibly delayed until midwinter vacation.

Stanford University

Fears For a Steamer Indianapolis Sails Into Sea

It is feared the Yukon steamer Indianapolis, from Nulato to Cape Nome, is lost at sea with 24 aboard including Jennings and Myers. She left Nulato about June 1, passed the Yukon mouth three days later in a northeast gale, and has since vanished without a trace.

Indianapolis Nulato Cape Nome Jennings Myers Yukon Wea

All Sorts From Global Tidbits and Local Oddities

A column collects diverse notes on far flung topics including a Khartoum railway plan, a London women’s club, German army glove orders, Berlin radish adulteration, Madrid papers, copperhead snakes in Shamokin, university enrollments in Paris, Alabama grape shipping, Thuringia potato bread for horses, rising crop values in the US, and small anecdotes from Slough to Bucke.

Mie Cuts Prices on Men's Linen Hats and Straw Braids

Local sale offers 38¢ each for men’s fine linen crash hats and straw braid hats with leather wheat finishes. Prices slashed on kid gloves and work gloves, with marked reductions on 6he and Bhe labeled pairs. Limited stock, Saturday only, while they last.

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