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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1899

Page

4

A Roast for Swarter Trigger Pulls Court Martial Talk

Washington April 4 Captain Bigelow Jr Tenth Cavalry brother of Poultney Higelow a West Point graduate has stirred officials with Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign. Officials say the book warrants court martial for alleged criticisms of Shafter and War Department methods as it questions plans and orders before the landing and notes Shafter’s illness and lack of written battle plan evidence.

Washington Aus Bigelow, Jr Tenth Cavalry Poultney Higelow West Point Santiago Shafter Sigerow War Department Shaft

Last Nome settler braves scarcity to leave district

Brayton Grinnell arrived on the Townsend and declares he may be the last man from Nome district this year. He notes about 100 people near Any City planned to move on Gull was being removed from Anvil and Dexter creeks amid confusion. A court was anticipated to open on August 1 to settle claims.

Brayton Grinnell Townsend Nome Grinnell Gola Anvil Dexter Wee Sertie

Cleveland to Host Fine Automobile Establishment

Cleveland moves toward a premier auto business as the Cleveland Automobile Company organizes with Col Hart as manager. It has taken over the former Cleveland Athletic Club on Euclid Avenue to house manufacture, sale, and rental of automobiles. An automobile club and riding school will also aid local leaders and executives in learning vehicle operation.

Cleveland Cleveland Automobile Company Col . Hart Cleveland Athletic Club Euclid Avenue

Hurricane dissipates after threatening Atlantic coast

Washington April 4 The Weather Bureau warnings issued Saturday to Southern Atlantic Seaboard towns proved unnecessary as the West Indian hurricane spent its force before reaching Florida. Strong winds prevailed for hours Saturday night but caused no damage. The storm moved slowly, likely diluting its impact in mid ocean.

Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Atlantic Seaboard Florida

The Water Front Steamer Movements and Charters

The Lakine will likely depart for St Michael next Tuesday. The 8 VY. Toubaw chartered her and will send up a large freight. Forteviot, under charter to Salfour Guthrie Co, passed toward Tacoma. She is the wheat ship for the 1900 season, tonnage 1942 tons with capacity over 6,000 tons. Steamer Alice eGrtrude made an excursion to Port Blakeley and Port Orchard carrying Vulcan Iron Works staff. Lighthouse tenders Columbine and Manzanita are in port coaling. Columbine arrived from a cruise in the Thirteenth lighthouse district with Maj. Langfitt and George Free Man aboard. Port Angeles inspection underway. Waves will inspect again tomorrow. Manzanita arrived from Artoria and may sail soon. Flyer did not depart for the first time in months.

St. Michael Toubaw Forteviot Salfour Guthrie & Co Tacoma Alice eGrtrude Port Blakeley Port Orchard Vulcan Iron Works Company United States Columbine Manzanita Pacific Coast North Yeterday Port Angeles Wilwon Peters Island Artoria

Night Schedule Delays and Pacific Steam Vessels Movements

A traveler arrived from Tacoma at 7 35 PM delaying departure for five locals awaiting transport to Tacoma. The Oriental liner Tacoma left Yokohama for Puget Sound with cargo of ilk and tea and is due August 27 with Glen omle following by September 3. Capt McAlpine reports salon runs at Fairehaven and Anacortes amid a humpback surge. Dirigo expected from Alaska late tomorrow. Angle Bo arrived with about 80 tons of salted salmon for Thormocon. Bkookum returned from Tacoma after ferrying excursionists to Victoria. Athenian whistle drew attention as she docked at Arlington wharf occupying by Columba tender with Nehthowse. Al Ki expected from the north.

Tacoma Yokohama Puget Sound the Sound Ariington Ile

Wheelmen's Annual Meet Attracts Delegations Nationwide

The twentieth annual meet of the Wheelmen begins in Ho Ton Aug M and runs through the week. The city is rapidly filling with wheelmen and friends as large delegations arrive on incoming trains from across the country. Today’s program is formal in nature.

Upper Skagit Mines See Fresh Gold Rush Rumors

Upper Skagit reports mild mining excitement as new free gold quartz discoveries spur prospecting. David Kellogg of Beattie notes return from Hamilton and says many miners are heading out this season with plans for several new locations.

Upper Skagit David Kellogg Beattie Hamilton

Labor Day Parade Plans Announced by Western Central Union

The Western Central Labor union outlines a Labor Day parade route starting Third Avenue and Union, proceeding to Fifth Avenue Pike First Avenue Washington Street Second Avenue South Yesterway back to Union then Third where march ends. Committee members W J Stanley Horace A Duke report progress. a band from Rosslyn and miners will attend. Tacoma preparations for external organizations are set. merchants urged to decorate and float. Expected turnout larger than Independence Day events with six bands.

Western Central Labor Union Third Avenue Union Fifth Avenue Pike First Avenue Washington Street Second Avenue Yesterway Third Janka. Mesers W. J. Stanley Horace A. Duke Horace A. Duke, the Committee On Subactriptom Rosslyn Middelton F. J. Pike Tacoma Mter

Northern ports list steamer Humboldt passenger manifest

The Humboldt sailed for Alaska with four passengers and zero tons of freight including 120 head of beef cattle. The passenger net includes A F Sutter H Penmock Joe Burkhart Mrs M P Alfred and three children T F Payne and others. Also notes Tacoma and Northport dispatches on theft crime and labor strike developments.

Humboldt Alaska A. F. Sutter H. Penmock Joe Burkhart M. P. Alfred T. F. Payne T. H. Whieon L. Ruth Stanley Kuack Gus Prieder J. H. Baueman Miles Jamea A. C. Taylor Austin Hanks Phil Heridan Capt. Hewland A. Young M. M. Moore Mise Moore Warren Nelson BE. C Dlegier St. Vermillion M. H. Ford Jet Huck M. J. Heney M. King J. Lemmice

Platt Sees His Mistake and GOP Realignments Grow

In New York, Senator Matt leverages Independents to undo his 1897 blunder as Tammany Hall, Croker and a social club style governance loom. Seth Low leans into new leadership, Roosevelt rises to governor, Choate and Root gain favor, and party loyalties shift toward overthrowing Tammany with Republican Independents seeking unity.

New York Auglie Matt New York City Richard Croker Thomas Platt Seth Low Republican Party Pratt Tammany Choate Root Roosevelt

Otis Denies Allegations In War Department Letter

Captain A. Otis of the Washington regiment denies writers claims that he lied about leaving quarters, obtaining planes horses and carriages, and throwing a grand plane from a second story window. Major Marr, the inspector general, and the first sergeant of Company A corroborate him.

Washington BD. C A. It Otis War Department Meade Piret Washington Regiment Marr Bret

Seattle funeral for Minnie Simpier at Methodist church

The funeral for Minnie Simpier was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Seattle with Rev. B. H. Brooks officiating. The report also covers bankruptcies, court actions, and local business news including a new $20,000 building planned at Second Avenue and Spring Street by Cyrus Walker and realty updates.

Minnie Simpier Ratlard BH. F. Brooks Second Avenue Spring Street Cyrus Walker Puget MII Company W. B. Boone

Local tennis champion defeated. parolee released. science project aids schools

A Saturday tennis match saw local champion A. Hurd lose to J. F. Foulkes 61 6 0 6 4. The parolee Dan McMillan was discharged on Judge Jacob McMillan's order after weekly reporting. Trevor Kinesid at the State University leads a project classifying native comphology forms, sending collections to high schools to aid science and geography education.

Wo. A. Hurd J. FF. Foulkes Hurd Matco Mmimeelf Taccoma Dan McMillan Jaecobe McMillan Aheriff

Novelty locket hearte and gold enamelled cases featured

The Jewelers' Weekly notes La Vailerie line includes heart shaped lockets with miniature spaces, gold enamel, and a large sapphire. Book covers show dark blue scalekin with flat silver open work and embossed gold initials. A gold collar buckle shaped like two shells holds a reclining mermaid with pearl edged rims.

la Vailerie

Officer Slain By Prisoner At Landon Kentucky

News from Leslice county reports a constable killed by his prisoner Jim Weltner arrested Jennet Howard from Marian county. They moved when Howard fired from a doorway wounding the officer and infant died. Howard escaped.

Landon Aue Leslice County Jim Weltner Middle Fork Jennet Howard Marian County Dolteer Moward Keltaor Waa Mowant Death Howard

Buried Alive Under a Stump Injures Workman

Oakland, California reports James Barde, a woodchopper, trapped beneath a heavy stump while clearing an overturned tree. The stump shifted and collapsed into a root hole burying him with earth. Four men freed him after about an hour. he sustained severe injuries.

Oakland Cal Ave James Barde Barde

Foreign Glove Combine Possible in New York

Movement among foreign glove manufacturers with U S representatives to unite agencies under one manager. Ping ald says a coalition could lower expenses for firms with existing US reps. Domestic glove trust efforts previously failed. details remain unofficial.

New York United States Cheerre Pings Pings & Pinner Texday “Bach Ping Ald

Exposition seeks 12500 dollar loan fund for Seattle fair

J 8 Geldemith and Phillip Fr Ley, trustees, work to secure pledges for the Seattle exposition guarantee fund. Collectors report good progress and plan a complete tally by Wednesday. The fund is a loan to cover preliminary expenses and will be repaid from receipts. Hosem predicts 20000 eastern visitors if excursion rates attract them.

Geldemith Phillip Fr. Kelley Board of Treation Seattle Albeiu Cobdemith Wan A.J. M. Hosem Washington

Personal mentions of visitors and hires in Seattle region

J. P. Hamer, a Mount Vernon mill man, is visiting Seattle. Joe Winters, just finished reconstructing the HMaeting mill at Vancouver, B C, is visiting friends and leaves for Portland tomorrow. Chief Teed appoints H. S. Un and patrolman to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of F. C. D Leokenberg.

J.P Hamer Mount Vernon Seattle Joe Winters Hmaeting’s Vancouver B. C Portland Teed Leokenberg

Seattle Mining Stock Market Report and City Dispatches

At the Seattle Mining Exchange lively bidding and a record 6000 option for Republic. Other listed trades include Tom Thumb Insurgent Mountain Lion and The Adams noting naval ship movements from Tacoma to San Francisco. Reports also cite possible murder of I W Martis in the Nootuk River area and a Queen Anne collision with a Cedar Street car causing minor damage to a fender.

Northwestern Mining Exchange Miller River Bonansa Acific Coast Gold Wee Mountain Lion Cole Gold Hebate Seattle Republic Tom Thumb Mountain Lion Hugh Kennedy San Francisco Townsend I. W. Martis Santa Rosa Nootuk River Martis Mekering Martie Nootuk Pickering Silawik Cedar Street Pike Street

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