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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1899

Page

4

Fighting Joe Martin Faces Suspension in Hot Water

Special to the Star reports Joe Martin a former premier and attorney general in British Columbia facing a law society suspension over alleged alien mining involvement and a long political row. His fall comes after enemies framed a corruption case and old loyalties collapsed, ending his career prospects in the province.

Wecporia Joe’ Martin Champerty Martin British Columbia Cerel Wietake Bin Vancuiver Law Society Hrittah Columbia Die Poant Manitota

State Board of Audit Plans Inspection Tour

The State Board of Audit and Control will tour state institutions this month. Members travel from Tacoma Meeting at the Soldiers Home marks the annual inspection trip led by Gov. Rogers and secretary Brucet Lister. They will visit Fort Steilacoom the reform school Chehalis Vancouver school Portland Walla Walla Medical Lake and return. Contracts let last April cover ongoing construction with little else attracting board attention.

Tacoma State Board of Audit and Control Tacom Temight Soldiers Home J. Eugene Jordan Seatts William M Ridpath Spokane Rogers cMedo Brncet Lister Judes J. S Talicup HJ. Anivety Hidpard Fort Steilacoom Toard Vancouver Portland Columbia River Walla Walla Penitentiary Medical Lake Transactet Eee Now Ifn Doard

Weather Dims Campers as Rain Persists at Waterfront

Weather brings chilly rain causing campers to break camp and head home to warm stoves by the water front reports at West Seattle and Puyallup Indian territory. Forecaster says the cold spell will yield to a warm spell continuing to October with winter arriving soon after.

West Seattle Puyallup

Beall Sues City Over Boiler Explosion Damages

Burne W. Beall of 8 Louis filed a claim for 12000 damages against the city after a boiler explosion on Second Avenue South and Washington Street on March 21.

Burne W. Beall 8. Louis Second Avenue South Weabington Street

Railway notes show rail officials touring and service upgrades

W E Coman Portland general agent for the Oregon Short Line visits Tacoma. C J Steeple Southern Pacific district agent was in Tacoma yesterday. Mrs Danz wife of M Der GP for the Great International railway arrives from St Paul with two children. G G Sykes Canadian Pacific sleeping and dining car superintendent leaves for Vancouver. T Western Canadian Pacific traveling auditor visits city. Southern Pacific adds daily fast freight Seattle to San Francisco enabling Sacramento to Portland leg in 7 hours 20 minutes and Bay area to Seattle in four days via the new schedule.

C. J. Steeple The Southern Pacific Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Sacramento Portland Secord

Reception to the Officers to Boost Army Hospitality

Graves I A Nadeau and Capt Ott lead prominent citizens in planning a grand reception for officers before troops depart for Manita Gee. Robineen, the stationed army officer, will be a key figure as promoters meet at the chamber of commerce to begin preparations. The goal is a memorable event that reflects well on the city and its hospitality.

Manita Gee Graves I. A. Nadeau Captott Robineen Huches Army Chamber of Cominco Reeves Tr. Reeves Dr. Reeves

Quillock Exposition Builds Broad Support and Funds

Superintendent Armstrong returns from the Seattle exposition trip to find widespread interest in the project. Letters from across the state show strong support and outsiders eager to contribute. Agricultural official A. J. M. Hosom reports good progress, while Goldsmith and Kelly push to raise the $12,500 guaranty fund with broad cooperation, to be published tomorrow.

Armatrong Haa Jue Eatth A. J. M. Hosom Agricultural Department Messrs. Goldsmith and Kelly Guarantes

National League Games Report and Standings

National League results from Chicago August 15 include Baltimore 9 Pittsburgh 14 and Philadelphia 6 Chicago 6, Brooklyn 4 over Louisville 2, Cincinnati 3 Cleveland 5, New York 7 over Cleveland 6, and Washington vs St Louis rained out. Standings list Brooklyn first later, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Washington, and St Louis with varied win totals.

Chicago Haltimore Pittsburg Traltaspore Philadelphia Brooklyn Loutaville Exeton Cincinnati Neston New York Cleveland Washington St. Louis Clabets Chutes Ra Po Hrooklyn Bowten Phiiadelphia Escave Baltimore Cipelanati One SAS LAPD Pittabure Lewrville Oo

Warts Street Vacated Petition for Republican Street

Theo Ludgate filed a petition with the city clerk requesting an ordinance vacating Republican street between Ft Heet and Hatlroad avenues. He owns blocks 155-156 where the street separation blocks lumber plant construction. Council meets tonight to consider the petition and audit July bills.

Theo. Laidgate Republican Street Ft. Heet Hatlroad Avenues Ludgate Beattie Thle

Shipping News From Port Townsend and Surroundings

The report notes wrecked cargo from a storm nearshore and a Kelly loaded with railroad iron and machinery from New York bound for San Francisco. Vessels including the Walla Walla and Al-Ki ran two sailings this week to Mrisco and Lynn canal ports, while multiple ships arrived to load wheat, coal, and lumber. The government steamer Cheneral Wilwon conducted an artal cruise at Port Townsend and will return to Beattle soon. The Albion is due from Cape Nome and may call at Beattle before sailing.

Tantey Malkianda Kelly New York Ban Francinco W. T. Thekle Halibut Ban Tusa Weh Company PCM 8 Company Walla Wadia Mrisco Al-Ki Lynn Canal Muriel Comet Emma Kate Davenport Letr Hurgens Cheneral Wilwon Port Townsend Beattice Albion Cape Nome Frisco Beattle

Where Is the Vigilancia Missing Liner Causes Anxiety

Havana observers fear the Ward liner Vigilancia overdue by about two days and may have run into the Eyeline as anxiety grows over the ship's safety and fate.

Havana Vigiancia

Dewey's Florence Trip Postponed Indefinitely

Lechon dispatch reports Admiral Dewey's departure for Florence is indefinitely postponed as he remains indisposed. The delay halts the planned voyage and affects diplomatic schedules pending his recovery.

Lechorn Dewey Florence

Arrests in Blackchapel Theft Case Involving Two Men

Matthew Daly and James Fenton were arrested last night by Officer Philbrick on a charge of stealing 5 from Henry Price in a low resort in the Blackchapel district.

Matthew Daly James Fenton Philbrick Henry Price Blackchapel Sea Island

Present of a Millionaire on Long Island Estate

New York reports John W. Mackay the California magnate has bought a vast Long Island estate. A splendid country mansion will be erected there as a wedding present for his daughter-in-law, Mrs Clarence Mackay. Over half a million dollars will be spent on the property.

New York Aug Johnn W. Mackay Long Island Clarence Mackay

Coal Shortage Threatens Galerms District Mines

Oavena Kansas report notes labor disputes causing coal shortages in the Galerms district. About three mills will close immediately unless relief arrives.

Oavena Kan Galerms

French Gov may deploy army to quell revolutionists

Paris report says M Guerin head of anti Semite league and a group of Jew baiters defy police from a barricaded home. A detective pressed for entry this morning but was refused and warned the house would be entered by force today.

Paris M. Guerin anti-Semite League Guerin

Troops Arrive as Camp Ready for New Command

Troops A DP and M of the Third Cavalry arrived yesterday afternoon. The remaining troops are expected tonight, with Lieut. W. Weanell Jr. assuming command alongside Maj. M Swigert. A march to Woodland Park was ordered, with officers Welcoming the detachment at the depot.

Third Cavalry Yenteriay W. Weanell, Jr Conn A M. Swigert Woodland Park G Och Thoop Wo OW. Trolineon J.C. Tyron

Terrible Mine Accident Kills Three Men in Branton

A colliery explosion at Branton, Durham, England, killed three men and left many others entombed. Rescue efforts are underway as crews search the mine.

Durham Eng Branton

Confession of a Traitor Arrest Ties Austrian Official

Vienna report says August Moestig, Austrian railroad official, was arrested on a charge of delivering military plans to Russia via a French embassy. The claim, if true, confirms his guilt in sharing confidential army plans.

Vienna Ave August Moestig Avetrian

Thompson loses bid for new trial against Northern Pacific

T A Thompson sought a new trial before Judge Panford alleging juror bias after the argument. The motion was denied.

T. A. Thompson Northern Pacific Panford

Chinese Immigrants Win Right to Vote in Seattle

Two Chinese men Otin Bing and Gin Lung arrived from China and challenged detention to claim voting rights. After habeas corpus, they proved birth in Beattie and education in China, prompting the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that Chinese born in the country may vote if they choose.

Seattle Otin Bing Gin Lung China Beattie Nmrecvort Chine Supreme Court of the Barbell

Woll the Aerayer at 435 Roxwell UK Special Bale Fine note paper

Denny Coryello located at 716 let ave is connected to a shipment of fine note paper in boxes labeled Special Bale. The items described include Woll the Aerayer and require further verification of origin and destination within the UK.

Woll The Aerayer Roxwell UK Denny Coryello

Maritime shipping and losses around Vancouver and Puget Sound

The Nelson loads 0 tons of general merchandise at Vancouver for St Michael. Diver Baldwin failed to raise the sunken Andelana at Tacoma due to weather. A gulf storm damaged salmon runs and seven missing. one Jap drowned. Abbi and Dirige arrive from Lynn Canal. Gilde moved to Whatcom as light tug. Stccarmerea Orizaba and Farallon laid off. Farallon engines overhauled at Moran’s wharf. Albion busy at Coupeville distributing Tacoma freight via Everett. Wreck of Jean RK Kelly near Port Williams noted.

Nelson Vancouver B.C St. Michael McMicken B&b. EF. Calne Staldwin Andelana Tacoma Gulf of Georgia Gilde Seattle Whatcom Stcarmerea Orizaba Pacific Coast Company Farallon Washington & Alanka Company Moran's Wharf Lynn Canal Porta

Search for Survivors After Grant’s 146 Day Aleutian Cruise

The U S cutter Grant returns to Dutch Harbor after a 146 day voyage seeking Pelican survivors and studying Bering Sea currents. No crew traces were found. Natives on Attu Island were met in the straits with amity. Grant heads toward Pribilof Islands.

U. S Grant Dutch Harbor Aleutian Islands Mra Slamm Capt Slamm Bering #ea Alton Island Ore Straits Pritilof Islands

Unsettled Weather Across Oregon and Idaho

Cloudy and showery conditions prevail with a cool trend across Oregon Idaho and adjacent regions. A high pressure area is over Cregeen and Idals while California Nevada and Canadian provinces show a low, with temperatures around 38 in Thainety and 24 at Baker City. Rain occurred yesterday in Washington Oregon and British Columbia, signaling unsettled weather ahead.

Beattie Noutheast Cregeen Idals California Nevada Canadian Oregon Idaho Baker City Huntied Columbia Washington Kaliapet Boise Crry

Auction sale notice at Emporium seeks buyers for jewelry

Auction sales daily at 7 and 9 for New York Jewelry Co stock at the Emporium 817 Second avenue. To secure a perfect attendance they will give away a handsome diamond ring and ten other prizes. Seats reserved for ladies.

New York Jewelery Co Emporium Seconds Avenue Tnoorler Ludien

Fror Fing Coa Pitt and Piky Tree Emipticu

Fragments describe a local event involving figures named Pitt and Piky with a tree and an institution or place implied Luoae Kiko 2. The garbled text hints at a community matter or notice but lacks clear actions or dates. Further readable context is needed for precise drafting.

Coa Pitt and Piky Tree Emipticu Epecieiem

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