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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1899

Page

3

Filipinos Routed by Twelfth Infantry at Angeles

Manila August 16 Filipino forces suffered a heavy defeat near Angeles as ten companies of the Twelfth Infantry with two cannons attacked 600 insurgents entrenched near town. A Flores fight followed with the Filipinos driven back in disorder, losing 200 men. Americans had two killed and 12 wounded. Twelfth Infantry occupied Angeles and held the town.

Manila Angeles Twelfth Infantry Flores Twelfth

Alliance Against United States Reported in European Talks

The Vienna despatch notes that the Neue Feie Presse reports a visit by M. Delaaysse to St Petersburg concerning all powers of the Dual and Triple alliances. Prince Hohentonde presented proposals to M. Defeasee, approved them, and seeks Count Murnevieff's assent. Proposals include forming a European union against the United States.

Neue Feie Presse M. Delaaysse St. Petersburg Prince Hohentonde M. Defeasee Count Murnevieff European Union United States

Automobile accident near Freinwalde claims one life

Berlin reports the first serious car crash of the area occurring yesterday near Freinwalde. A motor cab toppled on a precipice rail, killing one woman and severely burning five other passengers. The Camden house at Chistehurst, Napoleon Thied’s former residence and death site, was destroyed and its grounds slated to become a golf course.

Berlin Freinwalde Napoleon Thied Camden House Chistehurst

Guerin and Allies Face Siege in Paris Anti Semitic Plot

Guerin and associates prepare to hold offices of an anti Semitic league and repel assault in Paris as crowds watch. Guerin bids his mother farewell in the street. police reportedly decide not to disturb him, deeming him practically imprisoned.

Paris Guerin anti-Semitic League Assaul

Northwest Mines Rumor of Rich Prospecting in Alaska and Seattle Era

Report describes booming mining activity in Seattle and surrounding regions with new developments in Southeastern Alaska notably Kasaan bay Queen bay and Copper Queen properties. It notes rich copper veins at Haida Chief Grand Find Fort and other claims, planned tramways smelters and saw mills, and private capital driving expansion as crews push depths and new tunnels in multiple districts.

Northwest Seattle Snohomish King Counties Kassaan Bay Peston Bridgeport New Haven Kasaan Bay Ketchikan Lov. Swinefort Alaska Kasaan Bay Company Copper Queen Queen Bay Kasana Kay Company Kassan Bay Company Keysteme Malia Grand Find Grand Find and Fort Are Twin Mines Located High In the Hille Smetter Palf

Officers Saved After Steamer Collision Near London

A Calcutta report states the steamers Hewolute and Boandia collided. Hewolute sank but half a dozen European officers and some natives survived.

London Calcutta

Galena Mining Company Incorporation Articles Filed

The Galena Mining company filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of 10000 dollars divided into 1000000 shares of 1 cent each. The incorporators are W. F. Bolter Louie Levy J. O Cleavon Owen Bullivan and B F Hurt.

Galena Mining Company Etook Fs W. FE. Bolter Louie Levy J. O Cleavon Owen Bullivan BF Hurt

Robbery Arrests Near Pacific Coast Company

George Smith and F. Mrassier were arrested early this morning on a charge of robbing Charles Hrant of a watch near the coal bunkers of the Pacific Coast company. The watch valued at about five dollars.

George Smith F. Mrassier Charles Hrant Pacific Coast Company

Seattle Schools Open September First With New Additions

The public schools of Seattle will reopen on September 1 as work on new additions proceeds vigorously. Officials anticipate a large registry of scholars at the opening.

Public Schools of Seattle

Unsuccessful highwaymen target assay clerk near Cherry Street

George Be. Adame, a clerk in the assay office, reported to police last night that two highwaymen tried to hold him up at the corner of Cherry Street and Roadway around 11 o clock. One man ordered him to surrender, but Adame knocked the revolver away and escaped.

George BE. Adame Assay Office Cherry Street Adame Clelma

National Casket Co Gains Full Title to Chicago Firm

The National Casket Company of New York has acquired full title to and possession of the Chicago Coffin Company. Formed in New York with a capital of 4 million dollars, the firm was recently reorganized in New Jersey with the same capital.

Chicago National Casket Company of New York The Coffin Trust Chicago Coffin Company National Casket Company New Jersey Ulbohsk Tremvem & CU Abetract Company Weare Tow Abetracce Heiing Cherry Etreet TTI Armtract Co New York Bite

Duel Claims Life of Local Soldier in Cuban Service

Fort Scott report confirms J L Green of this city died in a duel at Band Spiritus, Cuba, this past Friday. Green served two years in Cuba first as a major in the Cuban army and later as an officer in Roosevelt's Rough Riders.

Fort Scott Kan J Ll. Green Cute Roosevelt Rough Riders Band! Spiritus

Preparatory fund drive for Tenth Pennsylvania visit

In Pitts Seniate Mitteburg reports $25,000 raised toward the needed fund and other towns in the district contribute $21,000 ahead of the Tenth Pennsylvania’s Aug. 28 return to the state.

Pitt Seniate Pennsylvania Mitteburg

Revolt by Hungry Peasants Reported in Tenoarabia Border Region

Vienna dispatch notes peasants in portions of Tenoarabia under Russian government oppose famine driven unrest. Troops dispatched after several clashes leave about a score dead and many wounded. Desperate hunger fuels renewed violence along the Danube and Black Sea frontier.

Vienna Russia Danube Black Rear

America Is 10 Show The World Exposition Displays

New York Aug 14 The bicycle and automobile exhibit at the Paris exposition will be located in the Hall de Vincennes building. A space of 1009 square feet is reserved for the American bicycle building and 4300 square feet for American exhibitors in the automobile building, with Maj Hrockett serving as secretary of the U S commission.

New York Maj. Hrockett United States Commission Hots de Vincennes

Mormon Elders Granted Protection by Mission Leader

Chattanooga Tennessee August 16 President Rich of the Southern Mormon mission offered a $500 reward for the capture of mob leaders who drove two Mormon elders from Jasper county Georgia. He says if it costs a million dollars the Mormon elders shall have protection.

Chattanooga Tenn Rich Southern Mormon Mission Georgia Jasper County

Arrest of a Society Woman in Toledo Case

Aug 14 Toledo Orr A. Anderson a society woman from Colling Ohio was arrested on a charge of stealing money from J Hawking's store. Hawking found he was being robbed automatically over time and left marked bills in the cash drawer which Mrs Anderson paid out. She waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury.

Toledo Anniee Anderson Colling J. Hawking Hawking Mra. Anderson Justice Court

Death Penalty for Robbery in Mulombi Va

Fred Findley, a Black highwayman, was tried for robbing Maj. Draret of Dubin Virginia. He received a death sentence to be hanged on September 15, narrowly avoiding lynching.

Brictol Tenn Fred Findley Maj Draret Dubin Mulombi Findley

Tea drinking ruins a woman's health in New York

Mrs Stridget Kelley, 46, is described as prostrate and partially paralyzed from a tea habit. After hospitalization at Bellevue, doctors warn against strong drug use, noting she has consumed about 20 large cups of tea daily for ten years. She is mother to Thelildren. Denny Coryell Co. advertises fine note paper.

New York Stridget Kelley Hellevue

Real estate transfers filed yesterday in county auditor

A lengthy list of property deeds recorded in the county auditor's office yesterday includes transfers such as Little Milletux to Ferry KF and David Phillips to Snoqualmie Falls Power Co with a right of way through tracts 1 to 4, plat 2, plus numerous other lot and block exchanges, leases, and tax sales across Beattie and Denny additions, Green Lake, Salmon Bay Park, and related subdivisions, with amounts ranging from small to several hundred dollars.

Little Milletux David Phillips Snoqualmie Falls Power Co Renton Cosoperative Coal Co John HH. Rappal Everett Alwan Mawne Beattle Automatic Refrigerating Company Diamond Lee & Storage Company Bet Beattie Tide Lands Lucey Murneon Olaf Monteaf Rebert Nelson Vineyerd Nelson Vineyerd, Wine Eec Charles Hopkins Lucy Carrie IL Charles JH Robert M Charles J. Senith James, J Mary FE Riffie and Oregon Mortgage Company C&p Tf. Ro Co Julia A. Wheeter Martha Hep- Kina Tote Land J. H. Arngstorff Fancie K. James Husband N A J. M. Wester James Green Lake Add Mathhina Frisk Paul Antone Webaak Wyeenweeo Kadovnh Ledia Et Ux Rh. M D. Mambjiet Henry D. Colan Salmon Bay Park Dexter Horton & Co Herrick Wwe James McNaught Samuel A. Alaran Law F. W. Faker Henry J. Phillips A. Pontius Arthur Ferg Jacob Dierning Dork Denny & Hoyt

Market Quotations From Wet Weather Slowdown On Western Avenue

The rainy period slowed activity in the fruit market and the commission market, with wire services showing limited buying. Prices offered to producers in round lots for Seattle delivery include grains, feeds, hay, timothy, alfalfa, butter, poultry, livestock, hides, wool, beets, carrots, beans, peas, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and fruits with varied per unit rates across Washington and California origins.

Western Avenue Commission Seattle Puget Sound Washington Beat Creamery California

Jobbing prices and commodities across meats grain and hardware

A dense listing of jobbing quotations covers cheese, poultry, meats, dairy, fish, nuts, lumber, and flour. Named items include Washington and California produce, Puget Sound freight terms, and multiple per ton and per sack rates for feed, lumber, and baking goods.

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