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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
4
A devastating blaze at Pauls Cathedral during funeral services in Cincinnati caused total destruction of the church. Six firefighters were seriously injured while occupants escaped unharmed. the total loss was estimated at 220000.
Tacoma report on an inquest into the death of Diver W L Baldwin finds blame rests with the deceased. The city prepares for a major tennis day amid weather delays and a crowded two day finals schedule. Subscriptions to fund Whitworth college Mason property rise toward ten thousand dollars. Chief Jesse Head testifies at the grand jury with a records comparison.
A sergeant of troop A at Woodland park reported the theft of rifles belonging to Ione Colt, prompting a police investigation into the missing firearms.
Maud Shaw, a waiter at Mouton Kitchen, swore out a warrant for her husband George Shaw on a petit larceny charge. She says he asked to see her diamond ring last Saturday, left with it, and later returned a ring with a fake stone replacing the diamond.
Walter J. Darling writes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fulton claiming he will apply for liberty. He is the son of a government official in the surveying department and is serving four years for entering Mrs W F McLean's residence and stealing jewelry belonging to her and Mrs Heddoes.
It is reported that the Czar is suffering from epilepsy and will need an operation. The disease developed while traveling the world with the Crown Prince of Greece.
A sleeping car on the Northern Pacific night express to Portland was derailed at Seattle as the train began to move. A miscreant had thrown a switch, causing the rear wheels to derail and affect the air brakes. After a two hour delay, the train resumed journey.
A Kentucky cloudburst hits Laondon Aug with a severe wind and hail storm sweeping Rock Castle Creek area. The storm destroys corn and fruit crops as trees and fences are blown down and rainfall rises two feet in thirty minutes.
Charles Custer was lodged in the city jail for safe keeping by Sheriff Welle of Kiteap county. The sheriff took Custer to the penitentiary at Walla Walla.
New York Aug 18 reports William Waldorf Astor Jr a ten year old student abroad is said to be a better American than his father and plans to remain loyal to the United States and return when he comes of age, signaling a strong American intent.
George F. Lapger, chairman, told the Derby half yearly meeting that American locomotives used by Midland are not quite up to the standard of English engines, but they are still performing well.
A Beattie composed squad travels to Astoria for PN A championship games amid a grand sports carnival. Gov Geer will referee. Beattie athletes expect medals and local fans anticipate boxing exhibitions and rowing events in the four day program with broader regatta and tennis tournaments noted elsewhere.
Judge Hanford orders the deportation of Mar Sun Chang Wong Luing Mar Shu and Ah Ark. Ah Hon is discharged after proving American birth.
Charitie Chinn, described as a Chinaman, was arrested that night by Officer Freeman for smoking opium and released on ten dollar cash bail. In Oporto, the babente plague outbreak shows 46 total cases as the city reports progress.
In Posey Villa Indiana the watermelon harvest has begun with shipments from August into September totaling 1500 to 2000 carloads from the Indiana watermelon belt. A growing portion will come from newer fields across the Wabash River as farmers expand production. The article notes limited local awareness of the industry's scale and the quality of Indiana melons on markets.
De Wolf Hopper has secured an extended lease of the Lyric theater. A continuation of FR It Captain will depend on release from Hopper's autumn U S engagements. Arrangements are being made for the potential return.
Col H W Wessels Jr and three troops of the Third Cavalry arrived in Seattle. The camp hosts 970 men and 1190 horses with transport loading underway for the Garonne and St Paul arrivals. A festive day features Wagner’s band and open air concert at the park amid parade postponement due to imminent loading of horses and saddles.
Manager Fussell of Third Avenue Theatre announces a supplemental winter drama season led by Richard E. French’s Seattle company. The week features The Black Flag Hands Across the Sea Garden Gant and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with matinee and evening showings. Prof Gentry demonstrates with 67 ponies 42 dogs two monkeys and two elephants in a remarkable act across second avenue and Fattery street opening Monday August 21.
Capt. C. E. Hinkle took command of the steamer Al Ki yesterday carrying 409 tons of general merchandise and about 40 passengers.名单列出 accompanying passengers and ladies aboard including J. G. Fillies W. C. McMelland Mre J H McKenzie M. J. Clark Mrs Clark J E Compton Mrs W Swan F E Bowman Noehil Andrews A A Wayne R K Chisholm Mrs Watrich I Gardner Ruby Pasberry Curtin Pasberry Emily Nelson Mrs Burnell C J Nordall Mise Kanner R P Peterson Wallace Loyhe Mrs KR FP Peters Mrs J F Hitter Mrs H Roge RK C Hill Mrs H C Starr J Frohman Mrs Green John W Tennes G Brand Albert HMilty Curt Brand.
Helen Howland seeks a divorce from Lycurgus Howland claiming insanity. Gertrude Peterson sues for divorce from Peter Peterson on desertion. Net earnings suit filed by I. Blumenthal against J. G. Aller. Death notice for Bert Twichell from Minnesota. City Engineer Thompson tours Cedar River pipe line. Tacoma Yacht Club members arrive at Hotel Brevoort.
The steamer Advance built near Colby was moved to Colman dock to receive final fittings and will ply between Seattle and Paulebo with numerous port calls. Built at Paulebo, engine by Northwest Ironworks, boiler by Moran Brow, and operated by Paulebo Colby Transportation, it will carry mail daily from Beattie. A deep sea sailor shortage is noted by port shipowners. The schooner Bayard sailed for Norton Sound after delays caused by the disappearance of expedition leader James Kelly, who later returned with an unclear explanation.
Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay receives a handsome open faced watch from George B K Hart of Waterbury and A Nelson Cheney state fish culturist during a governor's home visit. The dial features Rough Riders colors and the governor’s monogram. The back shows a Wyoming ranch scene and a silver baggage charm prints a New York Central and Pennsylvania rail road to Washington 1904.
In New York on August 19 Bill Eliott was caught stealing a check by several young women employed by Mrs Kate Sheppard a dressmaker. They circled him prodded him with needles and nipped him with scissors until two actors arriving on the scene helped detain him and he was locked up.
Advertises imported lace curtains in multiple patterns and sizes with values and sale prices. Includes Nottingham and Brussels nets, curtain nets, felt shades, and blade rollers. Emphasizes yard or pair pricing and limited quantities.
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