General Miles to Philippine Command Early October
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, commanding general of the army, will head to the Philippines in late October. He will supervise field operations and direct regiment assignments without taking field command or superseding Census. Miles plans a tropical outfit and expects to aid a campaign as twenty volunteer regiments mobilize for transport from San Francisco and Seattle by December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pd.c
Nelson A. Miles
Philippines
Gen
Miles
Root
Gen. Miles
Cuba
Shaft Ter
Santiago
War Department
Quartermaster's Department
Buay
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Seattle
Manila
Col. Fird
Corbin
Bird
Welcome to the WCTU Meeting Arrangements Highlight
The article notes Mayor Humes and Gov John R Rogers to give welcomes for the National WCTU meeting set October 8 to 27. Addresses will also come from ministers and local WCTU leaders with uncertainty over who will speak for the city. Heartie Wood, secretary, received a request to extend entertainment plans to include supper, lodging, and breakfast, per national headquarters. It also mentions delegates from southern WCTU societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
John R. Rogers
W. CT
Heartie Wood
W. CT. OU
WC. T. U
South
Woolen Mill for Spokane May Move Operations
Hugh Field, president of the Eagle Woolen Mill company, signals willingness to relocate to Spokane if sufficient encouragement is offered. The Spokane chamber of commerce, through Secretary Huck and local manager J F Brown, has already engaged in outreach. Field states he is near full ownership and would expand the plant to a four-set woolen mill in Spokane if he relocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Hugh Field
Eagie Woolen Mille Company
Chamber of Commerce
Huck
J. F Brown
Brown
Field
Garment Workers Urge End to War in Philippines
United Garment Workers of North America adopt a resolution condemning the war in the Philippines and calling on the U.S. president to stop it at once. The measure will be forwarded to the president for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United Garment Workers of North America
Philippines
United States
Kipling Poem Cruteers Featured By The Sun From London
The New York Sun reports a London publication of a new Rudyard Kipling poem titled Cruteers. The piece depicts naval daughters of a frigate and portrays bold sea action with lines about drawing the foe, shipboard calms, and a return to the ship after patrols as ships dance around the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
London
Morning Port
Ruudyard Kipling
Fne
Palm oil and lemon juice touted as cures and remedies
A column lists various home remedies and health hacks including palm oil for digestion, lemon juice and salt to lift ink, lavender oil to deter bites, and a tooth wash with orra root. It also mentions simple scalp massage for baldness and washing wounds with warm water and carbolic acid.
Republicans to back gold standard currency bill
Representative Babcock of Wisconsin says Republicans will unite on a currency bill to be introduced in the next session, predicting House passage before the holiday recess and Senate action thereafter. He notes Western support for the Philippine war and general economic optimism nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, RD. C
Congress
Babcock
Wisconsin
House Caucus Committee
House
Senate
Golden Tunnel Development Plans Extensive West Washington Mines
The Golden Tunnel Development company prepares major underground work in Western Washington. Mr Murphy, a leading mining expert on the coast, is hired as superintendent, boosting shareholder optimism over the prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Tunnel Development Company
Washington
Murphy
Lutheran Synod Opens Oregon Washington Idaho District In Portland
The Oregon Washington and Idaho synodical district of the German Lutheran church opened at Zion church in Portland Oregon with services led by Rev Dr F P Pipteper general president of the aynedical convention and professor of theology at Concordia University St Louis. Delegates and ministers from the new district attended along with many local church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregon, Washington and Idaho
German Lutheran Church
Zion Church
Chapman and
Salmon Streets
FP. Pipteper
Concordia University
At Louis
Bad outlook at Cape Nome
Wood, a local man now in the Cape Nome country, writes to his wife that he will reach here around mid September. He spent five years in Alaska visiting leading districts and, after a brief home return, entered the Cape Nome restaurant business before selling out and heading home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Wood
Cape Nore
Wood
Alaska
Cape Nome
Athenian Sails for Manila with 400 Horses and Cavalry
The transport Athenian left Arlington dock for Manila at 10:20 last night carrying 400 horses and 120 Third Cavalry under Capt. George F. Chase. Crowds watched as cannons and whistles signaled departure while horses were loaded between 4 and 9 that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Third Cavalry
George F. Chase
Arlington Dock
Rushing Recruits Open New Army Recruiting Office
New recruiting office under Lieut Alvin C Bore has opened in the Pioneer building, Heom DD Pacific Dblock. Enlistments for both cavalry and infantry are being rushed as the office operates openly to attract volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin C. Bore
Heom DD
Pacific
Pioneer
Alee
Final account of Phoebe Ann Webster estate filed
The probate court records show administrator Thomas M. Alvord presenting the final account. After debts are settled, 828,082.05 remains for distribution and the administration will close September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Ann Webster
Thomas M. Alvord
State Hatchery Inspections Near Clackamas and Salmon River
State Fish Commissioner Reed travels from Astoria to Balmon river to inspect hatcheries. He will visit the Clackamas hatchery where reports say excellent work is underway. Reed forecasts about 6 000 000 fry from Clackamas and about 2 000 000 from Salmon River hatcheries this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Reed
Balmon River
Clackamas Hatchery
Clackaman
Salmon River
Witty Maxims and Quips From a Familiar Era
A collection of short witticisms and old fashioned maxims on manners, marriage, honesty, and self restraint. It satirizes judgment, curiosity, and social behavior with humorous anecdotes and aphorisms.
Civil Service Meeting Tonight at City Hall
The civil service commission will hold a meeting tonight in City Hall. The hearing will consider reinstatement for Police Officer Fekenberg and protests against employment of W N Glenn as inspector on the Cedar River pipeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Fekenberg
W. N. Glenn
Cedar River
National League Games Report and Standings
National League scores include Pittsburg 2 over Boston 1, Cleveland 6 over New York 2, St Louis 6 over Philadelphia 0, Brooklyn 9 over Chicago 2, and Louisville 6 over Baltimore 4. Standing details follow the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Cleveland
New York
St. Louie
Ihiladelphia
Brooklyn
Louisville
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Haltimore
Mt. Laruisanes
Cisneinnati
Leouleville
Ans
Washington
Cleveland Seeanes
Real estate transfers filed in county records
A series of deeds recorded in the county auditor’s office shows transfers from Hubert KR. Calkina to Herman Erene for lot 2 block 2% D. T. Denny’s plat North Seattle, from Sheriff to Washington National Building Loan and Investment Association for lot 18 block 76 Gilman Park, and several other property moves including parts of Heattle Tide lands, Bommerville, and Gilman Park. Amounts range from 50 to 2000 dollars with dates from June to August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert KR. Calkina
Herman [Ehrene
D. T. Denny's
Seattle
Washington National Building, Loan and Investment Association
Sey
Gilman Park
Mary A. Denny
Lauren C. Fry
Heattle Tide Lands
Julius Redelsheimer
Isaac N. Hooper
Bommerville
R. W Brookfield
Ida A. Judking
Thee H. Hackett
K. T. Denny's
North
Fannie
N. A. James
Bynthey Oimetend
James
Jake
Wm. J. Lewin
Tom Brown
Teeaquah
Jane Tt. Walnworth
John H. Patten
Mary
Margaret A. Campbell
Bri. G. Sanders
Renton
Weert Seattle Land & Improvement Company
Mra. E
Albert J. Buhtzet
Wm. H. Murphy
Denny & Hoyt
Trene Nelson
Helle FB
Bernaberg
Woodlawan
Richard EF. White
George R. Farr
Wm. W. Putnam
Hiram B
Elenor C. Richards
Grocers Near Agreement on Early Closing Hours
In Vanacolvim Washington area a meeting of local merchants debated closing times. Grocers voted to close at 6 50 p m, later reconsidered, and agreed closing from 1 September to 28 February at 6 90 p m and from 1 March to 31 August at 7 p m. No other trades reached agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancolvim
Waeh
Elofer
Business Tire
Lecture by Rev Gaines on Harmony Between the Races
Rev Dishop W J Gaines of Atlanta Ga will lecture tonight at West Methodist Episcopal Church on Harmony Between the Races. The free talk adds to a series of lectures by colored divines across the country aiming to improve race understanding in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dishop
W. J. Gaines
Atlanta
Georgia
West Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Seattle and North Western Mining
Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stock holders of the Seattle and North western Mining and Stock Exchange will be held at the company's office on Thursday September 14 for the election of trustees. Dated Seattle Wash Aug 21 1899 Voll the Assayer 4356 Noxwell blk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange
Usher, Jr. Bee
Seattle
Wash
Market Quotations From Friday Morning Openings
Friday morning markets opened slow with hopes for fresher fruit and vegetables as fair weather returns. A schooner arrived with 15 009 pounds of halibut pushing prices to 6 c while other markets remained steady and a long list of farm products and staples were offered by Beattie to local buyers.
Lumber and commodity prices in historic market listing
A dense listing of lumber grades and materials with unit prices for cedar, fir, pine, and shingles. Includes wooly odds and ends such as black walnuts, almonds, and peanuts, plus grain and coffee quotations with multiple pack sizes and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welahta
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Matines On Saturday Evening
A local theater presents a double billed matinee and evening show of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with marquee listings and familiar cast. Performances run Saturday with multiple scenes and stage effects drawing crowds.
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Aml
Gian
Greck
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Civil Service Meeting
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Jessie Shirley
Trilby
Child of the Regiment
Dorie
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Stewnare & Heoimes Drag Co
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
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Imate
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Al-Ki
Goren Dork
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
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Skagway
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ST. Michael
Coonseene
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Seattle Steamship Co
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Breviound
Excey
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Edmunde Mic
Colman Dock
Beattie Telephone
Beattle
Red S41
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Caro
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Phidge
Third Ave
Landray
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Inner National Bank OF Heattle
P Capital
Onerel
Opie Varkhuret
Puget Bound National Bank OF
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KR. V. Ankeny
Yester
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Tomthacton
Sasd Muilderms Huunde, Diviereen & Gill Contractors Snaullders
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Nani
Vamai
Feattie
Marion and Western
Chapin
Tei
Atlas Dye Works
Union Etreet Telephone
Walding Academy
Therough
Tth
Ldmund Bowden
Ihearahee
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K. Chapin
Pike Street
Hothis
Pike
York
Firet Avenue
Colny
Victoria
Piret Avenue
Elegeng
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Pre Jetor
SAVOY
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Moe
Seattif Junk Co
Hailroad Avenue
Black
Alaska Junk Co
Bo’ Conelie
Seton Blook
Mis Hansen
Midwle Mes
Jaschet
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ANDO
Swan
Nding
Metropolitan Printing Hinding Co
Yealer Way
Third St
Hamnes & Pearse
Starr Boyd
Hardie
First Avenue
Ser Haneon
Columbia
Post Ofice
H. Hensel
Weler
Hinckley
Holyoke Block
Chas Meston
Yester Way Diack
King of al Wing Mechines
B.D. Worte
Oneer
Funde & Erland
Yesser Wharf
Aattmakers
Rabe & Morgan
Clark
Madison St
Pacific Tailoring Co
Bonney & Stewart
Columbia Stelephone
Humboldt
Juneau
City Ofece
Arlington Beck
Las B&b
Caine
Omca
Vaene Maia
Ares
Juwa
Mt Vernon
Nowland
Paul
Gorgia
North Pacific
Vaniuver
Fairhaven
Paseny
Yesler Wharf
Mutual
Klug Tel. Krown
San Diego Fruit Co
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