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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1899

Page

2

Seattle Star editorial page questions city celebration control

The Seattle Star condemns editorial stings and the push for a large volunteer welcome celebration. It urges civic groups to fund the event without editor intrusion and discusses public skepticism of excessive subscriptions and authority. The column also touches on tuberculosis regulation, rural electrification, and a weather forecast for Sunday.

Seattle Fiiat Washington Seattle Star James Chamber of Commerce Weather Bureau Mr. Salisbury

Army Transports Refitted as Troopships in New York

Three large army transports the Logan Meade and Thermas are being refitted to serve as motel troopships in New York. They will carry new volunteer regiments to the Philippines with capacity for about 6000 officers and men plus space for families. Departure from port likely not before November 1.

New York Philippines Logan and Meade Frooklyn Thermas Cramps Philaddetota

Cattleman Shot Dead in Feud Near Chadron Neb

Tom Ryan, a Nebraska cattleman, was shot and killed by Frank Coil, a young sheep man, fifteen miles southeast of Chadron. The fatal feud centers on pasture land rights. Coil surrendered to authorities.

Chadron Neb Tom Ryan Frank Coll Coil

McLean cannot leave the race for Ohio governor

John R. McLean faces pressure to attend the Zanesville Democratic convention and contend as a candidate. He has been accused of cowardice for avoiding Ohio while asserting he would run, and advisers insist he must go to the wire or be deemed weak.

Columbus John R. McLean Zanesville McLean Ohio Narragansett Pier

Row Over a Dewey March

In June an American newspaper man proposed Mascagni write a Dewey March with world copyright. Mascagni agreed but then took a lump sum and gave up rights. An English paper claimed a Pesaro premier before 2,000 people, which was false and triggered many offers. The seeker faced signed contract questions and offered $3,500 but left Italy amid disputes.

Rome Mascagni Pesaro Compower Italy

Sewe r Contracts Let by Public Works Board

The board of public works let contracts this afternoon for two sewers, one from Post street between Cherry and Columbia to Washington street to drain thrat avenue, reducing water and elevator well drainage, with fast construction planned. A second sewer is to be built on Koren avenue from Thomas to Republican Street, plus grading for Alexander Street and Thirty-third avenue.

Board of Public Works Post Street Cherry Columbia Street Washington Street Thrat Avenue Koren Avenue Thomas Republican Street Alexander Street Thirty-third Avenue Poverett Lamping Francisco OM. Dewe Avenue Atrele Domeeer Dowling Firitied Columbia Hetge Kelote West Beattie Howce Tharetay Mire Katherine Hilke Mere T. M. Smulton Mise Hilke T Patrick's Cathedral New York Ant Mercer Telard Minner Croce Beatti Wee David Horace Alexander J. Bruce Lawrence, Mans, Vref Francis KR. Mclaren Pupiile Acme Business College Tontaht The Tay West Beattle M. F. Hackne Prattie Wo White Adolph Bronson Carl Holmes Auneh Viestant Beach

Local Christian Endeavor Union to Meet at Church

The local union of the Christian Endeavor society will meet Friday evening at the Methodist Protestant church. All committee chairmen are expected to attend as important matters are to be considered. The society will host a luncheon for the C EE union at the Methodist Protestant and Christian churches.

Christian Endeavor Society C. EE

Steel plant boiler blasts kill three in Pittsburg

Two boilers exploded at the Pittsburg Vithi fed Brick works causing instant death to engineer fireman and a yardman. Four other workers injured. Engine and boiler houses demolished. The dead are David Boyd James Holman and Henry Meath.

Pittsburg Kan David Boyd James Holman Henry Meath

Ledge Struck at Koyukuk Mines Claims Rich Vein

A new nine foot ledge was struck at the Batanita group of mines on Koyukuk Sound. Owners estimate the vein could be worth up to $200. Ten men are at work with more to be hired immediately.

Batanita Koyukuk Sound

Civil Service Commission to rule on Cedar River inspector

The civil service commission discussed the protest against employing W. M. Glenna as 4th inspector on the Cedar River pipeline. Secretary Graut will prepare a statement for next Tuesday night. F. C. Eckenbers, recently discharged, will have a hearing Tuesday night. Fireman Rebt Johnson and Officer A. H. Mefford will be paid for off duty days, with half pay for up to six months. Robt. Jouneon and Officer Mefford were injured on duty and will receive full pay then half pay. J. L. Anderson, a city stables carpenter, has his application under consideration.

Civil Service Commission W. M. Glenna Cedar River Graut F. C. Eckenbers Rebt. Johnson A. HM. Mefford Robt Jouneon

Murder scares Fort Lawn as mob threatens jailed husband

In Fort Lawn South Carolina on August 4 a woman named Mrs. B W Reep was found dead with a rifle shot through her brain. Investigators deemed murder and police jailed her husband who faced a mob seeking to lynch him. The mob dispersed after sheriffs intervened.

Fort Lawn 8. C W. Reep Reep Mettine Eai

Sunday Services Across Town Churches in Deserted Readings

A listing of church services with times and pastors across multiple churches including Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Geed Melp, Sacred Heart in Crotherheed, St Marks Episcopal, Lackwood of Kowsland, First Christian, Market Street Haptiet, North Frantel Maptiet, First M Church, Second Presbyterian, Haven MTL, Madison Street M KR Church, and several others. Services span morning and evening slots with various pastors named such as Rev. Prancle X. Vrefontaine and Rev. Ls Fanon im Zion, reflecting a wide schedule for Sunday worship across the city.

Shores of Immaculate Conception Adrian Hweere Mara Gio Tio Tilo Church of Our Lady of Geed Prancle X. Vrefontaine Lawmasa Secred Heart Crotherheed Hail Tath Avenue Eclle Merviers J. N. Hmith M. i Fourth Avenue South New California Fourth Avenue James Street Sevie Howerman Paates Third Avenue Cedar Street L. J. Kawyer Yioee Tao Heattic Tabernacle Haptiaty eTeron Street Horen Avenue Ates Street C. Chram Cairns Fremont Vestet Presbyterian Bath and Emera Street Berviews Marion Treet Handall O Waster Ming Leesan Grergia Haven Mtl John Howard Etreete Hey Mr Lewteen Hailey Madison Street Epson Ite KC Mayes Mendyille I'S Presbyterian Church Third Avenue North Harrieen Street A. Maser Eleem MW. C Thehertet Monty W. Garrett Howard Coltisae Union Etreete Nev Uewen

Social Chit Chat Notes From Beattie This Week

A Beattie column catalogs numerous visits and social events. Residents like Mr Erastus Brainerd Mr Don F. McNaught and Mayor Humes travel east and west. gatherings include launches, camping trips and club outings at Agate Head and West Beattie with many named locals and guests.

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