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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1899

Page

3

No War Bond Issues Are Anticipated

Washington Aug 29 The army size rising to 95 000 men will not trigger new bonds nor push Treasury to ask Congress for extra tariff legislation Secretary Gage has not considered such steps as the opposition press claims The army increase was provided by Congress with 100 000 men and 80 million dollars The President enlisted 70 000 volunteers in addition to 45 000 regulars leaving a margin of about 6 000 for potential calls The Treasury shows 1908 revenues at 406 million pounds rising to 517 million after war measures and expenditures at 445 million plus 608 million in 1899 with rising deficits The article asserts no need for extraordinary measures to fund the war effort and disputes bond proposals

Washington, PD. C Gage Secretary of the Treasury Congress al Farmista Provisional Army Aguinaldo Dingley Spain War Department Ema

Initiation May Cause Death in Cincinnati Club Ceremony

John Hart, a saloonkeeper, was critically injured during an initiation at the Streitmann club in College Hill. A paddle fired a blank cartridge into his back, due to using the wrong side, causing possible blood poisoning as he was taken home in a carriage. George H Stre...

Cincinnati John Hart Saloonis Schnittiaueh Club College George H Strettman Streitman Cracker Company Hart

Presidency of Bicycle Trust Emerges in New York

In New York August reports indicate opposition to A. G. Spalding by allied rivals may yield him the presidency of the American Bicycle Company, popularly the bicycle trust, with Col. Albert Pope as vice president. Several big Eastern firms including Waltham, Iver Johnson, and George N. Pierce remain independent as the alliance forms slowly.

New York American Bicycle Company The Bicycle Trust A. G. Spalding Col Albert Pope Waltham Company Iver-Johnson Arms and Cycle Works George N. Pierce Company

Enforcement Tightens Salmon Closed Season as Harvest Looms

Tacoma reports State Fish Commissioner Little says the Columbia River closed season is being enforced, stopping salmon purchases and noting a strong fall run. He cites Wind River and Kalama hatcheries nearing readiness, Willapa River operations expanding, and rising prices with markets growing in the Northwest. The open season begins September 16 with期待 big catches.

Tacoma Columbia Wind River Shelton Aimon Oregon Sam Willapa Arbor Northwest Kalama Willapa River

Welcome to the Heroes Pittssburg Homecoming Parade Honors Tenth Pennsylvania

After over a year in the Philippines the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers returned to Pittsburg with a grand reception. A $55,000 fund funded the festivities on a reviewing stand in Cheney Park with President McKinley present. Governor Stone delivered a patriotic address and medals were distributed to every man in the regiment. In New York the Macet and Middie Wert tanners plan to form the American Hide and Leather Company uniting calfskin and cowhide manufacturers across the region.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Volunteers Philippines McKinley Metables Chenney Park McKinney William A. Stone New York Maet Wisconsin Atlantic Coast Milwaukee American Hide and Leather Company

Robbed by his partner in Bromide Street incident

Friederich Grimme reported to police that $110 was stolen by his partner Harry Bennett after they shared a room on Flint avenue South. Bennett allegedly urged Grimme to leave cash in the room while they went out, then failed to meet him and Grimme found the money missing. Detectives pursue Bennett and the funds.

Friederich Grimme Flint Avenue Harry Bennett Bennett C Grimme Second Avenue Grimme

Coast Line of Porto Rico in Error, Surveys Indicate

Official surveys of the southern coast of Porto Rico reveal the coastline is incorrect and the island’s area may be much smaller than previously thought. The steamer Ulake surveys Nantucket shoal to re buoy a channel, and Heaton harbor obstructions will be investigated.

Washington, D.C Porto Rico Ulake Nantucket Shoala Heaton Harbor

Reception to a Rabbi at new Jewish temple

A Sunday evening reception will be held at the Lane of Mr. F Emanuel Rosenberg 1218 Madison Street to acquaint congregants with the future rabbi. Mr Joseph Camer from Lancaster Pa is expected and Mr Foments Berg is president of the new congregation.

Halleh F Emanuel Rosenberg Madi Son Street Dee Joseph Camer Lancaster Althoush Foments Berg Conc

Tauscher Returns From Victoria Meet With Medals

Frank A. Tauscher of Chehalis returned via Seattle from the Victoria meet hosted by the Canadian Bicycle Association. He won gold medals in the quarter mile, half mile, and one mile events at Queen's Park track, and he was entered for the two mile amateur but did not compete.

Frank A. Tauscher Chehalis Seattle Victoria Canadiaa Hicycle Association Queen's Park Mr. Tauscher

Finances of the State Olympia August report

State Auditor Cheetham releases a financial statement covering eight months. Total revenue reached 790 060 dollars with cash on hand and funds lifting the grand total to 1 6441. Disbursements equal 657 212 dollars. State debt reduced by 1 171 dollars with 30 000 dollars in bonds redeemed. Over 100 000 dollars paid for legislative expenses and back claims. Also 120 000 dollars of ordinary revenue to counties credited to the state but not paid over.

Olympia Cheetham

Two Plats Filed In Tacoma Forgery Case

County Auditor Spike and the Mining of Tyrie’s addition plat to Tacoma may influence the forgery case against G L McKay and F Cheum indicted for county record forgery. Two plats were filed. one misdescribed as in section TM, the other correcting the error, raising questions about when changes were made.

Tacoma Tyrie G. L. McKay F. ©. Cheeum

Seattle Area Weather Forecast Update

Tonight and Wednesday forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with light winds. No rainfall reported on the Pacific slope recently. Moderate temperatures prevail with northerly winds along the coast. Barometric pressure shows high readings in Northwest Washington and low in Utah, indicating continued fine weather for several hours or more.

Seattle Wedneday Pacific Alope Washington Utah

Weather Clears Promising Dry Spell for Chehalis Crops

Chehalis reports clear weather and a likely dry spell just in time to save grain. Farmers say reported heavy damages are a mistake and crop loss should not exceed about 20 percent. Threshing resumes as machines run in the county.

Chehalis Puta

Populists in Kentucky Plan September Campaign Kickoff

Frankfort Ky Aug 29 State Chairman Bridgeford of the Populist party announced the state campaign will open on the first Monday in September with 509 Populist speakers poring into every county. October will feature outside speakers including Mayor Jones of Toledo Janatius Donnelly of Minnesota Colonel Jeese Marper of Hutieia and Cyclone Davis of Texas.

Frankfort Bridgeford Vpopulist Mayor Jones Toledo Janatius Donnelly Minnesota Jeese Marper Hutieia

Idaho Sold to Cohn & Cohn For Harbor Use

The old steamer Idaho, mail boat on the Port Townsend route, long idle at the Duwemleh river honeyard, has been purchased by Cohn & Cohn. It will be brought to this city for overhaul and placed in a regular run to be decided later.

Idaho Port Townsend Honeyard Duwemleh River Cohn & Cohn

New York Jewelry Co Free Diamond Ring Auction

Daily 2.90 p m auctions offer free diamond ring and 10 other gifts to attract attendance at the sale of New York Jewelry Co stock of diamonds watches jewelry and silverware. Rogers Silverware special sale at 1 p m. names listed as past free recipients. auction times 2 30 and 7 30 daily. Indies seats at Emporium 817 Second Avenue.

New York Jewelery Co Rogers Mra. Martin Maynard Avenue Mra. Young Hatel York Mra. Jacoba McDonald

Pirates Hold Full Sway Across Chinese Waters

A Sunday dispatch from the Orient reports widespread pirate activity in China. Attacks on the Baichu frontier have sparked calls to replace Chinese authority with British rule amid rising insecurity and bandit raids on waterways and towns.

Tacoma Aus Orient China Baichu Kwang Bam Weat

RATS MADE THE CLOCK STRIKE

In Floeh ing town New York the old village winder quit his 25 year post as the city paid him. The clock began striking Fretenck ten and then eleven repeatedly after a rat chewed and jammed the striking mechanism. The winder stopped the error and took steps to prevent a reoccurrence.

New York Floehing Opeater

Kors Drug Co Supplies and Paper By Denny-Coryell Co

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Kors Drug Co and Denny-Coryell Co with references to paper and boxes. Mentions Assayer and locations Roxwell and Caiete with unclear context and few readable details.

Kors Drug Co Futh and Pike Denny-Coryell Co

Market Quotations and Prices for Pacific Northwest Produce

Market quotations show onions at 1.75 and several goods traded by Seattle dealers. Prices cover drainage products, grains, feeds, hay, livestock, hides, wool, and fruits and vegetables with native and California items listed. Notable entries include peaches, potatoes, onions, apples, pears, berries, melons, and butter pricing across ranch and creameries.

Seattle Washington California Callifornia Valencia

Wholesale Grocery and Lumber Price Ledger Paragraph

A dense list details prices for corn and feed meal, fresh meats, dried goods, seafood, nuts, and lumber. Entries cover per ton and per quantity rates for commodities like corn meal, flour, oats, and rye, plus various fir lumber, cedar, and spruce, with jobbing quotations and coffee pricing.

Star Bakers Centennial California Farino Graham Java Costa Rica Guatemala Lion

Stockholders Meeting Notice for Seattle and Northwestern Mining

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Seattle and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange will be held at the company's office at 10 a.m. Thursday, September MM, for the election of trustees. Dated Seattle, Wash., Aug. 21, 189%.

Seattle and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange Usher, Jr Seattle Wash

Globe Wallpaper Company Sues In Seattle Court

The Globe Wallpaper Company sues in King County Justice Court before Henry Carson J P. to recover 75 dollars 40 cents with interest dating from July 16 1896 for woods wares and merchandise sold and delivered to the defendants. The case will be heard September 20 1899 at 9 o in the Seattle office if not answered.

Juneau Trading Company G. W. F. Johnson M. F. Johnson State of Washington Globe Wall Paper Company Seattle King County Washington A. D Harry Carson J. P

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