Sultan of Sulu Seeks Pension and Port for Wives
President Schurman reveals the Sultan of Sulu, famed for many wives, presses for a pension and a free port to fund his household. The interview describes the sultan’s attire, residence, guards, and a visit to Maibun as U.S. authorities reiterate Spain’s treaty terms.
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Washington, D.C
Suman
Philippines
Spain
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Sulu Ta
Maibua
Cebu
Hen- Hington
Maibun
Nelahi
Missouri
Sehurman
Aulian
Sulu
United States
Tense Cape Conflict Fears War Over Transvaal Row
London reports rising urgency as Trane vaal dispute nears peak. Advices from Cape Town claim British troops are to occupy strategic points. Cape tension runs high while Orange Free State vows neutrality amid suspected arms imports. War seen as possible across South Africa.
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London
Cape Town
Cape
Orange Free State
Bas
Fogland
Transvaal
South Africa
Boxing Season Promises Clean Matches in Seattle
County officials consider aid for Alaska prospectors as Hawthorne Club plans a slate of boxing events at Jefferson Street theater. Sam Rideout leads a program featuring Jones Leonard Abbott Jackson and Hawkins with four clossed contests to December._PROMPT
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Dacs
Kotzebue Sound
Alaska
Hantern
Glison
Boyer
Smith
Hawthorne Club
Seattle
Hawkins
Jones
Esport
Jefferson Street
Sam Rideout
Mike Leonard
Ike Dixon
Jeffords
Jeffrey
Jack Abbott
Pete Jackson
Hawthorne
Rideout
Manly
Sonior
Index Tramway In Operation Near Sunset Mine
The tramway from Index to the Sunset mine, 64 miles, has opened and the first ore shipment sent. A car derailed when the cable slipped, jumping into the creek. Repairs will take days to install a new drum and enable full operation. Ore ships to Everett smelter at 40 to 70 dollars per ton. over 1000 tons ready. John K E McManus visited, witnessed the opening, and later bought the Bunker Hill and Burlington group for a New York syndicate.
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Index
Sunset
Everett
John KE. McManus
Bunker Hii
Bulilvan Group
New York Capitanata
McManus
Seattle Delegation Sails to J A R K Rally in Philadelphia
A large group from Seattle departed yesterday afternoon aboard the Great Northern to attend the J A R K convention in Philadelphia. The party includes J W Langley department commander Me Sarah A Webster commander of the Women's Relief Corps J H W Clossen of Cleman & Kelly Mrs Bogardus Captain Dicker won and Fowler and son among others.
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Seattle
Great Northern
J. A. KR
Philadelphia
J. W. Langley
Sarah A. Webster
Women's Relief Corps
J. H W. Clossen
Clemaon & Kelly
Mra. Bogardus
Dickerwon
Oyster shortages in Portland as Shoalwater bay supply dwindles
Oyster dealers in Portland report scarcity as the Morgan Oyster company of San Francisco secured nearly all Shoalwater bay output. Dealers pay about 2.50 per sack and provide sacks. Some contracts exist with local oystermen for fixed supplies, but many fear continued shortage. Olympia oysters are available but considered inferior to Shoalwater bay stock.
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Portland
Morgan Oyster Company
San Francisco
Shoalwater Bay
Olympia
Mormon Colony in Mexico
Louis Maron of Salt Lake City said he traveled from Mexico with a concession to establish two large Mormon colonies in the Nanae river valley in the state of Duran. He expects to locate not less than 20 000 Mormons at the place.
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Austin
Tex
Louis 1 Maron
Salt Lake City
Mexico
Nanae River
Duran
Duel Ends in Death of Ranch Owners in Day County
Tarri eon Hamilton and Ira Cooper, two wealthy ranch owners in Day County, fought a deadly duel in a cyclone cave last night after a feud. They stripped to their clothes before the single fight with corn knives. Their bodies were found this morning amid ashes.
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Guthrie
Tarri.eon Hamilton
Ira Cooper
Day County
Hebrew Festival to Be Held in City This Fall
The annual sacred Hebrew church festival starts next Monday evening at Shelock with services at the old Spring Street tabernacle and temporary Jefferson Street theater. Theodore Joseph will lead as pastor, arriving Thursday to oversee temple rehabilitation and remain as minister. The New Year runs September 4 to 9, with Yom Kippur on Thursday. L. Kohn notes services welcome all creeds, prayer books are in Yiddish, and a double quartet will sing under Prof Leuben.
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Hebrew Church
Shelock
Old Tabernacle
Spring Street
Jefferson Street
Theodore Joseph
Toncaster
Old Temple
Joseph
Strict
Reform Church
Hill Temple
Jefferson Theater
L. Kohn
New Church
Leuben
Sultan Warns Forces on Riff Coast Boats
The Sultan of Morocco informs powers he will destroy native boats on the Riff coast and station gunboats to protect foreign shipping, promising action to curb hostilities.
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Morocco
Riff Coast
Real estate transfers listed in county records
Deeds recorded show transfers from Clara J. John KR and Frank Maltby to Mary A. and Ida EF Maltby. Alfred F. and A. Allen Maltby to same. state patent to Robert Stewart. multiple transfers involving Northern Pacific Railway Company to Thomas Johnson. United States patents to Fred G Harber and Frank King. various lot, block, and district transfers in Burke second addition Renton Heights and other named tracts. dates range 1894 to 1898 with amounts noted such as $1, $75, $120, and $500.
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Clara J. John KR
Frank & Malthy
Mary A
Ida EF. Maltby
Burke
Alfred FE
A. Allen Malthy
Robert Stewart
Seattle
Northern Pacific Hallway Company
Thomas Johnson
Northern Pacific Railway Company
United States
Fred G Harber
Northern Pacific Railway
Ito
JH. Rudderham Et al
Adolf Goldachmidt
New Chicago
Money Creek
A. G. Marts
J.D. Fitch
Suneet Heights
Frank King
Nyew
Franklin A. Huck
Louise
Homer FP. Morton
Arthur B. Allee
Trufus Huck
Mary
Carr
Renton
Diamond Ring Free at Daily 2:20 Auction Event
The New York Jewelry Co. runs a daily 2:20 pm auction offering a free Diamond Ring and 10 other presents to boost attendance. A Rogers' Silverware sale also occurs at 2 pm each day. Names of recent free ring recipients are listed with partial addresses.
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New York Jewelery Co
Rogers
Mrs. Martin
Maynard Avenue
Mra. Young
Hotel York
Mra. Jacobs
McDonald Block
J. R
The Schools of Manila
The State Department released a July circular from Provost Marshal General in Manila detailing the opening of public schools in the city. English language instruction is mandatory with three-language printing. attendance is compulsory for children ages 6 to 12 with a daily English-language hour, and fees may apply to those who can pay while the poor are exempt.
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Washington
State Department
Colfax Denby
Philippine Commionton
Manila
Thin City
Englieh
Tortured by Whitecaps in Tampa Police Beat Incident
The Florida Republican editor W. Cram was beaten by a mob at Peck near Tampa. Postmaster Crum was subjected to whipping and carbolic acid injuries. He resigned and delivered no mail while Dan Morrison, appointed by Crum, was driven from office.
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Tampa
Fia
W. ©. Cram
Florida Republican
Whitecape
Peck
Dan Morrison
Morrison
Crum
Washington
Market Quotations Show Broad Price Movements Across Staples
Market quotations indicate stronger overall openings with declines in fruit and mixed results for vegetables. Notable price contrasts include cheese near market crowded out, live chickens plentiful with Alaska shipments, and various grain and hay prices along with extensive livestock and produce figures from Beattie buyers.
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Alaska
California
Market Price List of Groceries and Lumber Goods
A long catalog of prices for feed meals and grain by the ton, including $22.50 for corne whole and $20.00 for feed wheat. Also listed are prices for lumber types, nails, and timber, with jobbing quotes for sugar, flour, cereals, and coffee. Contains numerous per unit and per sack figures across food and building material categories.
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Beattie
Puget Sound
Washington Timothy
Strictly Fresh
Thutter
Washington
Huger
California
Farino
Graham
Java
Costa Rica
IBM
Guatemala
Lion
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Seattle and Northwestern Mining
Moore Inc. Co announces the regular annual meeting of stockholders of the Seattle and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange to be held at the company office at 19 a.m. Thursday September 1 for the election of trustees. John Usher Jr. designated. dated Seattle Washington August 21 1899.
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Seattle and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange
John Usher, Jr
Seattle
Wash
Auk
Globe Wall Paper Co. sues in Seattle court for $75.40
In Justice Court Duwamish Precinct Henry Carson J P cites Juneau Trading Co A W F Johnson and M F Johnson as defendants. Globe Wall Paper Co claims debt for woods wares and merchandise sold and delivered. Hearing in Seattle King County set Sept 20 1899 at 9 a m. failure to appear will result in a confession.
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Juneau Trading Company
A. W. F. Johnson
M. F. Johnson
State of Washington
Globe Wall Paper Pany
Seattle
King County
Washington
A. D
Harry Carson
J. P
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the Schools OF
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Pitth End
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Valencia
Iowa
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Verton
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Amr
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Keattie Tent and Awning Co
Marion and Western
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Atlas Dye Works
Calen Street
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H. HM. Depew
Crows
Dancing Academy
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Sea Seed
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Victoria
First Avenue
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Stark
HOTEL
SAVOY
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the && Attl B Junk Co
Railroad Avenue
Alaska Junk Co
Balestern Ave
el Pike
Jovans and Inseerance
James Pothwell
Mortaenge Loans
Ne. & Surety Bonds
Fiveton Block Ee
Mics Hansen
Simalt
Aret Madivon
Mik
Metropolitan Printing & Binding Co
F. Bradley
Vatene Attorneys
Barnes & Frakse
Starr Bod Blag
Harlin
Manson
Columbia Street
Port Office
Liensel
Meston
Yeeter Way
Tel Black
Cary
Pestonce
HL Voria
Sunde & Erland
Vester Wharf
Rigker
Stonmaghe
TF Clark
Madison St
Rheme
Pacific Tailoring Co
Third Avenue
Alaska Flyer
Humboldt and
Juneau
PL. M
Pirett Avenue
Arlington Lock
Pike Las & & Uaine
Agen
Vernon
Shicegu
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Edmunds
Colman
Telephone
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Scott
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Yestor
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Battle Transfer
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