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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1899

Page

3

Democratic House Caucus Chooses Early Ballot Leaders

Reports from Washington indicate the Democratic House caucus on December 2 showed Richardson leading with 42 votes, Dearmond 38, Bankhead 31, and Supper 25, amid a drifting leadership dispute as other factions jostle for support across the South and West.

Washington Richardson Dearmond Bankhead Supper D.C Tennessee South West Judge Bankhead Bailey Texan Alabama Georgia Virginia Sulser New York New Jersey Bulaer Judge DeArmond Missouri Arkansas de Armond Patterson

Plan for Niagara Dam to Raise Great Lakes Levels

New York dispatch reports an American plan by the engineer corps to build a dam at Niagara near Buffalo to raise Lake Erie about three feet and Lake Michigan and Huron about one foot each. Alfred J. Henry presented the feasibility findings to the National Geographic Society, noting a waterway between the Great Lakes and New York and the impact on lake levels.

Washington, BD. C Niagara River Buffalo Engineer Corps of the Army Chicago Drainage Canal Lake Erie Lakes Huron Michigan National Geographical Society Gladowe Alfred J. Henry Tean Henry Engineer Corps Niagara Columbia University Board New York Great Lakes Lake St. Clair Huron St. Clair River

Street Car Men to Go Out

Detroit reacts to a planned street car strike set for Sunday at 4 a.m. Two labor unions clash over rights to operate within Detroit limits. Detroit unions seek arbitration through President McMahon, but local workers plan to strike independently despite leadership urging restraint.

Detroit Mich Mt. Clemens Iimita Hutching

Robbed Passenger Reports Loss On Overland Train

A Klondiker, who did not leave his name, reports to the Northern Pacific office that while asleep in his berth on the Overland train he was robbed of $150 in cash and several railroad tickets.

Northern Pacific

Supreme Court Upholds $1000 Damage Award in Howe Case

The Washington Supreme Court sustained the King county Superior Court verdict awarding John B. Howe $1000 against West Seattle Land and Improvement Co. in a civil action. The decision reaffirms the lower court ruling in Olympia.

Olympia Supreme Court King County Superior Court John B. Howe West Seatfie Land and Improvement Co

Victoria Sails for Manila via San Francisco

The transport Victoria sailed at seven last evening for San Francisco where she will top up with livestock and general cargo before proceeding to Manila. Assistant Quartermaster M S Michael was in charge.

Victoria San Francisco Manila M.S. Michael

Hanna’s Desire on GOP Chairmanship Unclear

Reports circulate that Senator Hanna does not wish to succeed as National Republican Committee chairman. Friends say he has no desire to lead the campaign and may join the executive committee handling finances. Payne notes Hanna would serve his term but refuse reappointment after the June convention.

Cleveland Hanna National Republican Committee Henry CC. Payne National Republican

Miles Has A Second Blaze At Wealerway Plant

The Z C Miles hardware company on Wealerway suffered a second blaze last night around 6 o clock. Disputed cause with A L Piper alleging the Seattle Steam Heat and Power Co plant adjoining sparked or overheated a boiler wall breach. Fire chief Kellogg suggests the fire began in a small office room. Total damage and water loss estimated at 10 000, insured.

Z. C. Miles Hardware Company Wealerway A. L. Piper Seattle Steam Heat and Power Co Kellogg Fire Department

Feud torches burn elderly couple in Cumberland raid

In Glencoe, Cumberland, Md, Earle, age 8, and his 90 year old wife were tortured by masked robbers. They beat them and burned their feet with torches to force the hiding place of money. Thieves escaped with over 500 dollars. Both victims are in precarious condition. authorities suspect the same culprits as a prior three year robbery.

VESSELS COMING IN AFTER MILD WEATHER

Seven more vessels pass the Cape including barks McNear Latena and Peiward May and the shipe Dashing Wave lola and dames Neamith barker and thne Mary Winkleman. Overdue ships Highland Light Perrin and Thompson Colusa Amer ican Oles with Colusate in ballast and 40 days out from the Malayan islands bound for coal. Considerable apprehension for their safety.

Cape McNear Latena Peiward Lola Dames Neamith Barker Mary Winkleman Highland Light Perrin & Thompson Colusa

Everett names two municipal tickets in decisive party clash

In Everett on December 2 the Democratic and Republican parties each nominate a full slate for city offices. The local Populist committee will form a ticket from the remaining two. The Republican convention last night nominated G. D. Whitmarsh for mayor.

Everett Meli Poputtete GO. D. Whitmareh

Baer in Trouble Again After Embasement Charge

Deer, a local attorney, was arrested yesterday on a charge of embezzlement. Complainant Kieugh claims Baer appropriated $60 of his funds. Prosecution arises from disbarment proceedings against Baer in superior court that stalled months ago.

Deer Kieugh Baer

Advance in Freight Rates Warn of Broad Increases

Louisville December 2 M P Washburn chair of the Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association says railroads from the Atlantic to the Pacific are about to raise freight rates. The increases will go through three regional committees in New York Atlanta and Chicago, as railroads face rising operating costs. Washburn notes the developing territory and higher commodity rates may prompt departures from the official classification in setting new charges.

Louisville Dee M. P. Washburn Southeastern Mississippi Valley Association Athantice Pacific United States New York Oho Ohio Mississippi Atlanta Western Committee Mississippi River Chicago Wasdburn Classification Committee

Northwestern Intercollegiate Football plan advances in Northwest

A push for a Northwestern Intercollegiate Football association gains momentum as universities in Washington Oregon and Idaho consider a winter push. The plan envisions intercollegiate play after fall champions meet and leads to a title match against Oregon. Durkow expresses confidence the plan will materialize within months.

Northwestern Intercollegiate Football Association Washington Oregon Idaho Astern Durkow

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