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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1899

Page

3

Night of boxing at Germania hall ends in controversy

Last night at Germania hall the main event between Jackson and Walker ended with Walker counted out in the third after a series of disputed exchanges. Referee Brown favored Wright in the earlier bout. The crowd claimed the show looked fake, while two bulldog matches outside provided spirited action for fans.

Germania Hall Hilly Wright Grant Arnold Brown Wright Arnold Young Choynski Jackson Walker Triffe Wild Ewings

Clean Government Club Names Judge Geo Bright Secretary

The new municipal government group selects Judge Geo Bright formerly of Cincinnati as secretary. Leaders T. Lippy, W. H. Lewis, and Judge Strudwick spearhead the movement. They appeal for funds though current pledges fall short of enabling immediate work.

Club For Geo. Bright Cincinnati Bright T. & Lippy W. H. Lewis Judge Strudwick

Burlington October earnings set record amid rate war

The Burlington’s October earnings neared 4 million dollars, surpassing all previous records due to aggressive rate competition among railroads. Eastern freight shipments declined while rates stayed strong. Midwest officials push for a standard box car across broad gauge lines and a switchback switch updated by the Great Northern. Jerry Quinlan resigns after long service famed for rotaries. MK Jones named superintendent of the switchback with two contractors reporting to him, a role he held five years earlier before it was abolished and now restored.

Burlington Middle West Great Northern Jerry Quinlan M K Jones Jones

Tunnel records broken in great cascade bore progress

Engineer H. W. Bedwards reports November tunnel progress for the Great Northern under the Cascades. The 20 by 24 foot bore advanced 527 feet that month, claiming U S records, with total progress reaching 8683 feet and 4670 feet remaining.

H. W. Bedwards Great Northern Cascades Switzerland

Diphtheria Strains Ignite Orting and Regional Briefs

Orting suffers diphtheria amid local press lament over a fine courthouse with no seats to calm the disease panic. South Bend Journal abandons patent inside printing and will publish eight pages from home. Hump tulips fishermen report 2,500 fish raised in 20 days netting $5,000. Palouse river farmer sells 1,000 bushels of winter apples at 1.10 each. Shelton Journal notes a 2.0 ounce pippin from a four year old tree bearing two apples last year and sixteen this year. Colfax college hosts a book reception. attendees contribute books, yielding over 200 volumes for the library. Hop market remains quiet with limited sales. Yakima Herald cites hop buyers’ belief prices will trend lower, noting recent purchases at 4.5 cents. Pacific Empire Lumber signals involvement if Werverhamer timber deal closes, including rebuilding mills and adding a pulp plant. Panel & Folding Box moves ahead with Hoquiam site. Aberdeen Herald seeks better depot facilities, asserting no NP station exists along its length.

Jason Carpenter Vyakima Herald South Head Journal Werverhamer Timber Pacific Empire Lumber Company

North Yakima and regional notes from a late year issue

Reports include municipal election voter count in North Yakima with 615 registered voters, Chehalis turkey shipments of about 2200 prior to Thanksgiving, and North Yakima School attendance at 416 pupils. Infrastructure projects: a 100 foot drawbridge across Deep River in Yakima County, bids around 1800 with a lowest bid of 1800, and dredge work on Lewis River east fork. Fruit inspector Orlando Beck surveys Belah Natchee and Moxee valleys with healthy orchards and no spray damage. Shamokawa creamery quarterly figures show 462,465 pounds of milk yielding 14,597 pounds of butter and a $1,820.65 payout over four months, covering running costs and leaving $286 in treasury.

Chehalis Yakima Orlando Beck Yakima County Belah Natchee An Moxee Shamokawa Creamery

Seattle Seen as Eastern Gateway to Alaska

Secretary Prosche handles many inquiries from the East about Seattle's Alaska transportation ties. Eastern readers view Seattle as the primary gateway to Alaska, reflecting strong regional interest in the city’s logistical role.

Prosche Seattle Alaska

Seattle and Cape Nome Transport Eyes Charter Fleet

The Seattle and Cape Nome Transportation Company plans a spring steamship service from Seattle to Cape Nome using chartered vessels. The Atlantic liner Virginia is likely to be among the ships, with arrangements to be finalized within a week. The firm aims to have the first boat reach Cape Nome in spring, accepting some waiting time for a breakthrough at the diggings.

Seattle Cape Nome Beattle

The Price of Quay's Seat

Ex Senator Quay may need Republican managers assurance of support for the gold standard bill before a seat vote. Reports say Quay promised Democrats he would help defeat the gold standard bill in exchange for help, but managers will not permit a decision without proof he will align with them.

Washington D.C Quay Iteo

RUMORED SALE OF THE KANSAS CITY TIMES

Rumor says the Kansas City Times has been bought by a syndicate led by Jon Sullivan of Kansas City and Col. Wetmore of St. Louis with other wealthy backers. It would be a Democratic organ with Leweneuer as editorial manager and Cook as press agent. Dockery and Crow are named for governor support. Letbertie may chair the state committee.

Jefferson City Kansas City Gallatin Crow the Times Dockery Cook Letbertie Democratic Committee

Northern Pacific to Build New Tacoma Wharf

Tacoma December 4 Northern Pacific near completion of plans for a new ocean warehouse and wharf at Tacoma with a $99,000 appropriation dated last summer. Construction oversight rests with Assistant General Superintendent W G Pearce who will start work once approval is given. Pearce oversees all state construction including Tacoma improvements.

Tacoma Northern Pacific Ocean Ocean Dock Supt W. G Pearce

YMCA Lectures Schedule This Week

The Y M C A announces three lectures this week. Rev. W H G Temple opens tomorrow evening with Peter, or Consecrated Enthusiasm. Thursday features Christian Boctalierm under Sabian society. Friday presents The Essentials for Success in Business by A B Burwell.

W.H.G. Temple Peter Sabian Society Burwell

Woman 18 Becomes First to Practice Law in Indian Territory

Fleming, aged 18, is granted permission to practice before the United States court in Indian Territory, becoming the youngest woman to achieve this distinction in the Southwest. She is a native Texan from a family prominent in Texas history, with her grandfather C. W. H. Fleming a San Jacinto veteran and congressman, and Col. V. J. Titus a Texas pioneer. her father is Judge Fleming, a deputy United States marshal.

Guthrie Fleming United States Court Indian Territory Southwest Mises Fleming Lone Star State C. W H. Fleming San Jacinto Congress of the Republic of

City Takes Over Walla Walla Water Plant

Walla Walla city assumes control of the water plant after purchasing from the water company for 260000 in cash. The deal ends a long dispute and the system is now run by city government. Morrin and White head of Portland are to receive 550000 for bonds and 100000 will fund a sewer system next year.

Walla Walla Wath City of Walla Walal Water Company Honda Morrin & Whitehead Portland

Logging On The Palouse

Logging operations on the Palouse River east of Palouse Washington are well advanced due to favorable fall weather. Camps have completed log cuttings and await energy to skid to the river bank for spring floating. The Palouse River Lumber Co has 4,500,000 feet lined up, W Codd 4,000,000 feet, and L T Averill 1,500,000 feet, totaling 10,000,000 feet, about 2,000,000 feet less than last spring.

Palouse, Wash. Dee Palouse Here Palous River Lumber Company W. Codd Colfax L. T. Averill Elberton

Growth of Mines in Okanogan Ferry and Stevens Counties

Maj. W. J. Canton reports unprecedented mining activity in the Okanogan Ferry and Stevens county area. Money circulation is high, new machinery is being installed, hotels are crowded, and Eastern capital seeks investment, with Loomie in a notably busy burg at this period.

W. J. Canton Aiena Okanogan Ferry Btevens Loomie

Market quotations on farm goods and livestock and supplies

Morning market notes show active It includes live and dressed poultry dairy shortages and egg quality quotes. Local dealer offers on Beattie dock or car delivery include salmon, grains, hay, poultry, and livestock prices with various weights and grades listed.

Weet Street Beattie Oates

Wood $2.26 and load

Seattle area notice lists fuel options with wood priced at 2.26 and delivery terms. Tel Seattle Fuel Co for details and availability.

Seattle Fuel Co

Market Quotations From region Alaska Export Goods Listed

Readable items show diverse prices for livestock grain fruits and groceries including wheat potatoes beets onions and apples. Quotations also detail butter cheese poultry fish and lumber with varied regional suppliers and grade descriptions.

Foreclosure Suit in King County Court

In King County Superior Court case 27 Sm, Annie S Wright sues James A Filley Samuel Baker and others to foreclose a mortgage on property in Seattle including Lot 7 and 8 in Block 2 of BH FH Day's El Dorado addition. Plaintiffs seek $175 note plus interest, $175 judgment against Carricklow, $75 attorney fee, taxes, costs, and equitable relief barring defendants from any claim to the premises. Service by publication. date of first publication November 21, 1889.

King County State of Washington Annie S Samuel Baker A. D B. I. Day Day J. Fidmead Wright Arthur Narrickson Wright Washington Lota el Dorado Seattle Barricklow

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