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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1899

Page

3

Smitten with a Seattle Girl Smitten with a Seattle Girl

During the Columbia theater Thanksgiving show Shenandoah a romance blossomed between Miss Carvilyn KR Hope Dempsey daughter of Thos. H. Dermpney a former editor and owner. Actor Robert Billett wooed her and within four days they were engaged. The ceremony will be at St Marys cathedral next Sunday and Mrs Dempsey is summoned by telegraph. Mrs T H Dempsey left for San Francisco this morning.

Miss Dempsey Robert Billett Elliott St. Mary's Cathedral Dempsey Seattle T. H. Dempsey San Francisco

Big Fight Tomorrow Between Burley and Smith

Both boxers finished training today with Smith doing road work while Burley completed light gymnastic drills. Smith weighs in heavier and fights with a compact build, Burley shows longer reach and quick feet. Styles differ, with Burley clever and fast and Smith durable and willing to trade. The bout is expected to be close with even chances.

Burley Smith

City of Seattle Leaves for the North with Passengers and Freight

The steamer City of Seattle under Capt. Connell sailed north last night as winter travel begins. Passengers include George A. Black, R. A. Chisholm, A. C Fassel, and A. L. Berdoe heading toward Skagway and interior routes. The ship carries 191 passengers and about 40 tons of freight.

Seattle Connell Bennett Joe Te George A. Blackroad Skagway R. A. Chisholm A. C Fassel A. L. Berdoe White Paes & Yukon Railway

More Horses From Here More Horses From Here

The U S A transport Port Albert left Manila last week with minimal losses of horses and mules. It returns to Seattle where another animal shipment will be prepared. Sound horses from the Victoria will be sent on the Port Albert, while the rest travel from interior points.

U.S. A Port Albert Manila Seattle

Counterfeiter Caught by U S Secret Agent

Frank La Salle returns from Montana where he captured James Jagers wanted for passing counterfeit money. Jagers faces trial in Helena this week.

Frank la Salle United States Scret Service Montana James Jagers Helena

Amusements at Seattle theaters feature Black Patti Tour and Gleeson act

Reach and Bowers Minstrels close their engagement at the Seattle theater this evening with strong patronage. The Black Patti Troubadours will perform Saturday and Sunday at the Seattle theater Fr. Gay, featuring 30 artiste and chorus singers including Dan Avery the Prince of comedy. The Third Avenue theater hosts packed shows this week highlighted by the Gleeson singing and dancing, while Dawson in Miniature at 1922 1/2 Avenue attracts large crowds with Arctic aurora effects. Olympic Theater manager Kunkler has had notable success at the Olympic.

Reach & Bowers Seattle Gay Patti Dan Avery Third Avenue Theater Dawson Second Avenue

Lyre Company Debuts To Spur Beattle Engagement

The Lyre Company's return to Beattle promises a prosperous stay with four vaudeville novelties and top eastern managers recommendations. The week’s bill includes "What Happened to Grey" and a “In Honor Mound” finale by Sydney Crundy, praised for clever dialogue and polished performances.

Lyre Tte Beattle Grey Sydney Crundy

The Beauties of Tutuila and U.S. Samoa Claim

The article notes the island of Tutuila in the Samoan archipelago as a key naval asset for the United States. It recalls a 1878 treaty with Maunga leasing Pago Pago Harbor for coaling and repair, and explains the U.S. claim amid a three-power division of Samoa. It lists Tutuila’s location, distances from major ports, and its suitability as a stopping place and supply station in the South Pacific.

Washington Dpd Dee John Hay United States Germany Great Britain Cutuila South Pacific Pacific Ocean Tutuila Meade Hawaiian Islands San Francisco Honolulu Australis Panama Sydney Valparaiso China Japan Auckland Guam Ladrones Mania

Palmer Mountain tunnel reaches 2546 feet with deep shaft

Mining notes report the Palmer Mountain tunnel extending to 2546 feet with a 120 foot vertical depth and 16 veins cut. At Bull Frog Okanogan a shaft bottom drift is completed and two more veins of good size and high values are noted. A cyanide plant installation is expected to follow as the force increases.

Palmer Mountain Okanogan

Kentucky canvassing board unlikely to rule soon

Frankfort Kentucky December 6 no decision expected from the state canvassing board as the vote currently tallies Taylor with a 2333 plurality.

Frankfort Taylor

Carpenters Ball Tonight at Rankes Hall

The United Brotherhood of American Carpenters and Joiners hosts its first annual ball at Rankes Hall with a prize waltz featuring a featured dance. Local members and guests will attend this social event marking a new union tradition.

Carpenters United Brotherhood of American Carpenters & Joiners Ranke's Hall

Market Quotations From Wednesday Morning

Weat Street reports a quiet morning with fair demand across lines. Yakima potatoes hold at 20 dollars a ton while oranges and lemons show unusually good quality. Corn supplies are low locally. New grain shipments are en route with strong demand in Alaska as steamer departures increase.

Yakima Alaska

Distress Among Galveston Sailors Reported on Two Vessels

San Francisco dispatch reports weavers from the northern coast faced a hard voyage on The Glory of the Seas and Wing and Wing both in distress and short of provisions. The Enterprise arrival on the 1st showed heavy leaks while the training ship Adams took two weeks to sail from Seattle.

San Francisco Sell Enterprise Adams Seattle

Collier Czarina Stalled by Storms Off Clallam Bay

The collier Czarina carrying Seattle coal for San Francisco remains unable to sail after a 22 day voyage due to stormy weather and is anchored in Clallam Bay awaiting better conditions.

Seattle San Francisco Clailam Bay Lear Alaska

Union Enjoins Typographical Unions in New York Strike Case

Justice Bookstaver of the supreme court issues a sweeping injunction restraining President John Delaney and other officers of Typographical union No 6 and allied unions from boycotting the New York Sun amid the printers strike. The ruling aims to halt collective action in the ongoing press war.

New York Justice Bookstaver Supreme Court John Delaney Typographical Union No. 6 Secreotypers Presamen Allied Printing Trades’ Council of New York

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