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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1899

Page

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Methuen Reports British Hold Line North of Modder River

Gen Methuen files a report detailing a severe repulse of British forces north of the Modder River. He describes shelling, Highlander assaults, and checks by Guards, cavalry, and artillery while holding a six mile frontline amid about 12000 enemy. General Wauchope is reported killed in the same action.

Modper River Magersfontain Kopje Highland Brigade London Methuen Modder River Gordon Schreiner Cape Milner Capetown Walker Andrew C. Wauchope Manila Howge Thirty-fourth Infantry Tinos Lugon Howze Maj March Thirty-third Infantry Concepcion Lepanto

Northern Pacific in Politics Shapes Upcoming Campaign

The Northern Pacific’s role in politics is a central topic for the next summer. Ex Senator John L Wilson is linked to the Northern Pacific deal as a potential candidate for the U S Senate. E B C Hughes hopes to influence policy and seek a Republican convention berth and a future Senate seat. John B Allen is discussed as a possible governor candidate. The railroad’s influence appears to extend to the State Legislature and U S Senate beyond the Seattle depot issue.

Northern Pacific the Star The Post - Intelligencer John L. Wilson Congress E B. C. Hughes Hughes Senator Foster Washington John B. Allen Seattle United States sena@tor

Thirty Years in a Box and Other Brief Notices

IN Peru Ind a man long confined to a straw box for 40 years or more died at the county infirmary. He was paralyzed in youth and rendered helpless in mind and body. In Washington Gen Leonard Wood named military governor of Cuba to relieve Gen Brooke. In Omaha Gov Poynter named ex Senator Allen to succeed late U S Senator elect Haywards. John Higgins 70 dies at 1017 Dearborn. A forged check for 325 passed on C A Brece 114 Pike Street. arrest expected tonight. Isabel T Redies buys a lot on Lombard near for 6446

Peru Ind Washington, D. C Leonard Wood Cuba Brooke Omaha Poynter Allen U. S Haywards C. A. Brece Pike Street

Sudden Death of Geo S Bush Noted in Chicago

George S Bush of 114 Denny Way died suddenly this morning from congestion of the lungs. He was 33, an admiralty lawyer and customs broker, son of the late Judge William Bush, and held in high standing. Reports from Chicago and the lake country describe storms and shipping dangers.

George Denny Way Flush Admiralty Custom House William &. Bush Chicago Lake Country Point Abino Lake Erie Wisconsin Michigan

City News and Court Actions Mix in Turbulent Ledger

The city reports boxing talks with Jack Curley and Nick Burley as champions clash for honors while Peter Jackson looms. Courts deal with divorces and railway dismissals, and local arrests rise from opium joints to a drink- and card-game spree.

Yukon Jack Curley Nick Burley Burley Peter Jackson

Gambling Houses HarveSt Seattle Fines Total $1200

Public gambling thrives in Seattle with five houses active from morning to midnight. The November police tally shows Standard $400 from fourteen games, White House $200 from six, Horseshoe $250 from eight, Clancy $75 from five, Union Club $175 from five, totaling $1,200. About 1,000 workers support the gambling operation across venues.

Seattle Buck the Tiger Warp Urquhart Union Club 112 Clancy House White House Occidental Avenue Beattie Union Club Ume

Public Meeting Demands Charter Reforms City Council

A Beattie group gathered at the Seattle Block Exchange to press charter amendments and compel the council to act. Judges Wood and Hogue chaired and organized a legal push toward mandamus, with an advisory board named and a mass meeting set for the Seattle theater next Saturday at 8.00 p.m. The tone was firm, urging accountability and exposing council methods.

Seattle Winsor J. A. Riddell J.C. Allen Superior Court Roger & Greene Langley James Hamiton Lewis A. W. Hastie B E. W. Craven Wood Michael Phillipe Dr. Titus Bogue J. J. Hohman G. F. Cotterill Swan Lewis Alonzo Hull E W. Way J. W. Godwin Judge Wood Anthony Corcoran J. D. Curtis M. Randall, Jr Randall

Puget Bound Information Bureau Promotes City Circulars

The Puget Bound Information Bureau plans to issue up-to-date mailing circulars. Mr Beck, an Eastern man, will distribute Beattie circulars with his own 2600 copies. Secretary O M Moore will print a large number and provide them to interested parties. A chance for public spirited businessmen to advertise the city in Eastern and Southern mail. Information Purchaser in Seattle Stock Exchange at First Ave and Spring St.

Puget Bound Beck Stevens Beattie O. M. Moore Seattle Stock Exchange First Avenue Spring Street

Railways Weigh In On Mileage And Expanding Lines

The Railway Age notes the Pennsylvania leads U S railways with 9300 miles. A Western official predicts the Minors Central will become a key transcontinental link aiding Southern Pacific and Omaha traffic. James J Hill plans Sioux City and Northern purchase to connect St Paul and Omaha and heighten Great Northern competition. F N Kollock of the Pennsylvania Railroad based in Portland visited the city yesterday.

Railway Age Pennsylvania Tte Chicago Inter Ocean Western Railway Central Southern Pacific New Orleana Omaha Illinois Central Sioux F. N. Kollock Pennsylvania Railroad Portland

Back to a Firm Basis at Seattle Block Exchange

The Seattle Block Exchange under Anthony Corcoran has moved to the front. Morning sessions show few sales but evening sessions consistently produce trades. Management protects bidders and fights fake sales and inflated quotations. Confidence in mining exchanges is rising as stability returns.

Seattle Block Exchange Anthony Corcoran Tte

Memorial services mark George Washington death anniversary

The G. A. FR members hold memorial services tomorrow evening in their hall to observe the 100th anniversary of George Washington death. The Free Masons will also hold services at the First Presbyterian Church.

G. A. FR George Washington Free Masons First Presbyterian Church

Lumber mill worker dies from flying timber strike

Tacoma reports John Nelson aged 40 was struck in the left breast by a flying beam at the St. Paul and Tacoma lumber mill yesterday and killed instantly. Chicago notes the Prohibition Party executive committee sets its next national convention for June 3.

Tacoma John Nelson St. Paul Chicago Prohibition Party

Donnelly Leader in Early Athletic Circles Dies En Route to Mexico

Donnelly, once a star end for Princeton 89 90 and famed with the Chicago Athletic Club in 1892 93 04, faces consumption dying in Mexico. He later coached the 8 A C football team, known as the best produced at that institution, and served as sporting editor of the P I. His tactis hastened the end of club football in Washington and Oregon, though he remained a companionable man.

Ben Seattle Donnelly

Will Stop Gambling Resolutions Passed by Whatcom Council

Whatcom Dec 18 The city council has passed resolutions with the intention of putting an end to all gambling activities within the city. The move seeks to curb illegal games and enforce local ordinances.

Whatcom

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