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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

3

Carbonado Mine Disaster Inquest Finds Gas Explosion Cause

The coroner's jury ruled the Carbon Hill coal mine disaster was caused by an explosion of gas from an unknown source. They praised Carbonado Coal Company for mining safety and found no blame on the company. Gov. Rogers attended. state examiners will review the mine. Community groups organized aid and a benefit ball raises funds for victims.

Carbon Hillco George BR. Macmartin John R. Rogers State Board of Coal Ming Examiners

Centenary of Washington Death Observed by Seattle Masons

Tonight the Free and Accepted Masons of Seattle hold memorial services at First Presbyterian Church. The program includes an address on The Personal Character of Washington by Rev H Gowen, Washingtons Masonic History by B Huntley, Washingtons Local Nature by Dr Pareter, an address on The Influence of Masonry in Founding the American Republic by Prof J M Taylor, vocal solos by Jennie Moughton Edmunds, and a benediction by Rev A L Hutchison.

Todey George Washington Seattle First Presbyterian Church Washington Fi H. Gowen Trinity Polecop B. Huntley Arcana Lodge Dr. Pareter Tonte Lodge Addrete American Republic J. M. Taylor St. Jonn Jennie Moughton Edmunds A. L. Hutchison Quartette A LL. Hutchison

Wilson bill in Congress would split Washington into two districts

A Washington dispatch says Congressman Jones introduced the Wilson bill to divide the state into two judicial districts with Spokane and Seattle as centers, separated by the Cascade range. Local lawyers oppose the plan favoring an east west division to ease Judge Hanford's overburdened docket.

Tacoma Washington Jones Cascade Range Spokane Seattle Dietricta United States Court Wilson Chamber of Commerce J. M. Ashton Hanford Congress Circuit District United States Courte United States Circuit Court

City election turnout low in Chehalia vote

News item notes only 24 ballots cast in Chehalia city election. Tacoma city employes payroll for November totals 16900 dollars. Spokane Builders' Exchange plans wage scale for next year. Walla Walla County deputy sheriff salary cut from 100 to 80 dollars. Puget Sound dog salmon priced at 60 cents, highest on record. Walla Walla wheelmen plan cycle path to Dayton. Boston coal miners skip Thanksgiving holiday.

Boston Tacoma Puget Sound Huilders’ Exchange Spokane

Town News Briefs Include Opera House Move and Wool Mill

Readers learn of a proposed larger opera house to be built in Chehalis and a stock company plan. The Nooksack River is noted for potential salmon stream improvements. J Lever of Union Oregon visits Yakima for a Woolen mill project, promising 600000 pounds of wool use and about 40 jobs.

Chehalis Opera Hone J. Lever Union

Market Quotations From Seattle Trade Day

The morning market notes bustling activity on West Street with heavy orders for halibut and salmon shipments to Seattle. Prices listed cover oats to potatoes and produce to livestock, timber, and coffee, reflecting broad trading across local dealers and exporters in Seattle.

Weat Street Seattle Capt. Robinson Puget Sound Bay

Pigott and French Printing Co Statement on Payment Terms

A fragment from Pigott and French Printing Co notes firm stance on paid work. The text warns against performing drag or work without upfront payment and asserts readiness to withhold labor until funds are secured.

Pigott & French Printing Co

Summons for Publication in King County Court Case 1890

In King County Superior Court a summons by publication is issued for F A Hartley plaintiff versus William McCulloch T A Sanderson and H Patten defendants. The action seeks $26 with 12 percent interest from October 28 1809 plus $50 attorneys fees and costs on a promissory note dated June 20 1898. Properties levied include a pipe bell er two detached coils one drum and pipe in Seattle. If judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff the property will be sold to satisfy it. MCCLURE MCLURE Attorneys for Plaintiff Seattle Washington.

F. A. Hartley William McCulloch T. A. Sanderson H. Patten State of Washington Eald Seattle King County Washington

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