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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
2
Fragmented text discusses naval and land campaigns, loyalty to England, and the American forests. It references Methuen's advance, encounters during invasions, and the strains of public debt. Mentions Latin states, British ministers, and a window glass price measure as punishment for independent firms.
The article argues Northern Pacific plans to build freight and passenger depots along Seattle water front and in nearby districts. It warns these depots would grant NP and the water company control over city business, block other railroads, and ruin street economy by concentrating tracks and warehouses in a single union favored site near King Street. Circumstances provoke public concern about debt, taxes, and commercial impact.
Missouri and Oklahoma grocers plan to form a national association aimed at countering trusts. The group will cover two states and include wholesalers and jobbers, with the goal of coordinating price and distribution controls without direct price setting. A veteran organizer stresses the association will not control prices but will oversee wholesale practices to prevent manipulations.
The National City Bank of York seeks to raise its capital from 1,000,000 to 8,100,000 with personal liability totaling 16,000,000, aiming to solidify its role as a leading American bank. The move would lift total assets toward 20,000,000 for commercial purposes and expand connections with Standard Oil, Carpet Tree Trust, and J Pierpont Morgan interests.
The Beattie theater presents a mixed bill with a primary act by Miss Eales company and a strong villain role by Mr. Kwamewett. Costsuming by Miss Bink Nt aims for top stage beauty. A benefit performance for Dawron Cite and a charity link with carbonade mine Alene are noted, drawing notable attendees.
New York health board bans coffee shipments from Santos Brazil due to bubonic plague. Boston officials press for reopening trade, proposing disinfection and landing of cargoes with cooking vessels. A decision is expected as authorities negotiate with Lombard and Santos agents.
Sir Manuel R Iglesias of Guadalajara reports from Fel Pago Texas that Yaqui fighting remains severe after a recent purge at Iquane and that authorities at Guaymar received a message via Col Tenoctto through Fl Paro. He believes the Indians are not ready to stop fighting.
In Chicago on December 16 talk of a corner in flaxseed began as prices climbed 4.5 to 6 cents to top current crop levels. The move was attributed to light receipts and a Duluth price advance, with December seed reportedly controlled by a few Northwest firms.
The City Directory notes agitation as Delcher and Hennessy premiere a new author’s play “Krowa’s in Town” at Third Avenue theater for a full week. Miss Fanny Midwesey headlines in a lively plot about secretly married lovers, with strong reviews for wit and timing. The Lyric Company follows with a celebrated production at the Olympic, drawing large crowds and praise for staging and performances. matinées scheduled Wednesday Friday and Monday.
Jane R Cefalu Co fruit merchants sue United Fruit Co alleging a 20 000 damage claim and injury to business from alleged monopolistic discrimination The petition seeks injunction to stop refusals to sell fruit and absorb smaller firms asserting United Fruit backs by Haaton capital and aims to crush competing firms.
In Washington four prominent Bryan supporters from diverse camps met at the house restaurant to map 1916 strategy. They urged adopting the Chicago platform with three extra planks antiroll tar tartar anti-imperialism and anti trust and backed renominating Bryan with any VP candidate he prefers. They asserted Bryan would win if carrying New York Maryland West Virginia and Kentucky.
In Chattanooga on December 16 the Canton mayor bought two bloodhounds and required a live test with a man named Chase to prove their efficacy. The owner demonstrated success and the price paid was $1,000.
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