Soldier Boy From Seattle to Wed Manila Bride
A Seattle soldier, Capt Fitzhugh, who served in the Washington volunteers and rose from private to captain, is reported to be promoted to major and to marry a young San Francisco society belle aboard the next Manila steamer. His record with the Bell regiment earned him early recognition for securing recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fitzhugh
Washington
Nelle Thirty-sixth Regiment
Manila
Spain
Provisional Volunteer
Bell Regiment
Suicide Club
Washington Regiment
Past and Future in Washington Clippings
A collection of old Washington newspaper clippings notes Seattle growth. Reports from 1852 Olympia Columbian praise Yesler’s steam mill near the Duwamish mouth, predicting early operation and town improvement. Seattle inquiries mention a new town site at Commencement Bay and a log house, with land purchases and movement of the last resident from Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Yeester
Seattle
Duwamish
Olympia
Commencement Bay
Seattle Weekly Intelgencer
Railway notes reveal freight hikes and coal mine changes
The article reports a rail shutdown delaying West coast rail work, coal from Sedro-Woolley now overseen by Great Northern under Louie J. Stockett, and ships moving via Seattle. It notes a freight-rate rise of up to 5 percent and potential metal price impacts, with James J. HW seeking a congressional subsidy for new Oriental ships benefiting the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Nerthern
Sedro-Woolley
Louie J. Stockett
Great Northern Coal
Montana
Seattle
James J. HW
Congress
Oriental Steamships
Pacific Coast
Washington applicants vie for Alaska judgeship
A dozen applicants from Washington compete for the Alaska judgeship as the Justice Department reviews qualifications, with ordinary endorsements deemed valueless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Alaska
Washington
Union
Department of Justice
Shinglemen Hold Ratification Meetings In City Hall
The shinglemakers began ratification ceremonies last Saturday with a 2 p.m. business session in the G A R hall. About 20 manufacturers attended and agreed on a 20 cent price difference for state and clears. An advisory committee will study a car shortage. The group will renew for another year and concluded with a theater gathering and a ratification banquet at the Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Third Avenue Theater
the Royal
Tacoma school board deadlock after Hoska realignment
The Tacoma school board reaches a stalemate over selecting Hoska's successor as the fifth member. Skamokawa Eagle notes director John L. Wilison named senator along with J. Hamilton Lewis and W. C. Jones as congressmen. The Skamania Fish Hatchery near White Salmon closes for the year with 10 585 000 eyed eggs harvested and 49 000 on hand. Fry output expected to reach about 89 percent of the intake. Richard Strait, Wahkiakum County surveyor, nearly drowned in the Columbia when his boat swamped and he climbed the mast to escape current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skamokawa Eagle
John L. Wilison
J. Hamilton Lewis
W. C. Jones
Congress
United States
Little White Salmon
Skamania County
Richard Strait
Wahkiakum County
Columbia
Whitman County murder estate bill causes judge clash
The administratrix of Dan Callean's estate paid a $25 bill for a California priest to perform funeral rites, a charge Judge McDonald refused to allow in the final account, criticizing the remuneration as inappropriate for such services. The rescued man’s plea for help was answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Callean
Whitman County
California
McDonald
Washington State Historical Society Elects Leaders at Tacoma
The annual meeting at City Hall reported finances improved thanks to President Prosser's efforts. Thirty six members were elected, mainly from Seattle, with Tacoma representation in leadership and a Tacoma absence noted in the journal’s advertising page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Washington State Historical Society
Rome
Fuller
Seattle
Wm. F. Prosser
Kdwin Eels
Edwin N. Fuller
EF. C. Vaughan
Jas. Wickersham
Gen. L. P. Trinchey
C .M. Hanford
John P. Hoyt
F. B. Cole
Henry C. Davis
George V. Calhoun
James I. Metcalf
Levi P. Ankeny
P. G. Hubbell
Teachers to Meet Here at State Association Meeting
The thirteenth annual meeting of the State Teachers' Association will be held in this city December 17 24 and 29 1899 starting at 2:00 PM The program outlines council meeting discussion of P S B S C actions on N B A college entrance requirements reception at Rainier Grand president's address Washington history section meetings lectures by State Superintendent F J Browne nature study free text book system and state course of study details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Rainier- Grand
Washington
F. J. Browne
Local Officials Spar Over Board Selection
The text shows Inspector Brown, a local bug expert, declining further newspaper disputes with Commissioner Baker. Brown proposes a three member commission to adjudicate their respective claims, with the commission allegedly capable of sitting on Baker as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Brown
Commissioner Baker
Gent Phan Oneente
Brown
Baker
Movement to unite Cook county under one head for Greater Chicago
Citizens from the Civic Federation’s Committee of One Hundred launched a drive to consolidate city and county taxes under a single executive in Cook county. An executive committee of 15 will run the effort and draft a constitutional amendment for a 1991 presentation to the legislature.
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Chicago
Civic Federation
Cook County
Market Quotations Show Little Movement Across Prices
Monday market notes only minor shifts with vegetables and California fruit dipping slightly. Ranch cattle and hogs show weak demand while poultry arrivals rise. Thanksgiving level pricing expected for Christmas. Local dealer quotes for Seattle round lot deliveries include grains, hay, dairy, poultry, beef and wool prices with wide ranges and many weight-specific terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Daltly
Lota
Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Ateera
Public Invited to Free Bidding at Seattle Stock Exchange
The Stock Exchange invites all public to attend daily sessions at 1020 First Avenue Seattle. The plan aims to connect buyers and sellers, offer low priced stocks, and provide fair access for small investors to purchase mining stocks in early stages. The notice highlights diverse districts like Index and Silver Crown, urges due diligence, and promises transparent pricing with no private sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Stock Exchange
First Avenue
Dheer
Stock Exchange
Seattle
Index
Bilverton
Mount Bake
Cleelum
Miller River
California
Colorado
Spokane
Carcades
The
Market prices for fruits vegetables meats and grains
The list details commodity prices from butter and eggs to poultry and beef, with per unit and per ton rates. Included are prices for coffee, sugars, flour, cereals, dried goods, and various logging and lumber materials, reflecting a broad mid decade market snapshot.
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Hettle Star
Rallo
Chine
Alberia
State News
Hoska
Historical Society Meets
Buy & Acres
Moore Investment Co
Oregon
Pike S
Phene
Brayer ' Laadee
Cit
Val
Reir Home
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
U.S
Fast Mail
City of
Belle
Tester Wharfet
Skagway
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Junea
Farallon
St Port Townend Yler Street
Victoria Vancouver
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
Genersi Earnie
James Ot
Phome Main
J. Greene
New York
Amstract
Osmomne, Tremper & Co., Inc
Old and Reliable Abstract Company
Cherry Street
Attorneys AT Law
Pop Carol IL
Admiralty
Patenta
Hoom
Hinckley Ciock
Chas. N
Enos
Halles Building
J. WH. Naylor
Enohomish Co
Bullivan Block
W. D. Lambuth
Ge Houghton
Vatent
Vale
W. A. Cook
Wilson's Business
T ‘Ollege Tel
Main
Eas Seattle Bridge CO
Axw Weild
Kandall
Othes Pressing Co
Dancing Academy
Ranke Mali
Pike
Groll, Damus and Osner
Madison Street
Cahn & Cohn, Cor Pathead Av
Yester
HAIN
Mns
BE. A. Humphreys
Pacific Block
Hutrels
HOTEL
York
First Av
Hotel Savoy
Pleasant Rooms
Alaska Junk Co
Western Avenue
James Bothwell
Horton Block
Inter-State
Iowa City
Mining Engi
E. L. McAllister
Pioneer
Hanben
Sinoing
Metropolitan ~ Printing and Binding Co
Fatente Alvorneys
Barnes & CO
Starr-Boyd
New
H. Nensel
Ifr. Jeweler
Hinckley Block
Sep Hanson
Columbia Street
C. H. Nelson
Care Star Office
B. Chapin’a, 6Th & Pike
Ther
Eee
Eee National Bank OF Seattle
James D. Hoge, Jr
Secesseee Acess
Maurice McMicken
Lester Turper
Sse
Cosgestey Cashioe RF. Parkhuret
Puget Sound National Bank OF Spattle
NU Teeheess Om
Jacob Renae
C. Neufelder
Eeeess Nm
Vo Armon
Eed
Ene
Europe
Seattle, Wash
Bunset
Golden Tunnel
le Stoi
Spokane & Northern Railroad
Capcades
Strattons
Clarks
McLeans
Anthony Corcoran
Iowa
Elgin
Manager Stock Exchange
Alberta
Brazil
Washington Red Cedar
Farina
Graham
Java
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Lion
EL Edward Seal Estate
Marion Street
Seattle - Wash
Wightman
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
San Franciscs
Cottage City
Dee
City of Topeka
Al-K1i
Trowbridge
Puget Sound Suit
Ocean Dock
Beattie
Uptown
Beattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co
Genera
San Franciaco
White Pass
Yukon
Pacific & Arctic Railway and Navigation Company
British Columbia Yukon Railway Co
British Yukon
Lake Hennett
B.C
Dawson
Atlin, Dawn and
Cape Nome
F. P. Meyer
Yeelerway
Seattie
Wash
M. Irwin
Trafic
Dexter Horton
S.Y. Too
Santa Ana
Conoretet St Michael
Rock Island
Seattle-Yukon Transportation CO
Columbia St . Sander & Hayes
Pioneer Square
Ava
Everett
Vernon P
Whatcom
St. Paul
Greyhound
Everett-Seattle
M. Hoe
Colman Block
Choice Corner
Broadway
Power House
W. D. Fieldeek
G. A. Virtue
Lonanae
Bailey
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