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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1899

Page

3

Benefit fund grows for Copper Canyon miners families

The relief fund for dead Copper Canyon miners' families nears two thousand dollars as of now 1752 95 dollars. Tomorrow afternoon the Brown's in Town company presents Who's Baby Are You at Third Avenue theater with all box office proceeds donated to the fund. Manager Russell donates the house and matinee tickets have sold well. Saturday night Seattle Musicians' Union will hold a benefit at Ranke hall with a lively dance program and sold out tickets.

Carbonado Third Avenue Theater Brown's Russell Coay Theater Musicians’ Trion of Seattle Ranke Hall

Objections to Passenger Service on Clearwater Line

Kendrick Idaho December 19 The traveling public opposes the passenger service on the Clearwater line which now requires four days for a round trip. The present schedule forces travelers from Asis country to go to Lewistop and depart next day, making the trip expensive and inconvenient for hurried businesspeople. A petition is being prepared for a change.

Kendrick Idaho Clearwater Asis Lewistop

Tacoma to sell bonds for municipal warrants redemption

Tacoma announces sale of 1 100 000 dollars in municipal bonds to fund the redemption of outstanding warrants. 100 000 dollars in water and high extension funds will be used to buy warrants. Bids will be received and opened by the sinking fund commission at 2 PM on January M%. Local and possibly low tax capitalists are expected to bid.

Tacoma Sinking Fund Commission

Armour to build storage on new Chicago buyer’s tract

J Armour of Chicago purchased one half of the block on Tenth avenue between Plummer and Norman streets from G F Dearborn and wife for 4600 dollars. W H White stated that a large building would soon be erected on the property.

Beattie J. Armour Chicago G. F. Dearborn Tenth Avenue Plummer Norman Street W. H. White

Colusa Wreck Theory Near Point Bonilla

Victoria B C December 19 From Point Bonilla reports say the missing bark Colusa was wrecked there on November 18 a distressed vessel on rocks and released then washed ashore daybreak Light Keeper Daykin at Carmannah Point partly corroborates the tale If true Capt Evarts his wife and crew may have perished the vessel may be the abandoned La Libertad

J B Clark Teamster Killed In Bonanza Creek Accident

Late reports confirm J. B. Clark, once of Walla Walla, was crushed to death when a four mule team sled overturned near No 7 Bonanza creek on a November morning.

Dawson J. B. Clark Teameter Walla Walla Bonanza Creek

Local government bureau to print war revenue stamps in Tacoma

Washington officials announce that the Tacoma printing bureau for war revenue stamps on checks and other instruments will be maintained locally. The move ensures continued stamping services in the city, supporting wartime finance operations and local administration.

Tacoma Washington

Cha irmen Named for Key House Committees

Washington Dec 19 Speaker Henderson named committee chairmen with Payne of New York heading Ways and Means and Cannon of Illinois chairing Appropriations. Other top posts include Ray of Nebraska in Jurisprudence and Hepburn of Iowa in Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Southard of California on Coinage Weights and Measures.

Washington, D. C Henderson Payne N Y Cannon Ray Brastus Southard, C

Fragmentary Names List From Historical Ledger

A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous names and topics including marine, agriculture, foreign affairs, military, naval, post office, railroads, pensions, civil service reform, and elections. The garbled items mention Durton O and Loud, Cal, Gromvenor O, Wadeworth N, Mitl UL, Mull ta, Toutelle Me, Loudenslager No Jeclaima, Graff TL, Gillett Mass, Corns Mich, Tongue Orgon, and various agencies without complete context.

Robert Taber to Become Star Actor Manager in London

New York reports Robert Taber will become actor manager in London with his own company and exclusive control of a theater. His new play Die Arey of the Guards by Louis Shipman is purchased for his title role debut in London. Friends have subscribed 150000 dollars to back his first venture.

New York Tt le Robert Taber Laondon Hite DY Arey Louis Shipman Mr. Taber London

Oppose the N P Scheme at City Council Meeting

The council heard a protest signed by over 300 business men against abandoning streets to the Northern Pacific railway and set a public session with petitioners. A committee including Dexter Horton, Robert Abrame and George Kinnear was formed to present the matter, with a 10 o clock meeting scheduled.

Northern Pacific Railway Conpioration James Rinehart Dexter Horton Robert Abrame George Kinnear J. P. D Llwyd A. J. Bair Irvin Baruch Oberon Arouen Messrs. Llwyd Barr Taylor Gill Police License and Revenue Committee Crichton Health and Sanitation Committee

Big Contract For Cottages In East Republican Street

A. J. Steel, a well known city builder, wins contracts for twenty five cottages on Broad way near East Republican Street. Each house valued from 1000 to 4000 dollars, with construction starting at about one per week. Stet som & Post Milling Co and Washington Planing Mill Co to supply lumber.

A. J. Steel Broadway East Republican Street Stetsom & Post Milling Company Washington Planing Mille Company

Miner School Addition Contract Awaiting Board Vote

The contract for the new Miner school addition costing 8000 dollars will be set for December 26 afternoon by the board of education. Bidders must enclose a ten dollar guaranty check.

Miner Board of Education

Rail way firm starts coal bunkers at West Seattle

The Seattle and San Francisco Railway and Navigation Company begins pile approaches for new coal bunkers at West Battle. It hopes to ship coal by February.

Seattle & San Francisco Railway & Navigation Company Weat Beattle

Boxers Examined and Fight Odds Set for Jackson Clash

Hawthorne Club adopts medical testing for boxers in long contests. Harrie Martin alias the Black Pearl passes examination by Dr Minnest Rories. Jackson and Martin prepare for a bout at the Athletic Hall in Ballard with ringside physician. Public invited to watch. Odds quoted at 10 to 7 favor Jackson. fight expected to reach the limit.

Sporting News of the Star Hawthorne Club Rories Seattle Wash Harrie Martin Minnest Rories Martin Jackson Peter Ballard

Cascade tunnel progress accelerates toward first train

The Cascade tunnel lining advances rapidly with about 1000 workers and a large rock crew. Under Superintendent A L Andrews the project nears completion within a year, aiming to hoist the tunnel and have trains pass. Chief engineer Johan F Stevens and President James J Hill closely watch the work.

Cascade Tunnel Alea Itsels A.L. Andrews Chicago Drainage Canal HH. W. Edwarda Kallapel Seattle Supt. Andrews Stevens Johan F. Stevens James J. Hill

Market quotations reflect steady gains and varied prices

The market report shows improving trends with stronger demand for nave oranges and southern fruits. Wheat stays unchanged as traders list prices for oats, barite, bran, hay, cattle, poultry, and many commodities from halibut to wool, hides, potatoes, fruit, and dairy products across Seattle and Puget Sound markets.

Seattle Puget Sound Washington Hutter

Public invited to bidding at stock exchange for mining stocks

An invitation promotes a public stock exchange at 1000 Pine Street offering free admission and three daily sessions from 11 to 12, 3 to 4, and 7:30 to 9:30. It claims low prices, broad access for small investors, and profits from mining districts such as Brattle-Viz, Silverton, Mount Baker, and Spokane area. It urges careful evaluation of legitimate properties and trustworthy management before investing.

THE Stock Exchange Pinst Avenue Brattle Index Bilverton Mount Baker Cleelum Miller River California Colorado Bpokane Cascades Sunset Mining Golden Tunnel Lo Rol Cine Spokane & Northern Railroad Etrattona Clarka McLeans

Exchange Sessions Open To Public For Fair Stock Values

The exchange states no private sales will be made and all trades occur on the board. Prices are public and reflect true market value, inviting all patrons to attend sessions and observe.

Stock Exchange Exchange

Fortson Relief Corps Ball At Ranke’s Hall Tonight

The Fortson Relief Corps hosts a ball at Ranke's hall this evening to aid sick wounded and needy Washington volunteers. A large crowd is expected.

Fortson Relief Corps Ranke’s Hall Washington

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