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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented paragraph blends holiday shopping, rail politics, and civic concerns. It references Christmas items from Canada, gifts like smoking jackets, the Star advertisement, and mentions mothers, merchants, and local council members. The text hints at pressure around railroad funding and alleged influence on legislation.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a report on Smettle's coal market with notes on mines, supply routes, and shifting trade. Mentions Islands, departures, and competition impacting demand and prices. No clear dates or places identifiable.
Announcement notes Miss Marie Fitts will wed in Washington on May 1. The groom is Mr. Galloway from the Seattle area, connected with the Sunset Company, and the ceremony will be held at the residence of Mrs. Hardin.
A fragmentary note from Me dated December 21 suggests no truth in claims of a political writing project. It mentions Lincoln, a January tour, a men's banquet, and speeches, with references to Jersey and a private secretary. The text is garbled but hints at political questions and public appearances.
In the city of Angeles a man named Spence died after an injury in an incident that appears to have caused the fatal outcome. The report notes the event and its tragic consequence in brief terms with limited details.
Members of the Madison church have decided to redeem a parsonage lost some years ago. W. W. Boynton, the mortgagee, will deed it back on payment of $00 within three years in the church.
In Bitrig Pa on December 21 Wu rolling machines received calls from the Union S my. H C Frick's new concern plans to place an enormous quantity of mill machinery with bids restricted to builders able to devote energy to rapid production.
The Star reports city engineer Thomson seeks reappointment while rival candidate Albro Gardner, former office holder in the eighties and ex-county surveyor, gains support. Gardeners supporters plan to present his name to Mayor Humes for the post amid a fanatical push.
ASHTABULA Dec 21 General Comey of the catchword commonweal argues plans to enter the steel casting industry. A new plant will be built in Erie Pennsylvania giving employment to eight men.
The Beatles Yukon Transportation Company plans extra facilities for spring service to Cape Nome and White in San Francisco. President Win D Wood and Manager Hawley secured options on steamers Luella and Ruth, plus two sailing vessels for goods and explosives. Navigation opening will see large gasoline imports and coal, with Lakme fitted for cattle. The Banta Ann, under construction, will join the line along with Cleveland to complete the present roster.
The Seattle observatory logged 22 knots with higher gusts on the hills as a strong wind lashed the area. Minor damage occurred in the city from telegraph wires and signs while Pacific coast reports warn shipping of dangerous conditions along the Strait of San Juan de Fuca and near Vancouver Island. Several steamers are overdue but no rush to depart noted.
TEKOA Washington December 21 Several grain dealers form a pool to dispose of wheat holdings more profitably. The pool controls 46 000 bushels with Sparks Bros owning 23000 and A Conn 7000 others hold the rest. Judge Hanford heard W C Fish v Queen City saw No 2 in federal court yesterday as an exception to an amended idel.
A reflective meditation on childhood faith and aging, recalling Santa letters and the speaker's sense of distance from heaven. It contrasts past wonder with current doubt, framing memory as a bridge between innocence and experience.
Dear Santa Claus letter from 1699 Seattle. Ethel Fern Taggert, 10, Beattie Ward, Beattie, asks Santa to visit her home and her brother during Christmas. She notes Santa lives in mountains, now at Bon Marche, and wishes him a merry watch of children with new presents.
A letter page item lists a child’s holiday requests including a doll with moving eyes a bedroom set a squeaky doll a iron and board a jack in the box kitchen set dishes wooden dishes Helien’s heby book a washing net a small piano a tiny table a lamp a stove a doll buggy and a set of drahas for mamma The note ends with a plea not to be selfish and is signed from ETHEL W
The note requests a whip boots mouth organ soldier cult drum tools and stockings filled with camry. The list is signed with a brief closing from an unnamed writer.
A Columbia City letter from 16 year old Alice Russelj complains that a Bon Marche ad promised Christmas presents for all letters and recalls an uncomfortable wink from a clerk. The note asks for understanding and remains respectfully loyal to the store.
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