Century of change prompts musings on time and war
An 1899 retrospective reflects on how quickly news traveled by telegraph and wires, the pace of markets, and the looming turn of the century. It ponders future progress, past conflicts in South Africa, and the Queen Mother’s role amid empire upheaval.
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Victoria
South Africa
Dundee
Glencoe
Ladysmith
Nicholsons Nek
Farm
Betcourt
Modder River
Armburg
New Tugelai
Kruger
Guarda
Critics Spar Over British Actions and Eclipse Forecasts
In Washington and the field officers note Boer tactics differ from British methods while asserting praise for British valor. The piece also previews the May 28 1900 total solar eclipse visible from the southern United States with a central darkness path from New Orleans to Raleigh and durations from Louisiana to North Carolina. Astronomers plan observations seeking success in witnessing the celestial event.
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New Orleans
Raleigh
Wirgin
Atlantic Ocean
Portugal
Spain
Africa
Louisiana
North Carolina
Alo
Todd
Overland to Nome and Seattle’s rail links
A fragment describes Nome overland travel from Seattle, with prospectors toward Nome and the White Pass and Yukon rail. It notes Bennett’s livery and the Red Line iron Co. in operation and a large business on hand.
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Nome Overland Travel
Hearmoat
Seattle
Nome White Parse & Yukon
Red Line Iron Co
Mail movement reports delays and route changes
Great Northern overland mail due last night did not arrive this morning. Washington orders discontinue direct exchange of mail with Dawson and shift to Skagway route. Steamer Dirigo delivered Alaska mail but arrived three hours late.
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Great Northern Overland
Washington
Dawson
Skagway Post
Overland N. PF
Dirigo
Alaska Mall
Collier Catrina to Leave Dry Dock With New Tail Shaft
The collier Catrina will come off the Quartermaster dry dock tomorrow with a new tail shaft and propeller. Capt. Samuel Snow of San Francisco arrived in the city and will command the steamer Wolcott on the northbound trip on the 26th. United States Lighthouse tender Manzanita, Capt. Gregory, reached Arlington dock this afternoon after visiting stations around the Sound. Steamer Rapid Transit arrived from Port Townsend. U.S. revenue cutter Grant departed for Port Townsend this forenoon. The overloaded Arlington dock section is being repaired with more piles, aiming for a stronger permanent structure.
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Catrina
Quartermaster Dry Dock
Samuel Snow
San Francisco
City
Wolcott
North
United States
Manzanita
Gregory
Arlington Dock
Banks of B C to Open Branch in Beattie
The Canadian Bank of Commerce plans a Beattie branch with head offices in Toronto and a paid up capital of 6,000,000 dollars. H W Morris, the Vancouver manager, is sent to Beattie to arrange details. No officers or location have been set yet.
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
H.W. Morris
Vancouver
Beattie
A Lady of Quality at Seattle Theater This Week
The Seattle theater presents A Lady of Quality with Eugenie Hiair and an acclaimed company tonight and tomorrow. A matinee is offered this afternoon as part of a busy schedule including the Australia based Moore Roberts English Company and the long run of Remember the Maine at the Third Avenue theater.
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Seattle
Eugenie Hiair
Wm Bramwell
Howe
Moore-Roberts
Australia
Mina Moore
San Francisco
Roberts
Dean Maitland
David Garrick
Third Avenue Theater
Carter
Chicago Democrat and Dispatch
Saye
Maine
Alhambra
Salon
Moore-Roberts Company
A Friendly Suit On Tax Levy To Seek Mandate
Renton School district attorney Kelieher says the forthcoming suit to compel a writ of mandate to raise the tax levy will be friendly and uncontested. The district is financially sound and warrants are selling at par.
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Kelieher
Renton
Boller Skating Trend Grips Armory Rink Crowds
Boller skating has become a winter fad with the Armory rink crowded each night after its recent opening attracting steady attendance and steady interest.
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Boller
Armory
Dawson in Miniature Exhibit Draws City Notice
A miniature Dawson display at 19734 Second Street showcases moving figures of the town, described by old miners as remarkably accurate and a pleasing novelty in the area.
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Dawson
Second Street
George Wot George Found Not Guilty in Robbery Case
Arthur George faced charges of robbing Louie Bury of $680 in Tallard. Evidence suggested the money was buried under Bury’s house and later dug up as treasure by George. Judge Vernon ruled no proof of criminality. costs awarded to the plaintiff.
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Wall Street
New York
Matt
Arthur George
Louie Bury
Vernon
Tallard
Bury
George
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