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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1899

Page

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A List of the Willing Men in County Nominations

A survey of Republican aspirants for county offices outlines potential candidates for superior judge county attorney clerk treasurer auditor assessor and sheriff. Names include Mayor Thomas J. Humes, Boyd J. Tallman, John K. Brown, Frank S. Griffith, William R. Bell, P. D. Davis, W. H. White, Hastie, William G. Potts, Lon Be a Smith, Harry Gordon, J. M. Bemos, J. M. Atkinson, Ed L. Blaine, George F. Meacham, Wesley A. Bailey, Albro Gardner, D C Anderson, William G. Hartrauft, and Sherif Van devanter.

King County Thomas J. Humes Boyd J. Tallman John K. Brown Frank 8. Griffith William R. Bell Tallman Bell Hermon Craven P. D. Davis Gilman W.H. White Davis Hastie William G. Potts Potts Lon Smith Harry Gordon Tom J. M. Bemos J. M. Atkinson Ed L. Blaine George F. Meacham Wesley A. Bailey Sherif Vandevanter Jim Wilson Humes Vandevanter

Victim Lived Out At Latona In Tug Carita Disaster

F A Peterson nephew of E D Peterson reports to Star details of the Latona tug Carita explosion near Everett last night. The sole confirmed death is E D Peterson, 62, who served as cook on the Carita. The blast wrecked the bow and scattered debris seven yards away. No remains were found. An investigation is expected tomorrow. The victim leaves seven children, two daughters at the state university.

Everett F. A. Peterson E. D. Peterson Percy Coughlin Latona Peterson Cauws State Univer

Robbery in Seattle Targeting Jackson by Women Crooks

William Jackson, a returned sailor, was robbed of 569 in greenbacks by women in the Snoqualmie saloon box on Pike Street near Third Avenue. Police suspect a group of colored women operating in the Tenderiotn district staged the theft amid claims of reduced police protection. Jackson hesitated to reveal full details of the robbery.

William Jackson Seattle Snoqualmie Pike Street Third Avenue Jackson Tenderiotn

Murderess Hilda Blake Hanged in Brandon

Hilda Blake aged 22 was executed by hanging in Brandon for the murder of Mrs. Lane her employer. The brief ceremony drew a small crowd as witnesses noted Blake’s motive tied to her affection for the victim's husband. A protest against the Northern Pacific waterfront scheme signed by mass meeting attendees was filed with City Clerk Coryell.

Brandon Man Hilda Blake Northern Pacific Coryell

Animals for Manila Here for Army Shipment

The article notes 542 horses and mules in the government corral in North Seattle ready for shipment to the Philippines. The transport Sheridan is due to sail from San Francisco on January 2, and the Port Albert left Nagasaki December 11 with arrival expected in the near term. The Sheridan will carry forage for the animals and has a 6000 ton capacity. the Port Albert will haul about 1500 horses and mules. In the Port Stephens voyage across the Pacific only five horses were lost.

Philippines Seattle Sheridan San Francisco Port Albert Nagasaki Port Stephens Pacific

Man Vanishes After Gambling in Michigan House Lodging

Amund Hansen a laborer aged about twenty investigates his disappearance from the Michigan house after last being seen December 23 at the Standard Rambling house. Friends fear suicide, noting he carried money and played heavily at big percentage games. Police quietly investigate but have found nothing new.

Amund Hansen Michigan Hansen

Dewey to be appointed assistant flag lieutenant

Navy circles report Lieut Theodore G Dewey will join the staff of his uncle Admiral as assistant flag lieutenant He is the son of Admiral Dewey s elder brother John and would serve on the admiral s staff in Washington D C December 27

Washington, D. C Navy Theodore G. Dewey Dewey Admiral Dewey John

Tacoma Girl Missing Runaway Described by Mother

Pearl Clancy, 14, ran away from Tacoma with Seattle police alerted to arrest her if found. Her mother reported the girl at police headquarters this morning with a description.

Pearl Clancy Tacoma Seattle

Forger Sentenced and City News in 19th Century Tacoma

Beset by a miscellany of crimes and notices, Worthington judge Cann sentences Elseworth Boyles to 30 days for vagrancy while William Smith faces a preliminary hearing in Tacoma on counterfeiting. Other items include a grand ball by Hawks in Germania hall, a filing by John Barneson severing ties with Ramerson & Chilcott, appeals in McGowan v Moyer, and various burglaries and court actions.

Elseworth Boyles Cann William Smith Sumner United States M. L. Clifford Tacoma

Plot to Blow Up Cape Town Forts Highlights British Fear

Reports from London describe a foiled December plot to seize Cape Town forts and blow up magazines during Christmas. Disloyalists aimed to capture Gen Forestier Walker and Gov Milner, with arrests anticipated as British defenses and troop movements continue in the South Africa theater.

Cape Town Forestier-Walker Gir Alfred Milner

Lynch Seen As Strong Vice Presidential Hope

John J. Lynch is viewed as the likely Democratic nominee for vice president next fall. An Eastern hotel man, N. B. Dunbar, says Lynch has broad German connections and solid backing from the Democratic faction, with favorable odds on his candidacy.

John J. Lynch United States Judge Lynch N. B. Dunbar Washington Ata

Mail Movement Notes Late Great Northern Overland

The Great Northern overland train was one and a half hours late last evening. Today's Northern Pacific was on time. Steamer Alaska mail is due with Alka? The Cottage City sailed this morning with a good northern mail.

Great Northern Overland Northern Pacific Alaska Cottage City

Brophy Case Up In Seattle Damage Suit

Arthur Griffin was appointed to hear arguments in the case of James Hrophy versus the City of Seattle. The $10,000 damage suit stems from injuries after falling into a hole in a Washington street alley last winter. Griffin took the pleadings under advisement.

Arthur Griffin James Hrophy Seattle Washington Street Griffin

Washington State Teachers Association Holds Inaugural Session

The first annual session convened at the First Methodist church with 62 council members from prominent state institutions. Prof. Wagner of Tacoma presided. Prof. Wilson spoke on early nature study. attendance extended to afternoon for fuller discussion.

Washington State Teachers’ Association First Methodist Church Wagner Tacoma Tos Ne State Board of Education N. B.A Wilson Ellensburg Normal School Trrown Reeves The State University Brown Hattie McClellan Randolph F. J. Tramasel W. J. Hughes F. W. Colegrove U. of W W. BF. Wilson B. T. Mathes W. B. Turner McPhails Chehalis N. FE J. F. Brown Finch

Local Education Leaders Named for Cheney and Tacoma

Kidsap county and City Superintendent Ringam, along with Tacoma and Busan L Currier, join W B Turner of Cheney State Normal, T N McCully editor of Northwest Journal of Education, and W E Wilson principal of Jeffersonensburg Normal. F T Babcock coordinates the local committee.

Kidsap County

Frasch Charges Jaffe With Health Nuisance Trial

Frasch of the local board of health accuses Louis Jaffe, wholesale liquor dealer, of violating an ordinance and ignoring health orders. Two new sinks in Jaffe's store were plumbed only to run under the building, not to a cesspool, an unsanitary condition. Frasch claims warning was given but nuisance not abated, and a warrant has been sworn for Jaffe's arrest with trial before Judge Cann.

C. RR. Fraech Board of Health Louis Jaffe Cann Jaffe Health Department Fraser

United States investigates obscene letter case

The Star reports U S authorities are probing the authorship of an obscene letter mailed recently, drawing wide public interest. District Attorney Gay left for Spokane and indicated court proceedings would begin promptly upon his return.

The Star United States Gay Spokame

School Contract Let For Minor School Addition

The board awarded the construction contract for the Minor School addition to Cawsey and Carney for 9200 dollars. Six other firms submitted bids. Work is expected to start in about one to two weeks.

Board of Education Cawsey & Carney

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