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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1899
Page
1
Reports say General Otis and authorities discuss laying down arms with 8000 rebels who threaten continued resistance. Officials note casualties on both sides as natives flee and marching troops prepare for renewed actions amid nervous administration.
The Seattle team of the YM C will match the Victoria boys in a forthcoming basketball game. Preparations for the match are currently underway.
W Murphy of the h was thought unfit to skipper the vessel after he sailed to San Francisco to arrange papers. Officials initially doubted the young American, but Murphy proved capable by taking charge of the vessel and bringing the manifest aboard. The seafaring family lineage is noted in his defense.
A damaged OCR excerpt presents fragmented lines describing a personage in a surreal setting. Vague references to attire and demeanor suggest a literary scene with symbolic imagery rather than a clear news event or narrative arc. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly stated.
Friends of the capitol bill push to override the governor's veto. They expect low chances but hope a new bill on university land title will untangle the issue as the Legislature nears the constitutionally last day for new measures. A parole bill by Representative Hetli¢ is introduced.
JM Hes of Norman Snohomish county travels with CB Anderson of San Francisco to join a party of eighteen men heading to the Klondike. They own claims on Widerado and Sulphur creeks and plan to work the outfit with two engines two pumps four horses and nine dogs. The Humboldt carried the group yesterday.
The Golden Gate steamer from Pacific Steam Whaling arrives at Wrangel and Hunter's Bay after three months ferrying between Wrangel and Prince of Wales. The Salimo takes its place for the season as preparations begin for the summer catch in April. The salmon outlook is strong with over 10,000 crates recorded.
Two runaway boys aged eleven and fifteen, Willie Carte and Robert Minn, were brought into Chatedy from Oreao Island and will be returned to their homes.
Report claims the Shenandoah, said to be the largest wooden ship afloat, was found near San Francisco loaded with lumber at Berkeley Park. Commanded by J W Murphy, a 20 year old skipper, the vessel measures 406 gross tons and 1400 net.
The Japanese steamship Kintehiu Maru is delayed on its voyage and will stop at Yokohama on its scheduled trip before proceeding to its next port of call. Officials say the halt will last until the 22nd.
Fourth cavalryman Reilly drowns near the San Miguel river during a party on Christmas evening. The boat capsized after striking a submerged object while ten men attempted to reach shore. Reilly disappeared and his body was recovered the next morning. The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon with the Fourth cavalry unit and the Warhinet band in attendance. he leaves an aged mother and sister.
The piece reviews James Hamilton Lewis of Washington who left the state house and pursued a United States Senate run after losing re election bids for two offices. It notes his reformist stance toward term expiration and his controversial persona, while praising his wit and knowledge despite a Republican majority.
In Philadelphia on February 2, the trial of Senator Quay and his son Richard for alleged conspiracy to misuse public funds was postponed from today to April 10.
New York reports the novelist Rudyard Kipling is in serious condition today as doctors fear for his life. Physicians say his ailment remains grave and his family awaits further word.
A scrambled tale recounts Voltaire at his Forney estate haughtily presiding as judge over a poacher case. His secretary acts as defense counsel while the advocate speaks for the defendant. A distraction arises when Voltaire seeks a passage about Timmonity, exposing a charged accusation of being hired by trusts.
James J Hill and A L Mohler arrive in the city amid speculation over a new railway link to the Republic mining camp. Hill, president of Great Northern, remains unavailable for interviews while Mohler, head of O R B & N, discusses potential expansion. Meanwhile canneries along Puget Sound await developments as financiers and promoters circle.
George T. Myers recalls the first canned salmon packing on Puget Sound and notes a Chicago capital syndicate offering extraordinary options to acquire Puget Sound canneries and cannery plants. Promoters allied with Fairhaven interests travel to New York and Boston, with plans to build new canneries and expand capacity to 800 cases daily, while Alaska Packers' Association remains unaffected.
Chicago markets report shows cattle and hogs with prices across categories. Notable figures include cattle at 75 and 91.78 for various grades, hogs around 9.50 to 9.69, and sheep near 4.70 to 5.80 with localized terms and mixed grades.
In Portland Ped, the Ladier Neliet Society has begun a broad canvass to raise funds for the Sdren's home founded in Portland by the La- Mew Tellef Society over twenty five years ago. The effort gathers more than a score of members pledging active participation.
Lincoln J. Carter presents the dramatic production Remember the Maine at the Third Avenue Theater and will continue to run the show through the week with performances announced.
An afternoon inquest identified the man who allegedly took a letter from the victim as the suspect. The testimony and witness accounts tie the accused to the afternoon event, with the court expected to continue the investigation.
A garbled newspaper fragment attributes a speech to a president about the Philippines and imperial policy. It claims he spoke with force and defended action as necessary for American interests while denouncing opposing voices as unreliable.
City council will hold a regular session this evening with the Cedar River water extension proposal expected to dominate the agenda. Marriage licenses issued include John William Ginscock, 42, to Margaret Sanford, 17, both of Beattie, and Thos Armour, 1, to Kets Marie Dubig, of Vancouver, B C, age 2%
Havana reports say negotiations between General Brooke and General Gomes are nearly halted. Gomez plans a Washington trip to press authorities as opposition to a 2 million dollar loan grows in the Cuban assembly. Annexation sentiment is said to have strengthened Gomez’s position upon his return.
Reports from Leavenworth describe a near strike with rumors of rich placer finds and a possible Dawson continuation of the gold belt. Explorers Coswell and Jenkins discuss quartz prospects, while locals await definite information before a regional rush may ensue.
The Miles court of inquiry reassembled to hear testimony about the embalmed chief. Governor Roosevelt has been asked to testify today.
The Monaco princess arrived yesterday and was greeted by the governor and authorities. Military honors and artillery salutes accompanied her reception, with a concert at the palace by Monaco’s musical societies, amid a picturesque, bannered town.
Chief Officer Peterson is to assume command of the steamer Cleveland on its next trip. The schooner W. Phelps was reported lost but later said to be safe. A letter from Santa Cruz described water and provisions found for San Francisco, with no reason for the delay given. Progresso arrived from San Francisco with a return cargo of coal. Oriental completed its cargo and departed for San Francisco. Spertan docked from San Francisco to load coal. Willamette arrived from Barbary Coast with 1200 cases of powder discharged at Oregon dock and coal bound for San Francisco. Queen and Walla Walla expected from Vancouver and Sound ports, with Queen set to sail to San Francisco tomorrow.
In Washington on February 1, Sulter of New York proposed an amendment to raise the number of major generals to four during discussion of the military appropriation bill. The title intended for Wheeler was not adopted as the amendment was ruled out of order.
A Globe Democrat excerpt quotes a pointed remark from the president at a stop in Toston about impatient critics who urged action a year earlier. It notes some resisted the broader consequences yet claims the nation still secured victory and warns against pernicious chatter.
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