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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1899

Page

3

Western Republicans plan patronage combine in Congress

A Washington conference of Western Republicans aims to distribute House patronage, form new committees including an Insular Affairs panel for Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines, and back Col Henderson for speaker. The plan would pro rate patronage by state and create a strong rules committee run by the majority.

Washington B. C Tates Col. Henderson Puerto Rico Hawaii Philippines House Alinois Cannon Amg Corliss Minnesota Tawney Ohio Grosvenor Wisconsin Hathcock New York Sherman Nebraska Mercer Pennsylvania Wisconsrn Missouri Iowa Committee On Rules Reed Mscussion

Market created for real estate exchange at chamber meeting

At a real estate board gathering in the chamber of commerce Saturday afternoon members were invited to nominate properties openly to foster a market among real estate men for buying selling and exchanging properties without client costs.

Chamber of Commerce Toom

Has the Brains of a Cow

In Harman West Virginia on July 3 a remarkable surgical effort was made by Dr Harman and colleagues to save Jay Lutz whose skull was badly crushed by slate. A young heifer’s brains were transplanted into his head as a last resort but the long shot operation carried heavy risk and uncertain hope for recovery.

Lutz Reecher Mra. Decker

Transfer of Delicate Members Leads to Recovery

A damaged report describes a difficult transfer of delicate members followed by recovery. The subject, identified as a beast, remains stationary unless stimulated to move for feeding and to stop after meals.

WANTED IN IDAHO CASE TRANSFERRED TO FEDERAL COURT

Charles Poyett linked to raid at Boston and Hutte mine Idaho case moved to federal court with hearing set for July 10. Poyett seeks a writ of habeas corpus claiming unlawful detention at Walla Walla. Also charged with obstructing US mails near Warner Junction Idaho May 2 and arrested at Dayton Washington June 21.

Charles Poyett Boston and Hutte Idaho Poyett Walla Walla Hele United States Warner Junction Sheshone County Dayton Wash Foyett Washington

Saunders Fined for Disturbing Peace and Child Injury

Mrs Nelle Saunders was fined 500 for disturbing the peace of her daughters Mamie 15 and Nettie 6 months. The baby suffered a severe injury ear torn from the head after being struck with a gasoline can by the mother. She allegedly cut Mamie with a butcher knife and beat Nelle for hours. Drink and cocaine cited as causes of the condition.

Louts Nelle Saunders Mamie Nettie Nelle

Newark Health Officer Eats Bacteria To Prove Pure Water

Newark July 1 Health Officer Chandler vows to prove city water is pure by eating bacteria and germs found in the supply. He plans to sample millions of microbes daily to demonstrate harmlessness, saying complaints drive the stunt as citizens report new organisms.

Newark N. J Chandler Mr. Chandler

Killed by a Brutal Husband in Bridgeport

Mrs. Robert Purvis died after alleging her husband battered her while drunk, kicking her repeatedly and injuring internal organs. An inquest led to the husband’s detention for murder. Purvis had previously been shot by Joshua Lloyd amid suspicions of infidelity.

Bridgeport Robert Purvis Purvis Joshua Lloyd

Baker Goes East on Unexpected Departure

W E Baker moved toward Boston to face embezzlement charges after a dramatic jail escape. Inspector Morrisy and Captain Dugan now have custody as habeas corpus proceedings linger.

W. E. Baker Boston M. J. Morrisy Joseph Dugan Supreme Court Howton Hanford All Hazard Baker

Witchcraft accusation ends in mob beating at Avenue A

Mrs. Bertha Marie Benkwitz, former governess to Mark Twain's children, says Memorial Day attack by Hugo Hoedler's family left her battered. The assailants claimed witchcraft and blocked entry, leading to a police rescue and pending grand jury action.

New York Hugo Hoedler Avenue A Bertha Marie Benkwita Hedwig Decker

Shipment of copper bearing ore arrives from Trent Creek

A shipment of spe cimen copper ore from Trent Creek in the Sunset mining district reaches the city and is shown at the office of John Be McManus & Son. It includes three large pieces weighing about 689 pounds with ore grading 20 percent copper and 4 percent gold. A large specimen of bornite ore also arrives, running copper content and copper share noted.

Sleep Walker H Bard Holmes Jumps In Sleep

Norristown Pa July 2 A leading local politician Bard Holmes while asleep leaped from a third story window sustaining internal injuries. He moved a fly screen to the bed then arranged his clothing before the fatal fall.

Norritown Herbard Holmes

County Farm Groceries Contract Awarded

Just before adjourning Saturday the county commissioners awarded the contract to furnish the county farm with groceries for July. The bid was let to Mathieson & Deady for 177.58 dollars.

Mathieson & Deady

Cunningham v Clan partition case heard in Seattle

Annie Cunningham of Lowell Mansa filed a partition suit against George Clan of Seattle. Judge J P Houser has taken the matter under advisement.

Annie Cunningham Lowell, Mansa George Clan Seattle J. P. Houser

Boiler Explosion Kills and Wrecks Fairview Plant

A boiler blast at the Hecht electric plant in Fairview Fulton county injured three men and wrecked the building. Engineer Frank Stevenson was badly hurt and may die. Mill owner PB Herger and his wife suffered facial cuts and a broken arm. Fairview faces a blackout as responders work at the scene.

Prommia Hecht Fairview Fulton County Frank Stevenson PB. Herger

Mystery in Stevensville Prompts Local Alarm

Stevensville residents discuss a developing sensation after the disappearance of Andrew Nelson, a frugal and industrious Swede living near the town. He vanished early on June 18 and has not been heard from since, amid a mounting townwide concern.

Stevensville Mont Stevenaville Andrew Nelsson Dia Nels

Widow Nelson Missing In Suspected Foul Play

Peterson living with Nelson borrowed a neighbor’s shotgun. In the afternoon Peterson and Nelson went hunting. Nelson later disappeared with rumors he fled to Clearwater and Hig Hole, possibly Sweden. Neighbors fear foul play and the sheriff is ordered to conduct a full investigation.

Peterson Nelson Clearwater Sweden

Real Estate Transfers Highlight City Property Deals

A county records Friday transfers show Smythe to Maymouth Guaranty Savings Bank for lot 1 block 6 Kaufman’s add and multiple similar deeds. Transfers involve King County road parcels, Lakeside and Nagle’s adds, Gilman Park, and various lots with prices from 10 to 8200 dollars. Sheriff sales and wills portions appear in the list alongside names like Thrasher, Hollong, Stretch, Baker, and Fetterty.

County Auditor's Office Hk. EK. Smythe Beattle Tide Lands N. Pp.r. Co Wetmore Et Ux King County Klien Hathaway Exrand Trustees Hornato Hathaway BE. J. Cutler Howard Hurrette Bik Myron Edward Hurrells Kate Hergquest Byron F. BK. Kleber George BK. Webster East Park M. Bnow A. D. Campbell Sheriff Augusta Nagic Ve. Icabella Freed Harriet M. Johnson Bush E F Mary J. Anderson Ole Hedlund Agnes Kellogg John L. Fetterty Mina A. Fetterty Gilman Park Hallard United Trust, Ltd J. J. Crow Same Famued J. Pinkerton Jacob M. Mogg Joseph Joenell Joede J. Libby D. Mablet Acre Loula Newmann W. D. Hoffins Boren & Denny W. A West Et Ux Pete Teon Ito Commercial St Add Alien HM. Smith Herbert Upper G. Havers

Garland and Samples Wed at Beattie Residence

Thomas A. Garland and Ida Plovance Samples, both of Beattie, were joined in marriage June 1997 at the bride’s parents home at the corner of Olive Street and Tenth Avenue. Rev J N Smith officiated. The ceremony was modest and personal.

Olive Street Tenth Avenue Thomas A. Garland Ida Plovance Samples Beattie J. N. Smith

Market Quotations From Monday Morning Prices

Market report shows California shipments of greenstuff arriving on the Umatilla and a short market. Strawberries selling quickly at 1.00, fish plentiful from the Cape with halibut at 2 1 2 c. Prices for grain, hay, butter, poultry, live stock, hides, wool, and produce listed by item and location with regional comparisons and per sack or per pound rates.

California Umatilla Cape Beattie Hmay Puget Sound Washington

Washington State Market Prices Mix Fruits Meat and Poultry

An itemized market listing from Washington notes prices for cherries Ban Jose peaches apricots blackberries raspberries butter cheese eggs and poultry. It also lists dairy meal feeds and fresh fish prices including halibut salmon rock cod and oysters with per sack or per pound rates and livestock rates.

Washington Vhbme Iowa California Hama Olympia

Shipping notice lists agents and sail dates in Beattie system

Cottage City notice outlines sailing schedule changes for steamers with dates July August and every fifth day thereafter. It directs readers to obtain a folder for details and notes the company may alter sailing dates and hours without notice. J. F. Trowbridge is Puget Sound Superintendent. Beattie Uptown ticket office is at 618 First Ave with Beattie Goodall Perkins Co. as general agents in San Francisco.

Cottage City Al-Ki J. F. Trowbridge Puget Ocean Dk Beattie Beattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co San Francisco

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