Studer praises Philippine islands and predicts self rule far off
Major Adolph G. Studer writing in Frank Leslie's Magazine extols Luzon Mindanao and other islands noting diverse tribes and rich resources. He argues Spanish rule hindered progress, praises US protection, and foresees self government only after long development. The article discusses Manila era prospects and suggests transportation improvements would boost production. The piece also covers Seattle's role hosting National Editorial Association journalists and fundraising for their entertainment during a 24 hour stay.
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Adolph G. Studer
United States
Singapore
East Asia
Frank Leslie
Philippine Islands
Pampanga
Pangasinan
Cagayan
Major Binder
Tlocos
Luzon
Major Studer
Mindanao
Cebu
Visayas
Philippines
Asiatic Pacific
Luaon
Spain
Luson
Leason
Indo-Malayan
Aguinaldo
National Editorial Association
Seattle
Portland
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Seattle Presa Club
Congress to Consider Trusts and Legislation in Chicago
Thirteen governors and ten attorneys general including Monnett of Ohio will attend a Civic Federation congress in Chicago September 12 16 to discuss trusts and regulation. Ex Secretary Morton predicts a market crash as trusts fall. Also noted are fishing trip plans by I V Greenbaum William Wilzinaki D Goldfarb and P and S Bornstein who depart for Lake Crescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Monnett
Ohio
Civic Federation
J. Sterling Morton
I. Vv. Greenbaum
Wm. Wilzinaki
D. Goldfarb
Viola McFall Accused Again Of Picket Pocket Theft
Viola McFall is charged with stealing 11 dollars from printer Frank Yarnell at the Gaiety saloon in South Third Avenue and Washington Street. Yarnell met her at a variety theater, declined a dance, was drugged, and later found his money gone after she tried to flee, with Constable Tripp detaining her at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola McFall
Frank Yarnell
Gaiety
Sooth Third Avenue
Washington Street
Yarnell
Viola
Cmeer Tripp
Po- Hce
Murderer Still At Large After James Murray Killing
Police report the murder of James Murray remains unsolved with suspect Hill missing. The incident occurred weeks ago at Billy the Mug's saloon and no trace of Hill has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray
Billy the Mug
Hill
Miles Reports on Observations Abroad War Study
General Nelson A. Miles released a report on Observations Abroad covering his 1897 Turkish Greek war study touring from May to October. He details his travels, war history, troop maneuvers, and armament notes including interchangeable ammunition, American imported machinery, and Krupp plate costs from Woolwich Enfield and Exsen facilities.
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Washington
BD. C
Nelson A. Miles
Turkey
Greece
Hin Viette
Bia
Woolwich
Italienne
Small Arme
Enfield
London
United States
Krupp’ Works
Exsen
New Use for the Automobile in Washington D C
The Postoffice department considers replacing collection wagons with electric automobiles in the city. Officials say electric vehicles would stamp letters and provide light without extra cost, representing an improvement over current wagons used nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Weekly Crop Bulletin for Seattle 1899 summary
The Weather Bureau report notes a week of mixed conditions across western and eastern Washington. Rain aided crops while haying faced delays in several locales. wheat headed with cool nights needed. Prospects varied by district with some fruit crops damaged by rain and heat in others, and hops, potatoes, oats, and clover showing growth in favorable areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
United States Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Washington
Big Bend
Lower Sound
Brinnon
Hadlock
Oak Harbor
la Conner
Upper Bound
Vashon
Oata
Marion
Tanger
N. Salibbury
Inspectors’ ruling reversed in Kingston-Clonagle case
The focal inspectors Bryant and Cherry have reversed a decision by Supervising Inspector Bermingham. The Bermingham ruling, reported earlier, found the local inspectors at fault for lacking jurisdiction over a licensed pilot aboard a registered vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steam Wea
Bryant
Cherry
Bermingham
Kingston-Clonagle
Star
Endless Chain Letter Ends After Long Run
Miss Nathalie Schenck of Babylon started a ten cent endless chain to fund-raise for sick and wounded soldiers receiving thousands of letters daily. The postmaster and family halted the scheme after more than a year, with funds totaling over 25,000 dollars donated to the Red Cross ice plant auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nathalie Schenck
Babylon
S. 1
Tee
Mims Sehenck
Elita the Teed
Matthew Morgan
Miss Behenck
Ned Cross Society
Ihs Ice Plant
Bathing Suit Fashion Describes Fabrics and Details
The article discusses choosing a bathing suit fabric and style, favoring mohair over serge for healthful swimming. It notes trimming, braid placements, and color contrasts like cardinal and blue serge, with designs featuring sailor collars, belts, and plaited skirts.
Trial of the Dog Poisoner in North Seattle Court
The state v John R Williamson charged with poisoning dogs in North Seattle was continued by Judge Austin until Friday at 11 o clock to allow Williamson to secure counsel. He allegedly placed poison to kill cats but several dogs died instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Williamson
Seattle
Austin
Mr. Williamson
Incorporation Filed for Commercial Importing Company
The Commercial Importing company filed articles this morning. Incorporators are John Graham of Tacoma J N Straw and C Ellis Shepard of Seattle. Capital stock fixed at 7000 dollars and the company will carry on teaching news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Tacoma
J. N. Straw
C. Ellis Shepard
Seattle
Short Summer Socks For Little Folks
The article urges using short socks for children in midsummer to avoid heat from long stockings. It favors heeless shoes to reduce foot injuries on stairs and promotes stout soles and comfortable uppers for easy fitting footwear.
Thieves Steal Jewelry in Beattie Break‑In
One of Beattie's largest jewelry robberies reports a residence near the corner of Benora Street and Denny Way entered between 4 and 7 50 pm. Items stolen include an engagement ring set with 19 diamonds valued at 850, a breech with pearls, five stick pins, a jewel case, two brooches, a bankbook, and a box of cigars as detectives pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Valentine's
Benora Streel
Denny Way
Cornstalk Money Promoters Plan $50 Million Firm
New York July 4 Promoters announce a plan to form a cornstalk company with $50 million in capital. They claim surplus cornstalks now wasted could be worth $6 per ton. W J Tate, a Chicago Cleveland syndicate rep, says a Waldorf Astoria meeting on August 14 will finalize details. Plants to be built nationwide, five in the West and five in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. J. Tate
Chicago
Cleveland
Waldorf-Astoria
United States
Symiicate
Four Carloads of Pipe Heading to Cedar River Water Line
Four carloads of 7 1 2 inch steel pipe are expected to arrive in Seattle within a few days for use in the new Cedar River water pipe line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Seattle
Man Burned to Death in Georgia Jail Fire
An unknown black man burned to death in Everett City jail in Brunswick County. Authorities chase suspects believed to have set the fire after the prisoner, jailed for stealing a ride, refused to identify himself. Escapes earlier that day complicate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brunswick
Everett City
Shorts
Jalil
Jacksonville
Florida Central & Peninsular
The Talkative Barber Passing in the Modern Shop
A column notes the fading era of talkative barbers as shops embrace quiet, skilled service. Barbers now avoid impertinent questions and gossip, focusing on steady technique and customer comfort while bay rum use declines and scented preparations rise.
Bank Wrecker Is Sued for Divorce
New York July 5 A romance grows from the National Shoe and Leather bank robbery of 1896. Mrs Ida Bennett Seely has filed for absolute divorce from Samuel C Seely, who with Fred Barker stole 254000. A Brooklyn woman admired Seely for devotion to his wife before his imprisonment. Seely to be released May 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Shoe and Leather Bank
Rollins
Lake County
Ida Bennett Seely
Samuel C. Seely
Fred Barker
Brooklyn
Mrs. Seely
Seely
Illinois
WANTS TO STAY HERE Balfont A Sylvester Faces Habeas Plea
Balfont A. Sylvester arrested on an order from North Dakota pleads for liberty in a federal habeas corpus hearing this afternoon. He is charged with embossling funds of a life insurance company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfont A. Sylvester
North Dakota
Seattle Mining Exchange Promises Safe Investment
ME Seattle Mining Exchange asserts legitimacy and capital backing to prevent fake listings. It claims each listed mine is meritworthy and aims to develop mines with proceeds, promising stable investment and potential wealth as Western Washington nears a mining boom. Daily call and sale at 12 30 P M. Seattle Mining Exchange 609 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Mining Exchange
Washington
Cascade Mountains
Rockies
City Editor Crashes Mazet Committee Hearing
Reporters crowd the Mazet committee room as witnesses speak softly and a sergeant at arms clears the stand for those not bearing press badges. A boy with copy jokes he is the city editor and demands a chair near Mr Mazet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazet
Othors
New York Tribune
Family Feud in Georgia Turns Violent in Lincolnton
In Lincolnton Georgia C L Groves a wealthy merchant was shot twice and likely fatally by K L Smith of Washington. The killing stems from Groves opposing Smiths marriage to Groves mother, a union that occurred months earlier. The feud threatens further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
C. L. Groves
K. L. Smith
Washington, Ga
Smith
Groves
Dusty Upset by Shoemaker After Quick Repair Dispute
It riled him when a man owed a shoemaker a quick repair and returned boots with heels and a shoestring. Dusty said the cobbler ran him out of town for about a mile after the quarrel. The incident centers on a heated exchange over the half hour promise to fetch the shoes.
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Pabhaaers
Postoion
Gen
Miles
Moore Inv. Co
Northwestern
Northwestern Mining Exchange
Pacific Coast
Mig
Mountain Lion
Palant
Arlington
Miller Creek
St. Kewarn
Republic
Case
Valentine
First Avenue
Georgia
Columbia Std
Shorrock
Crigler
LH. Place
Bailey Block
Winter & Harper
Seattle, Wash
Gramophone
Sherman, Clay & Co
D. S. Johnston
Second Ave. Burke Building
Anaver
J. F. Adams
Second Avenue
Yesler
James
Seattle Transfer CO
Phant Main
Offoe
Bonney & Stewart Funeral
Third Ave
Columbia
Beattle, Wash
Fred J. Merrill
Ctcle CO
Madreof S Or
Felitz Tent and Awning Co
Yester Way
W. C. Carr
Humes & CO
Safe Deposit Building
Sparkman & McLean
Jubilee Gold Mining Company
Treasury
Jubilee
Slater & Smith
James St
Spot Cash
Jake Martin
Third Avenue
Pigot & French Co
Washington Bt
San Diego Fruit Co
Pike Street
Phono Pike
J. Dean & CO
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