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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1899

Page

4

Washington State Press association meets in Tacoma

The thirteenth annual Washington State Press association meeting opened in Tacoma with President N. W. Durham presiding. Reports showed a treasury balance of 22.27, committees were named, and an escort to the National association delegates was arranged. Morning sessions discussed state libel law printing and advertising prices, with new members elected and a program for the National Editorial association events outlined.

Washington State Press Association Third Avenue N. W. Durham Pew Credentiale E. HM. Wella Minnie Sargeant J. A. C. Brant Order of Business J. Hannum Jones T. G. Nicklin A. H. Staulfauth Piace C. M. Schulta C W. Wheeler Frank C. Teck H. W. Patton Tacoma National Association Seattle T. J. Bell Edgar B. Piper A. B. Wycket A. J. Miethen Win A. Steel O. M. Moore C. M. Shuita Orne Strong J. ©. Peterson Lovett M. Wood W. H. Steel Treasury Durham Frank Careron Teck Whatcom Charles Prosch T. G. Nickin Victoria Washington Late Presse Association Third Avenue Theater Jones Wood Trade Register Beat Messrs. Mays E. B. Piper Baker, Teck Hull C. E. Cline Judge Kean C. H. Freeman Folkets Blad H. MH. Gowan Seattle Weekly Seattle Weekly; Mrs. Herren, Fremont Herald; W. M. Leach The Vinelander Concord, Wash J. D. Medill Democrat Yakima C. FE. Kline Washington State Journal J. J. Higgins University of Washington State Association Northern Pacific Railway National Editorial Association Union Trunk Nine Yester Avenue Leach Park Madrona Park Lake Washington Madison Street Pavilion Humes State Press Association N. BE. A Wagner First Regiment U. S. Revenue McCulloch

Railway Notes Highlight Regional Agents in Portland Visit

Rio Grande Western general agent Nichols visits Portland while Haines Northwestern agent returns from excursion trip. Charles S. Fee Northern Pacific general passenger and ticket agent from St. Paul is in the city. A. D. Chariton assistant general...

Portland Northern Pacific City Rn. C. Stevens The Great Northern E. B Bis Oregon Railway & Navigation Company Tacoma A. ¢. Nichols Rio Grande Western H. M. Haines Northwestern Phillips-Judson Excursion Cay Charles 8. Fee St. Paul

Populist Callison Sees Fusion in State Politics

J. P. Callison secretary of the Populist State Central committee travels from Chehalis to Seattle for the State Press association meeting. He forecasts possible fusion with Democrats if the Chicago platform is advanced, warns Eastern wing opposition could spark a reform coalition, and flags the Philippines issue and wartime conduct as key campaign factors. He notes bad blood between Democrats and Populists but expects unity under a common banner, and questions Gov. Rogers’s gubernatorial bid.

J. P. Callison State Central Committee Seattle Chehalis State Presse Association Callison Popu- Met Star Chicago Reform Party Democratic Party Philippines Philippine Aearnet Union Rogers Silver

Quarantine Enforced in Santiago as troops redeploy

Gen Wood orders strict quarantine in Santiago with military HQ moved to Cristo and troops to Bongo. No soldiers remain except at the customs house. American hotels and saloons ordered closed and Americans barred from entering the city.

Santiago Wood Cristo Bongo Custom House Ely

First Death From the Kissing Bug Reported

Philadelphia report dated July 12 states the first death attributed to the kissing bug occurred yesterday. William Martin, 6, slept near an open window Monday night and was found with a swollen face in the morning. doctors failed to avert his death.

Philadelphia William Martin

Major Monongahela coal deal near Uniontown

Pittsburg reports a record Monongahela river coal transaction valued around 1.2 million dollars. The sale covers about ten thousand acres from Rice's Landing to Mig Whitely Creek in Greene County with fourteen miles of river frontage and a width of one to two and a half miles. The text ends with a bizarre aside about an architectural pie phrase, indicating an unrelated aside in the clipping.

Pittsburg Monongahela River Uniontown Rice's Landing Mig Whitely Creek Greene County

Iowa in afloat crowds witness ship departure at Port Orchard

Crowds cheered as the battleship Iowa left its Port Orchard dry dock for deep water. The escorted tow began at dusk with Capt. Terry directing the operation and the tug Active guiding the line pulls. Excursion steamers Skagit Chief and State of Washington joined the scene as whistles sounded and crowds waved goodbye. The Iowa will stay at Port Orchard until July 1 then proceed to Beattie, San Francisco, Cuba, and the Orient.

Iowa Port Orchard Naval Dry Dock Notahitch Port Orchard Emalier Navy Department United States Terry Towa Active Skagit Chief Btate Washington Beattie San Fran- Ciaco Cuba Orient

Fourth plenary council of the Catholic Church planned

The article asserts that the fourth plenary council of the Catholic Diocese of the United States will be held in this country in about two years. It notes that discipline questions will be addressed by the council.

The Discope United States

Deserved Punishment for Indecent Exposure Case

Andrew Stewart was sentenced to 80 days in jail for indecent exposure in West Beattie on Sunday. The court found him guilty after the incident, with the punishment reflecting the offense and local legal standards.

Andrew Stewart West Beattie

August Bollner Suffocated In Basement Boiler Room

Chicago report states August Bollner was suffocated in an empty boiler in his basement yesterday. Authorities believe Soliner opened a door that swung back behind him and could not be opened from inside, causing the tragedy.

Chicago August Bollner Soliner

Seattle News Roundup Includes Appointments and Court Actions

Geo N Wood named deputy sheriff and an anti Baloon league conference planned at First M E church. A San Francisco pickpocket case involves three young girls in Beattie tenderloin. Frank Thompson arrest possible. Margaret B Cheasty funeral at Immaculate Conception. interment Calvary. Catherine Tollner sues Eugene Mille for 2000. Annie Robinson seeks divorce from George Robinson. Federal court session next Monday. infantry enlistment to Philippines. 76 tourists under Charlie Gates travel Beattie to Alaska aboard City of Seattle. Ideumi Maru sails to Orient with 12 steerage and large cargo. next ship Riojun due 28. Building permits issued for Sweeney, Barth, Moore Investment at various addresses.

Drowning River Body Unrecovered as Dragging Continues

The body of Prater’s drowned son remains missing weeks after the Chehalis river incident despite river dragging. Nels Larsen narrowly escaped being run over when attempting to mount a moving southbound train at Chehalis Friday. Archie Smith, once of Bnum claw, returned from Alaska richer by about 4000 dollars after two years in the Klondike, planning a visit to his mother eastward in a few weeks. Northern Pacific year ending June 30 sold 624000 acres in Washington, a new record. Uncle Jerry Dantela, age 72, challenged any other 72 year old in Whatcom county to a 100 yard dash, Roeder the sole exception. Jerry still holds the title.

Nels Larsen Chehalis Priday Archie Smith Bnumclaw Alaska Klondike Buckley Jerry Dantela Whatcom County Capt Roeder Jerry

Special Sale Fine Note Paper in Boxes

Denny Coryett Co presents T16 Letave fine note paper offered in boxed sets under a special sale promotion. The ad highlights box quantities and product type for immediate purchase.

Denny-Coryett Co

Quarantine At Dr De Sotos Wayside Mission

Dr McKeehnie quarantined Dr De Sotos Wayside mission on Railroad Avenue between Jackson and Main last night and locked in about 20 men and boys for one day or more after a smallpox flag and keep out sign were posted. Two inmates, Charles Sommerville and William Heath, were found infected and taken to the pest house. authorities say there will be no further spread.

Charles Sommerville William Heath McKechnie

Weather forecast for Seattle and surrounding areas

Tonight and Thursday bring fall weather with cooler, cloudy conditions and southerly winds. Temperatures rise overall except California Idaho and Montana where they fall. Melee City reports the high. Kalispell the low at 48, coast low around San Francisco. Rain showers varied from .06 inches in Pocatello to an inch in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Northwest skies are clear. pressure highest in Western Washington and lowest over Nevada.

Seattle California Idaho Montana Melee City Kalispell San Francisco Pocatello Balt Lake Cty Washington Nevada

Seattle Mining Stock Market Highlights At Exchange

The Seattle Mining Exchange saw a Colorado gold and copper day with prices starting around 1 percent and climbing toward 2.1 per thousand. Many stock sales occurred and the market trend was upward with numerous bids and asks across mining equities such as Calla, Tom Thumb, Lone Pine, Gold & Copper, and Keystone, among others.

Northwestern Mining Exchange Cuba Arked Hid Mountain Lion Morning Glory Eteeteion Rene Lone Pine Renee i Colorado Seattle Tom Thumb oebeboacuese u 12% TMBUTHONE .oeeceececeeenee + Ye 6% Quilp Ornrrechosetoes Lone Pine Surprise Abe Bummit Republic B. BM Cescissccese Loat Creek Sosee Cole, Gold & Copper Ture've East Ban Poll Bilver Creek Michigan Banj Black Butte

Yukon Boats in Trouble

Passengers arriving on the Humboldt report steamers from the north facing trouble. The Clifford Sifton between Dawson and White Horse is likely to be restricted due to boiler failures. The Lake Linderman steamer Alert is barred by Canadian customs as unsafe for this year.

Humboldt Clifford Sifton Dawson White Horse Bennett Alert Lake Linderman

Catholic Plenary Council Marshall Mich July Meeting

Father P A Baart, a well known canonist, spoke as prominent clergymen from several states gathered in Marshall Michigan for a Catholic plenary council session. The report notes the gathering and emphasizes theological discussions and agenda setting.

Marshall Mich Nev P. A. Baart

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