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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1899

Page

1

Beattie Welcomes Editors in Seattle Visit

A large crowd welcomed National Editorial Association delegates at the Northern Pacific station in Seattle. The group toured Madison Park, Port Orchard, and Port Blakeley aboard steamers with fires and fireworks, while local committees organized reception events and a citywide banquet. The State Press Association elected new officers and planned next year’s meeting in Whatcom.

Northern Pacific National Editorial Association Chamber of Commerce Seattle Press Club Mining Exchange State Press Association Columbia Street Second Avenue Beattie Prose Club Yesler Madrona Lescht Park Madison Park Wagner Quill Capt. Coulmen McCulloch Beattie Ocean Dock Governmnt Port Orchard Port Blakeley O. M. Moore Seattle Times Orno Strong Spokane Minnie HH. Sargeant Pullman Triune BE. M. Day Whatcom Will A. Teek Charles Prasch Frank Teck T. J. Nicklen James N. Vernon Everett Times E. M. Day Frank R. Baker Tacoma Walter Lingerfelder Walla Walla A.M. Schetfourth Eilenaberg N. W. Durham Spokesman-Review J. A. C. Brandt Vancouver Columbian Frank Creck Orne Strong Lt. Alexander Cheney Pree Press FD. Schuebby Edenture Lecalliaer H. M. Collier Poultrymas A. P. Tugwell Tacoma Dun Frank K. Baker C. W. Gor Ha Snohomish R. A. Turner Ellensburg R. M. Kernighan Buckley Cot C. M. Hellen North Yakima J. M. Price Olympia J. D. Dean Hoquiam A. M. Murphy Pokane Frank C. Teck B. M. Day National Association Seattle

Fire on Japanese Steamer Kills Fourth Officer

Fire broke out the morning on the Japanese steamer in London. The fourth officer and a seaman were killed by suffocation and sixteen men were seriously injured.

London Eng

Steamer Parte Strikes Dreak Water in Harbor Entry

Falmouth harbor incident reports the Steamer Parte striking Dreak water with force during entry. Initial fears of serious damage proved unfounded after examination. The vessel had endured long imprisonment near the Manacles without major strain.

Falmouth Eng Parte Paris

Route of the W C T U excursion announced

The W C T U excursion route departs Chicago on Wisconsin Central lines, joins the Great Northern to Seattle, with a layover in Grand Forks North Dakota from Saturday night to Sunday night. Delegates travel on a decorated WC T U train and arrive in Seattle on Wednesday October 14. A single round trip fare from Chicago is offered.

Chicago Wisconsin Central Lines R. Paul Great Northern Seattle W. CT. U Grand Forks North Dakota W.C. TU

Havana Yellow Fever Standstill Amid Precautions

Havana reports yellow fever brought to a standstill with strict precautions still in force. Authorities push compulsory education enforcement and government aid plans for destitute in Havana and Pinar del Rio, while a copper deposit near Havana is noted.

Havana Pinar-del-Rio

Railway company seeks injunction against ticket brokers

The Southern California Railway company filed suit through general manager W G Nevin to stop brokers in Los Angeles from selling return National Educational Association convention tickets. Judge Shaw granted a temporary injunction blocking sales until Saturday when the case will be heard.

Los Angeles Cal The Southern California Railway Company W. G. Nevin Ecarpera National Educational Association Shaw

Many Lives Lost as Australian Coastal Storms Hit

Freemantle reports two shipping disasters off Bockingham and Rottnest Island. The British steamer Cariisio Castle sank after leaving San Francisco April 1, with feared heavy loss of life. City of York wrecked off Rottnest, captain and one crew member missing, amid a broad West Australian storm with many small craft likely wrecked.

Rottnest Island

Evangelistic Meetings Planned for Summer at University Campus

The City Christian Endeavor executive committee met at First Baptist church to arrange summer evangelistic meetings likely on the old University campus with a large tent for Sunday services. A Christian Wodeaver day is set for August 12 at Chau tauqua beach. a five member committee will oversee the plan.

City Christian Endeavor Society First Baptist Church University Christian Wodeaver Chautauqua Beach Good Citizenship Committee

Oregon miner strikes rich find in Susanville District

Ras mus Nelson reports an 8 foot lodge in daughterhouse gulch near Susanville in Grant County. The ore assays from 00 to 910,000 per ton in free gold. Nelson, a Susanville District pioneer, says the new find is easy to develop and mining experts predict great wealth ahead.

Baker City Ore Rasmus Nelson Daughterhouse Gulch Susanville

Brave Oregon Volunteers Return From Manila Frisco Welcome

The first batch of volunteers from Manila came home to San Francisco on transports Newport and Ohio. Oregon regiment aboard received a hearty welcome from Gov. Irwin, Mayor Phelan, and National Guard officials as crowds cheered along the waterfront. A few cases of sickness were reported among the soldiers onboard.

Irwin Phelan The National Guard of California

Rain Skirts Discarded in Baltimore Club Meeting

The Women's Short-skirted Rainy Day club failed to achieve a quorum in Baltimore yesterday. Members, already equipped with short skirts and jackets for rainy days, faced rebuffs and now plan to focus on streets to enable long skirts again.

Baltimore

California Oregon Governors Plan Welcome for Returning Volunteers

California and Oregon governors with Major General Ghafter coordinate a welcome for returning volunteers from the Philippines as to whether they will land in San Francisco or proceed to Oregon remains undecided. The effort aims to provide a suitable reception and processing for the troops.

Philippines Oregon Volunteers San Francisco Oregon California Ghafter

Mustered Out at Frisco

President McKinley decides Oregon volunteers will be mustered out at San Francisco on July 1. They will be paid off there as arrangements are made.

Oregon Volunteers San Francossco

M'Graws Brave Men Drive Rebels at Mantilupa

Three troops of the Fourth cavalry under Capt. McGraw engaged 506 insurgents at Mantilupa on Lagun de Bay. American forces shelled rebels who retreated to the hills after 14 men landed. Rebels left 10 dead. total losses reported at 35 with two Americans wounded. A nearby clash between other units and insurgents at Ralinag was noted.

McGraw Mantilupa Lagun de Bay

Treasure nugget claim of Verner Watch described

A nugget from Humboldt yesterday is brought down as a treasure claim. The piece measures TM% by 2 inches with thickness between % and 4 of an inch and holds gold valued at 117.50 dollars. The claim is listed as the property of Verner Watch.

Humboldt Verner Watch

Pesthouse seeks cook with smallpox history

The public employment office advertises for a pesthouse cook requiring prior smallpox exposure. Only candidates who have had the disease should apply.

Free Employment Office

Lady Baliebury Suffers Stroke at Downing Street

London report says Lady Baliebury, wife of the prime minister, suffered a stroke of paralysia today. Her condition is being watched as officials monitor signs of recovery.

London Eng Lady Baliebury

Holland Committees Prepare Appeals to England for Transvaal

The Hague reports that several committees of Hollanders are organizing appeals to England on behalf of the Transvaal as of July 12.

the Hague England Transvaal

Prosperity in Klondike Echoed by Beattie Native

Frank Crawford recounts Dawson gold country gains and a booming electric light plant while noting Dr. Caldwell’s illness and hope of his Seattle return. He claims at least 200000 dollars moved via the Humboldt and predicts higher overall output, with more rich claims undiscovered as law changes loom.

Frank Crawford Beattie Dawson Crawford Klondike Dr. Caldwell Seattle Humboldt Lippy

Anti saloon league holds monthly meeting at church

The Anti-saloon league met at the First Methodist Episcopal church with delegates from four sub organizations present. The session heard committee reports and discussed enforcement of Sunday Closing Law and anti cigarette sale to miners. A special committee will push school instruction on liquor and tobacco and start a midsummer agitation to boost league work.

First Methodist Episcopal Church League

Drowned Boy in Bear Slough Near Aberdeen

A 14 year old named Al Hoffman, son of Nicholas Hoffman, drowned yesterday at Bear Slough a mile up the Wishkah river from Aberdeen while several boys were in a boat that upset. The Hoffman family has faced recent misfortune and the community offers sympathy. Local mills report overtime and high lumber demand with ample venela supply in the area.

Aberdeen Bear Slough Wishkah al Hoffman Nicholas Hoffman

Roosevelt as War Secretary Would Shock McKinney

Washington July Roosevelt is boomed as secretary of war in a wartime portfolio. The piece argues he would act vigorously to end the rebellion in the Philippines and would not bow to policy or politics, conflicting with McKinney’s views and his choice of successor.

Washington, D Roosevelt Philippines McKinney Alger

Death of Captain Charles Goodall on the Pacific Coast

Word came from England of the 80 year old Capt Charles Goodall death. He had sailed from San Francisco last May to visit his homeland and planned to return this fall. Longtime head of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company and senior partner of Goodall Perkin e Co, his passing draws half mast salutes along coastal vessels.

Charles Goodall England Pacific Coast Steamship Company Goodall San Francisco Goodall Perkine & Co Mariner

Bohemia Mine Strike Reports Rich Free Gold Find

Cottage Grove Oregon reports a new rich strike at the Music mine in the west end of No 2 level. Vein runs four feet wide with visible gold and quality said to surpass a Helena find. Property recently sold for 150000 to Montreal and New York parties. J H Bingham of Spokane directs operations. The property includes about 3000 feet of tunnels and two mills running around the clock.

Cottage Grove Ore Bohemia Music Mine West End No. 2 Helena Montreal New York J. H. Bingham Spokane

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