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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1899

Page

3

Theorist Lederer Drops Blonde Actresses in Wild Oats

New York theater manager George W. Lederer dismisses blondes from his cast of seventy in Wild Oats. He cites public taste shifting away from blondes and notes bleached or natural blondes have fallen out of favor, preferring dark hair for stage presence. Susie Drake remains among the few naturals.

New York George W. Lederer New York Theater Susie Drake Trene Bentley Miss Chase Miss Drake Mr. Lederer Mins Drake Jonah Hut Darking Lederer

New Orders for Enlisting U S Volunteers for Philippines

New enlistment orders specify no citizenship or mental fitness restrictions. Regiments named United States Volunteers will be numbered sequentially. Seattle recruits to Vancouver barracks then shipped to the Philippines. Mustering awaits staff arrival. strict physical standards due to Philippine service.

U. S Volunteers United States Volunteers Seattle Vancouver Barracks Philippines Vancouver

Local Order Ellis Dedicates Cervus Alc es March

Seattle composer Mr. Sol Asher, famed for the Rowan March, has written Cervus Alces as a tribute to the local Ellis lodge. The piece will debut at a Sunday afternoon public presentation.

Ellis Sol Asher Seattle Asher Cervus Alces

First Class Bookkeeper Responds To $3 Wage Ad

A 47 year old with 23 years of business experience linked to the United States embassy in Madagascar offered a quirky reply to a low wage bookkeeper ad. He touted multiple skills from stenography to shaving, clowning and even peacocking fantasies, then joked about salary and charity.

United States Madagascar

Patternmakers' Journal donation plea parcel

A fragment from Patternmakers Journal shows a plea for regular gifts urging weekly sums of $2 or $1.57 to fund church support, butcher costs, life insurance, and a home for indigenty paper salesmen, plus a charitable endowment.

Cate

Beast Still At Large In City After Assault Warrant

George Merklin, a tramp painter, is at large on a charge of criminal assault on Zoe Bt. John, a four year old girl. A warrant has been out for ten days. He lured the child to a lodging house in the lower city posing as her father and abused her. Merklin has been in the city about a week.

George Merklin Zoe Bt John Merklin

Great Northern surveyors eye Upper Skagit route

Mount Vernon July 18 Great Northern surveyors have passed through town en route to the Upper Skagit. They are believed to be preparing a final survey from Hamilton to the Ruby Creek mines to extend Beattie & Northern up the river.

Mount Vernon Great Northern Skagit Nees Hamilton Ruby Creek Beattie & Northern

Trouble on the Dawson Run as Steamer Rosalie Arrives

Steamer Rosalie with Captain O Brien docks at Lynn canal port carrying HM J Coleman an attorney from Wisconsin and a crate of cats destined for Dawson. Purser Morrow charges first class fare for the animals as Coleman plans to sell them at high prices. Passenger list includes A L Rhynd and a Klondike outfit among others.

Rosalie O' Brien Lynn Canal HM. J. Coleman Wisconsin Dawson Coleman W. P. Morrow A. L. Rhynd Klondike Foe Alle A. B. Territt J. Coleman J. P. Staley W. Schrocek J. HM. Perry D. Barley G. W. Johnson Mra Dibbie James W. Lipcomb Mrs. Myatt Messrs. Wolfenden Livinox, Bartlett Henry McCauley

State Pharmacists in Session at Whatcom

The State Pharmaceutical association opened a three day session in Whatcom with about members attending. The board of pharmacy completed two days of exams for pharmacists certificates with honorees C F McPherson Walter Ruta Ralph Michael Shirley Berry and Oscar Henrich. Assistant certificates were granted to Ed Willem eSeattle W J Gruber Winlock and George Sargent Tacoma. The examining board includes J H Day Dayton J W McArthur Spokane Peter Jensen Stellacoom L D P Collins Whatcom W H Barnes Seattle. An additional exam is set for July 17.

Whatcom State Pharmaceutical Association State Board of Pharmacy C.F. McPherson Walter Ruta Port Townsend Ralph Michael Shirley Berry Oscar Henrich Tacoma Ed Wilame Seattle W. J. Gruber Winlock George Sargent J. H. Day Dayton J. W. McArthur Spokane Peter Jensen Stellacoom L. D. P. Collins W. H. Barnes Inaier

Unknown laborer killed by freight train at Weston

The body of an unidentified laborer run over by a freight train at Weston was brought to the city for burial today.

Weston Washington

Chief Reed issues order halting checks in nickel machines

Chief Reed issued an order forbidding payment or play of checks in nickel-in-the-slot machines effective July 12. Players who win must be paid in merchandise only. no checks will be issued. The directive demands strict enforcement.

Reed

Indianapolis News Sold at Auction for 946000

The Indianapolis News was sold at auction in Indianapolis for 946000 dollars. Buyers Delaven Smith of Chicago and Charlies KR Williams already owned 542 3 percent of the stock.

Indianapolis Indianapolis News Delaven Smith Chicago Charlies KR. Williams

Walla Walla City Election Quietly Chooses Ticket

In Walla Walla on July 13 the city election drew under 1200 votes. Elected officials include Mayor Jacob Hetz, Clerk Kh P Reynolds, Police Chief J J Kauf Tan, Treasurer Lee F A Shaw, City Attorney H S Plandford, Street Commissioner W H Brown, Health Officer Dr W G Allan, First Ward Councilman G W Bahcock, Second Ward F M Pauley, Third Ward S Inaac.

Walla Walla Wash Jacob Hetz Kh. P. Reynolds J. J. Kauf- Tan Lee F. A. Shaw H. 8. Plandford W. H. Brown W. G. Allan G. W. Bahc

Robbery Report At Great Northern Lodging House

James Johnson, a resident of the Great Northern Lodging House, reported the theft of two ladies gold watches and three dollars from his room during the late night hours. The incident is being investigated and details remain unclear.

James Johnson Great Northern Lodging House

President delays vacation to run Philippine war efforts

Washington dispatch reports President insists on direct control of army and navy during U S Philippines campaign. He cites constitutional power, monitors orders, and urges full support for General Otis and troops, while management friction at the War Department continues.

Washington, D. C United States Philippines Otle Phillippine War Department Milew Hiencett White House Gen. Otis

Local Clerk Payment Sparks Attorney Question

A man struggles to raise funds to pay a clerk, borrowing money to cover costs as his attorney responds. The complaint was filed as financial pressure mounts.

Mfaffavera Ming

Maying Weather Report Forecasts Cautious Wheat Outlook

Montor Oregon reports indicate Maying will begin next Monday morning. Wheat fields show many heads failing to fill, risking a shorter crop despite heavy ground cover. Prices remain near last year's level as fruit prospects improve with apples expected to be more plentiful than before.

Montoor Ore

Pacific Coast Smelting Company Incorporation Filed

Articles of incorporation for the Pacific Coast Smelting company have been filed. The incorporators are Kr. W. Drew, FE PF. Adame, A. L. Walker, B. Wardette, and W. A. Useh er. The capital stock is $100,000, and the company will erect a smelter at a site on Puget Sound.

Pacific Coast Smelting Company Kr. W. Drew FE PF. Adame A. L. Walker 8. Wardette W. A. Useher Puget Sound

Secrecy Maintained in French Espionage Trial

The eleventh chamber behind closed doors proceedings in Paris on July 14 target M. de Crion, ex inspector of police, and brigadiers Le Nendu and Groult over espionage charges. The accused protested secrecy but the order stands.

Paris M. de Crion le Nendu Groult

Real estate transfers filed with county auditor yesterday

List of transfers includes Hane Pederson to L. J. Priest in Bal ton bay area and several other transactions such as H. E. Smith Co to Northern Security Co and Maude Ratcliffe to Anna Bennett. Amounts range from 200 to 2500 with details on lots blocks and subdivisions. Various dates in June July and February indicate multiple parcel changes across local developments.

Hane Pederson L. J Kent Maude Ratcliffe Husband K. M Anna Bennett Lota Block & Denny & Moyt C. Egbert L. A. Mathews Harvey Keels Et Ux Henry Lewis Lot Biock Margaret Dilling John L. Gow Nagte John O. Marnes Kate @ Marnes Sa Nety Ieee Puget Sound National Bank of Re-Battle Jaro Dternthe Denny & Moyt Wim. Cormode

Attempted 10 Rob Treasur er at Medina

A noon attempt to rob Medina County Treasury shattered the vault with dynamite. Burglaries occurred while staff were at dinner. three men fled in a buggy as a posse pursued. About $100000 may have been secured if time allowed.

Medina County Treasury

Market Quotations From Weert Street Auctioned Prices

The morning markets show strong demand for strawberries and ample supply of halibut. Prices for dock deliveries list Beattie grains and various feed and hay values, with beef cattle and hogs priced per live and dressed weights. Volume includes hides, wool, and diverse vegetables and fruits with regional mentions such as Puget Sound, Eastern Washington, and Western Washington.

Weert Street Beattie Barney Puget Sound Washington Freeh Ranch

Resignation of Northern Freight Agent H L Gary

Traveling freight agent H L Gary resigns from Great Northern. F W Graham named as successor. Chas Fee general passenger agent for Northern Pacific visits city and will travel to western offices of the company.

H. L. Gary The Great Northern F. W. Graham Chas. @ Fee Northern Pacific

National League Results and Standings Update

Results from Sunday games show Brooklyn 10 over St Louis 6 in New York, Chicago 4 over Houston 1 in Boston, Cleveland 6 over Philadelphia 4 in Philadelphia, Washington 16 over Cincinnati 5 in Washington, Louisville 12 over Baltimore 4 in Baltimore, and New York 4 over Pittsburgh 1 in New York. Standings follow.

Chicago New York Brooklyn St. Lauia Beston Houston Philadelphia Cleveland Wreckington Washington Cincinnati Baltimore Loulsville New York-New York Pittsburg L. P. Cc Brooklyn Tree Boston Louis Lowieville Ccceees

Pfaff Denies Allegations in Creditors Defraud Case

J C Pfaff Pike street grocer pleads not guilty in superior court denying all charges of attempting to defraud his creditors. He asserts he did not commit the alleged acts and asks the court for dismissal of the claims.

J. C. Pfaff Pike Street Superior Court Lagainet

Raw Goods Price List and Market Quotation Highlights

A dense list of jobbing and wholesale prices across categories such as poultry dairy meat and provisions. Includes dressed chickens, beef and pork cuts, lard, fish, nuts and woods, plus extensive lumber and siding rates. Also covers sugar flour coffee and grain terms with per ton and per hundredweight quotes and regional supplier names.

Olympia Dungeness California Farina Java Costa Rica Sack Guatemala

Pacific Coast Steamship Co Sailing Schedule Overview

The Pacific Coast Steamship Co announces sailings from Seattle and San Francisco aboard City of Puebla City of Topeka Cottage City and others. Departures occur July through September on various dates including every fifth or sixth day and routes via Port Townsend Victoria and Puget Sound. Tickets and folders available. company reserves right to change sailings without notice.

Port Townsend Victoria San Francisco Pt. Townsend Alaska Cottage City Al-Ki J. F. Trowbridge Puget Bupt Ocean Beattle Uptown First Seattle Goodall, Perkins & Co Washington & Alaska Steamship Company City of

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