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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1899

Page

4

Not By Any Means Clash Over Federal Appointments

Tacoma July 1. Senator Foster and Congressman Cushman dispute federal appointments. They disagree on selecting a census supervisor and other post positions with talks of compromise and possible third candidate. Jones could name an Eastern Washington appointee if no agreement reached. over 60 appointments remain to fill including cadets for West Point and Annapolis.

Tacoma Foster Cuseman West Side Cushman John Rea Chympia Esther Desirte Poster Cushhan Jones Washington Senator Foster West Point Annapolla Ber King County Major Clark Clark Jark Iien King Pierce

Suit Over Grubstake Ends With Receiver Request

A suit filed in the superior court by Joseph Albert and Markus Yer against L Garfinkle and his mother claims Garfinkle grabbed a grubstake for a trip to Alaska, sold goods and kept the proceeds totaling 26000 in gold dust. The plaintiffs seek a receiver to hold the assets until ownership is determined.

Joseph Albert Markus Yer L. Garfinkle Garfinkle Alaska Ayers

Great Northern to start work on two mile tunnel

The Great Northern plans to employ 250 men to line and finish the Cascades tunnel next month. H R De Laplain of Tacoma will oversee the project as crews proceed through the mountains. The tunnel will be 12 221 feet long, about two miles, with completion expected in a year or more.

Great Northern Mencel H. R. de Laplain Tacoma Cascades

Governor Promotes J B McCoy to Regimental Adjutant

Olympia report says Gov Rogers elevates Lieut J B McCoy of Company C to regimental adjutant in the First Washington, succeeding Adjutant Lahn now major in a new regiment. McCoy, formerly second lieutenant at Tacoma, has acted as adjutant since Luhn left. The promotion follows retirement of Lieutenant Bothwell with no new appointment in Company C.

Olympia Rogers J. B. McCoy Washington Lahn McCoy Luhn Wholley Tacoma Bothwell

Promotions in Company C and D Officers in 4th Regiment

The adjutant general's records show promotions across Company C and D. Louie Steyer becomes first lieutenant, William L. Gray and Henry D. Carter promoted to sergeants, Second Sergeant Charien A. Lunan returns as second lieutenant, and Captain Z B Raweon advances to first lieutenant amid changes in the Philippines. Lieutenant Lamping of Company D also promoted in a similar ladder process.

Louie Steyer Tacoma Charien A. Lunan Philippines Wm. Ll. Gray Ant Henry D. Carter Lamping Gov. Rogers

Prisoner Russell Recaptured in Seattle

Russell, who escaped from the county jail while wheeling in weed last week, was tracked to Seattle yesterday and brought to Tacoma on the 11 o clock train last night.

Tacoma Russell Liberty Weed Seattle

Pigeons Outsmart Officer In Belfry Whisky Scheme

In a humorous incident at the First Methodist church on Third Avenue and Marion Street, Officer Spangle roped to tempt pigeons with corn soaked in whisky to reveal drunkenness. The birds ignored the bait, ate calmly, then flew off straight to the belfry, leaving the officer puzzled and the tale spreading through police headquarters.

Spangle First Methodist Church Third Avenue Marion Jack Bpangle Panaie

Town Notes Add Ordeals of Local Estates and Citations

Jennie C Lombard named administrator of Emiline Lombard estate by Judge Jacobs. Joseph B H I named administrator of Richard F Hill estate this forenoon. Public Works seeks two teams for fire and police. Dora J Het funeral at Honney Stewart chapel at 2 PM. Patrol wagon undergoing repairs and repainting with new wheels. Lula Klahn, native of Germany, admitted to citizenship by Judge Jacobs.

Jennie C. Lombard Emiline Lombard Jacobs Board of Public Works Dora J. Het Honney & Stewart's Chapel Lula Klahn Germany

Rampart Commercial company files articles of incorporation

The Alaska Rampart Commercial company filed articles of incorporation with EB F Sweeney and James Carroll named as incorporators. Capital stock is set at 50000 dollars.

Alaska Rampart Commercial Company EB. F. Sweeney James Carroll

Ohio Congressman Lentz enters Democratic VP bid

Congressman Lentz of Ohio announces his candidacy for the Democratic vice presidential nomination in Washington. He makes the pledge to support party goals and seeks the party’s selection at the national convention.

Washington, T D. C Lentz Ohio

Miners Challenge Cape Nome Gold Reports in Open Letter

A 14 miner group from St Michael and Cape Nome aboard the Alliance denounce sensational Cape Nome gold claims. They accuse newspapers of false reports and note lack of fuel and harsh winter conditions. Purser and others with mixed views cite observed gold but warn against illusory riches.

St. Michaels Cape Nome Alliance Yukon Beatrice Frogen

J. W. Corson Faces Fresh Disbarment Probe

J. W. Corson, notorious for jury bribery, again in trouble as Calvin H. Hagan petitions superior court to disbar him on a new charge. Hagan alleges Corson appropriated client funds. affidavit date is unclear.

Corson Wm. B. Hagan Kag~an & Hagan Calvin M. Hagan L. T. Turner Corwen Kiddle Jury Bribery Commission Fas J. W. Corson Calvin H. Hagan Wil Hagan

Cleveland not yet a professor at Princeton

Princeton N J July 1 The report that President Cleveland accepted a professorship at Princeton is untrue a leading Princeton professor told a correspondent last night A chair of politics will be established next fall but the first incumbent has not yet been decided and no election will be made prior to the trustees meeting in September

Princeton N. J Cleveland

Northwestern Stocks At Northwestern Mining Exchange

At the Northwestern Mining Exchange bidders sought easy sales as the market held firm. The day’s transactions included Pacific Coast 1,000 shares and Waconda TH.

Northwestern Mining Exchange Pacific Coast Waconda

Seattle Mining Stock Market Dull Day Terms

The Seattle Mining Exchange shows a quiet session with bids centered on six properties. Sales listed include Morning Glory 1,000 Legal Temper 40 Colorado G and C C 2,000 Ki Katif 2,000 and Michigan Bay 1,000.

Seattle Morning Glory Legal Temper Colorado G & CC Ki Katif Michigan Bay

Departed for Alaska on two northbound steamers

Two steamers Queen and Humboldt sailed for the far north with a large passenger list including United States Senator George C. Perkins of California and financier Henry Villard. The Queen made her second excursion to Itka and other tourist points, while the Humboldt carried numerous travelers.

Queen Humboldt Itka United States George C. Perkina California Henry Villard The Northern Pacific Horsfeld Frank Jordan Roger &. Greene Geo. C. Hendrie F. H. Vining Matthew Hess T Fdwarte J. H. Moyle F.C. Russell Mies EK. Bray Mra F. L. Sulivan A . Giles R. Brown J. Brundage Warren Murray L. A. Babcock James Harrin Straight Houck George Clene A. Kindley John Brown GO. A. Johnson J. 1. Hawley U. KR G. Berthel CH. Bellmar Alex McCaskill IE. Moran A. W. Hewitt J. W. Kerry J. 3. Doyle Frank Hoffman C. G. Witford HW. G. Allie L. F. Shaw L. Lb. Beott James H. Potte K. F. Milburn Annie Mead Mil John Buckley Ed Langren F.C. Langier G. W. Plangier L. Munger FP. Kendall H. Nurney Briugene Levy H. M. Kilgore C. Reed A. M. Kilgore Mies Carey Mra. Carey Miss de

Special Bale Fine Note Paper in Boxes

An advertisement for Special Bale Fine Note Paper sold in boxes from Denny Coryell Co located at 716 Lat Ave. The notice lists product type and supplier details in a concise commerce listing.

Denny Coryell Co

Storage and Warehouse Receipts Accepted as Collateral

Storage and warehouse firm Rarer and Morgan at 406-410 Occidental Main 140 accepts negotiable receipts as collateral for loans and financing. The distributing house offers storage and related services on.Main Street location noted for pledge documents.

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