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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1899

Page

1

Cabinet delays Manila communication decision until Alger returns

Washington officials clash over Manila policy as cabinet postpones action on the Manila correspondents. Debate centers on removing Oda or expelling reporters, with options including appointing a civil governor and sending Merritt or Miles to command. Publication notes opposing views from the Philadelphia Press.

Washington Manila McKinley War Department Oda Philippines Army Oris Archipelago Miles Merritt

Sensational suit in Spokane targets Col L N Peyton

A former wife Helen M Peyton files in Spokane County Superior Court alleging fraud and bigamy by Col L N Peyton a former Exchange National Bank president and mining investor now living under an assumed name in Spokane. She seeks half of his alleged million dollar fortune.

Spokane Superior Court Col. L N. Peyton Antil Exchange National Bank Peyton Northwest Denver Col Helen M. Peyton Col. Peyton George H. Morgan Victor Houghton Opokane County Fortune

Real Estate Sold in Webster Estate Disposition

The estate of Phoebe M. Webster sold the main parcel at the southwest corner of Third Avenue and Marion Street. Crawford & Conover purchased the 120 by 120 foot lot for $35,000, acting for J. Smith in the transaction.

Phoebe M. Webster Third Avenue Marion Street Crawford & Conover J. Smith

Disrupted Brookly n Rapid Transit Lines Spur Employee Discontent

New York July 18 reports show the Brooklyn Rapid Transit line badly emptied in morning divisions with traffic nearly at a standstill. Fewer cars run than yesterday and signs point to rising unrest among metropolitan road workers.

New York Brooklyn Rapid Transit

Killed by a kissing bug

Helen Leisch two years old was bitten by a red marked bug in a New Jersey park. Her mother rushed her home after she cried out and pointed to bites on her leg and arm. That night her condition worsened and doctors were called for a consultation.

Trenton N. J Helen Leisch

Death Linked to Kissin g Bug Bite In Child

Conclusion holds that a child died from a kissing bug sting after both internal and external remedies failed. The body swelled, the abdomen hardened, and the shin showed edema. Doctors Rogers and Griffith noted symptoms consistent with fatal kissing bug envenomation, though the exact cause was not witnessed.

Dra. Rogers Griffith Helen

Secretary Alger refuses Manila correspondents round robin

In Long Branch on July 1 Secretary Alger declines to discuss the Manila round robin with correspondents. The terse exchange leaves reporters without comment on the diplomatic issue and its possible implications.

Washington Hay Long Hitchcock Smith Manila Octavious Philippine Commission Long Branch Alger

Spanish workers strike at Gibraltar fortifications

In Gibraltar on July 18 Spanish workmen employed on fortifications went on strike while a guard watch over rioters who threatened to riot. The scene centers on labor unrest amid tense security measures at the fortress.

Gibraltar

Shamrock Wins Coast Race At Cowes Start to Finish

In Cowes England on July 1 Shamrock led early and crossed first with a strong early lead. By July 14 Shamrock again won the race by about ten minutes, besting Birittania in the duel.

Cowes Eve Shamrock Birittania Noo Alles Cowes, Eng

Natives, bands clash in Camarines provinces

Reports from Manila on July 18 describe fighting between local government bands and native communities in Albay, South Camarines, and North Camarines. The natives indicate willingness to pledge allegiance to the United States once troops are deployed for protection.

Manila Albay South Camarines North Camarines United States

No Proof of Canal Frauds Report Indicates Suspicion Not Proved

Governor Roosevelt received the Fox and MacFarlane report on canal fraud prosecutions. Commissioners say there is testimony suggesting suspicion of fraud but no absolute evidence to justify criminal action.

Albany Roosevelt Austen G. Fox Wallace MacFarlane Specthd Legecones

Beattie Reports Atlin Trial Over Claim Jumping Case

Beattie arrival from the north carries word of a Atlin court trial on a claim jumping dispute. An American claimant held a location before the alien exclusion act, but the Canadian challenger was ruled invalid and the American awarded costs. The judge vowed to treat future claim jumpers as thieves and ordered the jumper to pay $23 in costs.

Beattie Atlin Ile

State Department Denies Aguinalito Peace Overture Claim

The State department in Washington denies the report that Aguinalito has made direct peace overtures to General Otis. No such outreach occurred as stated.

Washington, D. C State Department Aguinalito Otis

Star Light in Daytime from Cape Nome to St Michael

The Star leads with news from St Michael and Cape Nome as Laurada makes a landing attempt at White Star dock. Police reporter Lloyd MacDowell jumps to board to cover the scene and gather passenger quotes while the Star prepares an extra edition and sells copies to awaiting crowds.

Star St. Michael Cape Nome Laurada White Star Lloyd MacDowell Koyukuk

Mrs Spalding Dies After Appendectomy In New Jersey

Mrs Josephine Keith Spalding wife of A G Spalding sporting goods maker of New York died at her summer home on Rumaen road Long Branch after an operation for appendicitis performed yesterday afternoon. She bicycled on Thursday and the illness developed after her return. She regained consciousness only briefly before death.

Long Branch N. J Josephine Keith Spalding A. G. Spalding Sporting New York Rumaen Road

Alleged Burglar Nabbed on Terry Avenue Burglary Charge

August Kuck a laborer was arrested last night on suspicion of burglary. He allegedly robbed the residence of Mr. Pelly on Terry avenue near Spring several nights ago.

August Kuck Mr. Pelly Terry Avenue Hear Spring

Ed McConnell Arrest Stuns Circle City Yukon Outbreak

Passengers on the steamer Laurada recount Ed McConnell a wealthy Dawson miner famed for Circle City daring arrested aboard the Sovereign at Circle City after a long pursuit by Judge Crane and officers. Bonds set at 1000 dollars as Cape Nome diggings and Dawson gambling lore surge through Yukon towns with threats of force and notable fines.

St. Michael Yukon J. Nevraumont San Francisco Stevens Circle City Ed McConnell Cape Nome Dawson Mctonnell Jalfs Judge Crane Daneon Cirele Oblate Oiele City McConnell Bovereien

Political shift rumored as party ticket favors McKinley Roosevelt

A July dispatch from the Philippines claims Hobart will be dropped and the probable Republican ticket will be McKinley and Roosevelt. The report notes a shift in the party line and anticipates future campaigns.

Washington, PD Philippines Hobart McKinley and Hoosevelt

Grand Jury Reviews Molineaus Murder Case

New York July 18 the grand jury began hearing the case of Roland Molineaus charged with the murder of Mrs Kate Adams. Harry Cornish was among the first witnesses.

New York Roland Molineaus Mra Kate Adams Harry Cornish

Sailboat Incident Claims Three At Sea

In Norfolk on July 18 Carl Almond, his son Carl, and Richard Almond were run down by a sailboat while Nahing and drowned amid a fatal morning accident.

Norfolk Carl Richard Almond Nahing

Core Pit Burned at AdMiston Iron Pipe Foundry

Cincinnati dispatch reports a major core pit fire at the United States Iron Pipe foundry in AdMiston last night. Property damage estimated around 300000 dollars with no injuries immediately recorded.

Cincinnati United States Iron Pipe Foundry AdMiston

Foraker’s Little Boom Reported in Cincinnati

The Post says Foraker’s friends quietly push a presidential boom led by anti expansion and anti Hanna Republicans in Ohio. They plan to unite Sherman and Foraker factions to secure a solid Ohio delegation, aiming to force McKinley to withdraw and bring other states into line.

Cincinnati Foraker Hit Republican Party Hanna Sherman Ohio McKinley

Crittenton Circle to Host Florence Home Meeting

A joint meeting of church congregations interested in Florence Crittenton rescue work will be held at the Armory next Sunday at p.m under the Crittenton Circle. The aim is to organize and open a home for motherless and fallen girls with Mrs Moffatt and Mr Crittenton expected to attend.

Florence Crittenton Armory Crittenton Moffatt

Pettit Arrest Ties to Beattie Robbery and Attempted Murder

Jamen Pettit, a noted petty thief, was arrested by Officer Tripp in the tenderloin district. He is identified as one of two men who held up and fired on G. Betting of 1112 Seventh Avenue, wounding him as he walked with a companion. Betting’s pockets were rifled. Pettit’s associate Joseph Ridge ly had escaped the chain gang but was recaptured yesterday.

Jamen Pettit Beattie Tripp Tenderloin Pettit G. Betting Seventh Avenue Betting Jackson Street Joseph Ridgely Chain

Big Smelter Planned for Seattle

Aemester is expected to be located near Seattle soon as W. E. Drew of Hormestake Mine and Smelter in Deadwood promotes the Pacific Coast Smelter Co. A 5-acre site is sought for a 100 ton plant to start by January 1, expanding to 1000 tons later. Drew’s King County mines assay up to 4 percent copper, higher than his eastern mines at 6 percent.

Aemester Seattle W. Drew Hormestake Mine Drew King County Bear River G.N. Ry

Excursion Parties Tour Seattle Before Alaska Trip

Three large excursion groups visit Seattle this week headed from Brooklyn Boston and Rostoon. Charles S Gates leads the Gates party arriving from Buffalo and Tacoma yesterday. Rostoon Grant's party tours in a private car and Brooklyn Doves bureau runs the eight excursionists.

Seattle Gates City Charles S. Gates Buffalo N. Y Portland Tacoma Alaska Rostoon Roland PD. Grant A. 8. Grant White Temple Dr. Grant

Assaying the Gold at United States Assay Office

Reports detail a flood of gold arriving from the Laurada and Roanoke steamers to the BeattIe Assay Office. By afternoon, about $1.6 million in gold was received with hundreds of miners lining up to exchange sacks for receipts. Guards and police guarded the heavy deposits as crowds watched the process unfold.

Beattle Assay Office Roanoke Schwabacher Laurada Assay Office Klondike Revanocke Canadian Bank of Commerce Star Aneay Wing Frisco

Northwestern Stocks Quiet Trading At Mining Exchange

A dead letter day at the Northwestern Mining Exchange with no sales and low quotations. Bids and quotations were weak across listed items.

Seattle Lomt Creek Heal Bay Warrior Gen aeeSee Jim Maine Berseees Morning Glory Insurgent Mountain Laon Princess Maude Golden Tunnel Ieee Judge & J Michigan Bay Escoeres Bank el Katel Northwestern Mining Exchange

Anti-Trust Convention Invites Attendees From Many States

Governor Sayers reports a letter from Governor Andrew J. Lee of South Dakota inviting attendance at the anti trust convention in St. Louis. He promises to attend or send a representative. Attorney General Tom Smith has letters of promise from Ohio, Colorado, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois.

Austin Tenn Sayers Andrew J6 Lee South Dakota St. Louis Tom Smith Ohio Colorado Arkansas Missouri Louisiana Kansas Nebraska Iowa Ilinolay

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Cabinet Philadelphia Ae McKinley Rte L. N. Peyton Brooklyn Britannia Klondiker Molineux Jas. Petitt BIG Smelter Buppalo Boston B. F. Butterworth Brooklyn Dovies’ Information Bureau Kacka MR. Wing United States Assay Office Northwestern Cuba Miller River E. San Poil Pacific Coast Buneet Copper Vault Home Hardware Spelger & Hurlbut Second Avenue Pike Star Paint CO HN. Richmond Paper CO Occidental Ave Lerge Elgin, Howard, Waltham and Hampden Tiam Kings W. W. Houghton Firet Avenue S. R. Wagoner D.D.S Maller Brunner & CO Pike Street Corner Fifth California Sonoma Rand Poe Eave le Telephone Clay Thomas H. Perkins Calumet Hecla New York Mall Express Cerainly Lost Creek John E. McManus & Son Rautman Plumbing Car Third Ave Spring Coon Bros Second Ave P. A. Hallber Howls Steamboats Bakery Pike St Cuances Prosen F. W. Stantono, M. D. Keen Suirn Mining and Stock Exchange Mining and New York Block Denny Coryell Company First Ave
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