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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1899

Page

1

Alger Resignation Reported From Washington D C

The Evening Star reports Alger has offered his resignation to take effect at the president's pleasure. A Washington special notes the move followed a private meeting with Hobart and that the resignation was to be effective immediately. Cortelyou declined to comment as the news circulated.

Washington, D. C The Evening Star Alger New York Washington Hobart Cbc

City council guests inspect Seattle Traction lines on a tour

The Seattle Traction company hosted a inspection trip for city council members to review the Queen Anne avenue North Second street Cedar street Green Lake line roadbeds and piling. Attending were Councilmen Rinehart James Taylor Muldoon Grewford McArdie O11 Hil and Diller Supt F N Little Daniel Jones and Supt Blanchard. Norman F Willard of Chicago joined as a guest on a pleasure trip visiting Pacific coast cities.

Seattle Traction Company Queen Anne Avenue North Second Street North Seattle Cedar Street Green Lake Lane Rinehart James, Taylor Muldoon Grewford McArdie O11 Hil Diller F. N. Little Daniel Jones Daniel Jones, and Supt. Blanchard Norman F. Willard Chicago Pacific Coast

Rome Earthquake Rocks City Amid Mount Etna Eruption

A severe earthquake struck Rome in the afternoon, causing buildings to sway and damage to several churches. Many injured by debris, and Pope Leo was awakened and moved to the Vatican gardens. An eruption of Mount Etna occurred simultaneously nearby.

Rome Leo Vatican Gardens Aetna

Jealousy Motives Explosion Wrecks Hutchinson Cottage

At Cuba Lake New York Everett Austin Claude Austin and Guy Austin and James Nicholson camped when an explosion wrecked the Hutchinson cottage at 3 a.m. A stick of dynamite under the door injured Everett Austin and splinters filled his spine. A jealous party is suspected and the motive involves attention to a young woman. In Washington the president and Mrs McKinley depart for Lake Champlain due to Mrs McKinley health. The trip could affect a planned western journey. Also a notice of appeal was filed in the Palatine Insurance Co case in federal court.

Binghampton N. Y Everett Elmer Claude Guy Austin James Nicholson Cuba Lake Hutchinson Cottage Everett Austin Washington, DP Mra McKinley Lake Champlain Mra. McKinley Jas. F. Meiroyva Palatine Insurance Company

Defeat Preyed on His Mind

James Mc Cauley former Easton city treasurer attempted suicide at his home in Easton Pennsylvania after a defeat in the recent election. He shot himself in the neck and is in critical condition. Mc Cauley served nine years as treasurer and was a prominent secret society member.

Easton James McCauley Ted Neck McCauley

Mary Moore Attacked by Kissing Bug Near Milleboro

Mary Moore, living about a mile from Milleboro, was bitten yesterday by a kissing bug while indoors. The bites above one eye and on a wrist caused swelling and temporary blindness and speech loss until assistance arrived.

Mila.boro Del Mary Moore Milleboro

State Health Board Warns of Coming Smallpox Spread

Indianapolis July 19 The state board of health issues an appeal urging residents to prepare for smallpox next winter. The board warns that once cold weather arrives the disease could prevail in virulent form. Smallpox is now reported in twenty two counties.

Indianapolis Ind State Board of Health

Guards Fought Over Mrs Botkin In Wilmington

Detective McVey in San Francisco reports danger linked to Mrs Botkin after Hetkin trial. Two guards fought over her. Louie Eisehbam is hospitalized in critical condition while Frank McParland is jailed. McParland accuses the other guard of interfering with conversations and strikes Kireh Daum with a blackjack.

Wilmington Del McVey San Francisco Hetkhin McPaarland Mia Kotkin Kireh Daum

Shamrock Beats Britannia in Second Boat Trial at Cowes

In calm seas at Cowes on July 19 Shamrock led Britannia at the line and beat her by four seconds after passing the fret buoy. The Shamrock won easily in the second royal boat trial following yesterday's fine weather.

Cowes Eng Shamrock Britannia

Grand Lodge of Washington Good Templars hold Third Annual Session

The thirtieth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Washington 1 0 G T opened with over 100 delegates led by Grand Chief Templar Rudolph Fisher. Committees were named. 30 candidates received the lodge degree. Supreme Templar Joseph Malina to visit Thursday. prize drill between Seattle Lodge No 6 and Loyal Lodge slated for Thursday night. officer elections set for Friday morning.

Chautauqua Grand Lodge of Washington Templar Rudolph Fisher Aberdeen Beattle Dauntless Tacoma Templar Fisher Alson W. Steers Orville Eepey Ben Baldridge N. C. Baldwin J. T. Otts Order of Business Prof G. KE. Conn D. M. Thurston A. Palmer J. R. O'Farrell Co. B. Conn Mra L. V. Wella Mise Mary Abbott Mica Delina Graham Ada McGarvin Nettie Hallenbeck Loyal Lodge Heattie

Circle City Mining Boom Confirms Alaska Gold Prospect

D. J. Grauman, a Beattie transport man, reports Circle City is booming with strong gold output on Mogen, Horecon, Independent and Eagle Creek. He cites recent finds near the Known as well as heavy arrivals in St Michael and Dawson, with many planning for Cape Nome.

D. J. Grauman Beattie Laurada St. Michael Grauman Circle City Alto Eldorada Cirete Alaska Eagle Creek Cires Cirele Newasary Circle Evans Michael Empire Company Stong

Dirigo Arrives with Passengers and Probable Treasure

The Alaska Steamship Dirigo docked with 16 passengers and an estimated treasure between 100000 and 256000 dollars. Purser La Parge cited 1100 pounds of dust, while Jack Carr claimed no more than 100000 dollars. Many miners left for Cape Nome as river traffic carried thousands south and three to four thousand miners departed from Dawson.

Cape Nome Florida Wilson Badmonton Klondike Fnally Glenora Atlin Irving Jack Carr U. S Tanana Daw Eon Carr Koyukuk Carr Mt. Michael S Mall Minera St. Michael Dawson A. C. Company Moo Fons Pate Yukon Sault Marie Rampart New York Nulato Alaska Steamship Company Dirigo Bringway la Parge Star Alaska Mall Teft Dawson Philip B. Low Klondike Metropolia Dirico Mounted Police

Young Girl Hanged in London for Poisoned Cake Murder

London July 19 Mary Arell aged 11 was hanged for murdering her sister by mailing a poisoned cake. She had insured the victim's life in her own favor and carried out the crime from a desire to profit.

London Eng Mary Arell

Secret Service Denies Letter Theft Claim In Montreal

Heth Chief Wilkie of the U S secret service and Montreal detective Kellert deny G F Bell’s sworn claim that he stole Lieut Carranza’s letter and that a forged document was sent out by U S agents.

Montreal Que Heth Wilkie United States Secret Service Kellert G. F. Bell Lieut. Carranza

Machinery Accident Injures Farmer in Chillicothe

July 19 report from Chillicothe shows John Dowell a 30 year old farmer severely cut by a binding machine relay. A team attached to the machine knocked him down and dragged the binder over him, sustaining serious injuries and likely death.

Chillicothe Jonhn Dowell

Cigar Dealers Seek Government Relief Over Counterfeit Stamps

In Washington and Baltimore reports, cigar dealers defrauded by Jacobs counterfeit stamps urge Congress to reimburse genuine stamp purchases and losses. Dealers claim the government knew of the fraud before arrests but did not act, risking further repercussions if a relief bill passes. A Baltimore note also mentions real estate trust consolidations into a Home Company with 4,000 capital.

Washington, BD. C Cleare Tought Jacobs Lancaster Jacoba Tinele Ram Baltimore, Md Home Company

Contempt Shocks Court On Hill Allegations

Judge Jacobbs orders Deputy Sheriff Wilson to appear in court tomorrow to answer contempt charges while Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Hart faces possible disbarment or suspension. The tense episode centers on the handling of Steve Lyte Allan Eeplin and Phillipe in a rash of alleged robbery and bond adjustments.

Jacobbe Wilson John F. Hart Steve Lyte Allan Eeplin Phillipe Lyta Berlin Jacobs Lyte Hart Phillipe Lyte Cann Bence Lyts John F. Deere Martin

Philippine commission reports towns under municipal control

Secretary Hay releases telegram extracts showing seven towns in Manila and Cavite provinces under joint military and municipal government. Deserters stream in while insurgent cohesion weakens. Inhabitants welcome American troops as anti expansionists influence wanes. response tied to Manila correspondents round robin.

Washington, D. C Hay Philippine Commission Manila Cavite Otia

Strike grows more serious as citywide walkout spreads

Riot erupts on Forty fourth street and Second avenue with strikers and sympathizers throwing missiles at a streetcar. Police charge crowds as several are arrested and many workers abandon street cars. The strike hardens in Manhattan while Brooklyn aims to hold out, with twenty one suspects arrested in a dynamiting probe. The strike halts three Manhattan lines and threatens wider disruption led by Master Workman Pines.

New York Forty-fourth Street Second Avenue Manhattan Brooklyn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alger Han Reneved Star Report Washington, RD. C Cortelyou Mrs. Botkin Tampico San Antonio Tex Mex Good Templars Cucl City MR. Grauman Atlin Alstrict A. Wilson Helmenton Trail Allin Spruce and Magee Ruby Otter Creeks Wright and Pine Creek Mary Bell Judge Jacobs SPON Spelger & Hurlbut Painters’ Supplies Third Pike Star Paint CO HH. N. Richmond Paper CO Occidental Ave Transportation Companies Greater New York Brunner & CO Dealems LN Pike Street Corner Fifth Lce Milwaukee St. Louis Seattle Herke’s Llerge Elgin, Howard, Waltham and Hampden Hilver Casey WCW Houghton Fos Firet Avenue Jeweler Ss. R. Wagoner D.D.S Hatter Puilding Clay Eversolke Optician Lost Creek John E McManus & Son Rautman Plumbing CO. Cor Third Ave Spring St Thone Buff Coon Bros Second Ave P. A. Hallee Pike St Proson F. W. Stanino, M. D. Even Situ Northwestern New York Block Denny Coryell Company First Ave
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