Seattle exposition date moved to October 21
Trustees met at Coleman Block headquarters and changed the Seattle exposition date from September to October 21 to avoid conflicting with the North Yakima State Fair. Arm Strong was empowered to push annex construction and arrange poultry pet show grand fair exhibit. The minting exhibit and closing of the guarantee fund were discussed with optimism for a large Northwest fair.
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Seattle
Coleman Tieck
North Yakima
Armstrong
Northwest
Forces and Loyalties Amid War Reports
The source claims losses were not reported and suggests heavier casualties underground. It notes the force, said to be 41,060 men, has been reduced to a lower figure, while accusing the American soldiers of looting under armed permission.
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Lusot
Uneasiness at Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata
Reported unrest follows the burial of President Heureaux in Santiago de los Caballeros. Government takes measures to curb insurrection as armed groups appear near Moea and border crossings. Disruption and fear spread through Santo Domingo and nearby towns as exiled supporters mobilize.
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Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Heureaux
Santiago de Low
Atre
Amall
Moea
Caéeres
Aseacein
Feaux
Panto Dormings
Taxes Cancelled for 1897 by County Board
County commissioners instructed Treasurer Whittleney to cancel taxes on land included in the military peat after adopting a resolution. The treasurer’s record shows the 1897 taxes cancelled, though the tally lacked visible cancellation proof.
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Yeater- Day
Whittleney
End of the Yellow Fever Epidemic at Santiago
General Wood reports the yellow fever outbreak at Santiago has ended with no new troop cases. The report confirms the epidemic is over and stations return to normal status.
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Washington, D. c
Wood
Santiago
Maybrick Case to be Brought Before Parliament
London July 22 The Maybrick Case will be brought before Parliament Monday with a request for facts rewarding the diplomatic representations in the case.
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London
Maybrick
Webster did not hang as stay of execution granted
Spokane Washington July 28 George Webster murderer of Mrs Rep Lund did not hang today. Judge Prather granted a stay of execution.
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Spokane
Waa
George Webster
Replund
Prather
Reception Honors Rev and Mrs Garrett at St Mark's Church
The guild room of St Mark's church hosted a lively reception for Rev and Mrs PD C Garrett. Dr Garrett served as rector of St Mark's from 1800 to 1897 before moving to Portland to lead Trinity Church for the present time. He accepted a call as rector of St.
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S T. Mark's Church
PD C. Garrett
Garrett
Mark's
Ite
Portland
The
Trinity Church
Lake's in San Francisco Hosts Vacancy Filling Event
Last night a reception at Lake's San Francisco, under the Chance Guild and the Brotherhood of St Andrew, announced filling Bishop Moreland's vacancy. Committees from the two societies included Mrs Kellogg, Mrs Nevin, Miss Rowe Parr, Miss Varney, Miss Cirtatine Lawger, Mrs Timmerman, Miss Marion Pearce, Fred Rice Rewell, Wart Kemp, and A T Timemertial. The evening featured musical selections Open Thou Thy Eyes, I Love, Serenade, Mid the Clover and the Corn, and Berenade by Neidlinger.
Four die and four injured in Midland rail accident
Halifax news item reports four men killed and four seriously injured when a construction train derailed near Little River on the Midland railway. Details are scarce as investigators inspect the scene and the damaged wreckage.
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Halifax
Midland Railway
Little River
Bank accounts settled after court cash payment
Yesterday afternoon the Beattie Savings Bank accounts were settled by a cash payment of $1,000. H. Shuey, receiver, claimed $2,500 due from Fothwell, but brought cash to court and Judge Moore ruled the settlement just. Mothwell surrendered 27 almares of Copy.
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Beattie Savings Bank
H. ©. Shuey
Fothwell
Robbed in Chicago by a Woman, $7000 Lost
A Seattle merchant Geo. Edwarda reports losing $7000 last night to a woman described as a Chicago resident. The thief fled. neither she nor the funds have been located.
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Chicago
Geo. Edwarda
Seattle
Damage Review of Steamer Lakme After Fire
Captain Weber estimates repair costs at about 160 dollars for the Lakme. The machinery and hut suffered minor damage while the main deckhouse must be rebuilt. Masts and baggage booms were scorched but remain serviceable with no hydraulic need for drydock. Debris clearance will finish hull work.
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Weber
President and Mrs. McKinley Weather Health Update
The president in Plattsburgh refreshed by his army entourage arose early for a stroll toward the late morning. Mrs. McKinley’s health has improved and she is resting well.
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Plattsorurg
N.Y
Fire destroys five homes in Maton area
Fire at Maton destroyed five small residences belonging to L I Mower. As flames spread a charge of giant powder in Thos Harley's house exploded, wrecking the dwelling and aiding to stop the fire from spreading further. Total damage not to exceed 1500 dollars.
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L. I. Mower
Maton
Thos Harley
Otis Returns Californians During Manila War
The dispatch to Washington reports transport Sherman with California infantry and heavy artillery sailing for San Francisco. It lists missing personnel from the Luzon action near Manila including Private Huff Kork Iverson Noonan Dabney Brown Stewart Collins and notes Private Hurd and Nurse Ralph Coates as missing since April.
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Washington, D. C
Ors
Sherman
California
Tma
San Francisco
Lacarteta
Negros
Huff
d@Kork
Iverson
Noonan
Dabney
Brown
Stewart
Collins
Hurd
Ralph Coates
Manila
Burial of Rask Seaman in Olympia Hospital
The burial of Rask, a seaman from the Olympia who died of tuberculosis at the local hospital, was held today with American and Austrian marines present. Dewey sent a wreath to be placed on the coffin and witnessed the ceremony.
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Tribsteh
Rask
Olympia
Wluid
Dewey
Pleasure Trip Aboard Queen Among Notables
Passengers on the steamer Queen's Alaska voyage include Mr and Mrs J A Moore a leading city real estate man and Dr Rufus P Lincoln plus friends from New York City. Dr Lincoln a militanative recently invested about a quarter million dollars in Seattle and with Moore was erecting an apartment house at Madison street and Fourth avenue. The voyage is for pleasure only.
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Alaska
Mra
J A. Moore
Rufus P. Lincoln
New York City
Lincoln
Seattle
Moore
Madison Street
Fourth Avenue
Bunting on the Square Sparks City Debate
Pioneer Square merchants complain about city banners remaining on the square. Seattle Gas and Electric halted removal pending Board of Public Works approval. The Fourth of July committee later ordered faded bunting removed as an eyesore.
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Seattle Gan & Fleetric Company
Board of Public Works
Will Fight Against the Boers if England Declares War
In the British House of Commons on July 2 an important South African debate opened. Prime Minister Malfour said in event of war with the Transvaal the government would employ fifty white troops. Campbell Bannerman urged moderation and opposed armed intervention while Chamberlain defended decisive action.
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London
House of Commons
Malfour
Transvaal
Campbell Harderman
Eherce
Chamberlain
Campbell Bannerman
Trans
Will Fight Ten Rounds Beattie Smith vs Costello
Denver Fa fast talks of a ten round bout between Beattie heavy weight Denver Fa and Tom Costello the pugilist. Tacoma reports the fight to be held on a barge Skookum on Puget sound far from authorities. Costello claims to fight ten rounds in Tacoma next week with Beattie training hard while betting runs strong and Beatle fans plan to travel to Tacoma for the event.
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Denver Pdmith
Beattie
Tom Costello
Pugil
Iowa
Tacoma
Skookum
Puget Sound
Denver Fa
Aght Costello
Matty
Smith
Beattleaperte
Killed in the Last Battle Report From Calambia
Otte cables from Calambia reporting the battle casualties in Washington. Private Gleesup of the Fourth Regulars and McDuffy of the Twenty first were killed. Corporal Totten of the Fourth was mortally wounded. Nine regular privates wounded, three seriously. Insurgent casualties unknown.
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Washington, D. C
Otte
Calambia
Gleesup
McDuffy
Totten
Canadian fishermen anger Canadians over seized boats near Point Roberts
Canadian papers cry out for armored cruisers after twenty five fishermen near Point Roberts drifted into U S waters and were arrested with boats and tackle seized. Col Edwin Dudley U S consul at Vancouver says he will investigate and report to Washington to avoid international complications. British Columbia presses demand protection for fishermen and an immediate response from the United States.
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Point Roberts
United States
Columbia
Edwin Dudley
U. 8
Vancouver
Butler Hotel
The
Star Today
Sam
Maine
Washington
Db. C
British Columbia
Alaska Boundary Tensions and Trade Under Foreign Pressure
The article recalls historic US Canada tensions from a border dispute era, noting fears of conflict after a century-old war era. It cites alien mining laws that protected American miners and hurt northern trade with British Columbia, and mentions Ottawa's arbitration versus war slogan shifting public sentiment.
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Spain
Allin
Pritieh Columbia
Klondike
Ottawa
United States
Chicago guests tour Fairhaven fisheries plant
A party led by Mr. and Mrs. Charlee Counselman and associates from Chicago visited the Pacific American Fisheries plant at Fairhaven to inspect operations. They traveled via Canadian Pacific to Fairhaven and were guided toward Beattie by Mr. and Mrs. KH Oaffrey before continuing to Portland and San Francisco and then east via the Southern Pacific. Mr Cyraneiman praised the weather and lamented missing the pinch of the Pine.
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Charlee Counselman
Mise Chet Counselman
Charles Counselman
Lectus Meacham
Mise
Eleanor Meacham
Roberta
Mies Mitfora Roberts
Milner Roberta
Chicago
Counselman
Pacific- American Fisheries Company
Fairhaven
Pacife
Beattioe
KH Oaffrey
Genleman
Portland
San Francisco
Bouthern Pacific Road
Cyraneeiman
Rumor of revolt in Spain surrounds Weyler debate
Madrid reports spread of talk that Weyler may be out and that a revolution could be near. Wepler told the senate that upheaval is highly possible, though he himself denied plans to lead one. authorities fear political instability.
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Madrid
Weyler
Weyer
Wepler
Senate
Spain
Vancouver Bricklayers Strike Over Chinese Labor Monopoly
In Vancouver British Columbia nearly all bricklayers walk out due to contracts employing Chinese labor. The Chinese have secured a monopoly on brick manufacturing, prompting a strike by bricklayers and builders who refuse Celestial workers on their projects.
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Vancouver
B.C
Robbery at Brooklyn lodging house reported to police
A lodging house on Second Avenue and University Street was the scene of a large robbery early this morning. Joan Koster told Sergt Laubacher she was robbed of 255 dollars by three women. Detective William is investigating the case.
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Brooklyn
Second Avenue
University Street
Joan Koster
Sergt. Laubacher
Wililame
Gunboats to San Domingo Move for Protecting Interests
The cruiser New Orleans and gun boat Machias were ordered to San Domingo to safeguard American interests. An assault case at the New England hotel fire involved engineer Smith and Patrolman Freeman, with conflicting statements. The Co-operate Mining Company amended its bylaws increasing capital stock to 260,000 from 5,000,000.
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Washiington
D. C
New Orleans
Machias
San Domingo
Engineer Smith
Freeman
New England
Smith
Burek
Ascallanta
Omeer Freeman
Reedwitt
Co-operate Mining Company
De Soto accuses health chief over smallpox quarantine at Wayside Mission
Dr Alex de Soto alleges the city health officer delayed quarantine of the Wayside Mission after a suspected smallpox case on July Dy and locked attendees inside when the gospel service began. He claims no vaccination occurred for two weeks and calls for a full investigation into Dr McKeechnie’s handling.
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Alex de Goio
de Soto
Heath
der McKeennie
Dr. de Rote
McKeechinie
McKeehnie
McKechtie Ara
Crittenton Circle Holds Excursion Plan For Next Week
The Crittenton circle held a gathering at Maptiet college grounds where plans were made for a future local group site. They announced an excursion next Monday evening aboard the Bound with the Bkagit Chief departing Te dock and a musical program to follow.
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Crittenton Circle
Maptiet College
Anti saloon league eyes Sunday saloon near action
The Anti saloon league and allied groups plan careful oversight of saloons theaters and gambling houses Sunday. They claim Mayor Humes told Chief Reed to act but Reed says no orders were given. If no action occurs they threaten further legal steps next week. Also Seattle council endorses Traction Co track extension to park and Westlake avenue with improved transport for troops and public.
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Anti-saloon League
Tar
Humes
Reed
League
Diller
Gill
Seattle Traction Company
Prospect Street
Westlake Avenue
United States
Real estate transfer in Boston to G Henry Whitcomb
Andrew and Clara Abt transfer lot 1 and 4 block 2 A A Denny's add to G Henry Whitcomb of Boston for 40000 dollars. Property lies southeast corner Union Street and Second Avenue. County commissioners allow Moran Bros Co to add to the Lake Washington ferry to coat 1000.
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Andrew and
Clara Abt
G. Henry Whitcomb
Boston
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W. W. Robinson, Jr
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Quartermaster
Brock
Spelger & Hurlbut
Third
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H. N. Richmond Paper CO
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Firet Avenue
Ss. R. Wagoner
D.D.S
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Brunner & CO
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Milwaukee
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Second Ave
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F. W. Stanisno
M. D. Koen
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