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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1899

Page

3

Federal Court Rules on Libel Suit and Bankruptcy Casts

Judge Hanford ruled the libel suit by Heckman and Hanson against the Bark Hunter nonchargeable for rental of property used as a shipyard cradle. The libel was dismissed. C Dieringer and J C Pfaff were adjudged bankrupt with appointed referees. The Steteon-Post Mill suit against Progresso dismissed with costs to the mill. Puget Sound Reduction Co requested a rehearing on appraised value. Ferguson and Taylor discharges after bankruptcy compliance.

Hanford Heckman and Hanson Hunter J. C. Pfaff Marshall Hf Tyler Steteon-Post Mill Company Progresso Puget Sound Reduction Company Custom House District of Puget Sound New York

Planning for Extra Session in Pennsylvania

Pittsburg reports a plan to reconvene the legislature to elect a senator. McPihaney, follower of Senator Flinn, says the aim is reelecting Quay if convened. Philadelphia delegation may shift support, and Mayor Ashbridge is changing factional lines.

Pittsburg McPihaney Flinn Quay Philadelphia Ashbridge Quaker City

Eight warships for China's navy

Berlin July report states the Chinese minister orders Vulcan works at Stettin to build two armorclads of about 000 tons and six protected fast cruisers of 1.00 ton, to be completed within Months for about 5 000 000 dollars. An order for quick firing field guns will also be placed in Germany.

Berlin Vulcan Works Stettin Germany

Tanner to Decide Governor Bid During State Fair Week

Gov. John R. Tanner is expected to announce his renomination plans or decline candidacy during the state fair week in Springfield. Supporters from Chicago and Republican leaders anticipate the Springfield decision will clarify the party’s field and Tanner’s political future.

Chicago John R. Tanner Springfield Beloven Tanner

State News Summaries and Local Incidents

State News itemizes telephone extension plans from Whatcom to Lynden and notes Fairhaven 제 canneries reporting 9 000 cases of galmean. It lists Whatcom County figures for 73 school districts, 42 school houses and 125 teachers. A fatal accident near Sedro occurred when John Lynch fell 29 feet from a derrick top to the deck. Ellensburg reports wool shipments this year with 12 carloads sent to Boston as buyers attend the season. Dr. C W Power receives five years hard labor and a $1,000 fine for causing Cora Rinehart's death per Judge Prather in Spokane.

Enagheat Skagit Sedro John Lynch Ellensburg Boston State Prather Spokane C. W. Power Cora Rinehart

December crime, church project, and city growth notes

A fragment reports a December criminal case and neglected pursuit. It notes a Methodist church costing 1008 pounds under construction at Pleasant Hill, Douglas county. It mentions Company I Washington volunteers from Walla Walla, Manila casualties, Hoquiam seeking city status, and local growth with Ferndale and Mountain View. Also an incident of a bull herder chased by a shot at a sheep and a militia prompt to a visiting official at garrison.

Pleasant Hill Douglas County

Tensions Rise as Insurgents Receive Supplies from Japan

Reports from Manila say insurgents have been supplied with saltpetre and lead from Japan. Two friars arrested for alleged rebel messages were released for lack of evidence. Spanish General Jaramillo plans a commission to aid Spanish prisoners at Tarlac and to renew talks for their release. A $1,000,000 Mexican fund was rumored to be offered for Spanish freedom, though Jaramillo did not confirm.

Manila Itta Japan Aguinaldo Mong Kong Madrid Jaramillo Tarlac Inau Spantanie 2 Jaraminlo

National League Games Report from July Day

National League action shows Baltimore 6 Cleveland 4 in first game with Cleveland 4 in the second, New York 2 Cincinnati 9, Louisville 4 Boston 3 then Louisville 6 Boston 5, Brooklyn 12 St Louis 3, Chicago 9 Philadelphia 1. Pittsburgh Washington game postponed due to rain. standings list Brooklyn at top with 49 wins, 53 losses? pending. Chicago and Cincinnati near midpack. New York and Louisville trailing. Philadelphia and Baltimore midtable. Cleveland and Washington fight for position.

Chicago Baltimore Cleveland New York Cincinnati Louiesville Louisville Boston Louteville T. Laule Brooklyn St. Louis Phladelphia Pittsburg Washington W. L. PF. C. Proklyn Sir Philadelphia Pittebure

Opening union prayer meeting at four downtown churches

A large crowd gathered at the First M. E. B. church for the union prayer meeting opening. Sujiro Niwa, a secretary in Asia and the leading MC, was to speak but did not arrive. A telegram said he would depart Portland on the evening train.

M. EB Sujiro Niwa M.C. A Asia Portland

Court Tour Moves Through Yukon District Alaska

The U S revenue cutter McCulloch left for Bering Sea heading to St Michael by Sept 1 to convey the Sitka United States court party touring the Yukon. Judge Johnson and staff will visit Dawson Rampart Circle and other Yukon towns to hear civil and criminal cases with Gov Brady expected to join and accompany them back to Sitka mid September.

United States Revenue McCulloch Bering Bea St. Michael United States Court of Dawson Rampart City Circle City Yukon BK. Johnson Albert D. Eliott A. J. Daly Ansjsrant United States J. M. Sharp Brady Sitka

Riojun Maru Arrives With Tea Rice and Curios

The Japanese liner Riojun Maru under Capt. J W Baketrand arrived last evening from the Orient via Victoria and Port Town. It carried no passengers but a large steerage contingent and 410 tons of tea rice and curios. The ship departed Yokohama July 13 and docked at Beattle Street. Mrs C J Johnson millinery manager at 1000 Second Avenue Madison corner left yesterday for Chicago and New York and will return September 1 with new stock and pattern data.

J. W. Baketrand Orient Victoria Port Towne W. J. Eastlcake FB. M. Overton Chu Moy-yen Yokohama Beattle Strect C. J. Johnson Second Avenue Madison Chicago New York

Postoffice reports 1900 year statistics totals

The postoffice official completes the year ending June 1900 statistics. Letters prepaid 18888. parcels prepaid 6309. official letters 21. registered letters and parcels for delivery 33707. for distribution 21888. registered packages received 20141. package envelopes dispatched 27407. through pouches and inner sacks received 6429. dispatched 5438. inner sacks received 638. total pieces handled recorded.

Cleaning and maintenance tips from a household manual

A teen provides practical guidance on restoring burnt surfaces from grease on floors and tables, removing creases from matting, cleaning wringers, and whitening clothes. It covers extinguishing kitchen stains with cold water, ammonia for rug rolls, soap and soda for smoke residues, and kerosene aiding laundry, plus removing shallow marks with moisture.

Fourth of July celebration committee meets at Argus office

The committee heard reports from members. Secretary I A Chadwick was authorized to remove bunting from Monore Square. The Post Intelligencer Times and Star were thanked for advertising. Gratitude extended to the Telephone company Brady & Gay for rooms and Alexander & Co for typewriters. After bills, $800 or $600 remains to be deposited until turnover next year.

Argus I. A. Chadwick Mmoneer Equare Post, Intelligencer Times and Star Telephone Company Hrady & Gay Alexander & Co

Chinese Consul Protests Cuban Treaty Rules Change

Havana July 2 The Chinese consul general objects to Gen. Brooke's ruling that Spain and foreign treaties do not apply to Cuba and that future treaties must be with the United States in the name of Cuba The protest cites fears of emigration restrictions Chinese workers in Cuba include house servants and many on plantations and sugar mills previously encouraged under the old regime.

Havana Hrooke Spain Cuba United States

The Cat Caught in Neighborhood Poultry Feud

A Maltese cat owned by Judge Osbourne on Howard Avenue provokes nightly raids on chicken coops. Luther mourns owl killing of hens and neighbors report losses. Mr Oebourne refuses compensation. residents form a Vigilant committee to capture the cat amid further rumored disappearances.

Judge Osbourne Howard Avenue Howell Street Luther Oebourne

New Baseball League Emerging Across Major Cities

Chicago St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Western players plan to join a new league forming in spring with clubs in the West and East. Names linked include Johnson Lange Griffith Callahan Donahue MacCormick Mertes Hue wie Long Collins and Comiskey Freedman expected to hold leadership roles in key cities.

Chicago Inter Ocean St. Louia Detroit Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Beeton Pittsburg Nations League Johnson Western League Lange Griffith Callahan Donahue MacCormick Mertes Amos Hue Wie Herman Long Collins St. Louie Comiskey Freedman

Laraca Kitchen Hints and Household Tips

Practical advice on cleaning and preservation including grinding raw rice to clean, better bread storage, using a whisk broom for horseradish, softening hard water with ash, dedicated kitchen broom, regular drain pipe cleaning with lime water or bleach, and notes that pickles or vinegar will not keep.

Secured Elevators Lease by JQ Adams & Co at Smith Cove

One of the Midwest's largest shipping firms, JQ Adams & Co, has extended its business by leasing the new Great Northern elevators at Smith Cove. The transfer of property will occur August 1. The firm handles two million bushels of wheat annually and will move corn and eats as needed. The elevators have a capacity of 74,000 bushels and are expected to process this season's wheat crop.

Middle States JQ. Adams & C O Great Northern Smith Cove Cardin Jesse. Adame and Company

Major Allison Arrives in Seattle Over Supplies Purchase Mission

Major Allison of the Commissary department arrives in Seattle to meet Assistant Quartermaster Captain W W Robinson. He says only orders received concern purchase of troops supplies in Alaska and is expected to supervise purchases for the Philippine expedition.

Allison Commierary Department Seattle Philippines W. W. Robinson Alfison Department Alaska pMce PRP

Sunny Point Milling Company Incorporation in Alaska

The Sunny Point Milling company of Alaska files in the auditor's office to form a corporation. Incorporators include Geo EO King Chas, 8. McNeil, Geo C Lenicke, and George W. Dickson of Beattie, and Robt Engreeht, Ira Speur, and Chas M Martin of San Francisco. Capital stock set at 85000 dollars. The plan is to operate a canal for Alaska.

Sunny Point Milling Company Alaska Ned Geo EO King Chas

Arbitator Awards Damages in Construction Arbitration

Arbitrator H. Mason reports in superior court awarding $4 826 25 to the plaintiff in the dispute between Western American Construction and Zinders Construction.

H. &. Mason Western American Construction Company Zinders Construction Company

Real Estate Transfers and Property Moves Listed

A compilation of numerous Seattle area real estate transfers dated June to July, detailing parties, parcels, blocks, and prices. Transactions include M H W Young to Katherine Henkle for lot 6 block 73 College Grounds acid, and Dexter Horton Co to City of Seattle for water supply system rights, among others.

M. HW. Young Katherine A. Henkle College Grounds Etha C. Wharton John A. Weatberg Lake Union H. Thommen Onear Mather Gilman Park United States Frances A. Thoberta Joseph K. Buchanan J. W. Clise Adelaide I. Webster Frank Heagert Orange Avenue M. Kidder Ella J. Jaswett A & Feet Fairview Hometead John Stratman Roberta McCormick Helis A. L. Palmer John Clark Wig Gee Jeannette C. Nevens Wedd Marriott Lake Union Add Drease King James F. Heavereau J. W. Lewin City of Beattle Northern Pacific Railway Company Seem Dexter Horton & Co, Bankers Seattle Lowe Richard Gibbons Et Ax Everett Timber & Investment Company

What to Do With Dreyfus

The Antileroy furites redouble their actions after Negerler’s dismissal. The government debates BeShreyfun’s fate and whether it is safe for him to stay in France as he is remanded.

Dreyfus Pak Negerler Werevur Shreyfun Mie France

Priest robbed on steamer from St. Michael to Unatarka

Alexander Hidoosky, a Ruerlan priest aboard the National City, reports losing about 400 Vallite on the voyage from St. Michael to Unatarka. Proceeding stages and end remarks appear garbled.

Alexander Hidoosky National City Bt. Michael Unatarka ST. Michael

Fragmentary timetable notes from Port Townsend and San Francisco

OCR fragment lists dates and locations including Port Townsend San Francisco July and September markers. The readable items mention July 4 and 6 with multiple numbers and day references, suggesting a historical flight or sailing timetable despite missing context.

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