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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1899

Page

4

Northern Pacific Officials Visit Tacoma Talk Lines

The Northern Pacific presidential party led by C B Metlen arrived in Tacoma from Port land for talks with local figures. The Oregonian had claimed a snake river cut off to Pasco and a transcontinental route. Metlen joked the paper may operate the road when it is hard. The visitors plan brief Tacoma stay and possibly a run over the Seattle & International road.

Tacoma Northern Pacific Coma Portlans C. 8. Metlen J. W. Kendrick J. M. Hannaford A. McMeary W. C. Kimberly J W T. Raymond Minneapolis Graham Mellen Chas, & Fee Ana & G. Fetton Portland a+ instant Melien Meontean Oregonian Snake River Pasco Lewiston Peco Columbia River Port Tan Missoula Metropols Columbia Metten Lolo Pass Nafort Paul Seattle & International Road Mellen

Murder Nearly Done On Cleveland Streetcar Barricade

A barricade of barbed wire stretched across streetcar tracks in Cleveland was struck by an allowed car. No riot reported overnight. One troop of soldiers was ordered on duty this morning to maintain order.

Cleveland

Chicago Fury Briber Armstrong Waives Extradition

The alleged Chicago fury briber Wm Armstrong was arrested at Port Angeles and will return to Chicago after waiving extradition. Detective Tyrill refuses to take chances with Dieman and may stay a day or two for paperwork from Winots.

Chicago Fury Wm. Armstrong Port Angeles Windy City Chicago Tyrill Dieman Mwinots

Arrow Point Discovered During Deep Test Drilling in Ohio

In Chatham Litking county Ohio workers drilling an oil well for Clay City Gas and Oil company at 1,682 feet depth uncovered a well-formed Neolithic arrow point. The discovery occurred after drilling through sand and gravel, shale and coal, and Devonian rock during a 1,792 foot test.

Zanpsville Chatham Litking County Clay City Gas and Oil Company

Control of Spain ends Rome end amid Latin American church council

The Pope reports pleased with the council of bishops in Rome after Rome meetings. The Latin American episcopate gains autonomy from the Spanish primate despite strong Spanish protests. The outcome marks a shift in jurisdiction for the church in the Americas.

Rome Fm Re Portalae Council of Bishops Church of America

South American Church Primacy to Be Established

A report to the Pope confirms the creation of a new primacy for the South American church. The primate will be nominated at the next consistory and made a cardinal immediately. A Vatican diplomatic tug of war centers on which republic will host the see, with Peru contending for the honor.

Vatican Kewoh

Archbishop Ireland Returns From Europe Amid Greetings

New York July 7 Archbishop Ireland arrived home this morning to a crowd of clergymen and friends. He declined to discuss international or church affairs.

New York Ireland Europe

Real Estate Man A. B. Ball Appointed To Appraise Damages

A. B. Ball of Seattle is named to the commission assessing damages from the widening of eighteenth avenue north and East Denny way, replacing H. L. Smith who left the city. Others named to the commission are George Kelly, B. A. Herman and A. Rall.

A. B. Ball Seattle Eighteenth Avenue Eighteenth Avenue North East Denny Way H. L. Smith George Kelly B. A. Herman A. Rall

Men Opposed to Dreyfus Rally for Officer Resignations

In Paris July anti Dreyfusites hope the Negrier removal will spark a reaction. They urge army officers to resign in protest. The Matin reports Puterhary will not testify in Rennes in the Dreyfus trial.

Negrier Paris Matin Puterhary Rennes Dreyfue

Nervy Woman Saves Express at Pontiac Trestle

In Springfield on July 6 Nellie Sullivan, clad in a night robe, woke to a bright fire reflecting on a trestle near Pontiac. She ran to the burning bridge, grabbed a brand, and flashed a signal in time to stop the Chicago and Al ton express from plunging into a gully, averting disaster.

Springfield Nellie Sullivan Chicago & Alton Pontiac

Former Judge Beata Denounces Dreyfus Verdict

The ex judge Panis Beata, described as a rabid anti-Dreyfusite, faces poverty and resides in a garret. In a recent interview he laments the acquittal of Dreyfus and says it is inevitable.

San Francisco Lawyer Seeks Chinese Village Exhibit

A San Francisco lawyer named Joly Prank Bell has applied by letter to Director Taylor, head of the bureau of concessions and exhibits, to have the Chinese village included at the Pan American exposition.

Bupfats N.Y Joly Prank Bell San Francisco Taylor

Land Deals Expand Across Western Ranges

In Omaha during the last two weeks the Union Pacific land department leased or sold cloment wales and leases to sheep owners for over 56,000 acres. Last month 78,000 acres in Nebraska Wyoming and Utah were disposed of to sheep and cattle men. Land buyers from town and lines are acquiring farms in the West especially in Kansas and Nebraska. A deal involving 20,000 acres in Lincoln County to now permitting. An Eastern syndicate plans a cattle ranch venture.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Land Department Nebraska Wyoming Utah Kansas Lincoln County Cattle Ranch

Elegant Silk Chemise Adorns Fashionable Undergarments

The new silk chemise is praised for its beauty coolness and grace noting its snug fit to the torso then a flared knee length with lace edging at shoulders and armholes. It describes mesh linen chemises on similar lines praised for durability comfort and flexibility appealing to feminine fashion.

Census Director Merriam Texts Supervisors on Appointee Copies

Washington July. Census Director Merriam has completed instructions to the supervisors and each of the two appointees will receive copies next week.

Washington DD. C Merriam

Pastor at Logan's Ferry Stuns Audience with Poker Request

Rev. G. Mo. Hawes of Braddock United Presbyterian church amused a Westmoreland presbytery gathering at Logan's Ferry by asking for a deck to play stud poker with three fellow clergy in the pulpit. He also wished for the floor cleared for a dance amid his knockabout remarks.

Pittsburg G. Mo. Hawes Braddock United

Balloon tragedy at Hudson Beach park in Cleveland

Chas Keef was killed during a balloon ascent witnessed by hundreds at Hudson Beach park. The balloon rope pulled the stake, tearing away the post and parachute bar. Keef clung to the cordage, fell from about 150 feet, and died after reaching the hospital from broken legs and internal injuries.

Cleveland Chas Keef Hudtid Beach Park Keef

Epidemic of Tramps Ties Up Nebraska Railroads

In Omaha and across Nebraska, a surge of tramps disrupts freight trains as the Missouri River routes are plagued. Train crews struggle to move crowds headed toward Dakota and Minnesota while federal interference and arrests for interfering with the mails are discussed as a possible remedy.

Omama Neb Missouri River Knights of the Road Minnesta South Dakota Nebraska South Tkota Omaha Dakota City

Fashion Notes From the Spring Runway

The item discusses rising stock levels, scallop edging behind the ears, and tightness in skirts sleeves and bodices at the fashion counter. Beads and pailettes lead fashion, with jet sequins and glittering yokes on dressy toilettes. White silk muslin hand painted fabrics appear among rich outfits.

Fears Of A Water Famine In London This Summer

London faces a possible water famine as Thames flow runs unusually low. Water companies draw large shares of the river while government bills on intercommunication prove ineffective. Last month intake reached 140 million gallons daily, up from 126 million, raising public anxiety.

London Thames

Elegant lingerie robe de mult with hand embroidery details

The article discusses a striking robe de mult in fine nainsook with a fichy sheen, verting hem, and inset cormporing. Hand embroidery dominates the decoration with scalloped edges, lace beading, ribbon bows, and jacquard finishes, while the chemine makes a vibrant return after a long abeyance.

Stage Notes and Essays on Stage Figures

Stage notes cite Julia Marlowe in Switzerland Edwin Foy enjoying Chicago summer resort Sonnenthal to engage in America next season Emi Zota to dramatize the Dreyfus case for the American stage Jennie Litta von Eisner sang with the Sousa orchestra May Howard and Harry Morrin recruit talent in Chicago Laurence Irving works on a drama with Marlowe as potential heroine FASTON Pa July 28 A capitalist syndicate options Thomas Tren Company furnaces mines and homes in Lehigh Valley for 155 per share bar value 50 details link Pottsville plant purchase and local holdings include Hellertown Mokendauqua Island Park and other towns plus a Neodyse daily reference remains unclear.

Faston Thomas Tren Company Hellertown Mokendauqua Island Park Lehigh Valley Potteville

New Play in New York Benefit Postponed

A new play to be produced in New York at the Manhattan Theater aims to aid the ailing minstrel Asily Pmerwon who has recovered enough to visit Hot Springs. The planned benefit for him has been postponed. The working process of Bardeau features loud shouts and varied emotional outbursts as he drafts each line.

New Yor Manhattan Theater Asily Pmerwon Flare

Telegraphing in Philippines

The fleet attempted to connect the shore commander of military operations with Gen Otis by telegraph at Laguna de Bay. A boat began laying a cable to the north end of Laguna de Bay, already telegraphed to Manila, with communication expected tomorrow.

Manila Laguna de Cay Otis Laguna de Bay

Accident in the Alps Kills One and Wounds Six

A cable train carrying tourists in the Alps fell after the cable broke near the summit. One pagan ger was killed and six others were wounded in the accident.

Alps Vipinna Tourtets Pagan Ger

Rich Seam of Coal Found Near Vancouver

News reports a seven foot coal seam struck at Quassino north of Vancouver. Minera and Quassino field prospected since spring, signaling potential mining activity in the region.

Victoria B.C Quassino Vancouver Land Minera

Population figures for Indiana cities and counties

Official school estimates of Indiana counties towns and cities show a state population of 2 666 1 percent and an increase of 482 737 over the 1899 census. The method undercounts in some cities especially in the gas belt factory region.

Berron

Counterfeit Money Allegation Shocks Kansas City Area

Oklahoma legislator A. J. Middison, a Pawnee lawyer, was arrested in Wel City on charges of circulating counterfeit money. He denied wrongdoing, claiming any pass was a mistake, and was jailed for several hours awaiting a hearing slated for next week.

Kansas City A. J. Middison Oklahoma Pawnee O. T Wel City

Noted Cincinnati Lawyer McDougall Found Dead at Summer Home

Thomas McDougall of Cincinnati, a prominent lawyer who played a key role in the heresy trial at the Presbyterian General Assembly against Union Theological Seminary, New York, was found dead in his bed at his summer home near South Salem last night.

Grepmilale Thomas McDougall Cincinnati Bouth Salem MeDougall Presbyterian General Assembly Priges Union Seminary New York

Laughing man strapped as city hospital case in Missouri

Henry Rheidon of St Louis is reported at a city hospital with a case of continuous laughter described as the laugh. Doctors observe swelling of the tongue and throat and note the condition as a rare first in their experience. One physician suggests possible insanity and a brain phantom triggering the unceasing bursts of mirth. The patient is strapped to a cot in the observation room.

Louis Henry Rheidon Sheldon

Sensational Hungary Arsenic Murder Trial Ends

Temesia district court convicts Marie Nikodem and sentences others in a Brebely arsenic murder ring. Nine women and three men faced charges for killing spouses and lovers. Nikodem gets life with hard labor, others receive ten to fifteen years, druggist earns fifteen years.

Vienna New York Journal Hungary District Criminal Court Temesia Brebely Marie Nikodem Hife Bard

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IY Tacoma The Spain Dreyfus Julia Marlowe Switzerland Edwin Foy Sonnenthal America Emi! Zota Dreyfur Jennie Litta von Eisner Sousa Orchestra May Howard Harry Morrin Laurence Irving Iron Syndicate Wneodyse- Daily Josepi-Berbervajity AOA Bardeau Raven Philippines Indiana Skookum Wagner Balt Arlington Dock Seatte Doe O. W. Peterson & Bro Pike St E. Barron H. E. Weymouth Copper Vault Mining Co H. FE. Weymouth BE. Barron Copper Vault Seattle Mining Exchange Q. S. Gold, M C. E. Thurston & Co Oficial Brokers Rr S. CO Cherry St Com Podevar Powell Reeves Felitz Tent and Awning Co Vester Way Dr. Reeves Reeves Yester Roy Hall BR. Do
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