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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1899

Page

2

Lockjaw cases from Fourth of July trigger public health note

A despatch from Connellsville reports six Fourth of July lockjaw cases treated with anti tetanic serum, all boys injured by toy pistols. The piece links pistol and cannon cracker injuries to tetanus and argues prohibition of blank cartridge pistols could reduce cases. It also cites Inter State Commerce Commission rail statistics and critiques Seattle Sunday closing enforcement.

Connelsville Chicago Tribune Corneliaville New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Littl Connelaville

Quiet Cleveland Day in July News Gap

Local Cleveland report notes a calm day with routine care and orderly activities. No major events or disruptions reported, with steady pace described as typical for the period.

Cleveland

No Peace in Politics in Chicago Faction Clash

Mayor Harrison denies any peace overtures with the opposing faction and accuses rivals of party blame. William J. Bryan publicly lists thirty Democrats on the Auditorium mass meeting reception committee and alleges many are job hurters or holders under his administration, while Altgeld's camp insists they fight for principle, not party pelf.

Chicago Harrison Willam J. Bryan Altgeld

Tribute to Ingersoll sermon by Rev Thompson

Reverend Thompson of the Third Cumberland Presbyterian Church paid tribute to Robert Ingersoll in a morning sermon. He called Ingersoll a good man and loving husband and father while noting his neglect of his own soul and the souls he led astray while striving to be Christlike.

RE. E. Thompson Third Cumberland Presbyterian Church Robert Ingersoll Ingersoll Nagareth

Contest of the Mavericks Triumphs for Portland Passenger

The Portland Passenger agenta baseball team won 7 to 1 in a Saturday game full of humor and color. Catcher Henry Nadeau of the Beattie team broke his little finger while attempting a tail on the arm but stayed to finish the game as doctors bound the finger with a chip.

Portland Agenta Henry Nadeau Beattie Nadeau

City of Seattle From Alaska Returns with Passengers

A steamer named City of Seattle arrived from the north with two hundred thirty two passengers. About $56,000 in gold accompanied the voyage and many travelers were among the financially distressed. A long list of passenger names followed.

City of Seattle B. Senn A. K. Homer T. H. Neynoida FL W. Kenney Mra. T Wallace Mra Culver Mr. Payne Mr. Pemberton Miss Gilbert Miss Jones W. F. Hempel FE. Werlich R. BE. Cowan F Bertie J Dee J.C. Murphy J. Chatham H. L. Banner V. Magnussen H. G. Howan John Warren F. B Front G. Harwood J. A. Rainey Peterson F. Townsend FP. Wilkinson J. Rorelle J. Fulton A. D. Mathison P. A. Hyde Wm. Marden G. W. Stewart N. A. Anderton J. Levigne George FP. eRantotn Mirrend A. Booth Jacobe M. F. Reed P. MecCoke L. Schnabel P. Puerstrom Thompson W. Durk W. R. Digby J. RK. Molan BP. Booth J. Neseth W. Tutton

Baked Crow for Tammany in New York July 31

Tammany faces a tough choice in the upcoming year mirroring 1896 tensions over free silver and alliance with Ryan. The party cannot bolt without risking power and may adopt a national plank attacking trusts to wage a local campaign.

New York Tammany Ryan National Committee

Chicago Dispatches on Silver, Trusts and Expansion

Chicago dispatches discuss Mr Largan supporting free silver while favoring anti trust and anti expansion imagery. Croker is shown aligning with Bryan only on anti trust and is portrayed as an expansionist. The piece notes Eastern Democrats may fail to derail Bryan and awaits Croker's return from Europe.

Chicago Lrgan Ailver Croker Bryan Liyan Europe

Gold and Passengers Arrive on Al-Ki With Gold Shipment

The steamer Al-Ki docked with about 200,000 in gold and 10 tons of Treadwell concentrates valued around 100,000. Among passengers were W G Jenkins, a former Seattle fireman, who reportedly brought 40,000, and Marty Wright, partner of Price, a Bonanza claim owner. This gold came from No 3 Kiderade. About 6,000 people have left Dawson since ice break up, with many heading to Cape Nome. The list of Al-Ki passengers includes G F Mortimer, J W Parry, M King, Mrs Pingree, Eva Fay, and many others.

Al-Ki Port Weatening Treadwell W.G. Jenkins Seattle No. 3 Kiderade Jenkine Yukon Marty Wright Price Bonansa Dawson Cape Nome Kiondikere Ga. F. Mortimer J. W. Parry M King Mra. Pingree Mr. Eva Fay A. Masted D. Sweeney J A. Lettler F. M. Wheeler H. Ly. Wheeler P. O. Defron MH. Bi. Getenel W. J Burke D. KR. Blakeyes F. J. Peicher W. T Wanley J. C. Smith Mrs. & Lupton BE. Kennan Melford Meder H. O. Wilkins B. K E. Welsh M.D. Wright H. D Wriehe A. &. Wadleigh Mra Honey Hurt Haley L. T. Rogers Ed Wi Hames J. M. Horne Harman Eger A. Anderson Crawford W. L. Thomperon

Hollow Ground Dispute Over Razor Grinding

A customer challenges a razor grinder in a stubborn exchange over hollow grinding. After tense refusals and quarrels about expertise, they finally compromise to hollow grind the blade at the shop. The scene ends with both sides feeling slightly victorious.

Jasore

Evans to Follow Alger In Pensions Office Crisis

Washington July 1 The president may remove or transfer Henry Clay Evans commissioner of pensions after protests from Grand Army of the Republic posts and other critics. The GA body threatens action at the Philadelphia encampment if Evans is not replaced for being too rigid in demanding evidence of soldiers claims.

Washington, D. C Alger Henry Clay Evans Grand Army of the Republic G. A. BR. Committee Evans Philadelphia

Rainiers Take Opener in Madison Park Title Bid

Rainiers beat the Nationale 2 to 1 at Madison Park yesterday in the first of five for a $200 purse and local championship.

The Nationale Rainiers Madison Park

Paderewski Announces Marriage in Warsaw

The St James Gazette reports Paderewski and Mme Helene Paroness of Koren announced their marriage in Warsaw, noting the ceremony occurred in May.

London St. James Gazette Paderewski I. J. Paderewski Mme Helene Paroness of Koren Warsaw

Turbine Vessel At Klawick Works Fails To Reach Speed

London reports the Klawick works managers at Newcastle on Tyne are disappointed by the first trial of the new turbine vessel. It reached only 25 knots an hour, far short of the anticipated 40 knots, according to The Globe.

London the Globe Klawick Works Newcastle On Tyne

Fruit Stand Break-In Reported Near Seattle Hotel

A fruit stand on Youter Way near the Seattle hotel was broken into yesterday morning and a quantity of fruit was taken. Police investigated the burglary and are reviewing nearby surveillance footage for leads.

Youter Way Seattle

Revenue officers seize moonshine operation in Monroe county

In Monroe county Tennessee the raid nets William Cagle and James Curtin. Officers destroy three thousand gallons of liquor. Cagle, an elder in the Methodist church and Sunday school superintendent, and Curtin are jailed awaiting bonds before United States Commissioner Robinson.

Chattanooga Tenn Monroe County William Cawle James Curtin Hilelt Mquer Cagle Methodist Curtis United Robinson

Man Dies Beside Louvre Saloon on First Avenue

William J. Stein age 63 of SIS Jefferson Street collapsed and died on the sidewalk in front of the Louvre saloon while opening the store for his son. The body was removed to Kenney and Stewart's. remaining family includes a wife and two children. Interment planned in Stillwater Minnesota.

Seattle Reed William J. Stein Sis Jefferson Street Louvre First Avenue W. J. Stein Kenney & Stewart's Mr. Stein Stillwater Minn

Blatchly company awarded stamp imprint contract in Tacoma

Tacoma firm Blatchly Co. wins Puget Sound district contract to imprint revenue stamps on checks drafts and other instruments for the current fiscal year. Applicants must file with the collector of internal revenue stating contractor name and address and authorize stamp delivery.

Tacoma Blatchly Company Puget Sound District Internal Revenue

Alger Will Strike Back In Retirement Battle Over Blunders

The article predicts a forthcoming statement from Secretary Alger after leaving the cabinet. It contends he will defend his record on camp sites and the Santiago campaign, explain army transport contracts, and reveal why tensions with General Miles and policy choices arose. It warns allies may disclose sensitive details regardless of his silence.

Washington, D. C Senate Biaimelowe Santiago Montauk Alger Con. Miles Long Island Railroad Company Jeet Otia McKinley Corbin

Helena plant destroyed by fatal explosion

Melena Ark July 31 explosion wiped out the Helena Electric Light and Power Co plant. Fireman Charlie Graham was killed instantly as the building collapsed into a wrecked scene with bricks scattered and the boiler found on the river bank. Nearby tracks of the Yasco and Mississippi Valley railroads were buried in debris.

Melena Ark Helena Electric Light and Power Co Charlie Graham Yasco and Mississippi Valley Railroad

Man Electrocuted at Sing Sing for Choking Mistress

Lewia Pullerson, a Black man, was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing this morning. He died in 55 seconds for choking his white mistress, Michael McDonald followed him to the chair minutes after. McDonald had killed his paymaster Stephen Titus during a wage dispute earlier.

Local Man Pooley Found Dead In Wales

Alfred Pooley of Coal Glenn Jefferson county Colorado was found dead this morning in Llandudno Wales with a revolver nearby. Investigators note the apparent suicide or foul play remains under inquiry as details are scarce.

London Alfred Pooley Coal Glenn Jefferson County Col Llandudno Wales

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