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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1899
Page
3
Rev Lanning argues for strict law enforcement in Seattle in a sermon on Enforcing the Law. He cites Galatians 4 21 and criticizes city officials for failing to act, noting saloon doors being ordered closed after officials refused duty.
News reports a young farmer BL Hull fatally wounds Florence Gordon at her doorstep then shoots himself. Gordon, famed in the village for beauty and vitality, was beloved by county youths. Hull, devoted but spurned, reportedly shot Gordon after a greeting and then killed himself.
The body found in the bay near the south bunkers Saturday noon was identified by Deputy Coroner W. Latterner as Geo Brannigan. Brannigan, a cook on the excursion steamer Queen, disappeared July 4.
National League games yesterday included Louisvile over Cleveland 16 to 13, Chicago over Washington 7 to 3, New York over Cincinnati, and Brooklyn over St Louis 6 to 8. The club standings are listed with results from each city.
Cattle prices gap due to strict Dutch cattle policy spurs smuggling on the German Dutch border. Eight cows seized at Nordhern after being smuggled from Holland. Organized bands operate despite stronger customs. Past Friesland society warns of disease risk. government plans further frontier controls.
A collage of notable figures and trivia surveys life spans, wit, and fashion. References include Norway’s long life expectancy, Judge Holmes, Lieut. Governor Woodruff, Aguinaldo as a seminary student editor, Col. Albert Pope, and a note on U.S. college enrollment among 97,000 students.
The excerpt presents fragmented dialogue about church support and social manners. Characters discuss subscriptions for the church, a juggling plane remark, and a tenderhearted tramp who was invited to see the garden to pay for dinner. The tone mimics old diary or theatre dialogue with humorous, moral undertones.
Police investigated a hotel robbery claim involving Tagiah Charley at the Northern hotel. Charley reported losing 2000 dollars to con men, but previous similar Tagish family reports proved baseless according to investigators.
At the chamber of commerce on Saturday afternoon a committee was appointed to locate a city site for Whitworth college. Another group consisting of R K Spencer J O Lorrain e and W P South was named to search for a site for the proposed smelter.
The new monastery for the barefooted monks of St. Francia near Brookland DC nears completion one mile from the Catholic University. Friar Godfrey Schilling will be the superior and director of Holy Land matters. The center of Franchecan missionary work will be the headquarter for the American province. It should be ready by January 1 1900 with ceremonies planned to attract prelates from the US and Europe.
In Washington, July, French aged % years was killed after entering William Drabant's saloon and quarreling with Jonas Noelling. Dragged into the street, he fired four shots into the crowd as others returned fire. French was fatally hit by buckshot and many bullets. no arrests reported.
Four men Jack Crumley Bob Hicks Dave Perrine and William Whitehead were arrested in Mount Ida Ark for abusing James Irwin a mentally limited man. They shaved him beat him with a pistol uprooted scalp lacerated skin then dunked him in a water barrel. The county urges punishment.
Albany July 31 The National League of Commercial Travelers president Dowe plans to sue multiple trusts operating within New York state The move follows a conference with Attorney General John Davis and Judge J Newton Mero to map steps for legal action The attorney general stressed gathering sufficient evidence to establish standing before filing and the groups will decide which trust to target first after reviewing the collected data
Rev. J. N. Smith of the Christian church preached on Paul and Ingersoll. He praised Ingersoll as a great word painter and condemned dogma noting creeds crumble while true Christianity endures. He contrasted Paul’s logic with Ingersoll’s natural ability and questioned early beliefs about Paul’s faith.
The Y M C A conference for paid association staff begins next Saturday in Tacoma. Ann Allen Ben Douthitt and B Hanne TFT attend along with S Lippy from the executive body. The three day program includes papers addresses church pulpits union gospel service and a Monday steamship cruise on Puget Sound.
Joseph Gordon, an engineer at a downtown machine works, suffered a strange mishap Saturday when a piston caused the oil can spout to puncture his right eye, splitting it. He was oiling machinery at the time.
Davenport Iowa organizer W K Hen ikert calls a national convention of the United Christian party to meet in Chicago on December 4 1899. A national ticket may be nominated January 1 1900 inviting God fearing men and women to vote.
A reflective note questions how cost affects advice uptake and compares travel pace with trains lacking sleeping cars. It muses on summer routines, teeth aging, green corn, appetite for others meals, and the value of a good watchdog. It also ponders human ideals, cleanliness, and Sunday openings of Turkish baths.
A witty meditation on social foibles from Philadelphia Times. The piece notes men wearing beards, women’s summer veils, and the urge to show off in company. It humorously critiques guests who never visit yet crave favors, and jokes about extra theater tickets and breakfast cakes.
Jefferson City Ind July 1 law requires Missouri manufacturers to report to the state labor bureau. Failing to comply incurs a fine of 100 to 200 dollars. A May 4 notice asked reports within thirty days and a June 34 second notice warned nonreporting firms. Commissioner Rixey says many have ignored the notices and will face penalties if reports are not received immediately.
Salisbury reports August data from 4 bulletins. Warmest period occurred in 1597 with 67.8 degrees, coldest in far with 62.0. Maximum 24 hour precipitation was 0.87 inches on August 14, 1492.
The Figaro reports Captain de Freystadters testimony to the Court of Creation inquiry into the Dreyfus affair. He recalls nervy testimony at the Dreyfus court martial in 1894 and says Henry claimed Dreyfus is a traitor.
The Northern Pacific completed a handsome frame depot at North Yakima with a central four tower design. The old depot was moved across the track to sit opposite the newer structure and will be used as a freight depot.
Bishop J M Theburn missionary bishop of India and Malaysia for the Methodist Episcopal church will deliver an address on the Philippine Inlands at First Mile church Third avenue and Marion street tonight. The lecture starts at 7 45 oclock to allow the bishop to catch a night train. Just before arriving in America he visited the islands and studied the situation.
A list of real estate transfers shows numerous parcels exchanged between individuals and companies. Notable entries include Mutual Benefit Life Insurance to Jancius A. Wilson, $65,060 for a lot in Boren and Denny's add, plus several small transfers in Pontia Madd, Jackson street, and Yealer additions with amounts ranging from $65 to $2,000. The report cites dates in June and July and references multiple neighborhood blocks and addditions.
Prices offered to producers for delivery in round lots on the dock or in the car at Seattle show grains and oats at 27.60 and 22.00 respectively. Meats are scarce but fruit and vegetables are plentiful to meet demand.
A dense, old market list detailing prices for grains, livestock, dairy, produce, and seafood across Washington and Oregon. It catalogues items such as wheat, alfalfa, timothy, oats, corn, hogs, cattle, hides, apples, oranges, and fresh fish with per unit costs and per ton or per sack measures, reflecting a broad regional commodity snapshot.
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