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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1899

Page

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Doney Charged With Forgery in Prostitution Receipts

Special Officer J F B Dorey Wan relieved of duty as an officer. Today a complaint was filed charging J E Doney with forging Police Judge Cann's name to receipts for Pines for prostitution and obtaining about 15 dollars. The probe traced the forgery to a May night on Washington Street with Japanese witnesses matching Doney's description.

J. F B. Dorey Wan J. T. Cann Washington Street Hamilton Burma Reed Doeney Doney Dooney Officcer Sam Hamilton Chief Reed Judge Cann Mark Doney Cann J. E. Doney Austin

Traveling salesman kills local agent in Texas shooting

J A Tyson representing Parisian Portrait company Chicago shot and killed Charities Marshall a local life insurance agent in Waco Texas over a payment dispute Tyson had with Marshall's wife. Marshall planned to kill Tyson on sight and Tyson fired three times as they met this morning Tyson is jailed without bail.

Waco Tex J. A. Tyson Chicago Marshall Geome Tyson Marshal

Troubles of the Miners Reach Three Mines in Missouri

June 1 reports show all miners at Kansas and Texas mines in Revipr Missouri out today while Watson Black Diamond and Northwestern remain at work. In Pittsburgh indications point to all district mines not signing the recent agreement will shut within four hours and stay closed until June 15. In Weir City Kansas and Texas and Central mines the workforce is smaller with Hamilton Coal Mercantile and Bennett Crowe still out. Sheriff Sparks vows to prevent criminal labor from being shipped in and offers protection to honest workers.

Revipr Kansas Texas Watson Black Diamond Northwestern Pittshurg Weir City Kas Kaneas Texas and Central Hamilton Coal & Mercantile Company Bennett & Crowe Company W. Sparks Cherokee County

President’s new trap for McKinney couple on showy ride

The president has purchased a fashionable, up-to-date turnout with rubber tires for the exclusive use of Mr. and Mrs. McKinney. The vehicle is billed as the martest turnout yet owned by a chief magistrate.

Washington United States

Fragments Describe Trap Purchase for Outdoor Exercise

Readable lines indicate a trap was bought not for orientation but to give the president more opportunity in outdoor exercise. A footman sits behind a front seat as described in the fragment.

Boy Leon Glassberg Dies in Brooklyn After Poison Candy

Nine year old Leon Glassberg of Brooklyn died early today after exposure to poison in candy given by a stranger yesterday. He was the son of Rabbi Bolo fon Glassberg.

New York Leon Glassberg Brooklyn Theody Bolofon Glassberg

Draining Seven Great Mines Begins in Camp

The Nelson tunnel operation starts planned drainage of seven major mines including Commodore Amethyst and New York after water flooding depths hundreds of feet deep forced earlier abandonment. A diamond drill in the Nelson tunnel topped the Chance shaft initiating the project.

Ocreedr Col June L Nelson Chance Commodore Amethyst New York

Baptist Dedication Services Planned at First Baptist Church

Dedication will occur next Sunday morning with noted Modern Baptist ministers attending from the May anniversary in San Francisco. W T Biwell leads special music across three services. Rev F C Barnes of Fourth Baptist Pittsburg preaches the morning sermon. Gen T J Morgan New York City speaks at 3 pm on A Nations Vacation and Rev R G Seymour Philadelphia on The Personal Moment In Mentions. evening service at 7 45 pm expected to be significant.

First Baptist Church San Francisco W. T. Biwell F. C. Barnes Fourth Baptist Church Pittsburg Gen T. J. Morgan New York City R. G. Seymour Philadelphia

Gomes May Noon Die in Havana At 70

Gomes lies at Quinta de Los Motinos after a long asthma siege. The general, frail with age, faces fatal strain as reports quote his poor treatment by Cuban politicians. Friends say only his rugged constitution and a steadfast heart may pull him through, amid accusations of U S payoffs.

Havana Gomeste Quinta de Los Motinos Gomes United States Brooke

Two Fourth of July Celebrations Planned in Chelan and Lakeside

Chelan and Lakeside, Washington plan separate Fourth of July festivities. Lakeside builds a new town hall to host a dedication and ball. Chelan holds a mass meeting to organize races and state events at the local racetrack. Excerpt also notes Civil War era politics and Manila troop reorganization contexts.

Chelan Wash Lake Chelan Lakeside Murdock’s Wns Epeakera Muate

Spain Flags Freely Raised in Arlington Amid D Arcos Arrival

The red and yellow flag of Spain flew over the Arlington hotel today the first since the war began. D Arcos the new Spanish minister and his American wife arrived last night and will stay at the Arlington while choosing a residence likely Dupuy de Lome’s former mansion. Credentials have been presented and he is to be presented to the president tomorrow or Saturday.

Washington D. C Spain Arlington Hotel America Tuc D'Arcos Americcan Artington Dupuy de Lome

Wenatchee Hosts State WCTU Convention Dates Set

Wenatchee hosts the state Woman’s Christian Temperance Union convention with meetings scheduled October 1 2 and 14. Delegates must depart Wenatchee in time to attend the Mother National in Seattle. A fundraising committee was appointed to cover convention expenses including Miss Maud MacNeill Mrs Rh Poller Mrs L Wella Mrs D A Beal and Mrs Dora Hull.

Wenatchee Wash

Arrested for Murder in Yokohama Case

The complaint cites the stabbing death of Japanese woman Katie Taka early Tuesday. Chung, seen leaving the Yokohama house around 4 am, faces a preliminary hearing where evidence will be revealed. His bail was set at 560 dollars. he is described as English-speaking and financially solid.

Katie Taka Chung Yokohama House Condh Reed White

Graduating Exercises at Seattle High School Tonight

The Seattle high school holds its commencement with speakers including Vivian Carkeek and Hattie Talmadge. Graduating class members listed cover multiple names, followed by an alumni banquet at Ranke hall tomorrow evening.

Seattle Bhetter Vivian M. Carkeek Donald MebDonald Vieturt Shirley M. Treen Matret Chilbere Be Thyrell Hattie H. Talmage Bertha Diehon

Coroner's Inquest Into Granta Street Car Crash

The coroner’s inquest into Emmanuel Broad’s death after the Granta Street line electric car collided with a Northern Pacific train Monday found the motorman W H Sharp deserving censure and the Grant Street car line’s employe incompetence. The jury further addressed the Northern Pacific conduct in the fatal incident.

Emmanuel Broad Granta Street Northern Pacific W. H. Sharp Grant Street Northern

Northern Pacific Train Accident Jury Blame Cites Speed and Neglect

A coroner’s jury in King county Washington holds the Northern Pacific Railway Company responsible for a Beattie collision with the Grant Street Electric Railway car. The verdict blames excessive speed within city limits and the motorman W H Sharp for neglect of safety devices, noting Grant Street’s incompetent staff and faulting Northern Pacific for speed. Witnesses include engineer A Sprague and conductor C Darling and several passengers.

Withes King County Wash Emmanuel Stroad Minnesota Beattie Northern Pacific Railway Company Grant Street Electric Railway Company W. H. Sharp Uumler Grant Street Company Tts Cty Calhoun F. Gribbin J. F. Mason J. HM. Munson A. Wheeler FP. Twitchell

University Graduates Honor Commencement at Denny Hall

The University held its commencement in Denny Hall with a large crowd as Hon. James Hamilton Lewie delivered the oration. President Graves introduced Rev. Daniel Bagley and Dr. Wilmer Whitfield. Degrees were conferred on graduates including Jessie M. Allen, Albert M. Anderson, Arthur C. Ballard, Anna C. Boyd, Blanche Brooks, Ina L. Carpenter, and many others.

Denny Hall James Heamilton Lewie Graves Daniel Bagley University of Washington Wilmer Whitfield Puget Sound University Hoth Ian Vase Bey Wagner T. Ro Wiewett Jessie MH. Allen Albert M. Anderson Arthur C. Ballard Anna C. Boyd Blanche Brooks Ina L. Carpenter Harry C. Coffman W. Roy Coffman Jackson BH. Corbett Mable Ward Arthur Wilson Sara A. Williams Ann K. Winters Cyrus A. Whipple Sarah Waughop Junta

Western Washington district Christian church convention closes

The Western Washington district of the Christian church ends its annual convention in the Methodist Protestant church at Third Avenue and Pine Street after a day of missions reports and society discussions. Notable sessions include Missionary Day activities and state auxiliary updates with leaders from Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia, and North Yakima.

Washington The Christian Church Methodist Protestant Church Third Avenue Pine Street A. C. Scholes New Whatcom Ira W. Kimmel Missionary Social Union of Seattle J. T Reavis Olympia Mra. N P. J. Fint North Yakings Mies Ada Johnston C. B P. J. Gabel A. McCall Tacoma Mra. O Mra B. H. Lingenfelter

Conference stalemate as Republican state plans stall

Columbus reports on June 1 that the first day of the Republic and state convention yields no fruit after lengthy conferences. Suspicions run high as Cox Kurts McKts Hanna fail to agree, leaving many uneasy about a coalition. Port Rico report lauds loyalty while noting poverty and illiteracy. recommends simplified American style government and notes high costs under the old system.

Columbus Cox Kurts McKts- Hanna Washington D. C Mevlar Porto Rico Porto Nico

King County bar contest awards top orator Richard Bushel

The King County Bar Association held its annual oratorical contest at the State University. Richard Bushel won the event with Janit Yamaguchi placing second. Fred Rice Rowell presided as judges were absent, and speakers covered varied subjects from social reform to international arbitration. Opera glasses were presented to Dr. E. J. Hamilton.

King County Bar Association State University Richard Bushel Janit Yamaguchi Fred Rice Rowell C. M. Larnon Richand Bushell Mr. M. Koretad T. T. Edmunds Audrey Souder Israel E. J. Mamiliton Lucile McIntyre Geo. J. Dang Dr. Dang St. Paul, Minn

Commencement attendees and war dispatches noted

In Coupeville, Mrs J Coffman and others from Chehalis and Centralia arrive for University exercises. A War Department cable from Manila reports insurgent punishment and protection requests as US and native troops pursue bands. At Epsom, Wyvern wins the royal stakes over flans in today’s big race.

Mra. J. Coffman Clarence Maynard Mies Lucas Chehalis Mre C. R. Fowler Mise Mary Fowler Centralia Epsom Pag

Chicago Investors Suffer $2.4 Million Stock Drop

Chicago money losses over two months total $2.4 million with Tanseed Oil trust alone dropping more than $1 million. National Biscuit stock down $975,000 and Straw berry trust Tinplate trust and Carbon trust also fall. Steel shares liquidation driven largely by Chicago. Public measures liquidation ongoing.

Chicago Ill National Biscuit Company Strawberry Trust Tinplate Trust Carbon Trust Wall Street

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