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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1899

Page

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Plot to Install Duc d Orléans in Paris Coup Revealed

Paris reports an anti Loubet demonstration planned to land the Duc d Orléans in France by an English boat. The scheme aimed to stun officials with loaded canes and seize the throne during Sunday chaos, with Loubet as a primary target and others designated for knockout and removal.

Paris Duc d'Orieana Seine Puteaux Parie Loubet Loubet Wee Duc France

Eight Hour Labor Law To Take Effect Next Saturday

The state eight hour labor law goes into effect next Saturday covering state, county, and municipal construction and contract work. William Blackman, inspector and labor-commission member, pledges enforcement where violations occur. The Cedar River pipeline contract is cited as a likely first test, with Pacific Bridge paying 16 cents an hour for eight hours and 2 percent for two extra hours. Prosecuting Attorney McElroy opines the law may not apply here. Judge F A McDonald notes the bill aims to cover all state and local improvements.

William Blackman State Labor Commission Cedar River Pacific Bridge Company McElroy F. A. McDonald Labor Committee

Alaskan boundary dispute settlement praised in London

Reports from London say Lord Salisbury and Ambassador Choate reached an agreement on the Alaska boundary dispute. The exact concessions are not disclosed, but it is stated that the English did not make them.

London Lord Salisbury Choate

Old Clothes Trust Organized in Baxter Street NY

A new Old Clothes Trust formed on Baxter Street reports capital stock of 14,006,000 with divisions among The Original Cohen 37,000,000 The Original Levy 91,000,000 The Only Bliverstein 1,006,000 and a remaining 4,000,000 held by Chatham Square brokers and many retired apparel speculators. Levy allegedly involved.

New York Baxter Street Tt Ie Cohen Levy Bliverstein Chatham Square

Old Clothes Monopoly Aims To Ban Wearing

The Produce Exchange reports the plan of the OM Clothes Oc tepue to buy all old clothes nationwide and hoard them until their value surpasses new garments. The scheme seeks to render old clothing unaffordable, forcing a shift away from worn items.

Produce Exchange

Paris theater figure Augustine Daly dies at hotel

The renowned theatrical manager Augustine Daly died suddenly at the Hotel Continental in Paris. His body will be sent to London for services before shipment to New York. A separate report from Cairo confirms Prince Chimay’s husband, Rigo, is alive and well, per a telegram reply.

Paris Augustine Daly Hotel Continental London New York Lonivmen Itige Chimay Cairo Rigo Clara Rigo

Bryan speaks to Woodmen at Kansas City and Jewell College

Col Wm Jennings Bryan arrived in Liberty Missouri on route to Kansas City to address 15 000 Woodmen and then 10 000 at William Jewell College denouncing trusts. In Chattanooga thirty people were injured when a German Meight suburban train wrecked last midnight after the engine wheels caught a broken switch and the train turned over rescuers aided injured passengers.

Liberty Wm. Jennings Bryan Kansas City William Jewell College Chatanooga

Gorham Ambition To Lead Democratic National Committee

The Chronicle reports that Gorham may become a leading candidate for the DNC chair. Jones will resign as chair at a meeting in this city on July 2.

Chicago the Chronicle Gorman Democratic National Committee Jones

Aguinaldo Declares Dictatorship Amid Philippine Conflict

Manila reports Aguinaldo dissolves the Filipino congress and proclaims himself dictator. Filipino in Manila credit the claim as accurate. The Insurgent Service shows Lawton adopting rapid mobilization tactics north of Laguna de Bay with Hall at Morong and Whalley at Pasig ready to advance on short notice.

Manila Jane Aguinaldo Secret Service Lawton Laguna de Bay Hall Morong Whalley Pasig

Deaths in Huntington Woman Found Poisoned At Home

Mrs. Howard Billups died at her Heart's Creek home after a postmortem showed poisoning. A six year old granddaughter claimed someone poured into the coffee but later denied the charge. Officials pursue rigid inquiries as a related prior death of Mrs Billups’ son-in-law surfaces.

Huntington W. Va Howard Billups Heart's Creek Olue Billup

Women Urge Opposition to Philippine War Through Petition

A committee of prominent Horton women issues an address urging American women to support the Anti Imperialist League. They prepared a petition to President McKinley calling to end the war of criminal aggression. Copies will be broadcast nationwide for signatures.

Horton Mass Anti-Imperialist League Philippines McKinley Ceame

Gold found hidden in old meat shop ruins

Workmen tearing down the meat shop of late Philip Multer's estate unearthed a tin can containing about $20,000 in gold. The discovery occurred during the demolition as the family planned a new block on the site.

Plymouth Philip Multer

Dreyfus to Wear French Army Uniform on Return

Captain Dreyfus will leave for France tomorrow and wear his uniform as a captain when he arrives. He reports joy to his wife in a telegram, notes good health though worn features, and mentions the cruiser Blax will land him at Brest near Rennes where the court martial will convene.

Cayenne Dreyfus France Court of Cassation Brax Cruieer Blax Dreyfue Brest Rennes

Preparing for the Big Mill

In New York June fits curtails training as the fighters rest ahead of the bout. Jeffries plans light work and will break camp Friday for Coney Island. Kid McCoy arrived from Denver and will challenge the winner, with a purse likely for a Fits victory.

New York Fits Jeffries Coney Island Kid McCoy Denver Colorado A’ Jetioe Association

Philadelphia editor Vincent McLaughlin dies at home

Vincent McLaughlin publisher and editor of the Times in Philadelphia died this morning at his home after months of illness. He was about years old and had recently inherited ownership of the Times from his father Frank McLaughlin. He leaves a widow and two children.

Philadelphia Vincent McLaughlin the Times McLaughlin Frank McLaughlin

One Yellow Fever Case in New Orleans

Miss Grillo aged 17 living on Regal street was reported Saturday as yellow fever and died Sunday after the board of health ordered immediate house disinfection. An autopsy supported the finding of yellow fever. Experts concluded the case presented evidence of yellow fever and that no other cases were suspicious in New Orleans.

New Orlpans Miss Grillo Regal Street Board of Health Board of Aperts Boards of Health Board of Experts New Orleans

Immigrant Woman Found at Depot With Baby

The woman found wandering with a baby at the depot last night, unable to speak English, was identified as Zeusen Wayscare from Austria. Her husband is in the Austrian army and her brother John Stromege of Carbonado arranged her travel with $250. She is 21, baby 11 months, and will be sent to Carbonado tonight.

Zeusen Wayscare Austria John Stromege Carbonado America

North Yakima Man Seeks Vessel Details From Seattle Escape

Henry B. Scudder of North Yakima asks Chief Reed for the vessel name of a sailing boy who left Seattle for Iber in May 198. A San Francisco resident Pacific letter aids the inquiry. The report also notes BF. A. Clark in local saloon business and Thomas Mullen a 10 year old runaway from the county poor farm.

Henry B. Scudder North Yakima Chief Reed Veese Seattle Mr. Scudder N.L. Higgins San Francisco Reed BF. A. Clark Thomas Mullen

Wandering Boy Returned to Farm After Street Watch

A boy found wandering was taken to headquarters by Officer Freeman and will be sent back to the farm today. Chief Reed received a letter from Rudolph John of Y Street Fret Station Sheboygan Wis seeking news of his brother William who left home five years ago. William wrote last January he was “hard up” and needed funds. a May 25 letter said he was dying. Rudolph suspects he is being worked and Beattie street address is given. Chief Reed also received a telegram from Chief Neville of Butte Montana about a defaulter Kirk held there awaiting Beattie police action.

Freeman Reed Rudolph KR. John Y Street Sheboygan Wis William William John Hudolph John Beattie Neville Butte, Mount T Kirk de Faulter Beattie Police

Boy Killed After Stepping Before Express Train Near Hog Harbor

A four year old named June Harrhorh or Harrhor, passing by own action, stepped in front of a fast express about a mile above Hog Harbor city New Jersey. The train stopped and the mangled body was taken to the station.

Hog Harrhor City N. J John Gelig

Fighting preacher ejects disruptive youth in Alabama church

A Birmingham church disturbance led by a youth who sat in the rear with others. Rev Jasper Rethth left the pulpit to confront the troublemaker and threw him from the church, ending the disruption as the service resumed.

Birmingham Ala Peetor Jasper Mith

En Deavor Chorus to Perform at Armory Event

Arrangements are complete for the Christian En deavor convention chorus concert to be held at the Armory tomorrow night. The nine-voice chorus and soloists come from top musical talent and will sing The Holy City. Proceeds benefit the C EB convention and the event is expected to draw a large crowd.

Christian Endeavor Convention Armory Holy City

Excursion Planned as White Pass & Yukon Opens Route

The White Pass and Yukon Railway aims to open the line to Lake Bennett by July 1 and sponsor an invitational excursion July 4 from Skagway to Lake Kennett. The trip will be run under BE Hawkins and L H Gray with staff deployed to finish track laying.

White

Meeting of All the Committees Sets Fourth of July Program

The Fourth of July celebration committees in Seattle report rapid subscriptions and strong finances. A meeting of all committees is planned for tomorrow night at headquarters in the Roxnell block to align the public program with printed and official notices.

Seattle Spirit Roxnell Block

Denny-Blaine Company Settles Most Claims After Collision

Denny-Blaine Land Company has settled 13 claims from the Grant Street Railway collision with the Northern Pacific train on May, with claimants receiving full amounts. Only one damage suit remains, brought by a party who allegedly offered to settle for a few hundred dollars. The firms prefer settlements over litigation, and remaining claims are expected to settle.

Denny-Blaine Land Company Northern Pacific Grant Street Railway Company

Missing Fremont Boy Sparks Local Search Effort

Five year old Alexander Bowen, son of B J Bowen a Fremont resident and Woodmen member, has been missing since Monday night. The Woodmen will conduct a citywide inquiry starting at 10 o clock tomorrow morning to assist in locating the child.

Alexander Bowen B. J. Bowen Fremont Bowen Order of Woodmen

Excursions on the Sound by Skagit Chief Planned

The Seattle Excursion Company charters the Skagit Chief for the summer to run Sound excursions. Directors include W. J. Dudley B. J Rethbone and Charles T. Battellc. They invite President Graves of the chamber of commerce and Mayor Humea with chamber and city council members to a Saturday evening trip to meet the Itteship Iowa expected to arrive on the Sound.

Seattle Excursion Company W. J. Dudley B. J Rethbone Charles T. Battellc Graves Chamber of Commerce Humea Iowa Sound

Brutal Mob Discipline Report From Parkersburg

In Parkersburg and Washington district near Calhoun county two unknown women were whipped after improper actions. They were forced from a house nearly nude and tied to a tree. A speak easy proprietor was warned to leave or be whipped upon return. he had already departed.

Park

Boy Learns to Ride Wheel Drowns on East Sixteenth Street

New York residents report a tragedy on East Sixteenth street where Tenry Tuc ei of 298 Avenue C fell from his bicycle while descending a down grade. He lost his pedals and tumbled into the river, and was drowned.

New York Tenry Tucei Avenue C East Sixteenth Street

United States Tops World in Gold Reserves Rising Fast

The United States now holds more gold than any nation and adds about 5 million dollars monthly. Current stock totals around 1 billion with about 700 million in the treasury and the rest in banks or circulation. Other nations listed include Great Britain, Germany, Russia, and Austria with varying holdings.

Washington, D.C United States Germany Russia Austria

Fire destroys Kentucky dry goods house in Paducah

Fire swept through the dry goods house of Ky & Co in Paducah this morning. The Beott Hardware company occupied the second floor and suffered extensive damage. Insurance stood at 9000 for the stock and 3600 for the hardware firm.

Paducah Ky & Co Beott Hardtware Company

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Ota Welroy Old Clothes Trust Bryan Gorham Filipino Congress Uncle Sam Will Tain the Armory Bennett White Pass Yukon Road Denny-Blaine Company Skagit Whitecaps Treasury Kentucky Spelger & Hurlbut Neal Third and Pike Star Paint CO Golden Rule Bazaar CO Firet Avenue H. N. Richmond Paper CO Occidental Ave Brunner & CO Pike Street Corner Fifth California Ronoma Ss. R. Wagoner D.D.S. Painiess Oliver Guivantee Haller CO Aina Second Ave Columbia St W. W. Houghton Jeweler First Avenue Bicycle Riding Academy Third Ave Madison St Clay Evemsolt Optician Firet Lost Creek Earme John E. McManus & Son Avaius Coon Bros Rautman Plumbing CO Spring St William Taylor Prop Tate Christy Hat Factory England Firat Avenue Union Street Cotte End Sunetion
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