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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1899

Page

4

Duncan Resigns From Mission Work In Metlakatla

Rev William Duncan, founder of Metlakatla on Metlakatla Island in Clarence Strait, is expected to leave the north for England. No successor is likely, as the native town runs with 160 residents including three whites and a fully civilized administration. Duncan’s withdrawal leaves unclear who will fill the missionary role amid strong native independence.

William Duncan Metlakatla Mary Island Clarence Strait England Alaska Mr. Duncan Behua Amaka Rosalie Duncan Metiakatt

Lay Preacher in Everett Faces Church Disciplinary Action

Reports from Skagway allege W H Teaman of Everett, a licensed preacher, engaged in a scheme to salt a mine and conduct unbecoming behavior. Bishop J J Walter in Skagway sent a letter to Rev J R Lovejoy urging removal from the church after detailing alleged misconduct and conspiracy to deceive local miners.

Skagway W. H. Teaman Everett J. J. Walter J. R. Lovejoy Seaman N Faine J. J. Welter Supt. of Alaska the Methodist Church

County Auditor Enforces Milk Can Inspection Stamps

A new law requires County Auditor Ev enon je to inspect stamp and seal all milk cans used by wholesalers and retailers in the county. The auditor sought downtown office space for this task. without permission, the cans may be seized through the court.

Evenon

Norris Bros Big Trained Animal Show Attracts Crowds

The Norris Bros big trained animal show continues to draw large crowds with Snowflake the pony Ajax the zebra and Leo the baby elephant delighting children and adults. Shows run 2:30 and 8:00 p m at second avenue and Battery street with an afternoon and evening program. Thursday evening will be the next performance.

Norris Bros Etl Zebra Ajax Leo Inet Second Avenue Battery Street MacKenzie Millett

SALOON ROBBERS TRAP KEEPER IN ICE BOX NEARLY FROZEN

In St Joseph Missouri on June 11 two youths robbed a saloon and its keeper Boroske. They forced him into an ice box and stole 23.40 dollars. He broke free after nearly an hour by smashing the ice box door with a large chunk of ice. Police describe the robbers as the police. no arrests yet.

St, Joseph Barooke Tce Boroske Borotke

Commencement Exercises at Academy of the Holy Names

The Academy of the Holy Names holds its commencement this afternoon at the academy on Seventh Avenue South and Jackson Street. Friends attend as the program includes music and vocal performances, a class poem, a violin and piano duo, and the conferring of graduating honors and prize medals. Rt. Rev. Edw. J. O'Dea delivers the address.

Academy of the Holy Names Academy Seventh Avenue South Jackson Street Sarah Howard Anna Morrie Edicine Vielin Ida M. Wright J, O'Dea

Circus License Sparks City Council Clash Over Price

The city council debated Ringling Bros circus license with a 125 dollar fee plus 25 dollars per sideshow. absentees fought the ordinance but it passed 9 to 3. Chief Clerk Evens funeral arranged. council to close City Hall 2:15 to 3:50 for the service. Free water granted to Catherine Maynard widow. several sewer and bond items included in the bills.

Ringling Bros’ Circus Rude Crichton James Aas Chas. N. Evans City Water Department Parry Katerine Maynard David Maynard

Changes in the Customs in Alaska Coast Ports

Collecting duties will shift under new Alaska customs laws with a unified service. A deputy collector will cover Mary Island Wrangel Skagway Juneau Sitka St Michael Circle City and a western deputy will be added for summer with no floating inspectors and the Dyea deputy removed. The Alaska service will resemble Pacific coast port procedures.

Alaska Ivey Juneau Mary Island Wrangel Skagway Sitka St. Michael Circle City Dyea Pacific Coast

Passengers on the Rosalie from Alaskan ports arrive

The steamer Rosalie, arriving in port late yesterday from Alaskan ports, carried passengers including George Morris, BE G Stephens and Mrs Stephens, J C Lakel, J A Druncan, F Browne, J M Witcon, L Broderick, C Nelson, B C Hawkins, H C Macaulay, W E B Cavanaugh, J Julian, J Struxman, W P Hart, W C Sprague, J S Anderson, T McCarthy, P Grennan, Mrs A L McClinton.

Rosalie George Morris BE. G. Stephens Mrs. Stephens J. C. Lakel J. A. Druncan F. Browne J. M. Witcon L. Broderick C. Nelson B. C. Hawkins H. C. Macaulay W. EB. Cavanaugh J. Julian J. Struxman W. P. Hart W. C

Indian game attempt ends in arrest in Phoenixville

Frank Hossiter Frank Beth and Warren Rhoads all 15 were held by Justice Charles Howell on charges of attempting to burn Lewis Vanderslice by tying his hands and setting a fire. Vanderslice escaped after breaking free and fleeing. The youths said they imitated an Indian burn from Pawnee Bill's Wild West show. Horace Vanderslice father of the victim secured warrants and the trio was captured yesterday. George Hippenman deputy custodian of costume at Blaine is involved in Seattle developments.

Phoenixville Frank Hossiter Frank Beth Warren Rhoads Charles Howell Lewis BE. Vandersilee Vanderslice Horace F. Vandersiice

Klondike gold output expected higher this year

Dawson reports say miners will begin arriving in July after the April fire. Henry C. Macauliff describes dangerous trails, hopes for nine hundred miners by late June, and a many rich claims discovered. He warns of Lake Linderman drownings and ongoing navigation dangers on Alaska lakes.

Rosalie Briagway Henry C. Macauliff Dawson Skagway Macauliff Star Yukon St. Michael Klondike Linderman Fee Lake Linderman

Ladies Waists Go On Sale In Various Styles

Ladies White Lawn waists with two rows tucking and plaited backs priced at 66 cents each. White pique waists beautifully made to pair with white skirts at 1.26 and 1.00 dollars. Black and white waist styles with white trim offered at 1.25 dollars. Solid black watered crinkled stripe lawn waist sold at 1.50 dollars. Imported Swiss openwork waist with embroidery and pin fastener priced at 1.75 value now 1.25 dollars.

Railway Notes Highlight Canadian Pacific Movements

F A Allen Beattle International agent visits Whatcom. Olive Ford Dominion bill clerk in city. Sykes Canadian Pacific sleeping car agent Vancouver in city last night. T G Sraughnessy elected president of Canadian Pacific succeeding W C Van Horne. Bhaugnessy former VP may prompt department promotions. President FM and party inspect Smiths Cove works.

Olive Ford The Dominion Company C. Sykes Canadian Pacific Vancouver T. G. Sraughnessy William C. van Lorne Bhaugnessy Road

Czarina Steams In with San Francisco Freight

The Czarina is due from San Francisco with a cargo of freight. The next SF arrival will fit out for it. The Samoa of Empire Transportation Co will be here about Thursday and sail Saturday. The Queen sail today for San Francisco and will undergo overhaul before joining the Alaskan route. Captain Wallace will command the Queen on her first north trip June 2. The Al-Ki returns for overhaul and will be replaced by the Orlanda on the Alaska run. Walla Walla arrives later today from San Francisco. Kinshin Maru coal trip to the Orient, sails on the 9th.

San Francisco Michael Samoa Empire Transportation Company Callifornia California Metropolis Wallace Al-Ki Alaska Orlanda Orient

Masons Grand Lodge Attendees Readily Noted in City

Personal mention lists W. O. Bennet former worshipful commander of Centralia lodge A F and A M in the city for the grand lodge. His son in law G W Butterworth accompanies. Co W MacIntosh Northwest Territory governor arrives with Chas Warren of Butte Montana. Robert Wakefield of Smythe Wakefield and David registered at the Hotel Northern after a Portland trip. Representatives W L Jones Yakima and J J Gilbert United States Coast and Geodetic Survey also noted at the Butler.

W. O. Bennet Centralia Lodge A. F A. M Grand Lodge of Masons G. W. Butterworth Co. W. MacIntosh Northwest Territory Chas. Warren Butte, Mont Rainier Grand Robert Wakefield Smythe, Wakefield & David Hotel Northern Portland J. J. Gilbert The United States Coast & Geodetic Survey Butler

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