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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
2
The piece argues for decisive action in the Philippine conflict and criticizes any delay. It notes Korea worldly politics and mentions M Bola defending Captain Dreyfus, plus speculation on South African leadership and Canadian policy while referencing Krupp guns and a French monarchy ghost.
Auburn Indiana hosts a two day reunion August 15 and 16 to bring together about 2000 couples married by Rev. William L. Mcore, a longtime clergyman who served four pastorates over thirty years. The national convention aims to gather those wed under his ministry.
Mary Burman five is gravely injured after three long burns across her back and feet caused by a hot iron. Authorities say Edward Sedow four and a boy named Kall held her while Sedow took the iron from his home in New Haven. A warrant was issued for Sedow but he was not found. a charge may follow.
Washington column reports Surgeon General Van Reypen declares the climate prevents plague reaching the continent. Army Acting Surgeon General Alden says quarantine systems make entry of the plague unlikely.
A large district Democratic meeting last night appointed a committee to present Mrs J Bryan a marble bust of her husband. The presentation is planned for her birthday June 17, with an engrossed copy of the presentation address to accompany it.
Washington dispatch notes that President Schurman may resign from the Philippine Commission if he returns. Secretary of State Hill does not fully concede, but resignation seems likely. The article hints at possible disintegration of the commission amid McKinley’s changing policy and renewed aggressiveness in the Philippine issue.
Schurman’s return fuels debate over a speedy settlement with the army and navy favored over civilian committees. Friends say his purpose was to resume duties at Cornell in the fall, implying the administration anticipated his exit from the post.
Heavy rains for two hours wash out track near Leliaetta on the Katy line. Sixty feet of rail destroyed, crops damaged, and stock neighborhood suffers as trains run eight hours late due to the disruption.
The Ringling Bros circus arrived from Tacoma in the morning as crowds gathered by the YMCA. A massive parade featured bands, horses, elephants, camels, and a 22-elephant herd, drawing wide notice. The show promises three rings, multiple acts, and a full Eastern spectacle now on the coast with performances at 7 and 8 o'clock.
Mia Leonard Wilson, wife of a wealthy Paragould family, elopes with John Mead a lumber mill worker. The marriage lasting about a year ended in divorce proceedings. A court case involved scandal and a man named James Grant allegedly desecrated papers. he faces indictment. Mead described as industrious and respected.
St Louis June 4 on the authority of a national committee man it is stated that Bryan supporters aim to seize control of Chicago and St Paul newspapers and turn them into 16 to 1 organs several well funded individuals stand ready to start such newspapers in the cities named if they can obtain a press franchise but this has not yet been achieved.
The Wakefield Andrews company draws strong crowds this week in Seattle operas. The principals are strong singers with a balanced chorus. Fra Diavolo features tonight, Bohemian Girl matinee tomorrow, and a Venice finale to close the engagement.
The Argus announces a sole Sunday excursion to Victoria next Sunday on the palatial steamer City of Seattle. Attendance is expected to be large as Chadwick and Ambrose of the Argus secure a successful event. Victoria plans a Seattle Day with Fifth Regiment band Koncerto at Gold Stream and a prepared programme for visitors. The Queen City Good Roads club endorses the trip and many officers members and friends will ride bicycles to join the outing.
Articles of incorporation filed by Senttle and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange identify incorporators Charlies Projech W Sparling and Eben Smith with capital stock of 50000. The company will engage in buying and selling mining stocks.
In Crawfordsville Indiana last night Wabash College freshmen staged a literary demonstration against sophomores after a declined baseball challenge. Town woke to posters hung on poles fences houses and even storefronts with college windows papered as part of the celebration.
A three year in the making agricultural combination operating from Philadelphia has been revealed in Sullivan and Vigo counties Indiana. It centers on the Farmers' Protective association and local grangers organize in Sullivan county. The plan is to store wheat and other grain in common elevators to control the market. The movement is reportedly extended through the Farmers' Protective Association into every state.
Burlington, June 16. Forward T. Miller, University of Vermont student, sues Professor Allison W. Slocum of Mathematics for $10,000 alleging leg injury from X ray photographs taken at the professor’s request. The suit seeks damages for medical costs and harm.
A marriage license was issued today to Peter C. Selfours, 33, of Ballard, and Jennie Olsen, 19, of Ballard.
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