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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
2
The piece surveys distrust of trusts harming travel, hotels, livery stables, and merchants as payrolls shrink for traveling salesmen. It criticizes foreign policy toward the Transvaal and discusses soldiers and artillery in a broader imperial context, noting American gunmakers and a Russian weapons test in St Petersburg.
Adgie the lion tamer suffered severe injuries when a lioness attacked during a performance on Young's Pier in Atlantic City New Jersey. The lioness ripped flesh from Adgie's right arm before attendants intervened and the performer was taken to her hotel for care.
Washington DC June 19. Seventy thousand men recruited are undergoing thorough physical mental and moral examinations with records kept in unprecedented detail. Casualty records from the civil war only took eighteen years to learn. The army is near its authorized strength of 65 000 with vacancies about two per company. Mantia regiments are full except the Fourteenth eighteenth Twenty third infantry the Third artillery and the Fourth cavalry which will be filled by mid July.
The Star reports chief detective Wilkie of the United States secret service arrived in Seattle to pursue a counterfeit gang in the region. He met with local officers and planned a broad campaign before heading east for a trial in Philadelphia. Pinkerton chief William Pinkerton is expected in the city within days, signaling intensified efforts on bogus silver coin makers on the Pacific coast.
The fragment discusses scarce American immigration to the island after capture, rising rents in San Juan, literacy progress, and social changes. It mentions gold traces in Puerto Principe, annexation talk in Havana, and shifts in labor and gender roles including women dining alone and post office employment.
Washington D C June 19 A public letter from G P Langley secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and the Smithsonian board of regents explains why high level scientific posts may be exempt from non competitive civil service exams The January 24 1904 meeting resolved to seek presidental modification to exempt such scientific positions Senator Cullom and Representative Hitt attended the meeting The letter defends the presidents action against critics as unjust and unfounded
A national debate over a graduated income tax gains momentum as Michigan Republicans back a bill. The plan taxes annual net income over thresholds, with exemptions for the first 100 of free income and overlaps with property taxes. It targets both resident and non resident corporations.
The article describes back seam openings with front fastenings, crocheted button cords, and pearl embellishments for summer dresses. It notes bandanna fabrics in vivid yellows, blues, and parrot greens for both genders, and new collar bands, buckram foundations, and planed pine color names. It also covers Four-in-hand ties from bandanna and color contrast with white or black to suit yellow-brown tones.
Lord Hawkins presided as a plaintiff tester argued over trousers value. The man offered 20 shillings to one buyer and 36 to another, finally suggesting 22 shillings for Hawkins. The judge threatened contempt but the plaintiff mocked the price with a guinea, prompting laughter from all, including Hawkins.
The article outlines the 1867 treaty defining Alaska's boundary, involving Prince of Wales Island, Portland Channel, the 56th parallel, and the “frozen sea.” It details Canadian law claims, disputed islands, and the potential for arbitration, noting Canada’s demand for a tidewater port near the Klondike region and Britain’s willingness to arbitrate.
Our New Colonies recounts American activity in Manila with forty lawyers seeking work, over four hundred saloons opened, Montana soldiers finding gold indicators near trenches, Malolos near Manila, and daily American advances through towns of various sizes. It notes Philippine Monthly publication by A Furhan Hedden and Luzon scene vignettes from naval officers.
In a Detroit Journal excerpt a husband warns his wife against murder while she contemplates poisoning his Hambure steak with carbolic acid. The witty line notes a woman must be very sweet and beautiful to be acquitted of murder these days.
People may board the battleship Iowa in the dry dock with tours planned. The Skagit Chief steamer departs Flyer wharf at 9 20 a m and 2 p m for viewing trips. A free concert is announced for tomorrow night with admission listed as Mad Pay.
The text discusses applying tax to profits of companies associations and societies after deducting actual operating expenses and including materials used to generate profits. It specifies the tax should be levied before any dividends are paid to stockholders.
Edward Ware was shot and killed by his nephew Antonie Davenport of Mt. Zion Kentucky four miles from Portsmouth. Ware had accused John Casteel of abducting his children. Casteel was arrested and to be tried at Greenup. Davenport, a deputy sheriff, was waylaid during service of subpoenas and surrendered to authorities this morning.
On a radiant day crowds cheered as the flagship cruiser's decks filled with bunting. Admiral Dewey, cap in hand, stood on the bridge watching banners and funnels, recalling past scenes while the vessel prepared to sail amid cheers and a final roar from spectators. Dewey remained on the bridge throughout the farewell.
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