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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1899

Page

4

Abduction Rumors Span St Louis and Milwaukee

In St Louis investigators question whether Robert Arrasmith and his five year old daughter were abducted after an eleven day search. The missing man reportedly carried 306 and his child was to visit a St Louis specialist for an ailment. In Milwaukee Captain Pabst denies any brewery trust plans and says he has seen only newspaper reports.

ST. Louis Baby Arrasmith Robert Arrasmith Trobert Arrasmith Irte Gtrl Belleville St. Louie Peeletier Arraemith Pervona Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Brewers Fred Pabet Capt. Pabst

Severe spring drought scorches New York region

New York Newark and parts of Massachusetts Connecticut endure a harsh spring drought with hardly any rain in weeks. Dusty roads run dry, streams dip low, hay dries, fruit and berries fail, and forest fires appear in Suffolk. Farmers report stunted vegetables and early crops damaged. New York City holds ample water but others may face rationing if rain delays.

New York Newark N. Y Massachusetts Connecticut New York City Long Island Suffolk County Albany Renascalar Saratoga Schoharie Green Orange Sullivan New Manhattan

Make Matches for the World in Chicago

Diamond Match officials seek to concentrate world matches production in Chicago pending lease of sanitary district water power rights at Lockport and Joliet. If negotiations succeed Chicago would host all company plants here and the district would gain substantial annual revenues. Water power potential is assessed by Chief Engineer Randolph at 7000 minimum and 11000 maximum horsepower. Water power typically sells for eight to twelve dollars per unit annually.

Chicago Diamond Sanitary District Lockport Joliet Frandolph

Water power at Lockport Joliet eyed for revenue

Trustees of the sanitary district consider developing water power at Lockport and Joliet to fund channel maintenance and bond retirement. A dam and gates project could cost up to $400,000,000, but a favorable rental contract with a corporation might justify the investment.

the Sanitary District Lockport Joliet

Washington volunteers praised for Manila fire response

Capt. Lee Febiger of the Twenty third Infantry, Sanitation chief in Manila, lauds the Washington regiment for quelling a large fire at Paco in February. He notes 25 suspects arrested, two found in women's clothing, and declares the blazes incendiary in origin. Communications between stations failed due to a broken telephone line.

Washington, D.C Lee Febiger Twenty-third United States Infantry Department of Sanitation Manila Paco Corbin Febiger Washington Regiment Washington Boys

Mining Boom Expands Copper Range Settlements in Michigan

The upper peninsula copper district eyes a mining resurgence as new companies revive old properties in the Intonagan copper range. Maser City rises as a company town on 1000 acres, with a 100 or so residents expected to grow to 200. a bank, stores and boarding houses proliferate. Meanwhile Chicago and Akron news mix with local strikes, steamer upkeep, Hawthorne club fights, and a local joke about eating at a table with many people.

Upper Peninsula Michigan Intonagan Great Range Kecki Greenland Mase City Maser City Maas Mining Company

Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs Meeting

The federation gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Seattle for a convention with many delegates. The program included addresses by club leaders, committee reports, organ recitals, and discussions on kindergarten, manual training, and state federation work. A reception at the Rainier-Grand closed the day.

Washington Kate Holmes Woman's Century Club Beatin Emma C. Pants Miya Wawa Club Enohomish Nellie B. Whiteon Women's Club North Yakima Amy P Hutchinson Isaac P. Naylor Kate T. Holmes Piva W. Gove Nesika Club Tacoma Amie K. Russel C.W. Ghenfe D. Crockett Maude B. Horton F. Forter Gnohomish T. Penn Wm. Rogers Clara Kellam L. F Withames Pokane Carrie Shaw Rice Alex. Thomson A. H M. Raynor Charlotte Fay Dewey Beronica Allen Alfred Windus Pullman Leona Hatch Winnie Hean Carvei Wileen Port An Ino Mackwen Centralia Games Miller Long Tanwood Chehalis Mary ™. Brown R. B. Hassel Everett Mra T. J. Anders Lucy Mase Beattie Howard Joslyn Misa Norton Harriet Rous Kindergarten Philanthropic Society Spokane R. Ella J. Fifield Arequipa Club W. BE. Hottes Ciontan Club G. Ac Rochester Jessie Reeves

Geologic Survey Party Arrives at Rainier Grand

A party led by Mr and Mrs L C Pietcher and C Barnard with Farley Gannett arrived from Washington DC and are checked into the Rainier Grand. They belong to the United States Geological Survey resuming work on the Cascade reserve now in its third year. Capt J P ONeill from Portland is examining about 15 recruits for U S service. Marriage licenses issued include James N Stafford 32 and Rose Ella Beeson 30 of Eldon Missouri Lowes Hanson 88 of Tacoma and Mary Holwood 7 of Tacoma Dolph Gross and Rose BE Drosin of Chicago.

L. C. Pietcher C. Barnard Farley Gannett Washington, D. C Rainier Grand United States Geological Survey Cascade Reserve Mesers, Fietcher and Gerdine J. P. O'Neill Portland United States Service James N. Stafford Rose Ella Beeson Eldon Lowes Hanson Tacoma Mary Holwood Dudolph Gross Rose BE. Drosin Chicago

Seattle Inklings and Local Notices Across City

Judge Hanford orders wages and return fares paid to three men in the Lelanaw libel case. Mining Bureau directors listed. Ravenna park reopened for G A T encampment visitors through June 25. Harold Hubbard and other youths face Reform School hearings. Epworth leagues rally for Olympia convention. Everett couple wed at First Presbyterian Church. Pure food inquiries and water-main extensions pursued. Fourth of July preparations include tickets, prizes, and fireworks. Missing boys in South Seattle, Ah Goey case upholds residency. Chief excursion steamer invites police families to visit Iowa. Bicycle license thefts noted. Reform School transport for Hubbard and Thompson set tonight. Bank clearances and balances reported. Preamer City sails to Skagway with 104 aboard. Alimony discharged for Dr H F Titus. new citizen Heath Strand admitted. Maple Valley Shingle verdict awarded to plaintiff.

Klondike Gold Rush Steamer Dirigo Brings Large Cargo

Forty Klondikers arrive on the Dirigo with gold dust valued between $60,000 and $175,000. Purser La Farge reports at least $60,000 deposited and the ship carried up to $175,000. Passengers from the Alin district say output will be very large this year as routes open and more crowds expected.

la Farge Vanguard Dawson Columbian Fiora Seatthe Dirigo Vancouver Portland Seattle Portio St. Michael White Horse Dawton Kiondike Gkagway Alin C.M. Nettleson Mr. Fettie F.C. Finharty H M. Rowdey Jas. Jackson W. Curtis Man C. E. Woods Thos. Dodds Wiehl N. Piatnu Mr. Craig Darges A. McKay A. D Tewad Mr. Baker W. W. Witt C.F. Jones Jno

Transit freighter leaves Alaska with valuable cargo

The Warves team freighter Transit sailed from Wrangel to Brizh carrying machinery cables anchors and other valuables. It is reported to have departed Wrangel on the ith. A second steamer Port Albert of the British American line left for Hawaii heavily loaded with general merchandise valued at a substantial sum. Passengers included B Ghipit connected with Hamilton Renny of San Francisco. The Tonquin and other vessels are also mentioned along with exploration of mining properties at Baranoff and Petersburg.

Alaska Wrangel Port Albert Hawaii General Mereh B. Ghpit Hamilton & Renny Francisco H. Morris

Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity

Weather forecast indicates warmer conditions tonight for Seattle and fair weather Wednesday afternoon. A weak disturbance crosses the plateau bringing slight rain near Roseburg and Lake City. Temperature observations show a high around 70 in Lake City with a drop to lower readings elsewhere. a thunder event was reported near Ray Mont last night as a coastal low moves northward and high pressure forms, expected to bring fair and warmer conditions around Seattle.

Seattle Fair Pell Roseburg Lake City Ray Mont Seatle

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