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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1899

Page

2

England United States trade clash and map of conflicts

The article discusses Sir Benjamin Browne’s views on American competition with England in engineering and machinery. It notes U S outputs influencing English production including agricultural and electric machinery and railway locomotives. It also cites Jack Dalton’s trail cutting and diplomatic tensions over a Pacific waterway. The piece reflects on ongoing war and unresolved peace prospects with mentions of Aguinaldo.

Benjamin C. Browne National Review England Shill Hen Jamin United Atbara Soudanese United States Midland America Atlantic Sir Benjamin

Wheat Crop Not So Large in Oakesdale

J Hi Longwell of the Farmers' Warehouse company reported on crop prospects after surveying 42 farmers across a large district. They cultivated 15,443 acres last year with 76.1 percent in wheat, while this spring only 51.3 percent is in wheat, the rest in summer fallow oats and barley, indicating a likely shortage.

Bloomington Woman Dies by Own Hand in Charred State

Mrs. Jefferson Ward aged 70 committed death by her own action in a horrible way today in Bloomington Indiana. She had been demented for some time and left the house unexpectedly then screamed a few moments later. Found dying with her body in a charred mass after lighting her dress with a match.

Bloomington Ind Jefferson Ward

International condensed milk trust formed in Europe

Zurich reports an agreement forming an International condensed milk trust. Leading firms have ratified the deal and the combine will control the Anglo-Swises Nestle and Hoagie condensed milk brands.

Zurich Switzerland Nestle Hoagie

Laborer Anton Henneken Dies After Scaffolding Fall

Anton Henneken, 48, a Perry County Missouri native and a laborer, fell from a scaffold at Madison Street and Twenty sixth Avenue last evening. The neck vertebra dislocated caused instant death. he leaves a wife and four daughters. He had returned from the Kindike about three months ago.

Anton! Menneken Madison Street Twenty-sixth Avenue Menneten BE F Stevens Henneken Perry County Missouri Mr. Henneken

One Lone Klondiker Returns From Alaska Voyage

Steamship City of Topeka reached port this morning with a large crowd of Alaska tourists aboard. The sole Klondiker identified was F. G. Crandall among many passengers from Dawson via Flora Columbian and Canadian. The Topeka departed Skagway on the 1th and did not wait for several boats from Dawson due to the crowd. Next returning Klondikers may come on Humboldt and Cottage City. The Geo W. Elder met the Hartman expedition party at Sitka and brought down the Annita launch. Passengers included W. M. Gates and wife, H. Topp, Mrs BE F. Glease and two female servants, A. E. Knapp, H. Aurmated, Miss E. B. Ford, W. T. Simon and wife, Miss D. Head, F. G. Crandall, W. C. Meydenbauer, J. Dillar, W. F. Grooge, W. P. Ford, J. B. Gallagher, Prof. BR. Moses and wife.

Topeka Alaska F. G. Crandall Dawson Columbian Skagway Thompson Kiondikers Humboldt Cottage City Geo W. Elder Sitka Hartman Annita Elder W. M. Gates H. Rm Topp

National League Games Report Standings Update

The National League games yesterday included Baltimore beating Louisville 2 to 1 in Louisville, Brooklyn 9 over Cleveland 7 in Cleveland, New York 4 at Pittsburgh, Washington 5 over St Louis, Boston 5 at Chicago 1, and Cincinnati 3 over Philadelphia 2 in Cincinnati. The club standings follow.

Chicago Louieville Baltimore Louisville Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Pittsburg St. Louis Washington Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia P.C

Naval Pay Rates Compared for Sea and Shore Duty

The document lists pay differences for senior and junior rear admirals and captains. Rear Admiral Sobley on sea earns 7600 while on shore 4975. Junior rear admirals earn 6600 at sea and 675 on shore. Rear Admiral Sampson tops the junior list with sea pay, and Captains receive 1500 at sea and 2975 on shore.

Sobley Ia Sampson Ia Schley Lampoon

Supreme Court Denies Sylvester Habeas Corpus Request

The Supreme Court yesterday denied the application of A. Sylvester for a writ of habeas corpus. Sylvester is ordered delivered to North Dakota to face charges of embezzlement.

Supreme Court 8. A. Bylvester

Woman overdosed on poisoned wheat then fell into well

In Forest Grove Oregon in June Mrs Emma Kusbob of Sherwood reportedly killed herself by swallowing poisoned wheat for squirrels and then entering a well using a pulley rope and bucket. Her husband heard the struggles and jumped in to help but she died several hours after being rescued.

Forest Grove Ore Emma Kusbob Sherwood

Battle Over Stone for San Francisco Post Office and Court House

Washington granite bids become central as California interests push to use local stone for the federal project. After April 17 open bids showed W Hilfe of Cincinnati lowest with Washington granite, but California lobbies influenced a rejection. May 27 bids favored Pills for 683000 using Peerless granite from Index, Washington, with higher California options cited. Beattie chamber of commerce questions why the federal contract would pay 990009 more to switch to California stone.

San Francisco Geattle Washington California W. Hilfe Cincinnati Southern Pacific Pills Index Waeh Delane Beattie Chamber of Commerce Pgs United States

Honolulu Cyclone Bibby Quits In Seventh Round

In Seattle boxing night between Bibby the Honolulu Cyclone and Joe Gregg the Seattle Indian ends in the seventh round with Bibby quitting. The bout, hailed as one of the best near Seattle, featured a fast, even contest until Bibby could not withstand the punishment. Earlier, Harry Ryan and Young Dishmore fought four rounds with no decision. The Hawthorne club hosted the event aboard a steamer, drawing a quiet crowd and little money.

Seatle Bibby Honolulu Joe Gregg Gregg Himeelf Seattle Ribby Gregg Friends of Grease Harry Ryan Spokane Young Dishmore Tacoma Hawthorne Club

Policeman Caught Kissing On City Street

A midnight Scene at Second Avenue and Yesterday Evening shows Sergeant chasing a kiss between a policeman and an unnamed woman after a sharp report. Witness George Peer describes the girl as a brunette. both officers walk away in silence afterward.

Second Avenue Adonis Eve Gergt. Peer Quekly

Navy circular fixes officers salaries under personnel bill

Washington June 21 The navy department issued a circular setting salaries for navy officers under the naval personnel bill Admiral Dewey will receive 14500 whether on sea or land The senior rear admiral's pay is fixed

Washington, D. C Navy Department Dewey

Paine and party inspect Seattle before Alaska voyage

A distinguished congressional party led by Sereno E. Payne toured Seattle, was hosted by local leaders, and visited the Rainier club. Payne spoke on a shipping bill promising Asiatic and South American steamship lanes if enacted. The group, including Daigell Hall Heatwole and Steele, then toured Port Orchard’s dry dock and prepared to sail for California and Alaska.

Sereno Ess Eri Iven Canadian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Rainier Club E. C. Hughes Thos, Burke Payne Pacific South America California Alaska Mr. Payne Cons Greenman John Daigell Pennsylvania Ways and Means J. A. T. Hall Iowa J. SP. Heatwole Minnesota George W. Steele Indiana William Duff C. H. Hanford Thos. Burke Port Orchard

Wife charges poison plot in Higbee divorce suit

Elizabeth D. Higbee files for divorce from Frank D. Higbee of New York claiming infidelity and that her husband attempted to poison her. She alleges his dishonest business methods and notes his Marlborough hotel residence. Higbee served on committees for the Paris exposition and World’s Fair diploma awards.

Chicago Tit Elizabeth D. Higbee Frank D. Higbee New York Montauk Point Spain

Raw Recruits: Captain O'Neil Recruits Four New Men

Capt. J. P. O'Neil arrived from Portland and recruited 40 new men to be sent to Manila. He states the office is ready to recruit applicants but has not received orders for additional reinforcements. He will return to Portland this evening.

J. P. O'Neil Portland Manila

Tragedy Near Bloomington Claimed by Brother Gunfire

Henry Leech, 17, was killed while hunting by his half brother Bid on Frants near Bloomington Indiana. The two separated and Frants fired at game. a shot struck Leech in the head and blew off the top. Frants was overwhelmed by grief at the accident.

Bloomington Ind Henry Leech Here Bidon Frants Franta Leech

Escaped Joliet Convict Confined in Local Hospital Ward

Janet, a county hospital patient, proved to be Pat Walsh an escaped convict from the Joliet state penitentiary. He was captured near Bethal on Sunday and placed in the insane ward after his erratic behavior. Sheriff Kuhn notified authorities who confirmed Walsh’s identity and eight months of manhunt. Prison official M. W. McClaughrey arrived to return him to Joliet.

Pvpwardsville Janet Pat Walsh Bethal Kuhn Walsh Joliet M. W. McClaughrey

Two Soldiers Die In Accident At Camp Meade

Harrisburg report says Corporals Cummings and Bostle of the Nineteenth Infantry were killed by an accidental Krag rifle discharge by Private Murphy a raw recruit during cleaning. The shot struck Bostle first in the arm then the head, killing him instantly and struck Cummings in the heart causing fatal internal hemorrhages two hours later.

Harrisburg Cummings Bostle Co. F United States Camp Meade Murphy Co. B. Murphy

Seattle Mining Exchange promises safe mining stock bets

The Seattle Mining Exchange claims legitimate backed listings and warns buyers that while not every stock guarantees riches, investments will fund mine development and increase property value. It touts a looming regional mining boom with potential fortunes from the Cascade Mountains. Daily call and sale at 12 30 P M.

Seattle Mining Exchange Nore Washington Cascade Mountains Rockies

Explosion at Marietta Torpedo Factory Kills Two

Clyde Porter of Sharpshoro Pennsylvania and Calvin Hart of Marietta were killed in an explosion at a newly built torpedo factory three miles west of Marietta. The blast shattered the four story plant, hurled a wagon and horses, and scattered mangled remains as trees near the site were uprooted.

Marietta Clyde Porter Sharpshoro Calvin Hart Porter Marietta Torpedo Company Hart

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