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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1899

Page

4

Washington State Federation Of Women Club Leaders Meeting

The Washington State Federation of Women's clubs met in Seattle with reports showing growth and prosperity. Mrs Stacy delivered the annual address, a Lake excursion featured a steamer ride from Madison Street, and 500 delegates attended a Rainier Grand hotel reception despite showers as the session closed with plans for tomorrow.

Washington State Federation of Women's Clube Women's Clube of Seattle Madison Street Mra Carter Amy P Stacy Tsan Perens Va

Conflicts Ahead in Atlin Gold District Warned by Miners

F J Crandall of Coldwater Michigan, arriving in Seattle, warns that conflicts will erupt in the Atlin gold district due to chaotic claim recording and widespread salting of claims by mine-owners seeking quick sales before a boom. He cites disordered administration and a bleak outlook for Canadian fields.

Recorders Office Tntea d Ae Crandall Nowcemere Bevere Pine Creek Gold Commissioner's Office Cran Atlin Atlin City Klondike F. J. Cranttall Coldwater Mich Seattle Topeka Northern Mr. Crandall Crandal Bonanza Creek Allin The Star

Loganport man unveils home burglar alarm system

Loganport Indiana on June 1 reports B Nickum has installed safeguards including a yard gate alarm that warns inside the house when an intrusion is attempted. The home and laboratory are equipped with burglar alarms and a large number of electric lights illuminate the property at night.

Logansport Ind B. Nickum

Trenton Women Organize Over Stray Dogs Cruel Disposal

In Trenton New Jersey June 21 society women form a group to curb the dog catcher's method of killing strays with a sledge hammer and selling remains to soap makers. They vow to push for humane burial and advocate chloroform use, offering to provide the anesthetic if approved.

Trenton N. J

Seattle Variety Theaters Face Possible Closure Rumor

Rumors spread on city streets that Seattle variety theaters may close soon due to declining patronage. The shrinking business has been evident for several months, with owners noting the tough economic climate.

Variety Theaters Seattle James P. Gallagher North Stickine River Topeka Star

Scow Capsizes Spilling 49 Tons Coal Into Bay

A scow loaded with about 49 tons of coal capsized along the south bunkers in the bay this afternoon. The vessel overloaded triggered the accident. Fortunately the workers had gone to the dock for dinner, preventing loss of life.

Prisoners Brought Down From City of Topeka and McKinney Visit

The steamer City of Topeka brought two prisoners, one likely to spend life in McNeil's stand for murder in a drunken brawl near Juneau, the other a white man sentenced for selling liquor to Indians near Dougiae Island. President McKinney arrived in Springfield, Massachusetts aboard the steamer Mascot, received by a throng and bouquets from schoolchildren.

Topeka Lynn Canaporte McNeil Bird Juneau Star Chacley Dougiae McNeill Island Gestile Springfield Mase McKinney Holyoke Navasect Club

Eastern Maids Sought by Montana Millionaire

John Norden, a Montana ranch owner with an estimated $200000 wealth, seeks a wife from New Jersey. He offers to place property worth $200000 in a trust for ten years, conditionally granting it outright on marriage if she proves worthy. Norden arrived from Holland ten years ago and plans to depart for Rotterdam after finding a wife.

New York John Norton Fergus County Montane Norden Holland Montana Hoboken Rotterdam New Jersey

Baptized and Arrested in Ashtabula After Heist

George Woodworth, reputedly from Station Street, entered David Soule's clothing store and took two pieces on approval. He did not return, was traced to Conneaut, arrested in church while wearing purported stolen clothes, had just joined the Methodist church and been baptized, and was held in jail awaiting a hearing.

Ashtabula George Woodworth David Soule Station Street Sheldon Woodworth Conneaut Methodist Church

Woman survives 60 foot fall through skylight in New York

Mrs Kate Hays aged 63 of 236 Past Sixty seventh Street plunged five floors and through a narrow skylight then landed on a door. She escaped with minor scratches, doctors call injuries trivial. Neighbors reported her screaming on the door after the fall. The fall appeared markman sharp hitting the two foot wide glass with precision.

New York Kate Hays Sixty Seventh Street

Seattle Notes and City Items from the Star

Detective Jack Williame battles a grippe while The Nugnet Express opens a new office at 112 Yeater Way. Fire crews quell a small kitchen blaze at 1516 Ninth Avenue. Real estate transfers include Rufue Willard to George Hurd for 112000. Bank clearances total 265958.76 and balances 97116.03. Authorities search for Joseph Renner of Port Blakeley after a disappearance linked to a suspected miner Pou. Coastal and Northwest updates cover court cases, contracts, thefts, and police activity across Seattle.

Rufue Willard George Hurd Terry Airet Beatie Madison Street Eighth Avenue

Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity Tonight

Forecaster notes fair weather tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. A broad temperature drop has affected the Pacific Northwest from California to the plateau and Great Basin, with Lake City showing the largest fall and Baker City a ten degree drop and light frost. No precipitation reported except a trace at Seattle and Tacoma.

Pacific Northwest California Plateau Fair Lake City Baker City Oregon Caltofroia Seatle Tacoma

British steamer Quadra brings Canadian editors to Vancouver

The Quadra docked last evening from Vic toria carrying a large number of Canadian editors and newspaper men visiting the city. Some return to Vancouver by train HM. M. battleship Werepite expected to arrive from England and be stationed at Victoria for an undefined period. Steamer Dirigote loads lumber at Stetson Post mill wharf and sails for Alaska. Progreso departs with Mack Diamond coal for San Francisco as Wil lamette sails tomorrow with coal. Twenty sailors arrive on Umatilla from San Francisco to crew a new loading bomber at Port Blakeley amid scarce sail ore delaying voyages.

Quadra Victora Vancouver Victoria Ongland Dirigote Stetson & Post Mill Alaska Progreso Mack Diamond San Francisco Willarmette Umatilla Port Blakeley

Railway Notes Show Vancouver Agents and Pacific Coast Moves

Fe J Coyle traveling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific at Vancouver visits town then Portland. Western Canadian Press association car returns north over Seattle & International. LL Gray returns from Portland and points. C J Greeple reports lumbering booming in Chehalis Centralia Aberdeen area with mills running full and orders rush. Southern Pacific sets 1.25 per 100 blank books Eastern to Pacific coast. R C Stevens leaves for Victoria. B Cline departs for New Whatcom. CP Victoria depot to open mid July costing about 175000 with depot and ticket offices and western offices under sheds.

FE. J. Coyle Canadian Pacific Vancouver Portland Western Canadian Press Association Seattle Seattle & International C. J. Greeple Chehalis Centralia Aberdeen Southern Pacific Victoria

Size of the Earth Joke in Domestic Banter

Mrs Tenspot asks about the earth's size and Mr Tenspot replies there is enough to go around, highlighting their comical ignorance in a domestic exchange attributed to a judge.

Mrs. Tenspot Mr. Tenspot

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