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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
4
A British cancer study society forms amid alarming mortality increases. Experts warn cancer deaths could surpass other major diseases unless preventive research advances. Meanwhile Alaskan travel surges via all water routes as Cape Nome draws prospectors and mining rumors spread.
The Western Central Labor Union reports its members demanded action against Major S E Blount after he refused to acknowledge grievances from the Rock Island navy yard workers. The union circulated a congressionally backed protest and published Merriam's anti union permit requirements, noting only six of 2006 miners signed to renounce the union.
Henry Rothschild of Rothschild & Co. visits the Northern hotel in Port Townsend while C Harold Tyford, a New York businessman, stays at the Butler. County Superintendent T N Henry tours the city. Dr Carper and wife depart Dawson for Chicago. D McCredie and M Lansing of New York embark for Banff then Beattie. Miss C Marvin sails to Madison Wisconsin. James W Hardman heads to New York for a H P Clafflin Drygoods post. Mrs A J Blethen and two daughters depart for the Must.
Reports show remarkable growth across Washington state with 249 societies and 2740 active members plus 939 associates and 2 honorary members. Presbyterians lead in number of societies as delegates recount finances, missions, and the Lord's Day work at Plymouth church convention.
A colorful sale notice touts merciless discounts on woolen fabrics including 8k Wool Checks Woolan oles Plaids and plaid colors. Readers are invited to choose from the tableful tomorrow with prices dropping to sixty cents per yard on nearly all remaining yards.
Advertisement promotes durable Brownie Overalls in heavy denim for boys, plus Royw pants in wool tweeds and herringbones. It touts low prices and wide sizes with a Saturday sale, claiming hard wearing garments will sell quickly.
London dispatch reports Ambassador Choate received from the foreign office a formal memorandum outlining the temporary agreement on the Alaskan boundary. The document marks a formal step in pending boundary negotiations between the United States and the United Kingdom through diplomatic channels.
A young unnamed woman was struck by a fast electric car on Pike street this morning. She fell from her wheel, suffered bruises, and was treated at a tea store before being taken home.
A bustling house furnishing display touts excellent quality and low prices. Deals include imported Castile Soap, glass dishes, cedar boats, galvanized wash tubs, Fairbanks Gold Dust, Victor wash boards, and copper-bottom wash bollers, with quantity limits and no COD or mail orders.
The Passion Play comes to the Jefferson theater next week exactly as seen in London New York and San Francisco. Proceeds go to the Wayside mission through management generosity.
The Steamship City of Puebla, released from government service, arrived in port from San Francisco this morning. For a year she carried troops between San Francisco and the Philippines, replacing the Queen on the San Francisco Puget Sound run, while that vessel was chartered. The Queen has since moved to the Alaskan route. First officer Thomas Hogan is noted.
Reports from naval dispatches note officers J Henderson and J Spier retain positions aboard the Puebla while Captain Jephen and others, including chief engineer Cross and chief steward Waiters, also remain. The Puebla, from San Francisco, carried 89 passengers in a 58 hour run. the Umatilla departed for San Francisco with 107 passengers.
At Marion Indiana on June 23 the Interstate convention of deaf mutes opened with a aim to improve education. Reports say three more batteries have been called from Porto Rico for service in the Philippines. In Cleveland street cars strike grows tense as union refuses to return to work.
Daily revival exercises proceed at the camp with Rev. Scott leading amid loud hallelujahs. Attendees arrive from across the state and tents dot the site as the gathering continues through Independence Day. Ministers present include Rev. Jas. Eva and Rev. J. M. Scott. other officials visit from Vancouver, Portland, and Victoria.
J. A. Nadeau, general agent for the North Pacific, departed for Vancouver this morning to discuss district freight matters with Allas eron.
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