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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1899

Page

5

Christian Endeavor Opens Tenth State Convention at Armory

The tenth annual state convention of the Christian Endeavorers opened at the Armory with a packed hall and a rich program. Rev J B Landrith addressed the gathering, praising the movement’s growth, pledges, missions, and interdenominational spirit as the audience joined in prayers and hymns under festive decor.

The Christian Endeavorers Armory H. J. Frees Herbert Charlies W. Engelhart W. Baremore B. B. Tyler New York G. A. Edmunds Frees Christian Endeavor Societies of Seattle J. B. Landrith Tra B. Landrith Landrith Tacoma Tam Christian Endeavor Christ Holy City W. H. H. Whittlesey Alice True eMoir

Moroccos Sultan Seeks Truth About Ship Name

Dialogue hints a joke about a United States ship named the Chicago and a punchline on honesty. The text also references a fish ing trip and a commerce line tied to a Korn Drag Co. Wirth and Pike prescription specialist. The fragment preserves local newspaper sense with period voice.

United States Morocco Chicago Korn Drag Co Wirth Pike

Bull Kills Man and Wife Near Huntington Waterworks

A bull killed George Tauric and his wife near Huntington Indiana at the waterworks station south of town this morning. Witnesses say the couple approached the stall and were attacked before the bull went on a rampage, leaving both deceased.

Hmuntington Ind George Tauric

Insurance offer exposes a provincial town scam

A middle woman visited an insurance office to insure her home for about 1000. The agent asked questions about setting a fire and she refused the offer, noting a perceived catch. The exchange reveals skepticism about how insurers investigate arson claims.

Waverly Booms and Western Washington News

Waverly experiences growth as Eureka Nata shows strong wheat. North Yakima plans Fourth of July festivities. Aberdeen extends water system to South Aberdeen at a cost of 82442, Spokane raises 14000 for industrial exposition, and Montana stock growers buy young cattle in Eastern Washington. The Dayton team wins prize at Walla Walla firemen’s tourney. Nooksack schools report 61 average attendance. Spokane Facts debuts. Emalipox and varioloid appear in Walla Walla. Work resumes on Kettle Falls Republic road with 2500 subscribed. shipyard plan for Whatcom partnered with Fairhaven. Aberdeen school visits low. Hoquiam far ahead in term room visits.

Painter William A Chase Commisioned for Portrait in India

William A Chase the American artist has been commissioned to travel to India to paint a portrait of Lady Curzon. Gov Blaney of Kansas proposes a conditional pardon plan for better class prisoners in the state penitentiary. Conditions require abstinence from drink gambling and loafing. Secretary Hay replies to Sir Alfred Austin praising the copyright law and calls the English poet laureate the dean of contemporary English literature. Colin Huntington is noted for wearing a travelling cap at work, while Gen Irving Hale, Philippines veteran, traces New England stock to Col John Hale who fought at Bunker Hill.

William A. Chase India Lady Curzon Blaney Kansas Hay Sir Alfred Austin Irving Male Philippines Colorado New England Col John Hale Bunker Hill

Dictionary Deluge and Flooded Orthodoxy Dilemma

A publisher wrestles with conflicting views in a dictionary project. An article on the Deluge is deemed too scientific, prompting multiple postponements. To shield readers, the editor assigns later flood entries such as Flood Bee Flood and Flood Siege Noah to balance science and theology.

Homes for sale in Pratt's Orchard Addition offered

Holmes and Robinson at 112 Columbia Street offer lots in Pratt's Orchard Addition with large bearing fruit trees on special terms for buyers seeking homes.

Pratt Holmes & Robinson Columbia Street

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