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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1899

Page

3

Seattle Prepares Grand Fourth of July Celebration

Seattle extends a hearty welcome to visitors from the Northwest and British Columbia for a patriotic Fourth of July, promising a carnival of attractions, sports, boat and streetcar excursions, and a spectacular fireworks display. Organizers, led by busy businessmen, plan reduced railroad rates and special boat trips from Vancouver and Victoria. The program includes a top lacrosse match between Victoria and Vancouver Canucks, described as a bloodthirsty contest, with a strong emphasis on hospitality and broad enjoyment for all visitors.

Seattlc Seattle Northwest Vancouver Victoria Canucks Diood

National League Games Report From June Play

National League results yesterday include Louisville beating Washington 1 to 0 in the first game and 7 to 6 in the second. St Louis losing 3 to 5 to the New York Giants then 1 to 3 to Cleveland. Chicago losing 3 to 7 to Brooklyn. Cincinnati defeating Baltimore 6 to 1 then 4 to 2. standings are being updated.

Chicago Louisville Wasington Washington St. Louis New York Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati Baltimore Cincignpati W. Cc Philadelphia Fittsburgh Louieville

Do You Know Him Bryant J. Day Missing Boy

Police seek Bryant J Day a 16 year old boy from Whatcom who left home March 4 and has not been heard from since his mother believes he may be employed in a printing office in the city.

Bryant J. Day Whatcom

Willing to Help Admiral Dewey Impersonator Offers Aid

A Sioux Falls correspondent reports F. Van Buren, a northwest known commercial traveler, offers to impersonate Admiral Dewey during his U S visit next fall. He says health is good and he could deliver speeches after training, needing a uniform and nerve to assist at receptions and banquets.

Mioux F. van Buren Northwest Admiral Dewey Sioux Faire United States

Reserved seats for Passion Play at Jefferson theater

Readable line notes reserved seating for the Passion Play with showtimes listed at 2 and 7 p m at Jefferson theater.

Jefferson Theater

Crigler Bay 5 Acre Tract and Decoration Licenses

Real estate and service items listed include the Crigler Bay five acre tract and Moore Investment Company work on Fourth of July decorations flags and festooning. Denny Coryell Company provides Istay.

Bay Moore Inv. Co Denny Coryell Co Istay

Flora Jones Burial Held After Fatal Operation

Funeral services for Miora Jones who died at Mrs Bradbury's residence from the effects of a criminal operation were held yesterday afternoon. She had only just paid the money at the time of death and was buried in a Bonney and Stewart led ceremony at Lake View cemetery.

Miora Jones Mra. Bradbury Bonney & Stewart Lake View Cemetery

Dayton Heiress Pursues Training as Nurse

Josephine Schwind, third daughter of the late Codestin Schwind Dayton's wealthy brewer, studies at Good Samaritan hospital Cincinnati to become a trained nurse. The family protests public notoriety yet confirms her as a heir to a $700,000 estate. The brewery property is valued at about $500,000.

Dayton Josephine Codestin Schwind Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Schwind

Veterans organize State Union Veterans' Association

A meeting of visiting G. A. R. Veterans was held in Grand Army hall yesterday afternoon. Farewell speeches and reminiscences followed. A new society named the State Union Veterans' Association was formed with Commander Jnc. RK. Kinnear, Vice Commander Dr. Freeman, Secretary Jas H. Wilson, Treasurer Don G. Lovell, and Mustering Officer RK. I. Beott.

Grand Army Hall State Union Veterans’ Association Jnc RK. Kinnear Dr. Freeman Jas H. Wilson Don G. Lovell RK. I. Beott

Won by a Woman in Missouri Railroad Standoff

An engineer laying out a Western railroad in Missouri refuses to move stakes. A young man and Nip, a buried guerrilla’s son, confront them at a grave. A widow explains her family’s claim and pacifies the dispute with a resolved compromise. The engineer moves the line and the woman’s home becomes the route’s stopping place.

Missouri Nip Paw Eaid Aaid

Logging boom toward Necanicum with new dam project

In Astoria Oregon the Necanicum summer log extraction is set to reach seven million feet. Several new camps have opened and a dam contract was let to permit log flotage down the stream. Boomsticks will line the shores to protect banks from damage.

Astoria Ore

Made Insane by Fright In Bummereide County

A probate court in Batavia hears a case of insanity involving Nicholas Weimer the son of a prosperous farmer. Fifteen years ago he was frightened by a man with a false face and since then suffered epileptic fits growing worse. Three men had to remove him to the county infirmary after he attacked his father. The boy is an only child and well built.

Batavia Nicholas Weimer Bummereide Weimer

Seattle and Northwestern Mining Stock Exchange opens this evening

The Seattle and Northwestern Mining Stock Exchange opens for business in Hall No. 1 New York Block at p m sharp this evening. Citizens brokers and miners are invited to attend. Trustees named Charles Proech F M Sparling M D and Eben Smith. A M Wrater is president and John Usher secretary.

New York Block At & P Charles Proech F. M. Sparling M. D Eben Smith A. M. Wrater John Usher Tee Hanson Columbia Heneet Manty Hineley G. W. Carmack & Co

Dawson Freezing Works Tears and Deaths Mark Roper Tale

Charles Roper reports Dawson as a harsh place for unemployed men with little money. Jail labor means grueling wood chopping, poor food, and frequent deaths with neglected graves. He travels Klondike routes via Stewart River and Eldorado, noting scarce work and shifting wages, as Phillip B. Lowe struggles on sandbars. He hopes Yukon gold will flow via St Michael this season.

Daseson Charion Roper Humboldt Dawson Roper Klondike Stewart River Gold Hill Creek Eldorado Yukon St. Michael White Morse White Horse Phillip B. Lowe

Vastly Varied Goods and Prices Listed in Local Market

A dense catalog lists fruits vegetables dairy meats lumber and grain with varied unit prices. Items include oranges, apples, grapes, butter, cheese, eggs, dressed poultry, oats, flour, and lumber types. The notice ends by promoting the art lovers to see the Passion Play.

Hutter—Ranch Washington Banterh Lowa Elgin California

Market Quotations from Monday Morning Seattle Trade

A fragmentary market report shows steady prices across grains hay poultry and livestock with large future shipments anticipated from California. Bids to producers include grain oats 27 dollars per cent barney 22 dollars wheat 19 dollars and various feed components. livestock and hides follow with mixed demand and specific per pound figures.

Star California Farina Iba Java Costa Rica Sack Guatemala Lion Weat Street Lota Seattle Barney Puget Sound Washington Timothy Strictly Fresh Ranch Hutter Bulla End le Leas

Safe Deposit Boxes for Valuable Articles For Rent

Safe deposit boxes available for the safekeeping of valuable articles and papers at a yearly rate. You keep the key. Location: Safe Deposit Value WW Columbia St. Manager Shorrock.

Columbia St E. Shorrock

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