Rockefeller Enjoys Alaska Trip and Seattle Visit
John D. Rockefeller and party returned from a brief Alaska voyage aboard the Cottage City. He told a Star reporter the journey was taken for pleasure, discussed potential northern exploration, and praised Everett and Seattle while noting no current plans to invest in Alaska fields. He denied involvement with the Central Trust company and commented on Everett foreclosure rumors.
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John D. Rockefeller
Alaska
Seattle & International
Miller
Stockefeller
Rockefeller
Star
Rockefetter
Offields
Attempted Murder by Masked Highwaymen in Jackson Street
C G Botting of 1112 Seventh Avenue and Miss Nellie Kendall faced a masked robber on Sunday evening. A shot fired struck Botting, burning his face and shirt as he fell to the sidewalk. A second masked accomplice aided the search of Botting’s pockets before both fled toward the hill district. Police investigate the incident.
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C. G. Botting
Seventh Avenue
Jackson Street
Mins Nellie Kendall
Botting
Baltet
Kendall
Republic Enthusiast Praises Mines and Rails Prospects
Charles E. Halleck, a mining man from Republic, visits the city and touts Republic Washington as a lively camp with mines running full blast. He predicts stronger development if the Great Northern branch reaches Republic, noting surveyors already cross-secting the grade for rail extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Halleck
Republic
Washington
Great Northern Railway
Kidnapper Sentenced After Guilty Plea in Clark Case
In New York Addie Bar was arraigned and pleaded guilty. She faced a judge who gave a harsh sentence of 12 years and 10 months in Auburn prison for her role in the kidnapping of the Clark baby trio.
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New York
Addie Barrow
Baby Clark
Auburn
Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity showers to tonight
This afternoon and tonight, showers are expected in Seattle and vicinity with Tuesday fair weather. Winds will shift from south to west.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Mining News From Republic Washington Highlights Ledges
The North Star company awarded a contract to tunnel 140 feet to reach a ledge with a second tunnel from near Granite creek. The Pirate property, developed by Kent San Poil Gold Mining of Seattle, yields a stringer of free gold in its shaft. The Gopher mine at the north end shows a strong ledge possibly continuing the Mountain Lion ledge.
Tacoma Smelter Refuses Trust Expansion Plans
The Tacoma emelter refuses to join the big smelter trust and plans to double capacity to 350 tons daily, becoming the largest metalworks west of Denver. Negotiations continue with Everett smelter owners to join the trust, but no binding agreement has been reached.
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Tacoma
Big Smelter Trust
Denver
Everett
Largest Alaska mail arrives on Cottage City in Seattle
The Cottage City delivered the biggest Alaska mail ever seen in Seattle, beating a prior record set by the City of Topeka. Seventeen pouches included targets for Tacoma Beattie Washington state Oregon and other southwestern and eastern states. six pouches were registered mail with papers. Purser W K Curtis oversaw smooth connections for deliveries from Michael Rampar City and other Yukon Atlin Alaskan ports.
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Alaska
Seattle
Cottage City
Topeka
Tacoma
Beattie
Washington State
Oregon
W. KR. Curtis
Michael
Rampar City
Yukon Atlin
Case of Assault on Young Girl Near Y M C A Park
A six year old girl was assaulted by a man who lured her and her four year old brother to bushes near Sixteenth Avenue while berries were being picked. The children identified the suspect after the attack. Dr George M Horton treated the girl. Detective Barbee leads the investigation.
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August Schults
Y. M. C. A. Athletic Park
Columbia Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Schults
Geo. M. Horton
Barbee
Population guesses for United States at twelfth census
Washington predicts the twelve census will place the U S population near seventy seven million five hundred thousand. Officials caution against overestimates with Dr F H Wines noting the public overvalues national figures and will likely be disappointed. Government actuary J S McCoy projects June 1900 population at 77 676 000.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Census Bureau
F. H. Wines
Vines
J. 8. McCoy
Congress
Executive Departments
McCoy
Jefferson Theater Night Presents The Passion Play
Amusement notes report the Jefferson Theater tonight features The Passion Play. Populace projections by McCoy suggest a U S population around 76 011 000 with cautions that actual figures may be lower. Dr Vines and Dr Pritchett offer divergent estimates on census outcomes and birth rates.
Allin Country Claims Draw Helm’s Caution on Ground
Haron business figure Aliver P Helm of Haron and Company notes the Allin country has good hydraulic potential but overall ground is not ideal for placer work. He says bench claims exist yet large boulders dominate the terrain and require hydraulic machinery to move.
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Aliver P. Helm
Haron, & C
Allin Country
Cape Flattery Fishermen See Strong Halibut And Cod Run
The current season promises profits for Cape Flattery fishermen as boats dock daily with large catches. A schooner arrived with 11,000 pounds of halibut and cod, and several more vessels are expected soon.
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Cape Flattery
Railway Notes. Co. Co. Pingine Named Passenger Agent
The Phillips Judson Procedure Company appoints Co. Co. Pingine as passenger agent. Preparations are made to run two special trains from the New England states to the National Educational Association meeting in Los Angeles. One or both trains may return via Beattie.
Vienna brace cuts murder case linked to Chicago suspect
Bartholome Kost, a Vienna cabinetmaker living with his bride in Chicago, is linked to the Marie Veodicka murder in Austria. Austrian police report she met Kost in New York, later died by foul play in the Elbe river. Kost allegedly killed her, fled with Marie Schirma, and faces extradition to Vienna for trial.
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Chicago
Bartholome Kost
Vienna
Austria
Marie Veodicka
Kost
Marie Schirma
Voodicka
Marie Sehirma
America
Eye Destroyed By a Button
In Middletown New York Edwin Ghea aged to be 18? The text states Edwin hea of Pish's eddy had three pieces of a button removed from his left eye. They had been in there since 1873 when a button struck him in the eye during a stride. After months of treatment the eye failed and was removed to protect the other eye. Examination found three tiny button fragments from years past.
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Middletown
BN. Y
Edwin @hea
Ghea
Mystery Murderey Hint in Dallas Bicycle Case
In Dallas a man’s box car find near the Trinity river front contains clothes and a letter addressed to C. C. Barnard of Sherman Texas. Barnard and two assistants connected to bicycle auctions vanished after Barnard drew 640 dollars the day before. Police suspect murder as detectives drag the Trinity river in search of clues.
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Dallas
Tex
Jane
Trinity River
C. C. Barnard
Sherman
Chicago
Dacotah
Ile
Santa Fe
Barnard
Merchante
Asmalante
Dreyfus Trial Trials Stir French Senate and Cabinet
The French senate passed a confidence vote for the new ministry as it appeared in session. Supporters of the Commune shouted Vive la Commune provoking a clash with socialist factions. The war minister Califet faced hostility due to past orders firing on Communists as the deputies later backed the Wahleck-Roussian ministry.
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Patib
Senate
Califet
Chamber of Deputies
T Wahleck - Roussian
Predicted End of World Stirs Texas Followers
In Texas cities including Houston followers of Rev Mr Smith, a self styled prophet, await the end of the world set for Thursday at 6 p.m. They filled warehouses in Galveston Dallas and Waco, some women bearing a child believed to be the Messiah, while police monitor the scene and telegrams claim divine delay for public distraction.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Mev
Smith
Mia
Jane
Galveston
Dallas
Waco
Franklin Street
Parson Smith
Canitary
Oakesdale Plans Large Palouse Fourth Celebration
Oakesdale Washington gears up for a major Fourth of July festival with nearly 500 dollars in secured funds, prize money half of it, inviting contestants from nearby towns for foot and bicycle races. A mock battle directed by Captain Coonradt will be held, with a schoolhouse hill site, two bands, and a large pavilion to host the forenoon program.
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Oakfesdale
Wash
Palouse
Church Women as Grocers in Sandusky
On Saturday the busiest town grocery day saw the Presbyterian church raise funds with a large sale. A main store was turned over to church ladies who earned 20 percent of gross sales. Seven delivery wagons operated from dawn to night. a total of several thousand dollars was raised for a new church. The plan includes turning over the same estate to Methodist women later.
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Upprpr
Methodist Church
Commission to Investigate Jury Bribery Opens Witnesses Set
The commission met in Prosecuting Attorney McElroy's office to arrange witness summons and trial setup. Papers filed in superior court empower the commission to compel attendance and rule on equity of charges, with names of witnesses disclosed: Tucker, Ronald, Bausman, and Huntley. London dispatch reports the Czarina gave birth to a daughter, the royal couple's third daughter.
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McMlroy
Superior Court
McElroy
Tucker
Ronald
Bausman
Huntley
London
Bt. Petersburg
Thy Passion Play to Open at Jefferson Theater Seattle
Ty Blight presents Thy Passion Play at the Jefferson theater in Seattle for the first time locally. The production mirrors the New York and Chicago runs and has drawn wide public endorsement. Mrs Radmunds and Mr Dykeman head the local cast with musical interludes by the company. Herbert We Deey and Effie Shannon star in The Meth and the Flame, stated as the season highlight, opening Friday night for a three performance run.
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Jefferson Theater
Seattle
New York
Chicago
Francisco
United States
Mra. Radmunds
thin @ty
Mr. Dykeman
News
Lomnm
Herbert We Deey
Effie Bhannon
East
Seattle Inkling Seeks Site for New Hospital at Marrowstone Point
A. Govette of Vancouver barracks with Capt. Mobinson left for Marrowstone Point to choose the site for a new hospital. HK A. McKay of Seattle won the construction contract, and work will start immediately. The Patterson coast survey steamer arrives to map Alaskan waters and lay navigational landmarks. The day also brings legal notices, mining news, and local incidents across Seattle.
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United States Coast Survey
Patterson
Pratt
Sac Francisse
Econ
Michael
Golomin Bay
Alaskan
United States Coast & Geodetic Survey
Apheon River
Men's and Fine Linen Crash Hats and Accessories
Nonsensical listing of men's linen crash hats in various sizes and leather events. Includes references to fine wool health underwear and suspenders, with a price note of 14 dollars and mentions of socks in black or tan. Appears as a garbled retail item list from a period catalog or ad.
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Everett & Monte Cristo
Booma
Everett Land Company
Central Trust Company of
Weather Forecast
Mining News OF Republic
THE
Lagest
Alaska Mail
Sixteenth Avenues
Amusement Bulletin
Cording
Mr. McCoy
Dr. Vines
HH. 8
Pritchett
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Hin
Dreyfus
Oakesdale
Oberon Cpf Sq
F.C Sharkey Ve
Port Minkeley Mill Company
Starkey
Prussia
Brunnear & Co
Pike Street
J. W. Treat
van Anda Mining Company
Texada Island
B.C
H. Pauleon
Olive Street
Salfest A. Sylvester
North Dakota
Rosa
Ballard
Board of Public Works
Thompson
Alaskan Geographical Society
Partors of the
Rainier Grand
Elisabeth Bradley
George Bradley
J. P. Hadley
Pioneer Squate
Everett Smith
Clark Davis
Wm. Horan
Committee of One Hundred
Cedar Lake
Beattie & Tacoma Electric Railway Company
James
Bam Johnson
First Avenue
J. D. Vickery
Railroad Avenue
Nellie Gray
Peterson
Vickery
J. H. Puller
Cann
Ninth Avenue
Crigler
Aplete
She
Ste
W. L. Douglass
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Fred . Merrill
Chriety
Fires Avenue
Unionstreet
Dueck
Chilaven
Felitz
Vester Way
Moran Brothers Company
Bremohns
Erthington
United Siates Metallchs Company
Queen City Steam Laundry
Fourth Ave
Wear
Pike Strew
C. E. Thurston & Co
Cherry St
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Buccesmor
Woodhouse
Second Avenue
Telephone Pike
Seattle, Wash
Atara Co
Crashington Block
Oberon
Northwest
Irvin Baruch
Herr Baruch
Famous Lady Orchestra
Eastern Ming
Katminka
Uiuubtor
Creat” English
Meedlehe Gotenee
Frank Parle
Raye Hampton
Darktown Ag
Enova
Great Toe Dancer
Surlesgee
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