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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1899

Page

3

Government to Promote Farming in Yukon Districts

The article describes Yukon government plans to encourage farming near the gold fields in Alaska. It notes a grain and vegetable push under supervision, a new experimental station led by C. Georgensen, and a legislative act funding agricultural experiments to reduce reliance on imports.

Alaska Disteiitsa Alavika Agricul Capex Periaom C. Georgsen Tie de Germie Merion Cook Geormreson Ubon Sarmingia Cook

Preacher Pugilist Rev Willard Bean Seeks Local Match

An ordained elder and professional pugilist Rev Willard W Bean, 27, 5 ft 9 in, 164 lbs, seeks a local middleweight bout on any evening except Sunday. He fights for both faith and fitness, claiming victories over Lawrence Farrell aka William Kehoe in nine rounds.

Jim Veltinins Sharkey Bean Judge Bean Utah William W. Bean Geomedian Salt Lake Bean of the Mormon Fred Jar Wheat Visalia Sget Foos Tean Seo Boxfornia Willard W. Bean Bean Paches San Francisco Masculiar Mormonium Mr. Pean Lawrence Farrell William Kehoe Kehoe

Rumor of Northern Pacific Route Cuts to Tacoma

The Gazette reports a plan to route the Northern Pacific through a new line to Portland via the Columbia River Valley. If built it would bypass Tacoma and alter grain shipments from the eastern wheat country, with impacts on passenger service and regional transportation.

Coletta Telmenh Meeang Baleagy Pat Pitre Wadlula-Porthamdag Wits Morchern Columbia Hiver Northwre Pacific Great Wheat Country Washington Tacoma Portland Ocean Cascades Vancouver Northern Pacific Portland - Tacoma Wallula Burlington Clopus Pass Tacoma& Columbia River Railway Horse Heaven Klickitat County Yakima Columbia

Untold Tale of Lovers and a Jealous Husband

Beatrice Lobdell navigates a fashionable social world while Lucius Lobdell’s neglect and George Whitford’s interest heighten tension. A story outline exchange at the Orpheus and a ballroom encounter drive hidden passions, jealousy, and a perilous promise.

P Wimberton Whitford Mrs. Lobdell Orpheus Club Lucian Leddell Beatrice Lobdell Beatrice George Whitford Cleveland

Did He Succest It First At Santiago Harbor

New York reports J Ester Eckerson of 72 West Forty fifth street claims he first suggested sinking a vessel at the mouth of Santiago harbor to block Admiral Cervera's fleet. Lieut Hobson denies originating the plan and shows documents he wrote to the president about the expedition.

New York J. Ester Eckerson Santiago Harbor Cervera Lieut. Hobson

Entertaining Tea Talk And A Curious Cold Feet Cure

A hostess recalls a humorous birthday party episode and the cherry tree memory as she shares how she treated persistent cold feet. She describes visiting Dr Soake who advised walking barefoot indoors on rugs to create friction, a remedy she tried for an hour daily, paying £100 for the guidance, and reporting surprising relief.

Washington George Elss Dr. Soake Oniby

I Cannot Tell a Lie A Tale of a Damaged Evening

A narrator recalls a night of deception sparked by a sprained ankle and a dance. She pretends to be ill to avoid social duties while her husband remains unaware. A future temptation to lie again is tempered by the resolve to stop fibbing. The tale closes with a reflection on honesty.

May Mary Mr. Miaok Black Stout George

Senator Money Seeks Exhumation Of Virginius Crew Remains

A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Money calls for exhuming and returning the bodies of Captain Fry and his men massacred near Santiago during the Virginius affair. If graves cannot be identified the burial sites should be fenced and marked. The piece recalls the 1873 atrocity and its diplomatic aftermath.

New York Senator Money Virginius Santiago Mr. Money United States Senate Capt. Fry Cuba Spain

Senator Clarke Denies Report Amid West Visit

Montana Senator-elect William A. Clark rejects rumors of a political deal or alliance connected to Highland Bay copper mine interests. He explains his plans include inspections of sugar, coal, and copper properties and questions a possible extra session, while noting Philippine policy and Dewey reinforcement issues.

Wm. A. Clark Montana A .Lam Ted Th Clark Highland Bay Salt Lake City Utah Atrip Los Angeles Cal Gallup N. M Arizona Washington Philippines Dewey Oregon Senator Clark United States

Mutually Unpleasant Domestic Turmoil and an Intelligence Office Visit

A distressed husband named Mr Roberts contemplates visiting an intelligence office amid family strife. He complains about finding a cook and reveals he has just escaped from a troubling situation as he weighs his options and the strain of domestic life.

Mr. Roberts

Central Pacific Railroad Settlement Completed

The Central Pacific railroad company settled its government obligations as United States Treasurer Roberts received notes totaling 55 812 715 dollars. The twenty notes bear 3 percent interest semi annually with stamps affixed and are to be replaced by new 4 percent bonds. The government holds six percent bonds as security and four notes may be redeemed soon.

New York Central Pacific Railroad Company United States Roberts Internal Revenue Central Pacific

Annoyed New Yorker Fights Art Scam by Painter

Mrs. Howard Gould formerly Katherine Clemmons moves to curb a poor fresco painter who mailed her a wooden palette bearing a Dumas hero image smeared with oil paint. The man Joseph Batleyue admits receiving funds from high society figures including Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Astor. Police are handling the extortion-like scheme.

New York Howard Gould Katherine Clemmons Fifth Avenue Joseph Batleyue West Twenty-fifth Street Cornelius Vanderbilt John Jacob Astor Gould Alleys d'Artagnan Dumas Hero

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