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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1899

Page

4

Allotment Schedule for Sailors Wages Issued by U S Treasury

The United States Treasury Department issued a new schedule of allotments of seamen wages. The Shipping Commissioner Read as follows outlines caps on allotments for various voyage routes between U S ports and foreign ports. Precautions require scrutiny of foreign ship agreements to prevent evasion. Blanks provided for shipping commissioners to sign and validate approvals.

United States Igent Shipping Itreada United Ates Atlantic Ocean Pacific Dominion of Canada Newfoundland Atlantic Equator Pacife Porte 10Th Meritan Europe Africa Pacific Ocean Pacifc British Columbia Mexico San Francisco Port Townsend Nanaimo

Man Shoots Self Near Maple Leaf on Seattle Line

Charla Trecker, owner of a Walla Walla area butcher shop, died by suicide yesterday afternoon on the Seattle & International railroad near Maple Leaf. Domestic trouble cited by his children as a possible cause.

Charla Trecker Walla Walla Addition Seattle & International Railroad Ile

Fourth Infantry A Historic Fighting Unit In U S History

The piece praises the Fourth Infantry for its long combat record from 79 through Santiago. It notes officers’ respect for its courage, lists notable successors Zachary Taylor and Ulysses Grant, and recalls the unit’s front line role in battles like Bantaro and the hardships of the Manila voyage via Suez.

Nymy York United States Infantry New York Orant Manila Washington Philippines United States Conapie Nourty Zachary Taylor JT. S. Grant Taylor Grant Philaga Puchanes Aucur Alden Pierd-Jones Hunt Maller Alvord Knutt MeePeetey Crook Rusechiant Wnott Fourth Infantry Galant Fourth Infantry Suez Canal New York Harbor Ttia Tt & Cront Annomator Iana Jonah Tia Santiago Bantaro Rh. H. Mall Senticen Tampa Allpwist Wainbridgs New

Fourth Infantry to Shine in Historic Battle Record

The retirement of Lt. Col. J. M. Sanne after forty years in the army is noted. The Fourth Infantry, led by Mainbeidge, is praised for dedication and skill as official histories of the Battle of Rantiaga are prepared, promising enduring achievement and soldierly excellence.

Peat Pach Ater Hlafiroceshor Leutenant Pourth J. M. Sanne Rantiaga Bourth Infantry Waliant Mainbeidge

Price Faces Crookedness Charges in Superior Court Hearing

W Price responded to charges from Cole and Plavotse during a hearing on a receiver and restraining order in the superior court Letterday. The case centers on accusations of crookedness and lewd conduct, with Price countering by accusing Cole of misconduct.

KK. W. Price Tie Perteer Plavotse Cole Superior Court Price

February Trade and Ship Movement in Seattle Falls Short

In February Seattle’s trade volume dropped 18.9 percent from the previous year with bank clearances totaling 4,699,849.55. Despite fewer imports from Alaska, sixty-four steamships carried freight, many coal, while sixteen ships arrived from the north and traffic south stalled. The month remains record-setting for the clearing house in February but signals a dull period with Klondike activity the lone bright note.

Seattle Monrth Alaska Trafic Klondike

Annual election of officers by Ladies Benevolent Society

The Ladies Benevolent Society met in G A R hall for its annual officer election and to receive the secretary Mrs I Cooper’s report. President Mrs A Levy and vice president Mrs M M Fredrick were re elected with other officers and advisory board members also re elected.

Ladies’ Mebrew Benevolent Society G. A. KR. Hall Mre. I Cooper Mra. A. Levy M. M. Fredrick Offeers A. Levy Ida Davis Mra. & Levig J. J. Lewis J. J. Cote W. Bornstein N. Phillips EB. Goodman Mre. & Davie C Fetend M. Gotretein Ra. A. Fort. Louis Mra FE. Bortes

Miners Return From Van couver Island Exploration

Frank Olewep secretary of the board of public works returns from a ten day ME ten days visit to Clayquot Sound on Vancouver Island. W R Pearson and H G Smelling accompany him as Helga gold and copper minting company members with ten claims four active. Sixty prospectors in the area. Miners condemn the exclusion act and hope for renewal. Mines in good condition and a large concentrator planned. An offer from P F Harry of Vancouver to take Helga output with new ore reduction methods. Rough seas but scenery noted as beautiful.

Frank Olewep Board of Public Works Clayquot Gound Vancouver Island W. R. Pearson H. G Smelling Helga Gold and Copper Minting Company Aleson PF. Harry Vancouver Swansy Company Helga

Mill to Build Ships

James J. Hitt, president of the Great Northern line, claims a fleet of steamers will run from Seattle to the Orient, moving Siberian traffic before year’s end.

James J. Hitt Great Northern Line Seattle Orient Siberia

League appoints committee chairs on racing board

Pittsburg March 2 President Keenan of the League of Americas Wheelwen announces chairmen appointments for the racing board. Gerlach in Chicago takes rights and privateities. Con way Some in Baltimore handles rules and recreation. Cityd o O'firien in Omaha chairs membership. Py Connetticut named to missing details.

Pittsburg Keenan League of Americas Wheelwen Gerlach Chicago Conway Some Baltimore Omaha Connecticut

Rush Is On Growing Stampede to Porcupine

A letter from Juneau dated February 20 describes a rising stampede of miners and outfits moving toward the Porcupine region. Decker reports 75 to 100 teams on the trail with increasing camps and long caravans from Juneau Skagway and Southeastern Alaska. The letter notes few dog teams and rising activity, with government surveillance and local tensions near Atlin and Porcupine creeks. Prices and conditions are volatile, restaurants and stores struggle, and the Atlin district sees a government push on public works and tax policy. The piece also records regional political notes and the Chamber of Commerce electing Thomas Proach as permanent secretary.

Janeau Jay Decker Porcupine Country Golne Tm Porcupine Juneau Skegway Pearly Southeastern Aleske Porcupine Trail Otate Decker We Porcupine Porcupine Creek Haines Mission Tonte Ted Steds Atlin Rawson Miike Frank &E Mit Pwo Maine Chamber Aritiah Columbia Chamber Ieaverse King County Commencement Bay Pierce County Thomas Proach Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce discusses property tax for water project

At a weekly meeting the chamber debated a proposed law to levy property taxes for water mainand related costs and its impact on the general fund. They adopted a resolution backing the Cedar River water committee and proposed real estate assessments to cover protection against bypass effects at 1 dollar per front foot.

Membega Chamber of Comerce

Congress Passes Army Reorganization Bill in Tight Vote

Washington reports a 203 to 22 vote approving the army reorganization measure amid strong opposition and claims it gives only a temporary increase. President now to sign as Senate also clears other major bills and conference reports proceed.

Washington Hapee Renate Meyers Henderson Creevenor Cannon Hoan Halley Hulls Friends of the

Summoned to Paris with Brothers Reprimanded Abroad

March 2 New York dispatch reports Brother Maurelian of Christian Brothers College Memphis among seven Brothers summoned to Paris for discipline over Latin Greek teaching beyond approved curriculum. Others include Brother Quintinian in Almertes Namur and Brother Pellx in Manchester.

New York Amone Peesenagenun Cunarder Erocta Wee Srether Maurelian Christian Brothers’ College Memphis Tenn

Cleveland Laid Up Signals Kruse Line Tension

The steamer Cleveland of the Kruse line will be withdrawn from the Beattie San Francisco run with no reason given by the agent. After extensive overhaul in Seattle the vessel is said to be nearly new yet laid up signaling pressure from rival Passic coast steamers who transport more freight and passengers.

Cleveland Kruse Steamship Company Beattie San Francisco California Charley Nemen Seattle Cape Flattery Immarine Direlay Kruse Company Pacti Cenat Company Passic Coast

Political maneuvering at New York conference hinted favor for rival candidate

Reported scheme discussed with interest centers on Pryen track and factions within the convention. A New York conference led by notable figures Waritney Croker Carter Harrison Plower and Crocker suggests Cleveland Crocker would back Gorman if the anti Ly an faction gains control.

Jtashisappon Connrens New York Waritney Croker Carter Harrison Plower Cleveland Crocker Gorman

Postmastership Faction Fight Delays Seattle Nominations

Washington reports show George M. Stewart’s nomination for Beatty postmaster stalls as Republicans in Seattle weigh united support. Foster seeks unification and defers action until the city voices its choice, while Custis and others stay busy in Washington.

Board of Audit discusses penitentiary brickyard operations

In Olympia the state board reviewed the penitentiary brickyard season and revolving assets. Proposals favored closing the brickyard for two years except to maintain brick making for internal use, with consideration of leasing the yard during the period.

Olympia State Board of Audit Mers Penitentiay Ickyarad Neyt Boa

Isle of Pines and Pacific Ambitions Amid Island Claims

Fragmentary text recalls the Isle of Pines and surrounding Pacific claims, mentioning sovereignty, treaty ratifications, and colonial powers. It alludes to balance of power with Cuba, Spain, Mexico, and the United States, and to a strategic tropical harbor linked by a channel and continental interests.

Washington Isle of Pines Tan Channel Mexico Cort Rico Indies Isle of Ming Rmerica Gulf of Law Porto Cuba Sonnd Sattelites Sam Will Swente Wba Columbus

ALONG THE WHARVES ALASKA PORTS UPDATE AND CARGO MOVEMENTS

The Alaskan port run reports the steamer Plonsie built for Jun ferry company left Juneau for Douglac island with a cargo. J. D. Baith arrived from Le Conner with 100 Bcks of feed to be charted at the Piyer dock. The West jathian from Shanghai via Port Angeles docked. Wheat shipped to Europe. The tug Mystic and the dino go on the ways for hull work. halibut scarce at the longified market. A large consignment expected next Deska steamer. salmon and cod remains scarce while smaller fish rise. The Blanche schooner tied up for months and was auctioned for 256 to Neleon who will likely use her in Sound trade. Revenue launch Bcewt alongside the Mad Street bankers for a coal cruise. Farallon sailed for Stangay and ports with 29 passengers and freight.

Blanche Coron

Seattle Serlings and regional sports plus civic notes

Seattle athletic club plans Portland and Tacoma pairings with Oregon road and Mullanomah clubs while Canadian Pacific moves a migrant train from Minnesota. The public works board approves new bicycle licenses. James Kidder Ward company tickets go on sale at Seattle theater. Police report arrests for saloon fights robbery and liquor theft linked to Cedar Mountain. Ray lumber and shingle company files articles of incorporation. Marriages licensed for Herbert Church and Ida Dawn Rewden and Joseph Johnson and Lorena Rundie.

Seattle Athletic Club Portland Tacoma Tacoma Athletic Club Oregon Road Club Mullanomah @thietle Herbert H. Church Seattle Ida Dawn A. Rewden Eagle Harbor Joseph T. Johnson Lorena Rundie

Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity

Seattle and vicinity expect Thursday night and Friday winds from the south to southwest with occasional showers. Temperatures rise slightly and rain has been general over the last twenty four hours in the area.

Seattle

Resolute Arrives Safely After Rough Alaska Run

Tug Resolute reached Puget Sound port last evening from Skagway with a heavy scow in tow for the White Pass and Yukon railroad. Captain Kilton said the voyage northwest into Queen Charlotte Sound was the roughest he ever faced with waves flooding the deck and water slamming against the pilot house. He marveled at the ship’s steadiness, noting the crew’s danger and the ship’s safe return after a brutal inland passage and battered windows.

Resolute Skagway White Pass Queen Charlotte Huntioh

Olympia Names Appointees to Several State Boards

Gov. Rogers reappoints Brooks Hadlock and Birith of Port Townsend to the State Board of Metom policy? and to the State Normal School trustees Joseph Altes of Spokane to serve until 1905 and J. J. Reowne of Goolarte until 1902. Demat from Spokane named to the board. Confirmations sent to the Senate.

Olympia Goolarte Wie BK. E. Demat Spokane Sputarnm

Final vote on sundry civil appropriation bill in Senate

Washington March 9 report notes the Senate tabled the sundry civil appropriation bill minutes before final passage with AL Limon chairing the appropriations committee. The article lists statewide allocations including Butte Montana 900.08 dollars and Seattle Washington 36 000 dollars as part of the one year Germanetry cost cap.

Washinghon Senate Butta Mont Seamie Salem Teeauury

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