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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1899

Page

4

Honolulu Becomes American Port and Shipping Rules Likely

Honolulu officially became an American port on March 1, prompting British steamship firms operating the Garonne and Maniense to prepare for U S customs coordination before landing freight and passengers. The Mariense recently docked to take on freight while ballast discharge proceeds, and a shipment for sugar factories hit a payment snag delaying loading despite negotiations with railway agents.

Honolulu Garonne Maniense Monolulu Te & Port United States Washington Arlington Dock

Alaska Mail Routes Open for North Transportation Line

Postmaster Meem reports a department directive authorizing the North Transportation and Trade Company to run mail boats from this city to Skagway and Dawson. Trips begin June, July 10, and August with pay at 1495 dollars per trip. Boats limited to five tons each way carrying newspapers, merchandise, and packages to expedite end of season mail. Existing mailage at various points will be reassessed. new contractors may lease boats to provide mail service.

Meem Washington North Transportation and Trade Company Clas Skagway and Dawson Tile

Mining Men Organize In Seattle For Western Washington Mines

The mining men of Seattle meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 PM on March 8 to organize for mine development in Western Washington. Nearly fifty members are expected, with a committee led by Charles Lovejoy and Prof. O BR Dan to draft a plan for a society promoting mining welfare and preventing fraud.

Seattle Chamber of Commerces Washington West Cascade Mountains Charles Lovejoy Prof. 0 BR. Dan W. Rutherford A. W. Amergon

Bank officers elected at Dexter Horton Banking Co

The board of trustees held a meeting and elected W. M. Ladd of Portland as president, R. H. Denny as vice president, and M. W. Peterson as cashier. Ladd succeeds A. A. Denny as president. KR. H. Denny becomes trustee, replacing his father, and M. W. Peterson fills the former cashier post.

Dexter Horton Banking Company W. M. Ladd Portland R. H. Denny M. W. Peterson Ladd A. A. Denny KR. H. Denny F. R. van Tuyi

Eve's Daughters Beads and Imitation Jewelry Trends

A fragment describes wearing coral beads at two dollars per string and blue turquoise-like pieces. It notes imitation pearl strings appealing and hints at regal or imperial style with unfinished reference to a chateau and crown imagery.

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End of the Winter Term at University of Washington

The winter term closed with over 264 regular students registered plus many specials and miners course enrollees, totaling just over 300. President Graves and Dean Reeves were noted as handling university affairs during the President’s trip to Olympia.

University of Washington F. P. Graves Iw Etdl Olympia C. FP. Reeves

Amendment restricts suffrage to voters of 1867 or earlier

North Carolina legislators approved a constitutional amendment to curb suffrage by imposing educational, property and poll tax tests. The measure passed the House 1 to 27 and the Senate 4 to 1, to be see in August statewide vote with officers. It aims to eliminate the ignorant Negro vote while preserving white eligibility for those who could vote in 1867 or earlier or whose ancestors could vote.

Raleigh N. C Mareha North Carolina General Assembly House Senate

Gardiner Man Arrested for Sister-in-Law's Murder

Bradford Knights was arrested in Gardiner Maine on charges of murdering his sister-in-law Mamie Small who was shot while walking in the street. He admits being in Gardiner and seeking a meeting but denies guilt. the defense notes she had rejected him and his statements are contested by the girl's family.

Gardiner Bradford Knights Inlaw Mamie Small Miss Small Knights Wm Gardiner Foreveral Meare

Philippine leaders discuss future of independence in Orient

Major General de Dios and M. Parreda, both mothers of the five, speak about Tagen in the Orient and changing plans from a Washington trip. The committee will base action in Montreal with members Lovada Lane and Cage M. Marti already present. Harreda says Philippine people will not accept rule by Americans and favors independence, viewing it as the true solution.

Theégor M. Harreda Spain

Foxy father deceives to lure son to charity paint

A Chicago Post quote shows a cunning plan where a father tricks his son by asking for a loan to make him think he is set, while an anxious mother questions the motive. The line contrasts with a remark from the Atchison Globe about dainty refreshments and a Journal motto about choosing wealth over poverty.

Chicago Post Atchteon Globe Indianapolis Journal

Assessor Deputies Begin Countywide Rounds in 60 Days

The county assessor and deputies start a sixty day tour to visit all districts. Appointments list deputies for City districts and County districts with named officials to perform listings and valuations. Instructions stress courteous conduct, no personal rewards, clear records, no sharing owners' names, and timely completion.

Apsessor Sebatteh City Districte F. D. LeGate F. Winehel W. C. Reynolds T. C. Calhoun Nicholas i KR. OM. Smith Reader Jones County Districta C. A P Smith Petar Smith John HM. Brown John Henry Brown

Death ends long wait for Dawes recharge in Manila

A discharge order reached Private Raymond B. Dawes of the Twentieth Kansas volunteers after typhoid fever felled him in Honolulu en route to Manila. Dawes, son of Kansas attorney Floyd Dawes of Leavenworth, died the day the discharge arrived. His father, then a candidate for the state legislature, had sought his return home for Christmas.

Manila P. 1 Mall Merriam San Francisco Allbright Twentieth Kansas Volunteers United States Raymond B. Dawes McKinley Dawes FB. Dawe Leavenworth Kan Inmer Honolulu Dawee Father Waa Kansas Regiment Paul ED. L. Kpen

Curious Banquet Gambit with Missing Guests

A party at Tahse Room recounts a recent banquet after party guests failed to attend. One jovial gentleman sits between empty chairs, unable to move, yet remains cheerful while the first course and seats linger unused. A fellow guest jokes about envy before the next arrivals are noted as absent.

Tim

Railroad sale transfers assets amid negotiations at Elmira

After extended negotiations the sale transfers the Fal Brook railroad from the Magee family to the Vandelle party and becomes part of the neutral system. The frame Cor inc hides all the mines owned by the company and is paid.

Elmira March Magee raneCor

Contested Fall Brook Sale Involves Magee Estate Bond Deal

Inventoried value set at 15 million dollars for the Fall Brook property but purchasers refuse cash payment to the Magee and allied interests. They offer bonds totaling 5 million dollars bearing 8 percent annual interest, with interest guaranteed by the purchasing party as a railroad property pledge. An outright sale is blocked by a three generation entailed Magee estate on the road.

Magee Fall Brook Company Ngree John Magee

Miner fatally shoots fellow worker in Cumberland tavern brawl

In Cumberland Maryland Matthew H H Jones a miner shot and killed John Muir another miner aged about 20 at dawn after a drinking session at a taber shop in Lonaconing Jones claimed he was robbed and fired as Muir exited a tailor shop Muir died from a forehead wound Jones is jailed awaiting trial.

Cumberland, Md March Matthew HH. Jones John Muir William Muir Lonaconing Jones Muir

Inference on Modern War Destructiveness and Strategy

A Dover speech by Mr Wyndham argues long range weapons may reduce casualties by enabling strategic pressure and avoiding pitched battles. He says modern armaments increase cost and may shift warfare toward capital and organization, with civilised nations avoiding mass slaughter.

Dover Wyndham Orodurman

Insolvent Partners Face Receiver Ruling in Price Case

Judge Moore of the Superior Court ruled that a receiver will continue to manage the partnership affairs of Plavius 8. Cole and EB. W. Price. The decision followed Price’s motion to vacate the appointment of A. L. Crawford as temporary receiver and to dissolve the restraining order blocking Price from accessing partnership books pending case termination.

Plavius 8. Cole EB. W. Price Moore Superior Court Price L. Crawford

Americaniam Debate Sparks New Italian Church Movement

In Rome the Americaniam debate influences Vatican relations as Father Setmeria backs Father Hecker’s doctrines. Prominent priests publically discuss church state ties, fueling support for a Semerinia party advocating Hecker principles in Italy. A separate road incident ends with a gentleman landing on a dowager in a train car, an awkward critique of a necktie strap. The Prince of Wales introduces a new necktie design with red fabric and white Maltese crosses.

Rome March Runhn United States Italy Father Setmeria Father Hecker Vatican Semeriania New Prince of Wales

Kipling's Condition Improves as Trial News Recedes

New York reports Kipling shows marked improvement with his daughters mild pneumonia. daily bulletins will be issued. Beattie Balestier, Kipling’s brother-in-law, attends the case seeking $56,000, while Kipling recalls his Vermont court appearance and plans a foreign trip with Mrs Kipling.

New York Kipling Beattie Balestier New York Sun Halestier Vermont Balentier Gabe New England Balestier Beatty Halestier Kiplings Mies Carolyn Halestier All Soule Church Portland Place London Wolcott Balestien Mre Brattleboro Duromerston Connecticut River Smith Willem H. Seward Seward Mikado Japan Peshine Smith Judge Smith Kingdom United States

Fashionable Hats And Lace In A Busy Street Scene

The crowd views large gatherings and decorated hotels where women wear black hats and coral fabrics. Sessions mention Irish linen, fine tablecloths, and trimmings while sales in shops attract more women buyers than men. A later note discusses criminal law reforms and a poem excerpt from London Punch predicting a show in Chicago with theatrical and rural satire.

Food for Spanish Soldiers During Truce Remembered

In Company 1 at the Tier Regiment Armory Lieutenant Williams recalls Spanish soldiers during the San Juan Hill truce starving and signaling for food. An interpreter clarifies their gesture as a request for sustenance while acknowledging shared conflict and orders. They accepted aid and saluted, regretting the war’s necessity.

Tier Regiment Wiliams San Juan Hull America Baron Hardtack Leutenant Cleveland Moffett Leslie's Weekly

Moonshiner defies officers and endures clever chase

A Detroit-based former revenue officer recalls a stubborn Scotch moonshiner who evaded proof of illicit distilling. The tale highlights his sharp wits and persistent defiance, illustrating the long and entangled fight against illicit liquor.

Capital stock paid in Sa

Sa capital stock information appears incomplete with fragmented wording and missing context. Further readable details are needed to determine the exact corporate or financial item being described.

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