Liquid Air Engine Promises Revolution in Power
New York inventor Tripler Mas demonstrates an air engine using liquid air to drive a small engine with no steam or fire. He claims liquid air costs 20 cents per gallon and could replace steam power in factories, ships, and railways, with flying machines becoming practical via a light air motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripler
New York City
New York
Keeley
Charles KB. Tripler
Tripier
Marerous
Nauldair
Preakient McKinner Restores Cortes Property
The New York Journal reports universal praise for McKinner after ordering restoration of Cortes family property seized by Spain. Officials and Philippine advisers commend the move while press in Hong Kong cites Aguinaldo’s setback and criticizes U.S. troops. A Philippine junta seeks adventurers and bounties are offered to join the insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
New York Journal
Preakient McKinner
Cortes
America
Aguinaldo
Mesars. Schurman and Worcester
Philippine- American Commission
Wildman
Elopement Sought by Tacoma Man for Wife
James W. Snider of Lake was in Tacoma yesterday seeking his wife Ruth who eloped with a young man named George Griffin. Snider had left his farm a year earlier when his wife disappeared and now pursues her with a warrant in hand as he searches for the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
James W. Snider
Lake
Ruth
Ulleres
George Griffin
Snider
Yukon
Steamship Line Cuts Rates on Transatlantic Plana
The White Star steamship line announces rate cuts to Bingland on several ships. The new schedule takes effect immediately, expected to trigger broader rate reductions across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ftat Steamship Line
Bingland
Transatlantic line fares cut ahead of summer schedule
The Hamburg America and rival lines announce fare cuts with first class reduced to five dollars and forty cents on several ships and other reductions for second class as a rate war looms. Officials from Hamburg American and Cunard declined to confirm further meeting with White Star, while Daily News reports breakup of the transatlantic line combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cymbrie
Quntay Schwab
James A. Wright
Cunard Line
London
March
The
Daily News
White Star Steamship Company
Pope's Condition Post Bulletin at Vatican
Vatican bulletin reports the Pope's condition generally and locally most satisfactory and notes no further bulletins will be issued until tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Morgen Cadet notes search for Walter Wellman voyage
The Morgen Cadet reports that arrangements are made for a vessel to search Frans Joseph Land for Walter Wellman and his Greenland expedition members unless the explorer returns soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Morgen Ciadet
Frans Joseph Land
Walter Wellman
Greenland
Doctor Henry Scott Dies Known for Harper's Ferry Wounds
Ashland Va March Dr Henry Scott who dressed John Brown's wounds at Harper's Ferry and examined Brown's body after the scaffold death has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Henry Scott
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Brown
Kipling Learns of Daughter Josephine's Death
Kipling notified this morning that his daughter Josephine has died of pneumonia. The news follows his commission in New York and reports indicate he will be unable to take food for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kipling
Josephine
Six New Cruisers Ordered by Navy Officials
Washington march 6 reefer admirals hichborn and melville issued orders this morning for preliminary work in drawing up plans for six cruisers authorized by the naval appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hichborn
Melville
Queen Marie Improves After Pneumonia Battle
Queen Marie, reported in Prussia on March 6, has shown improvement from a pneumonia illness. The court medical bulletins indicate her condition is steadier and she is responding to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Marie
Prussess
State fish commissioner surveys Ferry county field
Mareh A C Little arrived as state fish commissioner to advise Gov. Rogers on naming Ferry county commissioners. He spent the day interviewing business people and residents to identify competent citizens for a board that appoints officers serving forty two years or until the next general election, amid diverse opinions on candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic, Mareh &A
Jackal Runs Away From London After Rescue
Agonetillo the Fullpico agent, rescued from Skerryvore rock after the Lab rador liner went ashore, has disappeared in London. authorities search for the missing figure amid the incident’s aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Agonetillo
Labrador
Contempt Arrest Ordered for Van Alstine and Norton
Judge Benson signed an order this morning to arrest Lou van Alstine and Emma Norton for contempt of court. The sheriff is to detain them with bail set at 2000 dollars each, and they are scheduled for trial on the tenth of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou van Alstine
Emma Norton
Benson
Empire
Eherif
Prank Steel Heads to California After Arrest
Detectives chase leads as Prank Steel travels from Los Angeles after the arrest of Chertie Harper on assault with intent to murder charges. Harper posted a 4000 dollar bond, with Detective Meredith involved, and Detective Ateet plans to accompany the prisoner to Los Angeles. McThee's vaudeville company headlines at the ird Avenue theater for a week of performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Steel
Los Angeles
Chertie Harper
Meredith
Harper
Ateet
McThee
Ird Avenue
A Billion and a Half: Congressional Expenditure Debate
Chairman Cannon sums the fifty fifth Congress appropriations at 1 566 890 016 with 673 654 400 spent in the last session. Republicans defend increases for pensions postal service rivers and harbors navy public buildings and Paris exposition. Democrats claim record spending far exceeds prewar norms and highlight Spain war charges as only a small part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannon
House
Fifty-Fifth Congress
Congress
Postal Service
Navy
Department of Justice
Riveta
Harbore
VTRW
Cuneters
Paris
Spain
Tacoma Assessors Begin 1899 Tax Valuations on Personal Property
In March 1899 Tacoma deputies start valuing all personal property and improvements added since last assessment. Real estate valuation remains unchanged this year due to state revenue law. It is uncertain if the board of equalisation will meet after assessments, but it is expected to adjust both real and personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Aasoteote
Board of Equalisation
Glacier district quartz claims change hands in Tacoma sale
In the Glacier mining District Tacoma a parcel of quartz claims in the county, owned by J. W. Knapp and associates of Buckley, was contracted today to A M Mitchcock of Alameda County Cal for 2250 000. Fifteen thousand dollars was paid down with another fifteen thousand due at possession and the balance in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Seventern
Glacier
J. W. Knapp and
Unclear OCR describes wheat farming costs and land prices
Fragmented text notes farming in Tacoma area with farms affordable at two to ten dollars per acre. Mentions wheat yields of around 70 to 80 bushels per acre and the idea of earning enough in a single year to buy land, but details are garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Puyallup Valley Land Profits Highlighted by Auctions
The article notes Cotterla paying 9600 cash for % acres of the Isaac H. Wright claim after crops and garden produce earnings. The sale was conducted by Thomas De Witt Cuyler and wife of Philadelphia under a mortgage foreclosure. It also cites over 9000 dollars earned by W M H Pauhamus from his farm in the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mheenta
Puyallup Valley
Moselle Cotter
Isaac H. Wright
Cotterla
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Philadelphia
Puyallup
W. MH. Pauhamus
Poisoning case shocks Greenwood with arrest of Mrs Begett
Neillville Wisconsin March 6 A sensational poisoning case has emerged in Greenwood. Mrs Begett is jailed here charged with murdering her husband John Begett who fell ill three weeks ago and was taken to his father's home near Greenwood where his wife was staying. Doctors reported suspicious symptoms and arsenic was found in the man's mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neillaville
Wis
Greenwood
John Begett
John Bagett
Muland
Negroes flee Pana as military guard tightens
The military guard at the trains reports forty negroes have left Pana. About 0 remain and are working only half time. One hundred negroes will depart tomorrow for Indian territory to replace striking miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pana
Indian Territory
Snow cleared on Great Northern route easing train service
The Great Northern line through the Cascades has been cleared of recent snow and trains are running on schedule. The eastbound train arrived on time, with officials noting the snow will recede as the season progresses and further hindrance is unlikely. Fr RR Whitney, Great Northern general ticket agent, has been overseeing west coast operations for Portland. KK J Coyie, Canadian Pacific district passenger agent, left for Vancouver. James Anderson, Canadian Pacific freight agent, is sidelined with a grippe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Cascades
RR Whitney
Great Northern Railrerd
Portland
KK. J. Coyie
Canadian Pacific rail+ road
Vancouver
James Anderson
Canadian Pacific
Honored Emmet at Jefferson Theater by Emerald Club
A large crowd attended at the Jefferson theater Saturday night for an Emerald Club entertainment commemorating the war anniversary of Robert Bramer an Irish patriot martyr. The program was well rendered with Mr Arther substituting for Gen J B Metcalf due to lateness and Hinees quipping that a poor Irishman cannot speak for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theater
Emerald Club
Robert Bramer
Arther
J. B. Metcalf
Hinees
Ireland
Taulon Magazine Explosion Fatalities Rise
Four men injured in the Taulon magazine explosion die today as recovery hopes fade. The death toll increases while several others remain in critical condition. deer population now estimated at eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taulon
Chicago to Add Ten New Buildings in School Plan
Chicago officials unveil a program totaling 760,009 dollars to add ten new school buildings. The plan aims to provide more space, better air and health conditions for students citywide starting in 1900, reducing overcrowding and improving classroom comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sewerage Bond Meeting Plans Taylor Avenue Bid
A public works bond meeting will be held this afternoon to consider bids for Taylor avenue sewer expansion. The Seventh avenue north system, serving the Denny school area, will run four miles and cover over 609 lots at an estimated cost of 40000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond of Public Works
Taylor Avenue
Seventh Avenue North
Denny School
Ohio River Rises Above Danger Line at Cincinnati
Ohio River climbs past danger mark to 51 ft 3 in at Cincinnati forcing evacuations along the river and its tributaries. Seven drownings reported from various points as residents flee rising waters and extensive property damage accumulates along the banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
A School for Scandal at the Beatile theater
Louie James Frederick Worde and Katherine Kidder made their initial appearance in A School for Scandal at the Beatle theater. The crowded house filled aisles and the standing crowd reflected strong interest as the week ahead was expected to draw larger audiences. The company appeared thin but the strong cast promise continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie James
Frederick Worde
Katherine Kidder
Beatile Theater
Latereninog
Avpesng, Pur
Waterworks Targeted as Americans Recoil in Manila Fight
Early morning clash near Manila left two American soldiers wounded and seventeen enemy dead. Outposts from the Pecord Oregon and First Nebraska fought back as fighting resumed. Filipino plans aimed to seize the Waterworks six miles from the city. American headquarters are in Malate. Denky’s arrival awaited. Remaining Spanish prisoners sail home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pecord
Oregon
Nebraska
Malate
Denky
Crescent Bicycles Prices Spelger and Hurlbut
Crescent Bicycles at 1215 1217 Second Avenue list prices and contact details for Spelger and Hurlbut with storefront notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Californian Wounded Near San Pedro Macats Reported
General Otis reports Private Louie Darean and Wilhelm Wheeler wounded near San Pedro Macats on Saturday. Sergeant Frank McNally sprained his ankle in the same action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Jane
San Pedro Macats
Louie Darean
Wilhelm Wheeler
Frank McNally
Repatriated Soldiers Petition for Food and Pay
At a meeting of repatriated soldiers in Marid they voted to petition the government for food and arrears of pay. In Valencia yesterday the marching soldiers carried banners reading We are hungry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marid
Valencia
Miles Washington Beef Trial Witness Testimony Report
March 6 Miles court of faculty heard Lt Mason of the Ninth Infantry as the key witness. He testified the beef was unpalatable and that it caused illness and disposal after three days of refrigerated meat spoiled. The court will reconvene in Chicago on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washhington
Mason
Ninth Infantry
Miles Court of
Chicago
Legislature Faces Midnight Adjournment in Olympia
Olympia March 6 The sixth state legislature will adjourn at midnight Thursday with substantial work left. Observers expect the session to extend into Friday morning as lawmakers push to complete business before sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Washington
Letter From Manila Describes Life and Sentiments of Redick
A Manila dated January 1 letter from Marry A. Redick, a member of Company B, Washington volunteers, to Dr. Andruss, recounts army life, comments on Filipino forces and Aguinaldo, praises health and quarters in a local sugar factory setting, notes heat, diet, and a shower bath, and mentions Captain Forteon sending regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrus
T. Redick
Washington Volunteers
Manila
Redick
Meatile
Andruss
Trele Bam
Aguinaldo
Valle
Firat
Forte
Oliver Medal Contest Planned by Lake Union Women
Missive notes a Lake Union Women's Christian Temperance Union hosting an Oliver medal contest Friday evening March 10 at the German M. & Church corner Denney and Stewart. Other items report city tax appeal, a shattered window at Albert Hanson’s Firet avenue store, and local criminal and business updates including hotel losses in Victoria due to alien exclusion acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lake Union Women's Christian Temperance Union
Oliver
Denneyney and
Stewart Street
Albert Hanson
Firet Avenue
Victoria
Mr. McCabe
Wilson Hotel
William McKeown
Oriental
Wm. Hkidrige
Dannon
Death of Captain Joseph A. Monroe Seafaring Vessel Leader
Captain Joseph A. Monroe aged seventy one died today at 226 East Lake Avenue of heart failure. For thirty years he captained sailing vessels and later served as captain of the West Seattle ferry for four and a half years. He retired two years ago and lived quietly until death at his home. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 o'clock from Haven M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Monroe
East Lake Avenue
West Seattle
Haven M. E
No Jobs To Give As Stewart Aspires To Serve
George M. Stewart, the new post master, greets old friends while handling mail. The President removed Postmaster Meen and elevated Stewart, a surprise to many, with Stewart noting the office offers a single appointment to fill as assistant while other civil service positions remain regulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Stewart
Meen
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Filipino insurgents repulsed near Manila waterworks
Manila report says insurgents near the waterworks were driven back by King's brigade. Casualties include three men from the Nebraska regiment, five from Wisconsin, and two ambulance attendants wounded. The enemy employed a new cannon but caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ttwo
Alaska-bound Travel Shifts From Second to First Class
The Seattle port era of Alaska migration sees a change as fewer stowaways and more travelers buy first class tickets, with a calmer waterfront. Police and detectives have driven away felons and bunko schemes that once clogged the docks and streets.
Alki Sailed North From Skagway With Passengers
The steamship Alki departed Skagway this afternoon at 1 90 o clock bound for Skagway and ports with a mixed freight and passenger load. On board were numerous travelers including G T Ellie H A Rogers C A May and others among a list of names. Second class status noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Way Ports
G. T. Ellie
H. A. Rogers
C. A. May
Clarence Cook
A Beteman
H. C. Pearce
BF. Hogrart
Mra. Horcart
W. B. Moggart
William O'Neil
Ane
U S Officials Deny Involvement in San Mun Bay Lease Dispute
Washington officials deny any US plan to involve itself in the clash between China and Italy over the lease of San Mun bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
San Mun Bay
Railway collision injures twelve at Weetfield in NUNKIRK
The Lake Shores passenger train collided with a switch engine at Weetfield this morning injuring twelve people, several seriously. President appointed Fred Winer of Dixiels as assistant director of the Mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunkirk
N. Y
Lake Shores
Weetfield
Washington
Fred Winer
Diiiels
Mint
Church Dedication and Mission Plan at Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Church under Rev Gilchrist will dedicate a new building on Greadway on the first Sunday in April. After dedication, the church will launch a foreign missionary effort funded by the church. A future field name will be chosen at the appropriate time. An English translation of Ostrogorski’s Democracy and the Organization of Political Parties will include an introduction by Mr Bryce of The American Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Martin
Rane
America Hall
Philippines
Mr. Mart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mr. Gilchrist
Greadway
Ostrogorski
Bryce
Also Mentioned on This Page
ATK Motors
Pope
Wellman
DR. Scott
Johan Brown
Jackal
Agoncillo
Emma Horton
California
Glacier Mining District
Emmet
Board of Public Works
Ohio River
Crescent Bicycles
Madrid
Miles
Lieutenant Mason
H. T. Redick
Seattle
George VA. Winchott
Sarah A. Bells
Beattie
William Wayne Pelvin
City
J. M. Witte
John Hadley
Powers
A. Murphy
Providence
Sheriff van de Vanter
John MelInnis
Board of Health
Dr. @parting
Pioneer Building
King
Ratte
Alaska
Oficais
Alaskan
panaga@era
Schwabacher Dock
ALKI
Mo Nand
Westminister
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!