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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1899

Page

3

Filipino Leader Sees Vast Philippine Wealth For America

Ramon Reyes Lala, a Filipino born in Manila and now a U S citizen, discusses U S capital chances in the Philippines. He cites gold, forests, minerals, and agriculture, praises American protection, and argues Filipinos can be prepared for citizenship under an American guardian.

New York Ramon Reyes Lala United States Philippine Islands Lala Manila St. John's College England Lata Bam

Women Workers In England Dominant Domestic Image Challenged

A historical note questions the long held view that English women are primarily domestic and contrasts it with observations of working women in England. It suggests that contemporary social roles are evolving beyond traditional expectations as women enter and influence the workforce.

England

County valuations report from Tacoma auditor

The annual report by County Auditor W. B. Spike shows total county valuation of 20,002,017 equalized by the board. Real estate and personal property totals reach 26,706,586 and 4,406,240 respectively with real estate broken into 19,706,228 in city property and 7,000,368 in county land and buildings. Railroad trackage is valued at 1,281,823.

Tacoma W. BD. C. Spike Ptatlam Rota

Suit Over False Imprisonment Continues in Tacoma

Desdemona Jackson sues D. M. Hoffman and wife for alleged false imprisonment over a theft claim. The case centers on a house maid employed at Mrs. Hoffman's residence and the alleged missing diamond earrings. Proceedings remain a primary feature at the court home.

Tacoma Desdemona Jackson D. M. Hoffman

Faience Candlesticks From Florence Describe Delicate Florentine Styles

Faience candlesticks from Florence attract attention with natural tower colors and leafy foliage. The stem curves into a handle, and shades match delicate whites or richer contrasts. Inexpensive, they suit many uses. Smaller flower bouquets hide the candle receptacle at center. Larger blooms like morning glories hold the candle in the blossom center.

Florence

Young maker Frederick Cohn amid deadly accident in Williamsburg shop

Frederick Cohn three years old of 281 Devoe Street Williamsburg was alone in his shop packing mowers when his hand slipped and he cut arteries in his wrist. He fainted from bleeding and fell. His one year old son John found him unconscious ten minutes later. A flower maker’s fall landed on his injured hand and helped stem the hemorrhage. Dr Hickman and an associate injected salt water into his veins. He has a chance to recover.

New York Frederick Cohn Devoe Street Williamsburg Eame Dohn John Hickman Colin

The Fortune of War Inverts Ranks At Santiago

Major General Leonard Wood, once captain of the Fifth Infantry and later colonel of the Rough Riders, now commands his former superior and other officers who once followed him. The piece notes the strange reversal of fortunes and the saying that he who takes your orders today may command you tomorrow.

Leonard Wood Baciago de Cuba Wood Fifth Regular Infantry Washington Rough Riders Fifth Santiago Santiago Under Gen. Wood Col. Wood

Paish Seeks American Prosperity Rise in Study Visit

George Paish assistant editor of the London Statist arrived aboard the Cunarder Lucana to study the U S business revival and gauge English capitalists interest. He plans six weeks in the United States visiting Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis and San Francisco focusing on cotton woolen iron trade railroads and imports exports.

New York George Paish London Statist Lucana Liverpool Paish England United States Paix Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis San Franccsco

Students Stage Farce at University of Divioia

Students in the French department performed Moliere's A Physician in Spite of Himself as the annual French play at the University of Divioia in Champagne Illinois tonight, showcasing the French department's efforts and theatre talent.

Champagne University of Divioia Moliere Saat

Portland Man Plans New Lake Atlin Steamer

A Portland man, Capt. Ed W. Spencer, will take a knock-down steamer to Lake Atlin to carry mail and passengers. He previously rebuilt the Willie Irving after hauling it over the Skagway trail and sold it for a profit. now he will assemble a duplicate of the White Irving and ship it next week. The craft features a 20 foot beam, 3 feet 4 inch hold, engines 7 and a half inches diameter with a long stroke, and a Roberts boiler, with a crew of Portland carpenters.

Lake Atln Willie Irving Portland Oregonian Ed. W. Spencer Alaska Lake Atlin Spencer Klondike Skagway Trail Lake Dennett Feild Dawson Hennett Willie Irvings Joseph Supple Irving Gamecock Staghound Washington Seaneon Eastern Rupple Roberts

Artist Woolf Dies of Heart Disease in Brooklyn Home

Michael Aneelo Woolf a pioneer of humorous pen and ink sketches died of heart disease at his sister's Brooklyn residence 437 Putnam avenue. Born in London 62 years ago he came to America at age twelve and rose to fame with Woolf's Walla a blend of humor and pathos. He once acted on Chestnut theater stages and studied art from age five. His studio recently on West 234th street. He never married and his death followed two years of heart illness with two weeks of serious illness prior.

New York Michael Aneelo Woolf Putnam Avenue Brooklyn London Old Chestnut Theater Philadelphia Famouue T. Nast Mr. Woolf Woolf Walla West 234 Street

Railroads to Okanogan projected within eighteen months

Loomis Wash March 13 A Spokesman Review correspondent reports the region will gain a railroad within eighteen months with a line from Republic toward the Okanogan river by January 1 1900 Two routes are discussed via Similkameen or through Mount Chapacea and Loomis A Pittsburgh party eyes a line up the Okanogan from Brewster and a Canadian Pacific Telephone Company representative may visit soon to plan a route from Camp McKinney through Twenty Mile Sidley's and Ore to Loomis and Coneconully Public hopes tie mining growth to wider state metals output

Loomis Wash Spokesman-Review Republic Okanagan River Okanogan Sinlohekin International Line Similkameen Mount Chapacea Concuily Ruby Spring Coulee Brewater Columbia River Chelan San Poll Similkameen River Pittsburgh Brewster Okanogan County Canadian Pacific Telephone Company Camp McKinney Twenty Mile Sidley's Coneconully

Mareorama At Parle Exposition Lets Viewers Sail Without Leaving

A Parle Exposition attraction called mare orama, devised by M Hugo d Alese, promises visitors a genuine steamship experience without boarding a vessel. The exhibit aims to satisfy appetite for novelty by simulating a sea voyage.

M. Hugo d'Alese

Trouble Over Claude Ryder Dispute in Whitman County

In Colfax, a dispute pits Whitman County officers against J. W. Williams of Spokane, agent for the Children’s Home Society, over Claude Ryder six, who was convicted of rape and jailed awaiting a new trial. The child was briefly in Williams care, then delivered to Garfield, later to return to his grandfather as Sheriff Canutt arranged. Fryder remains silent in jail, refusing tobacco and signaling with gestures.

Claude Ryder Colfax Wash Whitman County J. W. Williams Spokane Children's Home Society John Ryder M. &. Taylor Thornton Sherif Canutt Wil- Mame Garfield Sherif Fryder Curry

The Woman's Woman and the Man's Woman Debate

An essay examines the recurring topic of women who attract men, noting critics’ claims and contrasting historical examples. It argues that many famous women were prized by men but possessed firm resolve, with playful satire on gossip and social roles for Lent season readers.

Verne Juno Jeopatra Judith Luth Delilah Helen of Troy Mary Queen of Scots

Runners Laid Aside In Cascade Weather Ends Winter Travel

Orders from Columbia stage line halt all overnight routes in Cascade to Columbia. Warm sun melts snow and breaks up roads. freight wagons and stages on wheels for the season. Water levels unlikely to delay dam and railway bridge work as crews push construction despite remaining snow in town.

Cascade B. C Columbia Stage Line Columbia

Contrasting Taffeta Neckties and Stocks Trend

The article notes plain taffeta neckties and stocks in two contrasting colors. Each item features one color on one end with a loop of the other, while the stock displays one of the two colors. Green paired with cerise creates startling combinations, with yokes cuffs and stock in one color and body and sleeves in the other. The shirt waists also show plain taffeta combinations and two tone neckties with half color on the string.

Glass Eye Divorce Case Stirs Cincinnati Court

In Cincinnati on March 13 attorneys expect Judge Davis to rule on Saloonkeeper Kraus's plea for divorce from Mrs Kraus over a glass eye. Kraus argues the eye was concealed until after marriage. An adverse ruling could bar further pleas and affect alimony or divorce rights.

Cincinnati Davis Kraus McMicken Avenue

Corporal Johnson Wounded in Manila Front

Tacoma reports a letter from Corporal F A Johnson of Company C First Washington volunteers detailing early Manila duties. He recalls outpost duty near insurgent lines, talks of 76 000 natives facing 16 000 17 000 Americans, and predicts a fight soon. He notes health in his regiment and describes locals’ appearance and conditions.

Tacoma Frank Wikson F. A. Johnson First Washington Volunteers Johnson San Pedro Macati Aguinalia Read CORP Manila Eighth Army Corps First Washington Volunteer Infantry 8. C. Bothwell Post Office Department Philippines Cuba Poroto Rico

Woman bootblack protests being described as laborer

Mrs. Pdna Maxwell of Kansas City known as the woman bootblack disputes claims she actually blacks shoes. She supervises the bootblacks she hires and runs charitable bootblacking parlors on busy days to raise funds. Her scheme has spread to St. Louis Chicago and other cities and has attracted wide publicity.

Pdna Maxwell Kansas City The Herald Maxwell St. Louis Chicago Omaha

Jeweled Bat Ornament Descriptions Stand Out

A description highlights jeweled hair ornaments and the jeweled bat motif appearing mystic and wicked. The dark jeweled body and brilliant wings create a picturesque impression.

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