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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
2
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Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear people, places, events, or dates. Unable to identify a coherent news item or summary from the provided snippet.
A fragmentary OCR readout notes a terse event from an era with names and places obscured. It mentions a couple of individuals and a location in a brief clash of phrases, suggesting a record of a change or arrest in a distant locale.
A garbled mining column details ore extraction at a feature site with notes on ore tonnage and copper content. The report mentions gains in ore receipts, depth measurements, and possible production figures as officials review mine output and grade. The text references named entities and places but remains largely unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text references a group and a date but contains many garbled terms making precise identification difficult. The readable bits mention a gathering connected to Meoratere and Pythies with unclear venue and attendees.
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A local report outlines plans to build six new hatcheries as part of a broader public works initiative. Officials discuss funding through public fees and the potential impact on commerce and employment, with broader questions about future development and regulatory approvals.
The article details a fantastical sequence with Renevete the saptiv and Queen of Meteor, mentioning figures such as Miped of Heeneen and Gemher of The Meneeren. It references the Austro-Henge empire and antiquities in Tents Beeeercet, noting visits to Hemen Casage and a strike at Pecegitian. The prose blends pseudo historical names with imagined events and places.
An alleged forger, involved with forged checks and misused signatures, was arrested after prison escapes and a later flight to Chicago. Police plan to extradite him from Chicago to face trial, with links to a janitor in a downtown building and a related arrest with Charles Moline in the Tombs.
A New York Herald tale notes that Rothschild offspring share a trait of prompt generosity. Leopold de Rothschild habitually tipped 60 cents for his Piccadilly to St Swithin’s Lane cab ride, while his father’s wealth allowed such liberal giving. An orphan cabman remarks he cannot afford to match Leo’s habit.
Forecasts for the upcoming Congress highlight currency reform and navy policy while McKinsey rests with Hanna in Thomasville. Destined issues include Nicaragua canal, Pacific cable, Philippine question, army, Cuba franchises debate, and university expansions.
The article highlights Mager of Iowa as chairman of the committee on enrolled bills. It notes his meticulous task of verifying that enrolled bills match final congressional actions. The process involves reading the DIN line, cross checking copies, and handling a parchment bill printing on sheepskin, with the 1200 page appropriation bill as a notable example.
Princeton trustees announce a $100000 endowment for an English literature chair to be held by Rev. Henry Van Dyke. D H McAlpine provided $50000 with additional pledges from C. & Cuyler M Taylor Pyne and others. The chair is named in honor of Dr. James O. Murray who remains ill and has not resigned.
The bureau of finance reports February 2025 money orders totaling 15 740 .42 from stations including Manzanillo Havana Guanajay and Santa Clara with various small amounts. Postal fund deposits total 7747, while postal revenues to February 27 total 56 981.47 with payments of 24 404 and an available balance of 26 562.
Dialogue suggests a widow plans to remarry, sparking humorous banter about being a widow's second husband versus her first. The exchange features Cholly and Weill pondering marriage after loss.
Dan Jones a colored man was arrested at Almira by Deputy Warren and taken to Davenport after a gun incident at Rock Creek. Missouri officials reportedly offer a 1500 reward for Jones. he was armed at arrest and resisted deputies at Creston.
Dr. B. H. Nelson, Washington state veterinarian, refutes a Wilbur dispatch claiming he was asked to inspect diseased horses but was unavailable due to funding. He notes a Harting request and says he would dispatch a deputy from Spokane if expenses are guaranteed. He criticizes the legislature for failing to provide a 509 dollar traveling appropriation, saying farmers suffer most.
The Inland Empire Teachers association will hold a three day session in Walla Walla starting March 23. An excellent program includes addresses by top educators and educational messages from three states delivered by their superintendents of education.
Robalia Washington March 16 F Clark a local shoemaker was found dead in bed Sunday by a neighbor. He lived alone in the back room of his shop and had complained of a cold but was not considered in danger. He was about six years old and leaves a daughter near Spangle. He had been in business about two years and was respected for his gentle manners while facing misfortune in recent years.
In Walla Walla on March 16 Mrs Dolphin Clark recently from Portland was examined by Judge T H Brents and doctors. Although she initially appeared rational she later exhibited hallucinations and claimed to be the holy ghost. She was ordered committed to the asylum and will be taken there today by Sheriff Rees. She had previously been confined in the Oregon insane asylum.
The government secured the steamer Charlies Nelson of Kruse Steamship to serve as a transport to the Philippines and negotiates with owners. Nelson, a large, fast, well‑fitted vessel, previously carried the New York regiment to Honolulu. The Elihu Thomson collier is also likely to be taken as a freighter, having operated along Puget Sound and between Cuba and Central American ports, with recent service between San Francisco and the South.
John A. Green, a resident of 44 West Thirty-ninth street, lends a dog to a boy. A dispute over a brindle greyhound named Seven Rhymes leads to a larceny complaint by Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien, who says the dog belonged to her brother and was stolen. The dog is kept overnight at the police station while authorities pursue identification, with a court date set for West Side court.
Bridget Brophy a widow of 205 West Sixty-sixth street was found hanged in her room last night. She used a rope attached to a wall nail and loosened the nail during her struggle. Police say she became melancholy over her inability to support herself.
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