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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1899

Page

3

Czarina Gears Up For Manila Freight Run

The government may charter the Czarina to serve as a Manila transport with freight only. San Francisco officials and Kruse Steamship Company discuss the arrangement as B. J. Caine confirms no securing yet. The vessel sails from Seattle soon, with 640.05 tons net and 911% tons gross under Captain Seamen.

Kruse Steamship Company Manila San Francisco B. J. Caine Seattle Marina Cuarina Philippines Geattle

Van Rensselaer’s Play “At War” Scheduled

The Rev. Father Henry Van Rensslaer of St. Francie Navier Church plans producing his play At War with the church Youth Locality on April 11 in the residate college theater. Set around the Spanish American War, it includes Cuba and Porto Rico and features cross casting with three women parts played by young men. Father Van Rensssiner recently took his final vows and hails from the Van Renssainer family of New York.

New York Henry van Rensslaer Francie Navier West Sixteenth Street Resuite College Cuba Porto Rico Father van Renassahar Father van Rensssiner van Renssainer

Do minion Reported Missing Near Puget Sound

The Oregon, arriving from Hawaii via Port Townsend, brings news of the probable loss of the American bark Domin ion. She has been missing fifty nine days from Honolulu to Puget Sound. The Oregon left Honolulu twenty days after the Domin ion. A heavy northwest gale off March I tore away the fore topsail and fore royal yard during the voyage.

Oregon Hawaii Port Townsend Dominion Honolulu Puget Sound Honolula Royal Yard

Glacier supply ship to Provisions for Dewey at Manila

The navy department will dispatch the supply ship Glacier from Brooklyn to Manila as a cold storage vessel. Formerly the Port Chalmera, she carries a refrigerating plant and will serve on the Asiatic station. Admiral Dewey also reports the Nanahan left Manila with coal and other stores.

Washington Navy Department Glacier Admiral Tewey Brooklyn Navy Yard Manila Asiatic Port Chalmera Federal Line London Admiral Dewey Nanahan

Delinquent Water Accounts to Be Shut Off Citywide

City treasurer Foote and an extra force under L B Youngs are closing in on about 109 delinquent water accounts totaling over 19000 dollars. In two to three days the list will be finished and hydrant service will be cut for nonpayment with a $1 fine added to each shutoff.

Foote L. BB. Youngs

Abduction case at Mast ElevNth Street boarding house

New York police with Gerry Society agents arrested Malcolm Dickerson aged 19 and Laura Saville a 16 year old girl after she was found with him at a boarding house on Mast Eleven Street. Dickerson was charged with abduction and held at Mercer Street station while the girl was sent to Gerry Society rooms.

New York William H. King Gerry Society Mercer Street Mast Eleventh Street Malcolm Dickerson Laura Saville Dickerson Mer

Amusements: Tontosed Seattle Theater Billed

Nance O Neal stars in Oliver Twist at the Seattle theater while Miss Mandie Stoddard performs The Lady of Lyons at the Third Avenue theater both presented in period fashion and with local crowds in mind.

Third Avenue Theatermiss Mandie Stoddard

Dickerson Arrest in Missing Girl Case Linked to Gerry Society

Two men visiting a Pennsylvania home with a photo of Dickerson suspected he lured the girl away. They sought him, hoping to find dirt on his involvement. The matter was turned to Agent King of the Gerry Society, who arrested Dickerson last night.

Pennsylvania Dickerson

Marriage Announcement for Weed and Peek in New Rochelle

New York reports Charles A. Weed and Miss Mattie R. Peek of Brooklyn wed in New Rochelle on November 1. They travel on to Washington D C for a reception at 12 Eleventh Street, then will reside at 6 Cranberry Street Brooklyn. The marriage was kept secret until now surprising friends.

New York Charles A. Weed Mattie R. Peek Brooklyn New Rochelle Washington, D. C Mr. Weed Eleventh Mrs. Weed Cranberry Street

Two Boston & Alaska steamers sold to Dawsons buyer

Captain James Carroll as receiver of the Boston and Alaska Transportation Company reports the sale of two river steamers the Governor Pingres and the Phillip BR Low for forty thousand dollars to Nets Peterson of Dawson. The sale was made under an order obtained from Judge Hanford of the federal court authorizing the sale.

James Carroll Boston & Alaska Transportation Company Governor Pingres Phillip BR. Low Nets Peeterson Dawson Hanford Federal

Bismarck Mausoleum Near Completion In Berlin

Berlin reports that the Bismarck mausoleum is practically completed with scaffolding removed. Inhumation is planned for Bismarck's birthday on April 1, according to Friedrichs ruh advices.

Berlin

Corporal Dougherty Dies at Sea Aboard Ship Missouri

Savannah reports Corporal Dougherty of Company C Twelfth New York Infantry dead on the hospital ship Missouri after leaving Havana March 7 and dying at sea March 9. He will be buried locally.

Savannah Dougherty Co. C Twelfth New York Infantry United States Missouri Havana

Striking Railroad Workers Roil Skagway

Reports from Skagway through March 13 describe railroad strikers raiding the railway sound house at Camp No 1 driving out employees and threatening violence. U S Commissioner Sehibrede ordered all saloons and gambling houses closed amid desertion and tense calm. United States Marshal mobilized a special force to keep order with potential bloodshed feared.

Skagway Railway Sound House United States

Attempted suicide in New York man saves life at hospital

Louis Rosenthal a Brooklyn dry goods packer of 7 Park Avenue took carbolic acid in front of 110 Beekman Street. Policeman Fox saw the act and Dr Bailey treated him at Hudson Street Hospital, where he was saved. He was found afloat in despondency.

New York Louis Rosenthal Park Avenue Brooklyn Beekman Street Fox Bailey Hudson Street Hospital Rowenthal

More Fish Soon Opens Salmon Season on Columbia River

The salmon season on the Columbia River starts April 15, bringing joy to local fish market owners as demand rises for the big river fish. Sound and streams salmon remain scarce, with few remaining fish having returned to the ocean after poaching and fishing pressures. Halibut shipments are expected aboard the Al-Ki tonight, while small fish are plentiful.

Columbia River Matitat

Soldier's Wife Commits Suicide in Avon Camp

Mrs. M. F. Oakes, wife of George W. Oakes of the Fifth Massachusetts, at Camp Witherell Avon, shot herself this morning after receiving a letter from her husband describing a bad cold. The tragedy followed her mourning mood.

Avon Mass M. F. Oakes George W. Oakes Fifth Massachusetts Camp Witherell

Irish Exhibits at Paris Exposition Dissolved

Dublin reports the Irish committee for the Paris exhibition has been dissolved by the London central committee which also withdrew subsidy and ordered direct correspondence with London. Local observers call the move careless economy.

Paris Dublin Central Committee London

Mexican Cattle for Cuba Trade Surges

Thousands of cattle in Monterey and surrounding regions are being bought by U S buyers for shipment to Cuba via Tampico and Vera Cruz. A strong price advance is reported across the cattle market.

Monterey Mex Thia State Cuba Tampico Vera Crus

Merchant Evangelist Crittenton To Found Florence Crittenton Home

Charles M. Crittenton arrives in Seattle after touring Wisconsin to found a Florence Crittenton home. He will speak at Plymouth Congregational Church and begin revival meetings at Firet M E church. The New York founder’s mission aids fallen women from its Bleecker Street house, with sixty Armmenton homes named Florence Crittenton mission. Singer Miamma Moffatt assists in evangelical work.

Charles M. Crittenton New York Plymouth Congregational Church Firet M. EB Seattle Tlete Miamma Moffatt Los Angeles

Wenatchee Man Praises Chelan County Creation

J B H Watterson of Wenatchee hails the legislature for forming Chelan County and settling on the name Chelan as a compromise. He notes Wenatchee as likely permanent county seat and reports a favorable outlook for the coming fruit crop.

J. BH Watterson Wenatchee Chelan Wenatcher Etlensburg Watterson Wenatehee

Epworth League Sub-district Convention Opens in Seattle

The Epworth league sub-district convened Thursday evening at Haven M. E. church in North Seattle with Rev W T Selleck leading the opening song service. Rev J W Miller preached on Christianity the power of God for service followed by an altar service.

Epworth League Seattle Haven M North Seattie W. T. Selleck Grace M. E J. W. Miller Power of God Selleck Ing Harvey K. Jones Buuineas EB. M. Randall KE. M. Randall Battery League Titerary Trinity League Grace League Haven League Mise Dora Adron E. M. Randall Fremont League Mercy and Help Ballard League Madison Street League Firat Church League

Antarctic Expedition Plans Rise Despite Limited Council Aid

London reports that Royal Geographical Society appeals for lands to fund an Antarctic voyage drew less response than hoped. Yet promoters remain confident to launch the expedition southward early next year on a larger lease arrangement, aiming for a major national role in polar exploration.

London The Royal Geographical Society For Lands Tts

Seattle Port Warden Adopts Steamship Cap

N L Rogers the port warden of Seattle has fitted himself with a navy blue steamship style cap. The cap, once encircled with gold braid, had side gold bands removed to reduce its official look. Captain Powers wears the cap while performing his duties.

N.L. Rogers Seattle Powers

Doctor's Long Day Ends With Patient Care

The doctor arrives late after a demanding day of rounds and home visits. He checks pulses, offers encouragement, and writes prescriptions before finally resting.

Late Night Call Reveals Doctor's Ledger Trick

A tired doctor ignores a ringing bell at midnight until a student answers. The Potts couple cry baby fever, the student feigns help, and the doctor’s dubious advice nets $2 from the bill. The student learns the patient was fine, and half the fee goes to him.

Pate Potts Kansas City Star

Volunteers Social Night at Shamrock Haat in City Hall

Volunteers of America held a social at their hall 11% Second Avenue South with coffee cake and ice cream. The program featured Miss Hertha Olson soprano solo, recitations by Ferman and Abbott, duets, guitar and cornet solos, baritone and silver solos, and several instrumental numbers by Mr. Stewart Miss Huckine and Prof. Whodes.

Focal Post Volunteers of America Second Avenue South Hertha Olson Mr. Ferman Misses Brown Mr. Heycock Mice I. Abbott Mr. Stewart Mise Huckine Mr. Buehnell Silher Prof. Whodes the Misven Rowen

Passing of Kaskaskia Signals Westward Epoch End

RED BUD March 4 The last vestige of Kaskaskia once the first capital of Illinois will disappear in the Mississippi within days. Little remains of the town once home to 15,000 people as river erosion washes away land and historic buildings, including Governor Honds residence and the French colonial church. Graves were relocated to a new cemetery, many remains lost to the river. The loss marks the closing of a key French colonial landmark in the Midwest.

Kaskaskia Illinois Mississippi Old Town Auskeskia Okaw River Hond Tilineta Rand Kaskasia Blulle Rickert Titinoia West Middle West

City considers undergrounding overhead wires ordinance

The city corporation committee drafts an ordinance to ban all overhead wires and force underground installation. A gradual rollout is favored by electric company managers due to current wire stock and differences in underground wiring. The committee plans to report to the city council next Monday night.

Corporation Committee City Counpell Pike Street Third Avenue Jackson Street Railroad Avenue Yester Way Wester Way Western Avenue Pike Atret

Nugget From Berry Brothers Draws Dawson Excitement

J H Holmen of Helena says a Berry Brothers claim produced the Klondike’s largest nugget worth about 1400 dollars, not shown publicly. He describes Dawson’s easing money concerns, rising rockers, and the spring clean-up expected to exceed last year’s yield as Canadian routes shift supplies via Bennett.

Skagway J. H. Holmen Helena Mont Dawson Occidental Berry Bros Berrys Holmes Minera Shaw Holmen Wille Irving Mr. Holmes Eldorado Bonansa Benanza Dominion Bulphur Hunker Bonanna Canadian Development Company Bennett Dawaeon

Weather shifts bring rain risk for tonight and tomorrow

Observer Saliabury notes a high pressure area moving off California and a low replacing yesterday's high over Alberta and British Columbia. Northerly winds turn southerly in Washington with cloudy conditions. Weekington and Oregon report no rain yet, while Roseburg shows 0.01 inches, Winnemtoen 0.08 in snow, Salt Lake City 0.12 in snow, and Idaho Falls 0.06 in snow. Temperature edges higher in Washington and lowers on the plateau.

Saliabury California Alberta British Columbia Washington Coast Weekington Oregon Roseburg Winnemtoen Salt Lake City Idaho

Sousa Band at Armory March 28 Afternoon and Evening

Amusements notes Sousa and his band perform at the Armory on March 28 with a matinee and night show. Miss Mandhe Stotdard finishes her engagement at the Third Avenue theater this evening. Nance O Neil presents Magda in Seattle this afternoon and Oliver Twist tonight. Spider and the Ply opens at Third Avenue next week with shows starting tomorrow night. Hehmond Dispateh delivers a humorous lines segment in the column.

Sousa Armory Mandhe Stotdard Third Avenue Theater Nance O'Neil Magda Seattle Spider and the Ply Third Avenue

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