Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1899

Page

4

Aguinaldo Plans Defiant Stand After Iloilo Skirmish

Reports from Heil and Mantla confirm fighting near Iloilo last week. American losses were one killed and fifteen wounded. Filipino forces reportedly attacked with ten escadane supported by Tennessee Volunteers and seven companies of the Eighteenth. Americans held by Hotchkiss defenses across the river. Rebels destroyed several railroad bridges as they strengthen positions around Malolos. Aguinaldo appears to aim for a decisive assault on American lines.

Mantla Heil Lloilo Aguinaldo Malabon Malolos

Letter That Could Have Saved Kidder's Life

Detroit report details B A Kidder's suicide after a withheld postal letter from a loved one. His brother arrived from Kalamazoo and learned a final message had awaited him at the Metropole hotel, where Kidder had sought hope through mail.

Detroit Mich B.A. Kidder Wayne W. B. Kidder Kalamazoo B. A. Kidder Meteo Kid Kidder Hotel Metropole Wayne Hotel Metropole Mall

University Notes on Indoor Meet and Baseball Return

Athletics interest grows among University trackmen as a two o clock indoor meet proceeds in the Armory tomorrow. Events include dash, shot put, mile relay, high jump, elephant race and indoor baseball as teams vie for banners and records. Prof Bechdelt and Prof Van der Vere prize cups for winners and record breakers. Baseball returns to University athletics with KE A Duffy elected captain and plans to field a spring team after limited outdoor practice.

Armory 9. F. Bechdelt van der Vere U. of W KE. A. Duffy H. G

Incident at New Orleans race track shocks crowd

In New Orleans on March 34 a racing incident occurred as horses bolted causing injuries to a person and prompting emergency response. Officials investigated the scene while witnesses described the chaotic moments at the track.

Orleans Philip

Spider and Fly at Amusements Heel Open

The third avenue theater presents Spider and Fly as part of the amusements program with a Shuttle Theater tour showing tonight.

Third Avenue Theater

Mordecai Wins Amidbetting Rush as Benefactor Collapses

Mordecai won the race backed by Mrs. Phillip who faced heart failure and died soon after the finish. The horse carrying her money, ridden by Gomes, pressed hard in the stretch in a grueling finish. Odds were 4 to 1 on Mordecai.

Mordecai Mrs. Phillip Gomes

Battleship Iowa Undergoing Repairs at Union Iron Works

The battleship Iowa is in Union Iron Works San Francisco for machinery overhaul and boiler tube replacement. After completion she will move to Puget Sound for dry dock at Port Orchard, receive bilge keels, then proceed to Manila to relieve the Oregon, which may head to San Francisco and Puget Sound.

Lowa Union Iron Worke San Francisco Puget Sound Port Orchard Manila Oregon

Ready to Elect a New Pope

London reports that Pope Leo XI plans to elevate Archbishops Corrigan and Ireland to cardinalate and bestow a similar honor on another prelate. A conclave was prepared, with sixty thrones ordered, as cardinals meet frequently to gauge papal succession and candidates like Gott Swampa and Serafino Vannutelli emerge as front runners.

London Cardinal Vaughan Corrigan Ireland Vatican Glanor Ferri Statine Leo XI Pine IX Pontiff Gott, Swampa Serafino Vannutelli

Forgetful Groom Checks In With Bridal Suite Twist

A young husband, under a mistaken identity, asks to see the hotel register and explains he forgot something and then adds wife after a blush. The clerk coolly reveals the couple was assigned to the bridal suite on arrival.

Register John Jones Lexington Mr. Jones

Belts and Buckles in New Gown Styles

The article surveys fashion belts and buckles as gowns grow narrower. Tinsel belts with floral patterns in natural tones and jeweled buckles are popular alongside green ribbon belts with imitation emeralds. Jet belts fade though remain seen, while soft ribbons with large gold or silver buckles rise. New buckle designs conceal the clasp, letting ribbon ends hem freely to hide the belt.

Alaska Governor Urges Congress to Aid Development

Governor Brady addressed the Seattle chamber of commerce detailing Alaska wealth and its need for territorial representation and federal support. He warned of restrictive laws and neglect, urged attention to customs, liquor rules, and the potential expansion with new territories and commerce.

Alaska John G. Mnrady Chamber of Commerce Brady Ain Great Britain Atlin Tirady Clentte Pacific Coast Hawaii Philippines Hasria Washington Congress Geattle Chamber of Commerce Territory of

Ring-Ring Ruling: No Return of Engagement Ring

In San Francisco Judge Mogan rules there is no obligation to return an engagement ring after a broken engagement. R L Ginger, a tailor, faced charges of felonious embezzlement as Miss Ray Cerekie kept the ring. The ruling leaves the ring with the fiancé.

San Francisco March Mogan R. L. Ginger Tallor Chele Mins Ray Cerekie Ray Mins Cerekie Binger Mies Cerekle

Fashionable Rings in Current Jewelry Styles

The article notes the duchess and princess rings as fashionable, with three or five stones set in diamonds. It describes banquet rings as varied clusters, favoring turquoise with diamonds, and highlights solitaire diamonds for engagements. It mentions symbolic stones like sapphire for constancy and pearl for innocence, and notes new settings shown.

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Auditor’s Office

A stream of real estate transfers filed yesterday shows Hermanmith et ux selling lots 5 and 6 in Pon tiur ad to Klilan Waughop, with multiple entries including Marius Launsgard’s purchase of Kenton Hill ad, and various parcels changing hands for sums ranging from 7 to 2000 dollars. Other transfers include Henry Landes to Charles Hutterworth, Kate Keefe to Richard Winsor, Nile Nerequiat to Lena Wickland, and several transfers in Dennis and Renton areas with dates in March 1926 and amounts listed beside each deed.

Herman Anton F. Daunagard Renton Hill Henry Landes Charles N. Hutterworth Kate Keefe Richard Winsor Washington Ad Nile Nerequiat Lena Wickland J. Mothell Motte Renton Co-op Coal Co Miles Storey Menton Charlotte M. Thumeey Hush John W Charles Oaner Terry Frederick A. Michardeon Fannie K. Covington Wm. B. Goodrich Irving Ward Iota B. FE. Simpson We. Cormode T. EB. Cormode Atty Susan Pitererald Denny North Seattle Charles W. Rows Bunnell and Eno. Inv. Co Olaf Tiomeane Marie

Woman’s weapons and calm persistence win rights

A doctor compares women’s suffrage tactics to Italian straw workers. He recalls a Florence incident where hundreds of women sat on railroad tracks while troops threatened to fire. The crowd remained cheerful and resolute, proving strength in tact and courteous demand.

Florence Italy Perdalence

Observers on trains provide practical road and rail data

Writers describe well dressed men riding in cars who study track and roadbed, making notes for analysts. These experts from Wall Street Analysts travel to assess physical condition and equipment of rails, returning with actionable insights after a month touring the states.

Walle$treet Ananclers States Pitteburg

Meal allotment to asylum patients sparks controversy

The Medical Lake asylum requisitioned 2500 pounds of oatmeal and received about 5000 pounds from Governor Rogers' audit board to feed demented patients. Officials defend the action as experimentation while critics question cereal virtues and motives.

Medical Lake Asylum Rogers’ Board of Audit and Centre Rogers General Miles

Market Quotations From Oregon Potatoes to Lumber Stated

The page lists steady market quotes across numerous commodities. Potato prices rise with Oregon spuds at 6.40 and Oregon white, cattle and hogs prices shown alongside grains, feed, flour, butter, cheese, coffee, meats, and a long rail of farm and lumber goods with bid and ask figures for buyers and sellers.

Star Bakers California Farina Java Costa Rica Arbuckle’s Caracola Guatemala Laon

Cattle and Sheep Prices Reported in Chicago Market

Chicago cattle and sheep quotations show varied prices for stockers cows and Texans with figures ranging across several dollars. Notable entries include Hoge Light rough mixed heavy and pign with several price points and small shifts noted amid overall steady trends.

Chicago

Long-serving Captain Loeffler Saved General Lee

Captain Loeffler, promoted to captain by Congress, has served longer at the White House than any other man. He enlisted as a private circa 1855 and was in the same company as Fitzhugh Lee after West Point. He reportedly saved General Lee during an Indian fight when Lee was shot. He later served as a War Department messenger under Secretary Stanton through the Civil War.

Laetier Set Congress White House Fitshugh Lee West Point LefMer General Lee Loeffler Army Stanton War Department Washington Evening Star

Make Bedrooms Dark for Better Rest

The article urges complete darkness in bedrooms to improve sleep, especially for bad sleepers and children. It suggests venetian blinds or dark green holland as effective darkening methods, warns against morning light on the face, and notes dark rooms are more refreshing. It ends with a quip about Gotrom and invention.

Holland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Heilo University Notes Douthitt Frot. Fuller Ranum Meyers Meany van der Veer C. Hoffman H. Ll. Seene Benior Bo Bibba Rigas Eden Gov. Brady Seattle Chamber Commerce Sone Briden Nellie, Sue and Jane Jones Johnson Beattie Puget Bound Astern Washington Timothy Hutter — Fresh Ranch Lange le Lowe Iowa Elgin Filberto T&c Columbia River Olympia Dungeness White River Yakima Pratt Washington Red Cedar Gotrom Bonney & Stewart Funere Embalmere Periors Third Ave Columbia Telephone Mata Li Seattlean Wash Snoqualmie Falls Power Co Gilman, Renton Seattle Second Ave Main 8 HALBE Second Avenue Collins Brook Wm la Roche Union Mt San Diego Ludwig Ramaker Music Co Pike End Madame Brown Pike Acme Publishing Co P. C. Alley Winter & Harper Seattie Nine Save Bank Aya Poid James D Beet Maurice Mem Lester Turner THE Puget Sound National Bank Eae Ceabier James Boston Block POR City Real Estate Holyoke Columbia St Carpenters and A. P. Randall &Co Tel Green Third Avenue New Seattle Star Prike Iso
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication