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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1899

Page

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Advance on Malolos Resumes as Aquino forces retreat

Manila reports MacArthur’s division leading the push toward Malolos with the advance guard ten miles from Malolos and Bulacan partly burned. Insurgents burn towns, attack American lines, and Aguinaldo’s rear guard fights at Marilao. Six Americans die and forty are wounded in the engagement. Prisoners say the main body retreated to Malolos. Filipino orders call for shooting spies and looters and burning towns. Otis reports further killed and wounded since March 25, including Private Robert Morin.

Manila Malolos MacArthur Bulacan Aguinaldo Marilao Washington Otis Robert Morin

Manila Filibuster Front Reports Battles and Casualties

On March 26 Gen Wheaton’s troops captured Malinti. Col Harry C Egbert was killed and Prince Lowenstein mortally wounded. Capt George H Fortson and William C Courtney were mortally wounded. Washington regiment casualties include Sgt William D Covington Reginald S Paterson Frank Pinney Oliver D Ward and William H Hinchliffe. General Otis says McArthur holds Marilou as fighting continues with about 40 American casualties and insurgents left dead and captured. Filipinos evacuated Polo and set fires as Helena shells Malabon. Washington volunteers at Pasig routed rebels while hunger slows the insurgents and prisoners beg for food.

William D. Covington Reginald S. Paterson Frank Pinney Oliver D. Ward Wm. H. Hinchliffe Washington Otis Corbin Aguinaldo Manila Polo Malabon Helena Malolos Washington Volunteers Pasig

American losses rise as fighting continues in March

Washington reports 2 officers and 25 enlisted men killed and 9 officers and 203 enlisted men wounded after weekend clashes. The Washington regiment pressed a burning insurgent house with a French flag, clearing it despite a balcony volley. In Seattle news, two daily trains between Seattle and Woolley start today with weekday and Sunday services, plus schedule changes to train No. 2 and Snoqualmie branch unaffected.

Marolos Washington Regiment Marilala Washington War Department Seattle & International Seattle Woolley Snoquaimie

Criminally careless handling blamed for deadly disaster

In the remarks a speaker said the blast could have been prevented with proper oversight. He argued the boiler and heating systems were mishandled by inexperience and that a captain or engineer who neglects vessel management is criminally careful in the eyes of God and the world, liable for the accident.

WRECK OF THE THISTLE REPORTED NEAR ALERT BAY

A sloop named Thistle, owned by William Ford, vanished after leaving Alert Bay for Hornby Island a month ago. All nine on board perished. wreckage found on the beach south of Alert Bay confirmed the vessel's fate. Wives, mother, sisters, and four children mourn the loss amid rough coastal storms.

Victoria Thistle Alert Bay Hornby Island Vancouver Island William Ford Mia Harry Thames Hilda Hornby

Hotel Shooting Shocks Chicago Wealthy Merchant

John T. Shayne, a hatter and furrier valued at about 296000, was shot by Harry H Hammond at 1 p.m. in the Auditorium Annex restaurant. Two bullets hit Shayne as Hammond, a tailor, surrendered at Harrison street station. Shayne, engaged to Hammond’s ex-wife, faces uncertain recovery while Hammond, once friend, is in custody.

Chicago John T. Shayne Marry H. Hammons Mr. Hammond Mr. Shayne Shayne Harrison Street State Street Lake Avenue

Lunatics Escapades From Baker County

Sheriff Huntington seeks Annie Gordon an insane 30 year old who escaped from Baker county Saturday night. She fled Hotel Brewster via an iron fire-escape pipe en route to Salem. Described as slender with blonde hair, blue jacket and dress, and a black fascinator. She was last seen hiding on foot with two old horses and muddy.

Baker County Theltar

Weather forecast and city news from March seventh

Observer Salisbury reports fair weather with southerly winds for the next twenty four hours. In Boston a year old boy Harry Rucky was fatally injured by a horse drawn carriage and is in critical condition at Hahnemann hospital. Harry Dollard was unable to stop the vehicle. Moran Bros sue North American Trading and Transportation in federal court for labor and material totaling 37 642 99 in eight complaints.

Salisbury Boston Harry Rucky North Fifth Street Hahnemann Hospital Harry Dollard North Mieventh Street

Robber Subduing Drug Store Fight in Windy City

Chicago report recalls a drug store robbery at Forty-fourth and Halsted where George Yates wrestled with a gunman, toppled the counter, and held the felon for police. The robber, James Egan, had previously robbed another store, and his revolvers matched items taken in a separate burglary.

Chicago George 8. Yates Forty-fourth Halsted Streets Boas Mr. Yates Weill John Walsh Lieut. Clancy Stockyards Beaide James Egan George Barwie Haleted Street Carl Relta Grose Avenue

Accidental blow from flying wood endangers Buffalo man

Frank Kammer 42, an employee of Buffalo Maple Flooring, was struck in the neck by a wood fragment near a planing machine. The severed artery caused bleeding. despite hospital care, doctors fear he will not survive the night. Kammer lives at 34 North Pine Street.

Buffalo N. Y Frank Kammer Buffalo Maple Flooring Company Chicago Mackinaw Streets Hammer North Pine Street Fitch

Buffalo youths threaten strike at Potter Wallpaper Mills

A group of ten boys aged 16 to 20 threatened a walkout at the Potter Wallpaper Mills on Washington and Scott Streets after their employer refused them food. Manager H C Hutchins stood firm and prevailed at about 6 o'clock Friday night.

Mille Hatehina Seneca Street Hutching Mutehina Buffalo Potter Wall Paper Mills Washington and Scott Streets H. C. Hutchins

Trolley Worker Arrested in Mail Tampering Case

Fred Arnold a trolley car worker was arrested as his car reached Rochester central post office station on charges of tampering with the mails. A decoy letter with marked money was used to trap him and money was found on his person.

Rochester Fred Arnold City Mall Central Post Office Arnold

Four Year Old Burned in Kitchen Fire Tragedy

In Buffalo New York a four year old girl Lena Kueseck died after playing near a stove flame. She caught paper on fire and her dress ignited. Her parents suffered severe burns helping her. Doctor Frank Shepard pronounced the case hopeless and she died after nine forty five p m. The article also notes a Manila related formal city observance and court adjournments.

Lena Frank Shepard No. 904 Clinton Street Fitch Hospital

Booth greeted by jeers in Salvation Army split parade

In Chicago on March 21 Gen Ballington Booth faced insults during a parade by the Volunteers of America. A heckler shouted praise for Moore's army as a moving image of Mrs Booth appeared, prompting comments from Brigadier Fielding and Col. G French about the clash of groups and their aims. Booth later spoke on the Volunteers' work and Christian duty.

Chicago Baivation Army Ballington Booth West Madison Street Salvation Army Moore's Army Booth Waverly Hall West Madison Street Fielding Gen. Booth Volunteers of America Army Col. G. French Gen. Booth E

Liquor Seizure at White Pass Summit by Canadian Police

Reports from Skagway describe a March 2 seizure of eight to ten liquor packages at the White Pass summit by Canadian police, with a U S customs inspector aligned to convoy the cargo. The inspector, arriving March 18, yielded to authorities and did not attempt force, sparking local controversy.

White Pass Skagway United States F. J. Donohue C. L. Andrews Andrews Washington

Chicago murder linked to dream ends in wife’s death

Charles B Corey, a Chicago druggist, killed his wife in their bed while dreaming of a tall knife-wielding man. He awoke to find the revolver shot fired, believing the dream caused the tragedy. Coroner’s inquest pending. no children. Mrs Kane Corey, once a noted teacher, was 24.

Tacoma Charlies B. Corey GO Street Washington, D. C Corose Corey

Seattle Inklings and Local Legal Moves

Rev cals 8 Bowerman delivers an evening discourse on Criminal care lessness noting last Tuesday’s explosion and deaths. Judge Hanford awards $10 overtime to crew of Lakme after suit against owner Chilcott. Moonlight sold to Mexican firm for freight to Mexican ports. Isabel C Jones sues city for 3500 dollars over First avenue regrading. Steamers Faration and Utopia due from the north.

Cals Bowerman Hanford F. Springer Richard Chilcott Seattle St. Michael Moonlight Calhoun & Co Mexico Alaska West Svattle Alaskan Isabel C. Jones Superior Court First Avenue

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Weather Forecast Settie Windy City George H. Fortson Jacob Jacobs John H. Allen J. L. B. Stedman Bailey Spelger & Hurlbut Second Avenue Pike Street Bargain Street Third and Pike Star Paint CO Faration Utopia
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