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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1899

Page

4

Florence Crittenton Mission collects about $1500 in Florence

Evangelist Crittenton spoke to nearly two thousand at the Armory praising rescue work. He outlined how many girls enter houses of ill fame yearly and how promises of marriage and low-wage jobs drive their downfall. About 100 attended a Young People’s meeting, and 7:45 p.m. services drew crowds again as plans for a Florence Crittenton Mission and home donation drive unfold.

Evangelist Crittenton Armory Roger 8. Greene United States Crigtenton Pokane National Florence Crittenton Association Florence Crittenton Mission Society Spokane St. Paul Seattle

Wilhelm's Latest Idea Sparks Naval Beard Edict

The Vorwaerts reports an admiralty order requiring naval officers and men to be clean shaven or wear full beards, echoing British naval customs. The piece recalls Henry VIII era harsh laws against beggars, detailing punishment progression and a workaround offering two years of service under bond for repeat offenders.

Bprlan Vorwaerts Admiralty England

Janet Waldorf Stars in The Hunch Back at Third Avenue

Amusements bulletin notes Janet Waldorf performs in The Hunch Back at the Third Avenue Theater with a billed run. The short notice highlights the show’s cast and venue.

Third Avenue Theater Janet Waldorf

Balloon warfare and airship use in future wars

The article traces historic legal attitudes toward poverty and beggary under Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth, then discusses military balloons evolving from observation to potential offensive use. It notes bombs dropped from airships could cause harm and cites Russia's interest for an international peace congress. Britain’s Maquimalt fort is described as a rock excavated defense against overhead attack.

Russia Great Britain Maquimalt

Man Killed by Team Near Erickson Ferry

Oro mail driver reports Fred Wehbe of near Webbeville was accidentally killed while crossing the Okanogan river at Erickson's ferry. He was transporting freight from Brewster to Republic when he fell between his horses and was kicked to death. He left a wife and two or three children. he was about 25 or 30 years old.

Loomis Wash Oro Fred Wehbe Weheville Okanogan River Erickson

Pope Celebrates Mass. Physician Reports Stable Condition

Rome reports the Pope celebrated mass yesterday and a physician states his condition is very satisfactory. The brief bulletin notes continued improvement and the Holy See awaits further updates.

Rome

Seattle Press Club Forms to Welcome State and National Groups

Twenty seven newspaper representatives organized the Seattle Press club in the chamber of commerce to entertain the Washington State Press association next summer. Levett M. Wood was temporary chair man and Charles P. Burnett temporary secretary. Will Steel elected treasurer. three vice presidents named from the Times Post-Intelligencer and Star. An entertainment committee of seven was chosen. The club plans joint entertainments with the National Edit association meeting in Portland around July 4.

Seattle Press Club Chamber of Commerce Washington State Press Association Levett M. Wood Trade Register Charles P. Burnett Post-Inteligencer Wil A. Steel Joseph Blethen the Times Edgar B. Piper The Post-Intelligencer H. Wells Star Blethen Piper Mr. Wells A. T. Ambrose Will Steel T. H. A. McGill 0. M. Moore John Condon Horace McClure KB. L. Reber National Edit Association Port BE. B. Piper Co. J. Sullivan Times Chas P. Murnett H. B. Merkel New York Clipper John T. Condon Review Lovett M. Wood Elmer A. Friend L. D. Norris FE. Downing M. Moore C. D. Stratton Will A. Steel Lee W. J. R. Johnston B. L. Reber Post- Intelligencer B.L. Hampton Saturday Mail

Sensational sermon targets Tonawanda pastor sparks inquiry

In Tonawanda New York last night Rev John A Copeland preached a charged sermon interpreted as accusing Rev B Q Denham of wrongdoing and breaking up a home. North Side Christian church elders call for an investigation and a church notice summons Frank L Lane to appear March 23 1999 to substantiate the charge.

Tonawanda New York John A. Copeland Gratwick Christian Church B. Q. Denham North Side Tonawanda Herald Denham North Bide Christian Church Copeland Paul Tonawandas Esrmon Frank Ll. Lane Frank L. Lane F. L. Lane North Tonawanda Church of Christ Benjamin Tl. Rand Board of Elders

Distinguished Arrival Beveridge and Wife Arrive in City

Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana and his wife arrive in the city and register at the Rainier Grand. Beveridge, on his way to the Orient, is expected to visit the Philippines. He rose rapidly in politics and appears strikingly young with strong features.

Albert J. Beveridge Indiana City Rainier Grand Beveridge Orient Philippines

Garonne Sail to Honolulu with Large Farm Cargo

The steamer Garonne departed for Honolulu and Hawaiian ports carrying an unusually large cargo dominated by farm produce. It included 4400 sacks of flour 1020 tons of hay 757 sacks of bran and 700 sacks of oats. The iron and machinery load comprised 77 packages 2631 steel plates 350 bundles of ties 4 switches and one push car. The shipment also carried 545 cases of beer totaling 94563 in value.

Garonne Honolulu Hawaiian

Seattle Inklings Foreclosures and Condemnation Petitions

New suits filed in King County alleys include Calvin Richardson versus Horace Stratton and Marilda Stratton for foreclosure and a Seattle City petition to condemn property on Eighteenth and Eighth Avenues to widen streets and open East Denny Way. Mary Holbrook and W Holbrooke relate to a county road opening. Judge Cann says summer sessions will skip Saturday afternoons except emergencies. A city clerk petition from ten appears in the filing.

Calvin Richardson Horace F. Stratton Marilda F. Stratton City of Seattle Eighteenth Avenue Eighth Avenue East Dennyway, Co King Va Mary Holbrook W. Holbrooke

Milwaukees Leather Trust Names Its American Company

A proposed upper leather trust to unify suppliers and buyers reportedly named the American Hide and Leather Company with a capital of about 59 million. Milwaukee Boston and Chicago firms signed the agreement to regulate prices and production while offices may be in Boston with branches in Chicago St Louis and other markets. A charter application is said to be pending with New England backers and bankers supporting the plan amid rival talks and signed commitments.

Milwauker Wis March Upper Leather” Trust American Hide and Leather Company Milwaukee William Becker Leather Company George Martin Leather Company Conrad Bros White Bros. & Co Boston Hernard & Friedman Little Faille N. Y Thin City Chicago St. Oula New England George H. Allen R. F. Pilin Gallan & Bon

Market Quotations From Quiet Wort Street Trading

Monday morning Wort street showed dull trade as quotations held firm. Prices offered by the local dealer cover grains dairy poultry and livestock with stout figures for Beattie Dock deliveries and round lots across oats wheat barley hay and fats.

Wort Street Dentera Lota Beattie Puget Sound Washington Timothy

California Lumber Prices List and Furnishings Details

A dense listing of lumber and building materials with prices per unit or measurement. Items include fir, cedar, spruce, shingles, flooring, boards, fenc ing, and kiln dry notes, alongside quantities and finishes. Prices range from per M for timber to dollars per square foot and per piece, with no clear article context.

Washington

Northern Pacific overland brings eastern and southern travelers

The Northern Pacific overland train with eleven coaches arrived at the depot yesterday carrying southern travelers who came over the Hurtington. The Great Northern followed in the afternoon, also well loaded with eastern passengers, as mineral development and agriculture draw people from the east to this state.

Northern Pacific Overland Great Northern

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