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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1899

Page

3

Edward Atkinson Accuses Himself of Philippine Traitor Role

Boston May 4 Edward Atkinson famed entrepreneur and anti imperialist declares himself the alleged traitor leading American forces in the Philippines. He reveals pamphlets and letters to incite discontent and insubordination and says he will continue sending materials to troops and officials.

Boston Mass Edward ‘Atkinson Philippines Europe Hoar Edmunds Gov Boutwell Peace Commission Admiral Dewey Secretary of War Philippine Islands

Misunderstanding Trunk Line Causes Telephone Confusion

A Sunerct Telephone chief operator known as Main 0 faces a caller who mistook a trunk line for being drunk. The man complained after waiting five minutes for a response, then learned the operator explained the line was in use, ending the exchange with a calmer goodbye.

Sunerct Telephone Company Central Maine

Forgery Suspect John R. Wallace Sought in Puget Sound Bank Case

Police search for John R. Wallace, optical dealer on Second avenue, on forgery charges. He allegedly passed a $4 check drawn on John C. Eades at Puget Sound National Bank on April 2%. No such person exists, and officers also recovered goods believed to belong to his partner John Ladd.

John R. Wallace Second Avenue John C. Eades Puget Sound National Bank Eades Wallace John Ladd

English Braided Crowned Walking Hat Description

The inner crown of a walking hat with fine English braids is deeply creased and surrounded by a wide flat brim. A long curved quill sits on the left, with a knotted taffeta scarf. The Dunstable straw and rolled crown mark its distinctive style.

Dunstable

A Test of the Tariff

War department reports plans to challenge Porto Rico customs duties in court. A New York to Porto Rico cargo will be shipped with payment protested and suit filed to recover charges. Plaintiffs argue Porto Rico is part of the United States thus civil duties apply, not military rule.

Washington War Department Porto Rico New York United States

Pitiful Plea for His Dog in Court

An aged Black man named A Buchanan pleads before Judge Burnham for his beloved dog, insisting the pet is like kin from slavery days. The judge grants the request with a caution to keep the dog chained as Buchanan hugs the animal and exits a moved courtroom.

A. Buchanan Burnham Mars Jedge Carolina Jedge Mare’ Jedge Tong Angel de Angel Lincum Buchanan Breas

Child Survives 40 Foot Fall From Window

Elinore Abel, three, fell forty feet in Port Chester New York after climbing on a box to peek from an open fourth floor window. She landed on her feet and suffered no injuries, with bystanders noting her cool, unhurt reaction.

Port Chester N. Y Elinore Sr. A. Abel

Knights of Pythings Welcome Col Ronald in Cheney

In Cheney on May 4 about fifty members and guests attended an open meeting. Col W G Poonald of Seattle, supreme representative and organizer of the endowment ranks of FP, lectured for an hour on topics related to the order.

Cheney Knights of Pythings Col. W. G. Poonald Seattle Supreme Lodge Ronald

Durable Tenides Running Shoe Ad at 1022 Avenue

Light easy running product claim describes Tenides as strong and durable. Advertisement notes inspection at No 1022 Second Avenue by agent F. M. Spinning.

Second Avenue F. M

Murder charge against J H Tettaton in Missouri case

Sheriff Medson and City Marshal Allen escorted J H H Tettaton to safety after a lynching threat. Tettaton is charged with murdering his stepmother Mia Jane Tettaton and her four children. He claims innocence and describes the receipt incident as a dispute over interest.

Catro Med Matshal Allen Malden J. HH. Tettaton Mia Jane Tettaton Tettaton Hird's Point Mra. Tettaton

Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples

Licenses to wed granted yesterday for Edgar G. Clough 4 Seattle and Mary Buckley & San Juan Island Wilbur H. Hennett 22 Seattle and Betelle Downing 3 Spokane George Driver 22 Portland and Matilda Cheldelin 11 Vernonia Oregon.

Edgar G. Clough Seattle Mary Buckley San Juan Island Wilbur H. Hennett Betelle Downing Spokane George Driver Portland Matilda Cheldelin Vernonia Oregon

Opposition to Dr Briggs at St Peter's Westchester

The conservative St Peter's Episcopal parish in Westchester vows not to ordain Dr Charlie A Driggs. Bishop Potter of New York faces protest from Rev Frank M Glendennin son in law of Horace Greeley. Glendennin's stance is supported by many prominent Episcopalians who deem Driggs's doctrines radical and incompatible with the church.

New York St. Peter's Westchester America Charlie A. Driggs Treabyterian General Assembly St. Peter's Episcopal Church Potter Frank M Gendemnin Horace Greeley Mishop Potter Brings Episcopal Church Glendennin Briges

List of Names in Scribal Record of Second Phase

A lengthy OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Pr. K. Johnson G. W. Todd L. Ba aren W. Gervais and others, ending with “twenty-one second phaea.” The text appears as a damaged roster or catalog with multiple misspellings and unclear context.

Pr. K. Johnson G. W. Todd L. Baaren W. Gervais W. CO Kauffman Mra M. &. Whiting H.C. Whittog Robert Whiting Ming M. Witting L.T. Terry W. A. Williamson J. Noweki F. Nosenham A. F. Mitherg J. W. Nordetrom 0. Anderson HM. Glidden Himil Pinchback W. Tate L Nytholm W. Gairrie J.T. Howell T W. Howell Hampton J. W. Chariton Rutherland Rh. DD Hadger Cheetham Robert Reid C. J. Moldy W. Forbes Phaea

Reed Favors Sherman

Washington May 4 report says Spteaker Reed delays resigning from the House before Europe trip, boosting Sherman as his Speakership candidate. Other contenders plan to press on, expecting Reed's formal retirement announcement in the fall to spark a lively Speakership contest.

Washington Ted Europe Sherman Treeds Reed

Tragic Farm Youth Dies By Own Hand Near Lang Green

Lang Green Mo May 4 Marry Downing a 20 year old farmer living two miles northwest of town died Wednesday night from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head and heart. A note said the horse he bought was not as good as expected.

Lang Green Downing

Didn’t Fool the Jewelers in Wilmington Case

In Wilmington on May 4 a suspect used a voice call to arrange a diamond transfer. A clerk guarded an empty box, a boy received the unmounted stone, and a chase ended with a river rescue. The man identified as Robi Ayle or Robert Brown fled. several names tied to Jersey City Camden appear.

Wilmington Del Job M. Jackson Philadelphia Samuel M. Raynard Maynard Hayward Mr. Jackson Mr. Jaynard Bey Edgar Chandler Christiana River Thomas Good Robi. A. Pyle Jersey City Robert A. Brown Camden, N. J

Fashion Notes and Train Speeds Highlight Period Talk

Plaid silks and trimmed jackets dominate the fashion column with details on gowns hats and ribbons a focus on white lace and soft neckties. The report also notes French express trains achieving 54.5 miles per hour with special four cylinder locomotives.

Plans unveiled for soldiers' home and hospital building contracts

Traveling Auditor Lister showed Governor plans for a soldiers' home building in Orting costing 1000 and a Western Washington Hospital for the Insane project funded at 460000. He said Medical Lake and Walla Walla structures would begin soon. architect A Darmer of Tacoma oversees both projects, with bids due May 12.

Tacoma

Rosalie Clears for Skagway Steamer O Brien Sets Sail

Steamer Rosalie under Capt O Brien departed at o oclock for Skagway carrying a large freight cargo including 00 bundles of tinplate to be landed at Metiakahua and Toca del Quadra. Passenger list includes Mrs A Farrell Mra Neille White and son Mra M M Brown William Richards L H Gray Mra L I Gray William PD Johns J D O Brien Mrs He Knapp Karl Knapp James Liddell William Henderson J KR Hurrah W M Hurrah A Thermodiated T Berg Mrs F Parker Frank BP Brewer.

Rosalie O' Brien Skagway Way Porte Metiakahua Toca del Quadra A. Farrell Neille White and Son M. M. Brown William Richards L. HH Gray Mra L. I. Gray Wm. PD Johns Miss J. D. O'Brien He. Knapp Karl Knapp James Liddell William Henderson J. KR. Hurrah W. M. Hurrah A. Thermodiated T. Berg

Air Motor Trial For Street Cars In New York

A surface car on the twenty third street line ran today using compressed air under inventor Mr Hoadley. The motor handled stops smoothly and seemed as easy to operate as the trolley. Testing occurs in the Jersey City ferry area with two minute charging cycles. Dr Edward Everett Hale praised the inventor for a generous and considerate manner.

New York Twentyethird Street Hoadley Jersey City Ferry Edward Everett Hale Borton Male

Market Quotations from Thursday Morning

The market is stationary with slow activity. The San Franciano steamer arrives this afternoon bringing greenstuff and cherries show fair demand. Strawberries arrived today with steady quotes and prices for ages and poultry stay the same. Salmon remains very scarce and market overall moves slowly.

San Franciano Stearmer

Prices Offered by Local Dairies and Merchants in Seattle Market

The document lists producer prices for grains forage and feed in Seattle including grain oats 26 cents per bushel barley 23 cents wheat 19 to 15 cents for various feeds. Hay Puget Sound 7 per ton Eastern Washington alfalfa 10 12 dollars per ton. Packers and brokers quote meat poultry dairy and wool prices with live stock hogs cattle and calves priced by weight. Various flour buckwheat meal corn meal oats and other groceries traded, with coffee butter cheese and nuts priced by pound or case.

Seattle Puget Sound Washington Amathy Hutter — Fresh Ranch Washington Star California Farina Java Costa Rica Guatemala Eastern Iowa Elgin Washington Red Cedar

Dense Market Prices for Dairy Meat Produce and Lumber

A broad listing of market rates for dairy feeds, fresh meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, and lumber. Items include dairy chopped feed at 16 dollars, oats, various seafood prices, potatoes, fresh fruit baskets, and wood products such as fir and cedar lumber with price per thousand and board feet.

Miller River Mining Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders will be held at 580 Pioneer building Seattle on Saturday May 20 1899 at 2 oclock p m for electing seven trustees considering a name change and other business. By order of the President George Fowler President Attest C A McKensle Secretary

Miller River Mining Company Pioneer Building Ity Seattle George Fowler C. A. McKensle

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