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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1899

Page

3

Opening Rennion Opening Rennion Held in Tacoma

Opening section of the twelfth annual convention of the State Sunday School association convened at First Methodist church Tacoma with sermons by Rev Dr Beans and Rev Hugh Gilchrist. The event featured music by the church choir, addresses stressing Bible study and Sunday school character building, and a morning business session with reports and exhibits of Sunday school materials.

Tacoma First Methodist Church State Sunday School Association W. K. Beans Spokane Hugh W. Gilchrist Deattie J. P. Marlatt First Methodist Episcopal Church Professor Cox National Guard Sunday School Army Dr. Beans Hugh Gilchrist Seattle EB. Williams Vancouver L. 8. Mosheil Chehalis W. H. Chamberlain Beattie C. B Cornwell Kent J. W. Bixiey Fox = Pangan

Confessed Grafters Charge Arraigned in Court

Do McCormick an alleged tranco man was arraigned before Judge Cann on vagrancy under state law. He admitted he was no grafter and was held on 800 bonds for three months. Unable to post bonds he was jailed. Attorney Given plans to push trial in the superior court.

Do. McCormick Cann McCormick Given

Wild Man in the Willows Near Madison

A nude man, sighted near a willow strip between Madison and Fast Madison, evaded a search by about 60 people after being seen by a 14 year old girl and schoolboys. Authorities, including Marshal Mehan and Officer Mc Cambridge, hunted the area until mid afternoon but found no traces, with a continued watch on the willows near Horseshoe Lake.

ST. Louis Madison Fast Madison Min Pansy Hayes John Mehan Pat McCambridge Willows Edwardsville Ton Horseshoe Lake

PINE BIATFP Sister Shot Wounding in Arkansas

In Pine Bluff Arkansas on May 4 Miss Mattie Phillips cleaned a Smith and Wesson pistol and it discharged wounding her hand. The bullet then struck her sister Miss Rebecca Phillips on the chin but caused no injury. Several bones were removed from Mattie Phillips hand and she suffers acute pain.

Pine Biatfp Ark Mattie Phillips Smith & Wasson Miss Phillips Rebecca Phillips Mina Mattie Phillips

Captain Henry Anderson Fends Off Maniacal Horse

Guthrie May 24 Captain Henry Anderson commander of the Onage light Horsemen was thrown by a rearing horse the animal dragged him until he fired his pistol to kill the horse and save his life as it charged madly through a cornfield.

Guthrie C. T Henry Anderson Anderson

Belle of Nelgon Distillery Sold to Kentucky Syndicate

Louisville May 4 The Belle of Nelgon distillery a well known Kentucky brand changed ownership as it passed into the hands of the Kentucky distilleries and warehouse syndicate.

Louisville Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Syndicate

Within walk it nance J s Over all liking stance

A compact note references Mratts Orchard and a general stance on liking or favoring a situation. The fragmentary text provides limited context and no clear events or identities beyond the mentioned entities.

Nance Mratt

Police Sergeant Killed in Georgetown House Raid

Police sergeant died during a search for the Rosenasteins murderer near Georgetown Maryland. The alleged killer Humphrey Brown alias Buck Crown was captured after the fatal shooting.

Washington Frita BP Georgetown Rosenasteins Boyds Humphrey Brown Buck” Crown

Building Permits Issued For Local Homes and Alterations

Permits issued today include G M Blakney for a one story residence on Kelbourne Avenue at 700 dollars HM Vandercook for 2605 Fifteenth Avenue West at 850 dollars J O Marshall for alterations at 1313 Second Avenue at 75 dollars T Kimura for alterations at 164 Main Street at 100 dollars Margaret and Irvines for a one story frame residence at 519 Dennyway at 60 dollars Bailie Pulver for a one story frame residence at 614 Lees Street at 500 dollars Lyman B Spaulding for a one story frame residence at 1010 East James Street at 400 dollars A B P Randall for alterations at 111 Cherry Street at 150 dollars

G. M. Blakney Kelbourne Avenue HM. Vandercook Fifteenth Avenue West J. O. Marshall Second. Avenue T. Kimura Maintreet Margaret & Irvines Dennyway Bailie Pulver Lees Street Lyman B. Spaulding East James Street A. BP. Randall Cherry Street

Safeblowers Threaten WV Pulp Mill. Escape After Door Damaged

In Lake West Virginia May 4 would be attackers attempted to blow open the gate of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper company but fled after a door was blown off a portion of one of the doors was blown off authorities said no injuries were reported and investigators searched the scene for clues to the crime the incident is described as a lurgtare attempt.it

Lake W. Va Lurgtare West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company

Indian Agent Anderson Expedites Leases in Rockford

Indian Agent Anderson traveled to Rockford after leaving the Coeur d'Alene reservation where he has been rectifying leases. The effort benefits the Indians and frustrates schemes by perpetrators aiming to profit at the government’s expense.

Rockford Wash Anderson Rockforma Coeur d'Alene Reservation

Night clerk robbed at ALPPRT LEA near Union depot

Night clerk Art Bishop of the wine house was sandbagged at 2 AM by two men seeking jewelry from a traveling man named Robinson with samples valued at 7000 dollars. The attackers escaped and are at large.

Alpprt Lea Minn May M Art. Bishop Winelow House Union Depot Robinson Tiffany New York

Supreme Court Sets No Time for Standard 611 Hearing

Reports indicate the Ohio Supreme Court did not fix a hearing time for the Standard 611 case. It is generally expected the case will be argued and submitted around mid June.

Columbus Supreme Court

Bicycle Degrades Women in Morality Debate

Chicago May 2. Chief of Detectives Colerain responds to clergy inquiries on women bicycling saying he is not an advocate for female cycling morally. He claims many female cyclists wear dresses shorter than decency allows and invite improper remarks.

Chicago Illinois Indiana Colerain

Filipino Battle Flag Captured From Insurgents

The first genuine Filipino flag captured in the current insurrection has arrived at the Navy department. Captured at Iloilo by Lieut. A. P. Niblack, the flag bears the inscription noting it was seized by a landing party from the Boston and Petrel on February 11, 1899, and will be sent to Annapolis.

Washington Navy Department Iloilo A. P. Niblack Fort Notto United States Boston Petrel A. P. Niblock United States Navy Anapolis

Administration source sees no new session likely

A knowledgeable official said the President has considered calling an extra session but believes no call will be issued unless an unforeseen contingency makes it necessary. He stressed probabilities favor no special session at present.

Washington, D. C Congress

Fatal Fall From a Horse at Tower Hill

John Lanhan a wealthy farmer living north of Tower Hill was thrown from his horse this morning and killed.

Tower Hill John Lanhan

Light easy running and durable Rearden item at 1022 2nd Ave

It promotes a strong durable product named Rearden for light easy running. Visit 1022 2nd Ave to inspect the item and consider the Homeseekern paradise listing by M. Spinning, agt.

Rearden 2Nd Ave

Red Cross Holds Second Washington State Convention

The second annual Washington State Red Cross convention opened in Tacoma with delegates welcomed at the U S court and a luncheon at First Congregational church. Mrs John K Allen chaired the program as officers and church leaders spoke, a memorial service honored fallen heroes, and reports from officers showed strong progress. An evening reception followed at the Hotel Tacoma with an announced Col Chickering hall program and several dignitaries scheduled to speak.

Tacoma Washington State Red Cross United States Court Peasion Oelock Firet Congregational Church Ladiop’ Aldi Society Mra John K. Allen C. HM. Little W. H. Scudder J. P. D. Llwyd Seattle Mr. Bard Walla Walla Dr. Little Geattie Beudder Fard Llwyd Francia Roch Mies Hewitt Mise Maynard Nickells Chickering Hall Thomas Parke Manford F. W. Cushman Coleonel Thad Muston George H. Walker Temple Quartet

Real estate transfers recorded in county for May filings

Deeds filed yesterday show Sheriff conveying to William Farrell a large multi quarter subdivision in section 24 township 4 range 2 with 9000 dollars. Anna Biryewer transferring to Falla City Cemetery Association in section 15 township 4 range 7 for 4 dollars. Scottish American Mortgage Company to W B Danner lot 1 block 2 Larder Rowman addition for 550 dollars. S Selig and others to Swan Person lots 44 to 46 block 6 Past Seattle May 2. Sheriff to Belle L Thomas lot 2 block 2 Edgewater addition May 17. Frank Larson to John Larron lots 16 16 and 17 block 7 Mallards add Gilman Park May 23 for 200 dollars. Charles V Barton to W H Vernon lot 1 block 77 Gilman Park May 22 for 100 dollars. Fred Wiklund et al to W A Hirt lot 7 block 1 Adelle add May 12. C V F Schmitt to C E Schmitt lot 2 block 69 Gilman Park add part lot 12 block 2 Terry's fourth add March 1 for 10 dollars. Anna Hrycer to Guet Anderson lot 1 block 49 Maynard's plat May 22 for 1575. Rolland H Denny et al and ex re of Nes Jacob Ohm to John F E Denny lot 10 block 41 cup plat Pontius second add May 22 for 800. Sophie Peters to Lawrence Peters lot 20 block 74 Gilman Park April 1994 for 4000.

William Farrell Anna Piryewer Falla City Frank Larson John Larron Mallard Gilman Park Charles V. Barton W. H W. Vernon Fred Wiklund Et W. A. Hirt Adelle C. Vv. F. Schmitt C. FE. Schmitt Terry Anna & Hryecer Guet Anderson Maynard Rolland H. Denny Et Ax Exre Nes Jacob Ohm John FE Deney Pontius Sophie Peters Lawrence Peters

Improvements Spread Across Rockford Streets and Roads

A week of directed automatic work enhances Rockford streets and copings improving town appearance. Road work to cemetery approaches and bridges had been neglected and were unsafe. Property owners show neater yards and lawns while trees suffered in winter. Farmers report spring grain healthy but backward with limited hay. Summer fallow will yield fall wheat.

Rockford, Wach

Maryland Steel Ships 250 Tons to Australian Government

The Maryland steel company has shipped 250 tons of steel via the steamer Falla of Dee to the Australian government. A second consignment is being prepared for the same government, with further details noted at Cedar Street near Pratt's Orchard.

New York Maryland Steel Company

To Rebuild Brewery After Fire at Kallapell Malting

Fire adjusters completed settlement with Kallapell Malting & Brewing Co after last weeks blaze. The firm will rebuild immediately adding new machinery and a better plant. payments from multiple companies satisfied all involved.

Kalispoll Mott Kallapell Malting & Rowing Company

Boy Found In Woods Near Borrier's Point

Atlantic City reports Joseph Steelman three years old, son of Homers Steelman, missing overnight. He was found asleep under an oak, partially covered by leaves, eyes red and cheeks tear-stained, suggesting he wept during the night and that he may have been kidnapped.

Atlantic City N. J Joseph Steelman Homers Steelman Borrier’s Point

Market Quotations From West Street and Dockside Prices

Greenstuff scarce on West Street as steamer Queen arrives from San Francisco. New cabbages and mixed fruits arrive. beef cattle and hay futures rise on market. Halibut, salmon, crab, and shrimp prices listed along with dairy eggs butter and poultry rates. Numerous grain and feed prices shown for oats barley corn and bran with animal product prices across cattle hogs hides and wool.

West Street San Francisco California Rye Hruhn & Co Kansas City Beattle Beattie Puget Sound Washington Trictly Iowa Elgin Lee

Safe Deposit Boxes Available at Steel-Lined Vault

Safe Deposit Vaults offer secure storage for valuables at eight dollars per year. Rent includes a personal key and access to the vault at 04 West Columbia Street. Manager Shor rock notes limited spaces and emphasizes privacy and protection.

Safe Deposit Vaults Weat Columbia Street Shorrock

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