Blame and Caution in Seattle Streetcar Crash Debate
The Seattle Star reports on the Grant street electric car collision with the Northern Pacific train. It argues clear accountability for damages and investigates watchman presence and train speed. The piece links crossing safety to city franchise debate, urging strict action regardless of political affiliation.
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Grant Street
Northern Pacific
Responsible Transportation Company
Namby Pamby
Northern Pacific Railroad
Street
Railroad Crowsings
Seattle
Moet Mmotormen
First Washington volunteers plan San Francisco trip instead of Puget Sound
Washington dispatch reports that the First Washington volunteers voted to return via San Francisco rather than direct to Puget Sound, leaving local residents puzzled about travel pay, and the public welcome planned by the estate’s citizens. It suggests they have been misled into thinking San Francisco offers advantage and that further steps will be taken.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
San Francisco
Puget Sound
San
el Caliph
Republic
San Pot
Boys Embrace Grand Welcome Planned for Them
The text suggests a decision will be made to present the matter clearly and that the boys will likely change their minds and accept the intended warm reception prepared for them.
Stone A Candidate for Governor in Kentucky Republic Party
Lexington May 20 State Auditor Ramuell H Stone of Madison County announced his candidacy for governor subject to Republican party action. He joins two others Judge Pratt and Attorney General Taylor as announced Republicans.
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Lexington
Ramuell MH. Stone
Madison County
Stone
Missouri
Pratt
Taylor
White Top Wheat Blights Indiana Fields in 1899
Hortonville Indiana reports a ruinous wheat season with vast areas of white top disease. Farmers note only a few good fields while millions of bushels of wheat are damaged, predicting a near total loss for the crop.
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Hortonville
Ind
Indiana
Mining News From Index Reveals Rich Ore and New Mines
Index reports strong ore production with a 10 stamp mill planned by Golden Tunnel on Skykomish river and a bridge for ore carts. Copper strikes near Sunset, sizable veins at Mountain Lion and Tom Thumb, plus early shipments from Ymir. Black Tall shifts to Eastern Canadian control. promoters in Montreal hold major stock.
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Index
Golden Tunnel Company
Skykomish
Golden Tunnel
Black Tall
Republic Properties
Clarence J. McCuaig
Montreal
Canada
Spokane
Mountain Lion
Texoa man wounded by splinter eye injury
Fred Weaver was splitting wood at his Tekoa ranch when a splinter wounded his right eye. He was sent to Spokane for ophthalmic care and treatment to prevent blindness.
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Tekoa
Wash
Fred Weaver
Spokane
Sugar Beets Planted Under New Contract in Pullman
W A White finished planting five acres of sugar beets in Pullman under a contract with D C Corbin. Corbin will pay four dollars per ton if beets average 4 percent sugar, and 331 3 percent for each additional 1 percent sugar. Beets must be delivered by January 1 1900. Lots 50 by 12 feet in Stratt's Orchard Add.
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Pullman, Wash
W. A. White
D. C. Corbin
Corbin
Or Bwfore
Education of Porto Ricans Aims for Americanization
Gen. Guy V. Henry urged aiding Porto Ricans to become Americanized through education and American laws. He warned only 4 percent can read or write, cited poor school conditions, and called for teachers paid by Americans, road building, jobs, better jails and sanitary reforms, noting the island's patient, proud people and need for effort.
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New York
Colonial Aid Society
Guy V. Henry
Porto Rico
Indiana
Ue Wilh Mogty
San Juan
Ponce
Armericans
Minnie Todd Weds Private Charles Merson in Pine Bluff
In Pine Bluff Arkansas Miss Minnie Todd married Charles Merson a private in the regular army. Merson recently passed through the city en route to Cuba where he served with credit. The bouquet was tossed to soldiers and a card bearing Minnies address was found on him after their meeting last summer.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Minnie Todd
Charles Merson
Pierson
Cuba
Pier Won
Todd
Piergon
A Flag for Cuban Ships
At a cabinet meeting Secretary Gage discussed granting a Cuban flag for Cuban shipping. About 564.9 million worth of Cuban commerce is tied up due to lack of a flag and nonexistence of the Cuban state under current recognition. Relief considered for coastwise trade. foreign registry remains blocked. Gage to confer with the Bureau of Navigation to seek a solution amid mounting injustice to Cuban shipowners.
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Washington, D.C
Gage
Bureau of Navigation
Poisoned at Table at Paragould
Paragould Ark May 8 19XX T Parsons a wealthy Gaineville farmer died after dining with his wife in suspected poisoning. He collapsed 100 yards from the home then died during a second convulsion despite prompt medical aid. The stomach was sent to St Louis for analysis.
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Paragould
Ark
T. Parsons
Gaineville
Parsone
St. Louis
Suicide follows heartbreak over lost love in Oklahoma City
Wichita report states Phil A. Quade killed himself in Oklahoma City last week after believing his sweetheart did not love him. A letter from the girl accepting his marriage proposal arrived yesterday, too late to help him. Whe learned of the death by wire and attended the burial.
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Wichita
Kan
Phil A. Quade
Oklahoma City
Korn Drug Co and Fifth and Fire Ad Promotes Prescription Services
A vintage advertisement from Korn Drug Co promotes prescription services at its Fifth and Fire location. The note emphasizes specialist care and specialized compounding to attract customers seeking personalized pharmaceutical service.
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Korn Drug Co
Fifth and Fire
American Airship Firm Formed In Baltimore
The American Airship and Construction company, capitalized at 100 000 dollars, is formed in Baltimore by Louis H. W. Kromm and four others. Kromm claims a solved air navigation problem with a cigar shaped craft and an engine claimed at 75 pounds producing about 150 horsepower. He plans an 8 foot airship to fly Baltimore to New York next fall at about six cents a mile.
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Baltimore
Wie
Louis HW. Kromm
Kromm
New York
Coffin Salesmen Offer Installment Coffins in Chillicothe
In Chillicothe May era notices T. D. Campbell promotes a new business selling coffins and burial caskets to living customers on an installment plan. Buyers choose a coffin, have measurements taken, sign a contract, and make one initial payment. The coffin is delivered or stored and paid off in installments.
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Chillicothe
T. D. Campbell
War-ending sentiment voiced at Manila meeting
A Manila gathering on April 14 urged immediate settlement and cessation of hostilities. Attendees backed American leadership, warned of island devastation if war continued, and envisioned the Philippines becoming a rich Pacific emporium through peace and renewed agriculture and commerce.
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Manila Gurunday
Manila
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Richeut Islands
Pacific
Kwae
Life’s Story Burned by Elderly Lectur er in Melrose
Mrs Mary A. Livermore, noted lecturer and author, near death in Melrose massachusetts, burned all her manuscripts. She told a friend she did not want anything to be left behind when she dies, including letters and images.
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Mpelrose
Mass
Mary A. Livermore
Seattle Sails North With Heavy Freight and Passengers
The steamer City of Seattle sailed at 10:99 last night for Alaskan ports carrying a heavy freight load and a long list of passengers including Mrs. B. D. Storr, D. Marr, Miss Ruth Howard, Captain K. E. W. Johnson, Judge W. H. Brinker, Dr. Meuire, Mrs. Chadwick, and many others, plus a second-class tally.
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Seattle
BD. Storr
D. Marr
Mee
F. F. Cooper
George Caron
W. P. Jones
W. F. Hislop
W. F. Histop
D. White
Thomas J. Dortey
J. BR. Butin
J. R. Buetin
F. J. Hubbett
WH. Penrock
Jas. Duycan
Taman
Weet Merrig
Fannie Sodrock
W. H. Hrinker
Jens Hrinker
Capt
KE. W. Johnson
Jowiah Collins
Ruth Howard
W. P. Grayger
Arthur Hawka
J. & Clair Brackett
Mr. Brackett
H.C. Burk
Mre
H.C. Bork
W. A. Planky
Zan Gi
F. T. Keller
Mohfearl
C. M. Richardson
H. Te Rotter
J. H. Make
C. P. Atwood
F. C. Austin
Miss Katelle
Donnell
Mra
A. McAuliff
H. Hardin
C. HH. H
Boys Turn Robbers in Eddy New Mexico
Lee Philipe and Floyd Baker, under 16, roamed Eddy New Mexico raiding Casigoll Bros store, Pecos Valley hotel, and Murray & Cooks. They stole a horse and wagon from Lowenbruck Stone, pursued by Sheriff Mewart and posse, captured this afternoon. goods recovered except $14. Shiner of Pecos Valley says they read dime novels and will face severe punishment.
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Shiner
Pecos Valley
Building permits issued for residences and repairs
Building permits have been issued to Owen A. Harrie to construct a one story frame house at 605 Lenora Street for 500 dollars. Jacob Freeh gets a permit for alterations at 600 Steven Avenue North for 100 dollars. B J Strelan receives a permit for repairs at 1621 Seventeenth Avenue for 85 dollars.
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Owen A. Harrie
Lenora Street
Jacob Freeh
Steven Avenue
B. J. Strelan
Seventeenth Avenue
Bold Horse Thief Stolen Near Tekoa, Colfax Shaken
Sheriff Canutt learned a horse was taken from Tekoa last night. A tall dark man rode in, fled on a pony described as small and mouse colored with a new saddle valued at 95 dollars. Constables alerted to locate horse and suspect.
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Colfax
Wash
Canutt
Tekoa
Supreme Court Rules on General Assignment in Bankruptcy
The May 20 Washington report states the Supreme Court’s first bankruptcy ruling. Justice White announced the decision in George West Company v. Leavis on whether a deed of general assignment alone justifies an involuntary bankruptcy without solvency proof. The ruling upholds the lower court and addresses Hayden, receiver of Capital National Bank of Lincoln, and the Chemical National Bank of New York, denying recovery on remittances sent before Lincoln failed.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Wwe
Justice White
George West Company
Ve. Leavos
United Circuit Court of Appeals
Shires
Circuilt Court of Appeals
K. K. Hayden
Capital National Bank of Lincoln
NBB
Natonal Bank of
New York
Hayden
Nebraska
Fedora shines as McDowell Walsh company draws Seattle crowds
The Seattle theater filled again last night for Fedora by McDowell Walsh, praised as finished and near perfect. Melbourne McDowell and Blanche Walsh are lauded, with La Tosca set for tonight and a matinee this afternoon. The program also features The Girl I Left Behind Me by Helasco Thali and George Osbourne, with Peaceful Valley on Thursday and The Turtle edging in as a much talked about French farce starting Friday.
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Seattle
McDowell-Walsh
Russell
Third Avenue Theater
Helasco- Thali Company
George Osbourne
Peaceful Valley
Lightning Kills Two Horses in Illinois Barn Fire
A bolt struck the Curt Davia barn near Oskaloosa causing the death of Tom Fryant and two Davia horses. Curt Davie and Kira Smith were seriously injured.
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Loutsvilla
Curt Davia
Oskaloosa
Tom Fryant
Curt Davie
Kira Smith
Davia
Weekly Crop Bulletin for Western Washington May Week 1899
The weather week ending May 29 1899 saw cool unsettled conditions in Western Washington with showers. Temperatures rose briefly improving vegetation. cranes and wheat benefited though short with roots shallow. Potatoes slow. fruit generally unfavorable. low grounds waterlogged. Eastern Washington warmer with better crop progress. alfalfa and rye ready to cut in about 15 days in Yakima and Klickitat counties.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Yakima
Klickitat County
Wall Collapses in New Building, Three Die Feared
In Manhattan at 126 West Eleventh Street a sustaining wall 35 feet long and 10 feet high collapsed during excavation. Nine workers were buried. three were severely injured and two listed at risk of death. Names include John Donen Louis Goose Frank Forlano Ange lo Akle Angelo Fradassa and others received contusions. All were hospitalized with unknown cause.
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New York
West Eleventh Street
John Donen
Louis Goose
Frank Forlano
Tony Araaro
Joseph Graffo
Angelo Akle
Andelia Fradassa
Dondon
Goaseo
Railway Telegraphers Move Meeting Date to September
The Order of Railway Telegraphers decides to change the meeting to the third Monday in September in PRORTA Illinois. The note mentions Rehoot and cat line accessibility from Pratt's Orchard addition.
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Prorta
Pratt
The Tack Came Up
Lawrenceburg report recalls a two year old boy near Kirod who swallowed a carpet tack. Efforts to remove it failed and he weakened until a recent coughing fit expelled the tack from his lungs. He now slowly convalesces with favorable recovery chances. The tack was rusted at the point.
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Lawrenceburg
William Wilson
Kirod
Akron Man Seeks 5000 Damages Over Image on Goods
Adolph Telkamph of Hamburg, a wholesale dealer in American cigarettes, asks 5000 dollars in damages from an Akron company for using a nose-less image of the Empress on rolled cigarette packages. He alleges the likeness damaged his trade by making the product valueless to German buyers and harming his business in Baltic sea port markets.
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Akron
Adolph Telkamph
Telkamph
Hamburg
Baltic
Defemiants
Bammit County Court
Crops Improve Across Walla Walla County After Warm Rain
In Walla Walla May reports say gardens prosper and wheat growers brighten as crops look strong. Charles Picard of Eureka Plat notes splendid color and satisfactory ripening on the Flat. Columbia county reports likewise speak of above expectation growth and growing optimism for harvest.
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Columbia County
Bids Sought for Steamer Dulatth After Harlem Wreck Recovery
The Industry tug expedition returns to Duluth after salvaging the Harlem wreck reel. the worst damage is a bottom bulge forward of the boiler in hold No. 3. Underwriters will accept bids for the steamer as it currently lies.
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Dulatth
Minn
Harlem
Inman
Puzzling court martial in Philippines yields acquittal
The War Department released a Manila court martial record for Capt John B Jeffrey a quartermaster volunteer charged with quitting his post to plunder and conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman He was found not guilty though the reasons remain unclear He is a Canadian native who joined the volunteers from Illinois in May 1898.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
John B. Jeffrey
Manila
Jeffrey
Dodo
Capt
Canada
Volunteer Army
Illinois
War game in Wichita districts mocks war in Philippines
A Wichita youth scene in the northern city area stages a daily war game between two sides. One team paints for Filipinos and the other dresses as Americans led by a big wiry Funston-like figure. The mock conflict causes nuisance and amusement, with a proposed Riverside park as a future battlefield.
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Sin
Funston
Col. Funston
Wichita
Northern Pacific dividend outlook hints at modest payouts
The May note from New York states the Northern Pacific will declare a 1 percent dividend next month with no period stated. The following dividend is planned for December and no more than 2 percent on common stock is expected, aiming to keep the stock heavy.
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New York
Ita
Marriages Filed for Several Couples in City Licenses
Licenses to wed issued yesterday include John Cevaranti of Newcastle age 31 and Angelina Bertolero of Newcastle age 4 years. Jeaae McDonald age 33 and Mary A Milby age 19 of this city. Earle Drum mond age 37 and Alberta Hoyt of O'Brien Washington age 24. Milton Carr age 29 and Alice Burks age 29 of this city. Charlies Reichert age 23 and Peoria Churchill age 19 of this city.
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John Cevaranti
Newcastle
Angelina Bertolero
Jeaae McDonald
Mary A. Milby
Earle Elleworth Drummond
Alberta M. Hoyt
O'Brien
Wash
Milton E. Carr
Alice L. Burks
Charlies D. Reichert
Peoria Churchill
Cty
Bitten by a Spider in Porto Rico
Eddie Hosfield a trombone player in the Fourteenth regiment band near death after a spider bite in Porto Rico. The wound at first healed but Verdigris from a mouthpiece irritated it causing blood poisoning. Public notice mentions Pratt's Orchard Addition property.
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Columbus, Co
Eddie Hosfield
Fourteenth Regiment
Porto Rico
Citizens discuss reform of Tekoa volunteer fire dept
A meeting in the Tekoa opera house on Thursday night gathered residents to consider reorganizing the town's volunteer fire department. The plan was favorably received and another briefing was scheduled for this evening to form a definite plan.
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Tamkoa, Waeh
Opera House
Plana
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