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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1899

Page

3

Inquiry Into The Trusts Minimize Competition And Wages

Washington reports the industrial commission will continue its inquiry into trusts through June and resume in October. Hearings include Arbuckles and Havemevers mid month. The panel aims to curb over capitalisation and questionable methods while not opposing industrial combinations, and may propose legislation to Congress and state legislatures next session.

Washington, D.C Industrial Commission Arbuckles Havemevers Congress Arso Mhore Commission

Murdered her husband in Peru Indiana

Mrs Charles Hutchinson shot her husband in Peru on May 31 claiming self defense. The 26 year old woman with five prior marriages says the couple quarreled after he returned home and that he threatened her with a knife before she fired. He died at once. Her uncle Lyle Levi, once lynched for horse stealing, is from Southern Indiana.

Peru Ind Charles Hutchinson Hutch- Ingon Lyle Levi Indiana

All Sorts Of Miscellany From Historic Paper

A collage of oblique notes and anecdotes: mentions the crown princess of Denmark’s height, Kenosha mayor James Gorham as a barber, and a 1994 count of warship launches to Great Britain. Includes reflections on currency spending by nationalities, Civil War hero General Arthur MacArthur’s early medal, Emperor William II’s reports in typewritten form, classroom mishaps, and a Kaw tribe congressman from Kansas.

William Kee

Woman Arrested in Forgery Case Tied to $2000 Notes

Decatur Alabama May 31 Mrs C R B Sitason wife of a merchant recently assigned is under arrest charged by Brock Spight with forging notes totaling $2000. She admitted the forgery but said she expected to make the notes good before due date and posted bonds.

Decatur Ala C. RB. Sitason Brock & Spight Sitason

Baby Found On Mound Near Marshall College

A two month old girl was discovered by colored boys on a grassy mound near Marshall College by the Ohio River. A woman from Gallipolis, Ohio, seen begging nearby last night, is suspected to have drowned herself after abandoning the child. Daniel Ohner, a local wealthy citizen, now has custody of the infant.

Huntington W. Va Marshall College Ohio River Galliopolis Theos Itlin Daniel Ohner

Airship project to be driven by two engines and carbon dioxide power

Burlington New Jersey May small airship invented by Charles Hite, veteran of the Peary Arctic expedition, is being built near Professor William D. T. Travis residence under Prof Ames King supervision. A company headed by Prof Mite plans manufacture. The cigar shaped airship will carry a car and be steered by two engines powering a movable balloon. Engines are 20 by 14 by 6 inches, light, using carbon dioxide from chimney soot. Tests planned in Trenton and Philadelphia.

Burlington N. J Chas, Hite Peary Arctlo Wiliam Db T. Travia Ames King Aeronaut Mite Ie Trenton

Train Robber Gaucht Louisville

Patrolman Gibbons arrested a man at Louisville station after a suspicious act. A heavy hand satchel held nearly 1000 silver dollars when opened at the station house. The Greensburg Adame Exprene company safe was robbed last Saturday night. an agent identified the man as George Murphy, seen at Greensburg. He is charged with grand larceny.

Louisville Gibbons Adame Exprene Greensburg George Murphy

Legree Real Auctioneer Conducts Odd Kent Sale

In Kent Ohio today Murray's playhouse staged an auction led by Legree not of enslaved people. He sold Mark's donkey to a farmer for Morentet, while Topey and cash vanished. Show troupe dispersed outfits and left the village, scattering to various places.

Kent Ohio Murray Uncle Tom's Cabin Megadore Legree Mark Morentet Topey

Gems of Thought and Quotations Across Authors

A collection of brief moral and literary maxims from various authors. It references Shakespeare Sheridan La Rochefoucauld Emerson Wendell Phillips Ben Johnson Irving Haalitt J G Holland La Bruyere Hume and David, noting truths about toil dignity duty and social conduct. The piece emphasizes restrained wisdom and the value of modest service.

Found under a gar Piedmont water bond coupons tale

Mayor Foulk received a Philadelphia note reporting a tin box found under a freight yard car in Medmont containing uncancelled water bond coupons worth 795 dollars, totaling 9200 dollars in bonds three years detached in 1809, unclear why not canceled at sale.

Piedmont W. Va Foulk William Thoyce Philadelphia Medmont Express

Pompadour Saves Woman's Life In Cincinnati Alley Crash

M ie Nettie Steele of Turrell Street Cumminville was knocked down by a bicyclist at Spring Grove avenue and Chambers Street. She was thrown head first against the curbing and the bicycle wheel passed over her. A doctor said the pompadour likely prevented a skull fracture.

Cincinnati Spring Grove Avenue Chambers Street Mies Nettie Steele Turrell Street Cummineville

Plans of Smelter Trust Shuts Aurora Refinery

Denver notes the Smelting Trust will shut down the Aurora refinery while the Chicago United company facility will absorb all eastbound work. No changes are planned for other Smelting & Refining company plants. The report forecasts 1899 as a strong year for smelting interests. Within walking distance, Pratt's Orchard Addition.

Denver Col Smetter Trust Aurora Til United Company Chicago American Smelting & Refining Company

Secretary Wilson Denies Senate Candidacy Report

Washington May noted Secretary Wilson denied rumors he would run to succeed J G Gear as United States senator. He stated there is not a word of truth in the report and he is not a candidate and will not be.

Washington, D.C Wilson J. G. Gear United

Owenton centenarian veteran dies at home near here

Owenton Kentucky May 1 A man aged 100 has died at his home near Owenton. He fought in the War of 1812 the Mexican War and the Civil War according to local tribute. The veteran’s passing closes a long life spent through multiple conflicts and eras.

Owenton Qulre Hurt Kia Here

Mining News From New Denver and Rocky Mountain Mines

Mining news reports good ore from the Hosun mine near New Denver with 820 tons shipped since last September, paying for itself plus a 20 percent dividend. It notes rapid progress at the Toredo group near Spokane with promising assay results and notable copper finds at Red Lion in Rock Creek camp. Other mines like Maid of Erin, Second Relief, Arlington, Redle and Rosa show steady ore, with details on depths, copper and gold contents, and ongoing development in British Columbia and nearby districts. Pratt's Orchard Addition offers homes and fruit tree lots in a new subdivision by Holman & Robinson on Columbia Street.

New Denver M. C Hosun Howan Red Lion Rock Creek Camp Kettle Palk Betwen Marcus Cascade City Roweland Rh. C Gore Redle and Rosa Rossland Pratt Holman & Robinson Columbia Street

Market Quotations West Street Price Report for Seattle

Wednesday morning dull trade with abundant fruit and greens. Old potatoes scarce but market strong. new potatoes steady. Poultry scarce with steady pricing. Prices offered to producers cover grain hay and feed products, plus extensive ranges for butter, cheese, eggs, hides and wool across regional sources including Puget Sound and Eastern Washington.

West Street Seattle Puget Sound Washington

Vast late 19th century commodity prices list

An extensive itemized market report details prices for farm products and groceries in categories such as poultry, nuts, grains, meat, dairy, vegetables, fruits, lumber, and flour. It lists per unit costs for items including live chickens, walnuts, almonds, corn meal, oats, fish, potatoes, apples, and coffee, with numerous per ton, per sack, and per hundredweight quotations, reflecting broad market activity.

Star California Farina Graham Java Costa Rica Gesack

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