Seattle Star excerpts on Ladysmith mules and market woes
The Seattle Star discusses Sir George White's Ladysmith mule losses and seeks details on mule origins. It notes mining stock manipulation in Index properties, and comments on Northern Pacific railroad dealings and the proposed tideflats union depot. It warns brokers to avoid overpricing and warns that mules' cowardice could depress markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Ladysmith
Chicago
Texas
London War Office
Nicholson
South Africa
Military Ball at the Armory Ends Washington Volunteers Celebration
The Armory ball marking the First Washington volunteers celebration drew prominent visitors as Mayor Humes bid farewell to departing soldiers. Col. Frank Pierce distributed medals for drill and target practice to G M Trumble and Beattie, while Lieut Theodore Wagner received a baton from Private Eugene Wood in of the First Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Washington
Humes
Wagner
Frank Pierce
National Guard
Fred Smith
Beattie
G. M. Trumble
Spokane
Col. Pierce
Theodore Wagner
Eugene Woodin
Pasig
Paco Church
Moore Rumored to Return as City Editor
Rumor says O M Moore may be named city editor when the Post-Intelligencer changes hands December 1. Moore, linked with Senator Wilton, leads the Puget Sound Information Bureau and is noted as a top journalist in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Intelligencer
O. M. Moore
Moore
Wilton
Puget Sound Information Bureau
Dewey Licenses Marriage to Mrs Hazen Approved
Admiral Dewey obtained a license to wed Mrs Hazen in Washington D C. The action formally permits the marriage plan as reported from the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Mra Hazen
New Teachers Appointed and Broadway High School Plans
Architects Boone and Corner win the contract for drawing plans and supervising construction of Broadway's new high school. They earned a $4,000 prize for submitting original plans. At a board of education meeting, many teachers were elected to permanent positions in Seattle's school system, with J. B. Brooks named truant officer at $40 a month.
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Boone and Corner
Broadway
Board of Education
Seattle
Carrie G. Davin
D. F. Davies
Mints Foster
Mary L. Gerard
Evelyn J. Gil
J. B. Hopwood
Eiinor H. Ingersoll
Bertha Johnston
Edith M Johnston
Anna M. Kregs
Lydia & Lovering
Hester Malgon
Elsie L Palmer
Martha EB. Pike
Anna “. Rock
Ellen A. Russell
J. M. Shields Mary Agnes Skinner
H. EK. Turner
Carrie J. Thompson
Kate ©. Ward
Gertrude Wheeler
J. B. Brooks
Seattle Highwaymen Strike McAvoy on Railroad Avenue
Jas McAvoy was seized outside his home on Railroad avenue about 1 30 am by three men who beat and robbed him of 11. He described the assailants to the police. McAvoy lives at 884 Western avenue.
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Seattle
Jas. McAvoy
McAvoy
Railroad Avenue
Western Avenue
Was This Boy Kidnapped in Sequim Wash
In Sequim Washington a young boy named Misken vanished from his front door as rain began. A prolonged search by family and friends followed with fears of kidnapping. Police in Seattle were alerted yesterday.
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Littl
Sequim
Wash
Hood Canal
Misken
Young Misken
Seattle
Bank Safe Blown Open. $2400 Stolen in Chilton
The state bank in Chilton Wisconsin was blown open last night and ruined. About $2400 was stolen. Stockholders will cover the loss and the bank will continue business unimpaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilton, Wia
State Bank
The Combine Project Fails in Richmond and Nevada
In Richmond and Nevada, plans to unite threshing machine makers into a single national organization have collapsed. The project’s prospects appear bleak as options on the two plants are expected to lapse, leaving the industry split and the consolidation effort abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Nev
United States
Bag
Puble
Delayed Storm Destroys Homes Bridges In Headport
A southeast gale last night toppled a log dwelling, tore bridges free, and left vessels stranded in Headport streets. Wind and tide damage disrupted boats and access throughout the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headport
N.C
Municipal ownership eyed for Logansport telephones
Logansport Indiana considers municipal ownership of telephone service after forming a committee and directing city officials to study the plan. The move mirrors earlier city takeovers of water, fire, electric, and natural gas services with hopes of lower rates and revenue for city purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamiansport
Ind
Logansport
Anderson
North
Vernon
Mivalasippi
Sevetem
Planta
Mave
U S Consul Talks on Brit ish Prisoner Aid in Transvaal
Washington reports Charles B Macrum United States consul at Pretoria is tasked with aiding British prisoners held by the Boers. Permission from Transvaal authorities is needed to proceed, but officials expect approval. The move follows recognition of Macrum as British interests representative in the South African Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Charles B Macrom
United States
Pretoria
Macrum
Transvaal
de South African Republic
Southern Pacific Cuts Rates To Hurt Ticket Brokers
The Southern Pacific announces party rates to Chicago and Missouri river points aimed at Klondike and Alaska miners to block brokers. Critics call the move unprecedented and potentially interstate commerce violations, while Passenger Traffic Manager Me Cormick denies the charges.
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San Francisco
Nov
Southern Pacific Company
Krondikers
Cape Nome
Missouri River
Colgago
Me Cormick
Pressing Need: Indian Service and Medals in Recruitment
Mark Hanna told a Globe correspondent in Cleveland that there are no trusts in the United States that I know of. The dialogue shows a British recruiting officer grilling an applicant about experience including a drive of an army mule. The piece notes medals and India service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mark Hanna
Globe
Cleveland
United States
Still Sleep at Manila and Washington Volunteers Burials
Disappointment spreads among friends and relatives of the First Washington Volunteers after Philippine battlefield deaths, as remains are not returned during celebratory events. Capt. George Forteon and his comrades lie in Manila cemetery. bodies to be shipped home mid January with limited military honors.
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Washington
Philipines
Bhallog
George Forteon
Manila
Erave
The Female Observer On Modern Housework And Fashion
The article discusses women’s focus on fur and furnishing, wage labor for yard work, and the allure of new neck fixings. It mocks petty grievances and notes a desire for novelty while commenting on fashion trends and domestic life.
Amusements at Olympic theater and Third Avenue shows
The Olympic theater features Chinese songs and dances in Oriental Splendor with Olga Hayden and the Hay dena. A crowd filled the house with no vacancies. The Low Stage Mechanics Union benefit at Third Avenue theater featured Pink Dominoes and Sam T. Shaw’s company. Under the Gaslight by the Bae company last night at Third Avenue drew crowded houses. Bam T. Shaw as Bnorkey acclaimed. Wangs at Seattle theater pleased, Mikado and Paul Jones slated to follow with lavish productions and copyrights at popular prices.
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Olympic Theater
Haydena
Mies Olga Hayden
Third Avenue Theater
Sam T. Shaw
Russell
Unier
Bae Company
Bam T. Shaw
Bnorkey
Wangs
Gray Opera Company
Seattle
Paul Jones
Grau Company
Beastern
Humorous Exchange at Bargain Counter and Home Life
A humorous dialogue montage depicts a wife questioning affection, a forgetful husband, a bargain clerk misquoting prices, and a dealer offering a sale. The piece shows domestic banter, light misunderstandings, and quick quips about money and shopping.
Ontario and Lake Superior Company to be formed
A local finance news item reports Chicago capital backing a new Ontario and Lake Superior Company with a $20,000,000 funding plan. The line of speculation ties the formation to the Consolidated Lake Tugger Company and outlines plans to acquire the Algoma Commercial Company and the Algoma Central Railway.
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Hicago
Waynes
Tfinder
Ontario and Lake Superior Company
Lake Buberlor Company
Algoma Commercial Company
Algoma Central Haileway Consideratie
Chicago Capital
Diverse Clergy and Officials in Early 20th Century News
Personal Points KR reports Bishop Brimar of Paderborn Weet Phalia elected Archbishop of Cologne. Gen Witahugh Lee comments on Cuba after returning there. Donnwell’s Long Island charge notes 460000 people in year-end prayer. J Gordon Watt of Aberdeen succeeds Rev Dr Wright as BFB Society editor. Frank Thompson notes Mafeking area deadly for horse sickness. Miss Alice Berber of New York, first woman admitted to US district court practice, is Russian-born. Col Taden-Powell praised as officer and entertainer with Matabele War experience.
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Brimar
Paderborn
Phalia
Cologne
Witahugh Lee
Cuba
Minhep
Donnwell
Long Island
J. Gordon, Watt
Aberdeen
Scotland
Dr. Wright
British and Foreign Bible Society
Alice Berber
New York
United States District Court
Eneneh
Col Taden-Powell
Not Held for Loss in Humboldt Steamer Case
Judge Hanford favored the defendant in the KH Kiemechmidt case about the steamer Humboldt, dismissing claims of loss connected to the love triangle involving Vallee and the vessel's contents.
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KH. Kiemechmidt
Humboldt
Hanford
American officer linked to Boer war volunteers near Transvaal
A former U S army officer Blake, a Went Point graduate of 1876, is identified by an army officer as a likely leader among Boer allied forces in the Transvaal. Once of the Sixth Cavalry, Blake resigned after eight years and later thrived in Detroit business before moving to the Transvaal to engage in mining ventures.
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Washington
Lodyemith
Blake
Filmore Wlake
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Went Point
Transvaal
Hoers
Moerk
Holland
Germany
Hlake
Weel Point
Arkansas
Military Academy
Biath Cavalry
Texas
Detroit
The Holland a Success in Trials at Long Island Sound
New York reports on the test of the submarine torpedo boat Holland at Long Island Sound yesterday. A Whitehead torpedo of 180 pounds struck the target yards away, marking a successful demonstration of the vessel’s performance.
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New York
Holland
Leconie Bay
Long Island
Hat Etiquette From Good Form for All Occasions
A 1920s etiquette note cites Horton Kingslam in Ladies' Home Journal on hat politeness. It outlines when a man should raise or remove his hat, including greeting a woman, addressing her, meeting and parting, offering service, and recognizing a companion's female guest.
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Horton Kingslam
Ladies’ Home Journal
Good Words For Gen Otis From Col Pope
In Washington on November 2 Col J W Pope chief quartermaster in the Philippines defends Gen Otis against recent defamations. He praises Otis as a great man and notes harsh blame he should not bear. Pope praises volunteers as well trained and contrasts them with inexperienced regulars. He commends their patience endurance and zeal despite harsh conditions of distant empire warfare.
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Washington
Otte
J. W. Pope
Philippines
Otto
Gen. Otto
Col Pepe
Tug Resolute Arrives Back From Alaska With Tow
Telegram reports the tug Resolute with barge Ejax arrived at departure bay on the return from Alaska. The pair left Seattle two weeks ago towing a powerful new plow for the White Pass & Yukon railroad and will reach Seattle today.
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Ek. E Caine
Resolute
Ejax
Eeparture Bay
Alaska
Seattle
White Pass
Victor Hugo Love Letters to Adele Foucher to Be Published
Editor M. Paul Meurice says the collection spans Hugo’s early years starting at age 18 and includes about 150 letters to Adele Foucher later his wife. Parents initially objected due to poverty and lack of dowry, but consented, and Hugo paid $200 yearly for their small marriage home.
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Victor Hugo
M. Paul Meurice
Carpet Trends Shift to Fall in Seattle Homes
Housekeepers note a shift from spring to November for carpet shopping with rooms dressed in fall tones. Stores show Oriental patterns and plain carpets, with red and green hues fading into magenta and scarlet. Shoppers favor borders and figured carpets while hardwood bars gain winter use. Local dealers say room choice drives color runs from gaslight greens to hunter greens.
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Seattle
Second Avenue
Notable Visitors At Cascade Tunnel Celebration
Dr A A Tower of Cascade tunnel closely tied to the Great Northern visits Butler. 67 A L Cooner, Chicago Rock Island Pacific agent, heads to Portland for holidays. T R Staetler Northern Pacific agent stops in San Francisco. B C Johnston Cascade engineers chief clerk comes for the celebration. A B E Finlay Old Mission ranch owner attends. A McIntosh West portal Cascade tunnel foreman sees friends. A H Calder Canadian Pacific traveling agent and Mrs Calder travel from Tacoma to Washington for the celebration.
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A. A. Tower
Cascade Tunnel
Great Northern
Butler
A.L. Cooner
Chicago, Rock Inland & Pacific
Portland
T. R. Staetler
Northern Pacific
San Franlace
B.C. Johnston
Engineers
A. H. Calder
Canadian Pacific
Mra. Calder
Tacoma
Washington
Tow to Frisco for propeller and coal delivery
The steamship Czarina will depart Tacoma for San Francisco towed by the tug Holyoke. After losing her propeller in Tacoma harbor a few days ago she goes to Frisco to obtain a new one, with a coal cargo badly needed in San Francisco.
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Tacoma
San Francisco
Holyoke
Czarina
Frisco
Sound
Dissolution of Partnership George Driver and J T Taylor
The partnership between George Driver and J T Taylor is dissolved by mutual agreement. Cleoree Driver assumes all debts and all parties owing the firm are to pay George Driver. Signed George Drivier A T Taylor. Dated November 3, 1899.
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George Driver
J.T Taylor
Cleoree Driver
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Imeni
Seartie
Sir George White
Cose
James D. Hoge
First National Bank
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Northern Pacifi Railroad
Union
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Dewey
U. S
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Cenver
Wation
Express
George
Cratch Department
Bertie
Wew Trust
Frank Thompson
Cape
Mafeking
Gen. Otis
TUG Record
A. BE. Finlay
Old Mission
A. MclIntosh
Freman
George Drivier
A. T. Taylor
Emporium
Jules Grau
Opera Co
Wang
Gondoliers
Clivette
Firau
TT Avenue Theatre
Nege Fong
Shaw Company
Suesday
S.A
Negular
Ligk Second Avenue
B. P. Kunkier
Ella Steiner
Miss Peart Lloyd
Billy Reynolds
Allen White
Moving Pictures
Ee Bonney & Stewart Funera
Balmerg Peror
Columbis
Diego Fruit Co
Pike Sf
E. H. Johnson
CO Festiewnt
Maddison
Ayres
Occidental Ave
Jackson Street
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