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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1899

Page

4

Anxious for Bryan Nomination in 1904 Contest

Chicago dispatch reports William James favors a one term presidency if elected. Column notes Col Bryan sought pledges from Goebel and McLean to carry their states for him next year while McLean and McLean allies discussed a possible bid, with rumors of a Bryan stepping aside if McLean gains the nomination.

Chicago Illinois William James Cable Col. Bryan Kentucky Goebel Oho McLean John Mc McLean Col Bryan Zanesville Ohio Metean Mr. Goebel Mr. McLean John R. McLean Col Bergen

Will Favor A Better Militia

Senator J R Hawley of Connecticut arrives in Washington as chairman of the senate military affairs committee. He urges a better organized state militia and says army legislation should wait. actions may be needed before July 1991 when the army act expires, else no army at all.

J. R. Hawley Connecticut Senate Committee On Military Affairs Washington Congress Broad

Tacoma Hero Rescues Stranded Sailor After Steamer Collision

A Tacoma steamer Flyer collided with a boat carrying a Japanese man and split it in two. The Japanese man was knocked unconscious. Teen Daniel Green, age 17, grabbed a life preserver and rope and saved him from drowning, prompting cheers from passengers and crew.

Flyer Tacoma Reed Faet Ming Daniel Green Gren

Cleveland Due Ahead for Seattle and Tukon Route

The Cleveland steamer to run between Seattle and St Michael was expected today or tomorrow from Cape Nome. It will carry many passengers and much cargo aboard.

Seattle & Tukon Transportation Company Cleveland St. Michael Mich Gola Cape Nome

Trust of Oyster Men in Long Island Sound

Oyster men of Long Island Sound plan a consolidation to unite interests capitalized as high as 20 million dollars. Andrew Radel, president of Bridgeport Traction Company, is named as a leading mover. The merger would save about one million dollars annually and shield oyster producers from falling prices.

New York Long Island Sound Andrew Radel Bridgeport Traction Company

Big Mill for the Republic Expanded to 2 Tons

Directors in session outline a large mill upgrade for the Republic mine increasing output to 2 tons daily. They have studied the property in detail and plan immediate enlargement, a move seen as beneficial to the camp and Canadian stockholders.

Boer Mass Meeting in Chicago Nov 18 at Central Music Hall

A mass meeting to express sympathy with the Boers is set for November 18 in Central Music Hall under the United Irish societies. Principal speakers include William E. Mason George P. Foster William Vocke Rev Father Heldman and John Van der Poel.

Chicago United Irish Societies Central Music Hall William E. Mason George P. Foster William Vocke Father Heldman John van der Poel

Death of C. A. Reavy in accidental fall at bunkers

A man identified as C. A. Reavy about 45 fell from the south bunkers at 11 30 last night. His body was recovered after hours of search. He leaves a wife in California.

C. A. Reavy California

Troubles of a Chicago Youth

Louis Meinel baur and his mother told Justice Dooley that Anna hrader of 708 Went Onto Street stalked Louis at all hours. They alleged she followed him by night and day, waylaid him in alleys, and squeezed him at meals with rapid kissing. Louis described late night doorbell visits and requests to sit with her, causing distress and fear.

Chicago Louis Meinelbaur Justice Dooley Louis Anna @hrader Anna

Judgment Won Against Steamer Lakme in Coal Libel Case

In federal court, Judge Hanford awarded Pacific Coast Co. a libel judgment of 459.40 against the steamer Lakme for coal furnished to the vessel.

Pacific Coast Company Lakme

Go Gee Released on Habeas Corpus Writ

Go Gee a Chinaman arrested for unlawful entry was freed by Judge Han ford in federal court on a writ of habeas corpus. The petition states Go Gee was born in Beattle.

Go Gee Hanford Beattle

Building permit issued for Otis three story addition

A building permit valued at $6,000 was issued to C. R. Otis for a three story addition to a frame building located at the corner of Columbia Street and Summit Avenue.

C. R. Otis Columbia Street Summit Avenue

Jackson Jones Boat sets stage for Beattie Social clash

Young Peter Jackson faces W H Jones at Beattie Social club next Friday night in a highly anticipated boxing bout. Local opinion favors Jones on points, though spectators are assured a thrilling match with both fighters evenly matched and Jones’ Seattle form noted. Biddy Bishop runs the card with careful talent choice.

Peter Jackson W. .H Jones Beattie Biddy Bishop Jackson Los Angeles Jones Seattle

Adams Leaves Beattie Warrior For Port Townsend Voyage

The United States training ship Adams departed Beattie Warrior this morning bound for Port Townsend as it prepares to return to San Francisco. The ship has recruited a large number of men while aboard.

United States Adame Port Townsend San Francisco Adams

Grant Street electric line adds new cars for riders

The Grant street electric line operates one of the three new cars recently received. South Gentie, South park and Georgetown passengers are pleased. The other two cars will be in operation before the end of the week.

Grant Street South Genttie South Park Georgetown

Puget Sound Makes Her Bid on shipped hay and grain

The bid opening for hay and grain bound for the Philippines showed bids from Adame Co Beattie Ogre at 2610 per ton Lilly Bogardus Co oats at 2648 per ton hay at 25 per ton G F Zimmerman 2000 tons oats at 120% per hundred Tacoma Warehouse Elevator Co oats at Ac per hundred fob St Paul or 1 24 per hundred delivered Seattle Brokaw Bros Tacoma 80 tons hay at Me per hundred W W Robinson Fairhaven 2000 tons oats at 1164 per hundred Seattle delivery F W Smythe Beattie 2000 tons hay at 22 56 per ton BeKery Co cate at 2 75 per ton Captain Robinson has recommended rejecting all bids as unwarrantably high and notes the contractors are colluding to cut their own rates.

Philippines Rebdineos Adame Beattie—Ogre Lilly Bogardus G. F. Zimmerman Tacoma Warehouse & Elevator Co Bt. Paul Seattle Brokaw Bros Tacoma W. W. Robinson Fairhaven F. W. Smythe Beatte Bekerly & Co Cate Capt Robinson

British Troops Land in Capetown Amid Ladysmith Dispatches

Telegrams from Ladysmith arrive with undisclosed details. Gen French travels to Capetown to assume cavalry command while an armored train report notes Colenso houses untouched and only one looting incident tied to Kaffir. Transports sighted promise 211000 troops landed soon. Moors wreck a railway bridge at Stormberg. Dr Leyde told to end Holland visit amid war.

Eas Lodyemith Capetown Stoomberg Stormberg Aliwal Orange River East Lonion

One of the Strange Freaks Performed by Young Cupid

Miss Amanda C Miller of Chambersburg and Horace F Robinson of Vancouver were wed at Henry Miller’s home with Rev J Bilis Hell officiating. The couple met through a matrimonial bureau, exchanged photographs, and married after Robinson traveled from Canada. A fever nearly halted plans but funds bought a wig and the wedding proceeded. The bride, aged 38, had strong local interest in the ceremony.

Chambersburg Henry Miller Hifl Amanda C Miller Horace PF. Robinson Vancouver B. C J. Bilis Hell Methodist Church Mise Miller Robinson Miss Miller Pacific Town

Seattle as a Supply Base for the Philippines

Inspector P Semple reports his visit to Seattle as promising for establishing the city as a base of supply for the Philippines. He notes white men with Indian privileges gained through mixed marriage cannot confer those privileges to spouses, a practice costly to the government. He praises Seattle and envisions it becoming a key supply hub for military needs.

ER. P. Semple

Great Northern Seeks School Land for Right of Way

Spokane November report shows Great Northern applying to the state land commissioner to buy a stretch of school land crossing its lines in Spokane County. Only one section crosses school land, near Galena Station, despite extensive mileage. The buyback practice brings sizeable revenue to the state treasury and reflects new railroad land use policy.

Spokane Great Northern Galena

Riojun Maru Sets Sail From Seattle With Cotton Cargo

Steamship Riojun Maru of the Nippon Yusen line departed Seattle for Japan carrying 7 000 bales of cotton and 150 sacks of Nour among its cargo. Mortie Thomeen, Centennial Mill president, is aboard to study Japan trade and flour markets. Other Seattle passengers include J C Taber and Mrs Taber, J D Murray, J M Basen co, Rev B T Haley, D L Smith, Mrs E A Smith, Morris Thomeen, A M Drake, W D Bastiake and Mrs Florence W Drake.

Nippon Yusen Kinsha Line Seattle Japan Beattie Kobe Mortie Thomeen Centennial Mil Company J.C. Taber Ive M Taber J.D. Murray J. M. Basenco BT Hayley D. L. Smith E & Smith Morris Thomeen A M. Drake

New Telephone Directory Issued With Tariffs And Instructions

A new telephone directory has been issued for the public, listing new subscribers and a tier of long-distance tariffs. It includes public offices in various cities and general instructions for using the phone.

Theaters Show Japanese Customs, Stage Tricks in Tokio

A Baltimore Run Tokyo correspondent describes Japanese theaters with divided square seating and barefoot patrons. Spectators kneel or squat, eat and chat, while stages feature moving projections and actors recite below a crowd. Black-clad unseen assistants follow performers as umbrellas and wooden shoes are checked after the show.

Baltimore

Beattie Anti-Saloon League to Meet at First Presbyterian

The Beattie Anti-Saloon League holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 at the First Presbyterian church.

The Beattie Anti-Saloon League First Presbyterian Church

Sailed for the North with two Alaska vessels

Yesterday the City of Topeka sailed for Lynn canal via Fort Wrangel and ports including Sitka and Juneau carrying about 200 tons of general merchandise for Alaska canneries. The steam schooner Eaucession sailed to Unalaska via Fort Wrangel and carried 2 tons of supplies for Pacific Steam Whaling Co. No passengers aboard Eaucession. The Topeka also carried several passengers including Mrs A J Raymond Mrs F A Amundson Charles Madison Fr P Bertholf J O Ogden PF Maher John Jacobson Andrew Lowery Mrs M Freeman and C E B McKee.

Alaska Topeka Lynn Canal Unalaska Fort Wrangel Sitka Juneau Yakutat Port Valdes Cook Inlet Pacific Steam Whaling Company Mra A. J. Raymond Mies F. A. Amundson A. No Corbur Charles Madison Fr. P. Bertholf J O. Ogden PF. Maher John Jacobeon Andrew Lowery Mrs. M. Freeman C. EB. McKee

Poor football game leaves Seattle teams strained

The nearby report describes a dull football clash yesterday afternoon. It notes the University of Washington excelled in teamwork but lacked speed and cohesion, while the All Seattle squad possessed strong individual players. The piece mentions Stanford coach Joffe and guard Nichols as potential boosts for the University as Thanksgiving approaches.

U. of W. Ex All-Seattle Seattle Joffe Stanford Nichols M.C. A

Reading matter for the Garonne requested by crew

M. HW Ferrinomi asks readers to donate reading matter for the men aboard the transport Garonne. Donations may be taken to the ship at the foot of University street or left at the Star office.

M. HW. Ferrinomi Garonne The Star University Street

Feud Recurrence Says Johnson Kills Vaughn in Kentucky

In Welchburg near the Clay county line George A. Johnson shot and instantly killed John Vaughn after a knife and revolver duel. The feud between the families runs deep with Vaughn’s father killed years ago in a similar clash at Dughill. Separate incident at Red Bird Creek saw Seale Carl Jones fatally shoot Pete Morgan after Morgan drew a pistol.

London George A. Johnson John Vavuaehn Welchburg Clay County Vaughn Johnson Dughill Seale Carl Jones Pete Morgan Red Bird Creek Jones Morgan

Amusement Bulletin Seattle Theater Listings

Tonignty ran Opera Company in Mikado at the Opera House. Third Avenue Theater shows Tonight Under the Gunlight. Olympic Hall features vaudeville and moving pictures.

Seattle Theater Tonignty Third Avenue Theatior Olympic Hall

Stock saved after wreck near St George Island

John H Bulloen says Alpha arrived from the north Monday night Thomas Frary chartered the Vega and took her to St George Island where the Laurada was wrecked Frary plans to gather the cattle driven ashore and if possible ship them alive otherwise slaughter and dress beef One hundred head of sheep were part of the stock from the wreck

John H. Bulloen Alpha Thomas Frary Vega St. George Island Frary Prary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas S Reed Runnor Humes Indiana Indian Territory Iinees Ac. Reed Homes Heed Considine Willard Charlee Wappenstein Senator Hawley Washington, D.C Trust of Oyster Men Republic Jackson Jones Puget Sound Hague Dr. Leyde Transvaal Thiteh Holland Young Cupid G. N NEW Directory Anti-Saloon League O. W. Peterson & Bro Pike St Akins Rowdy Crescent J. G Stewart Edinburg Medical Institute Boston Block Amaker Music Company Pianos Seattle Transfer CO Fredghi Baggaza Amusement Bulletin Orville Eepy J. W. Lowes Seattle Printing CO Yesler Way Steinway A. B. Chase Emerson Sherman, Clay & Co Joseph Mayer & Bros Cc, Ber Tate Ave Holden & Wilson Furniture Co Second Ave Winter & Harper Burke Building Seattle, Wash ILMAN Brooklyn Navy Yard Goins W. S. Kirk
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