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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1899

Page

3

Monuments and Markers Dedicate Missionary Ridge Sites

On November 22 Chattanooga marks the 36th anniversary of Missionary Ridge with the dedication of two granite monuments and ninety-two markers funded by Illinois at the government reservation. The shaft rises 81 feet, crowned by a 13 foot bronze goddess of peace and four corner bronzes for artillery infantry cavalry and engineers. The Orchard Knob monument features a black granite canopy shaft with a nine foot bronze color bearer statue, near Grant and Thomas headquarters.

Chattanooga Tenn Missionary Ridge Ilinoia Ilinois Vermont Bronge Agurew Abrarnson Chicago Hrage Orchard Knob Ilimnota Grant Thomas Lo Taft

Mark Hanna Seeks Rheumatism Talk Only

Columbus Ohio November 22 Senator Henne notes talk of the National committee chairmanship is idle and that no new committee will be formed until the National convention. He avoids future plans, cites health as good aside from rheumatic pains, and says he will seek treatment when convenient.

Columbus National Committee Henne

Gavel for New Speaker Presented by Iowa Officials

Iowa plans to present a rosewood gavel carved from the sunken Spanish ship Hirenna Maria Christina to 1D. H. Henderson on December 6 as he becomes speaker. The piece, cost to date 690 dollars, will be funded by public subscription and presented by a Iowa delegation in Washington with Governor Shaw delivering the opening remarks.

Des Moines Iowa H. Henderson Congress Henderson Mississippi River Dewey Manila Bay Mount Shenandoah Company Fifty-first Regiment Washington Leslie M. Shaw

Ticket of the Fusionists nominates Ballard officials

The Ballard Fusionists met last Hight and nominated Dr D Pialtz for mayor L M Markie for treasurer J Conaway for clerk Dr A M Critz for health officer John W Peter for city attorney and councilmen First ward Chandler Second ward Tore son Third ward Peabody Jr and at large Robert McLaughlin The platform calls for curtailing expenses raising city income better Ballard Seattle transport and putting light and water departments on a paying basis.

Ballard D. Pialtz L. M. Markie J. Conaway A. M. Critz John W. Peter First Ward Chandler John Toreson J. A. Peabody, Jr Robert McLaughlin Bailard Seattle Light and Water Departments

Weather Bureau Chief Appoints Washington Oregon Idaho District Head

The local weather observer Mr G N Salisbury promoted to chief observer for Washington Oregon and Idaho with duties shifted to Portland Oregon Dr A B Wallacher becomes chief clerk in Portland and takes over the local bureau responsibilities

G. N. Salisbury Seattle Washington Oregon Idaho Mieie Portland A. B. Wallacher

Newsboys Discharged Over Alley Craps Case

Eighteen newsboys found playing craps in an alley by police were discharged by Judge Cann yesterday due to a defect in the city ordinance. The incident occurred a week earlier amid city concerns over juvenile gambling and public order.

Judge Cann

New Orleans to Japan seen as future trade hub

Two visitors from Japan at the St. Charles hotel state that a Nicaraguan canal will freight New Orleans with a direct steamship line to Japan and boost commerce. They note Japan buys Alabama iron and Southern cotton, and expect tea bamboo ware and other Oriental goods to return to New Orleans.

New Orlean Japan New Orleans Alabama Iron San Francisco New Orleana Gnesta St. Charles Hotel H. Yoko Kobe Reizo Sano Tokio

Alley of hopes in Grecian Lane wedding gamble

Jimmy Steer and the hungry girl Al a drift through Covent Garden and Grecian Lane form a fragile pair. They shelter in the street, share a meal, and plan an impulsive runaway wedding as a church ceremony looms in a crowded square.

Jimmy Steer Covent Garden Market Jimmy Dr. Harnett Grecian Lane Jimmie

Romance Reunites Couple After Years In London

In Quebec a man seeks Alice Graham at a private house, mistakes her for someone else, then learns she is the wife of Jimmie Steer. Years pass since their church wedding, and the reunion occurs after Jimmie and Al's marry in earnest following a long separation.

Montcalm Street Quebec Alice Grahaty Sam Alice Graham Alice Graham London Dr. Tarnett

Dress-clad burglars chased through Madison Park by society men

Chicago society figures in formal attire chased a burglar through Madison Park last evening. Hunters armed with rifles, clubs, muskets, golf sticks, and kitchen knives chased the intruder for about 30 minutes but he escaped by vaulting a park fence. Detectives later arrested a suspect at Fifty-Areet and Cottage Grove, described by Mrs. Merrill as a dressed aristocrat.

Chicago U—Society Madison Park South Ride Inspector Hunt Breen Leonard Hyde Park Fifty-Aret Avenue Cottage Grove Avenue A. P. Merritt No. 3 Mra Merrill Merril Park Atk G. B Oliver No. 9 Maschooni Park

Northwestern University bans kissing in student plays

President Rogers of Northwestern University, while observing a rehearsal in Chicago on November 23, ordered a prohibition on kissing in all student plays. He was startled by the profusion and vigor of embraces and announced that students may not embrace ardently in future performances.

Chicago, Ill Rogers Northwestern University

Victoria departs on second Manila voyage at midnight

The transport Victoria sailed for Manila on its second voyage at midnight with Quartermaster J. D. Michael in command. It carried 420 ani mats and about 500 tons of frozen goods as revenue cutters in the bay saluted with a panting salute as the white carrier disappeared into the night.

Victoria Manila J. D. Michael

Market Quotations From Thursday Morning on West Street

The morning in West Street was unusually quiet with prices on most lines unchanged. A cargo of bananas arrived from New Orleans and 10,000 pounds of halibut from Alaska arrived. Local dealers offer the producer round lot prices on delivery at Beattie for grain oats 21.00 to 22.00, barley 16.60 to 17.00, and chicken feed price offered.

West Street New Orleans Alaska Round Lota Beattie Washington Red Cedar

Extraordinary Shoe and Apparel Bargains in Stock

An extensive sale lists men's shoes belts boots and dress wear at reduced prices. Items include heavy extension sole shoes from $4.54 to $2.35, vici kid dress shoes, waterproof grain shoes, Alaska high tops, and fur coats and overcoats with marked discounts. Also featured are undergarments and hosiery at extra special values for men women and children.

Sailing schedule notices for Seattle and San Francisco lines

Voyage dates list several departures from Seattle and San Francisco with several recurring every fifth day patterns. The notice states information is subject to change without prior notice and names J F Trowbridge Puget Sound Superintendent and agents Goodall Perkins Co.

Seattle San Francisco Seatule Al-Ki J. F. Trowbridge Puget Sound Ocean Dock First Avenue Goodall, Perkine & Co

Vast Northwest Market Prices Hit Riverside Trading Day

A long list of jobbing quotations covers grains hay dairy meat and produce. Wheat rye oats and corn fetch per ton and per bag while live poultry beef and pork rates are displayed along with hides wool and timber values. Readouts include prices for Washington and Eastern Washington goods in a broad regional market update.

Hmay—Pouert Sound Eastern Washington Timothy Hutter Freac Ranch Washington Creamerien

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