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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1899

Page

3

Prominent millman loses $400 and watch after night out

A. Hooker of New Whatcom arrived in Seattle on business and later in a variety theater party with actresses. After drinking he awoke in the Allin house with $400 and a gold watch missing. He asks authorities to contact friends for funds while police investigate and seek the women involved.

A. & Hooker New Whatcom Hooker People's Allin House First Avenue Pike Street Sergi, Ward Chipman Whatcom Seattle

Farmers Institute in Arlington Draws Near

The second Farmers Institute will be held in Arlington with growing attendance expected. Farmers from distant areas may attend if weather permits. Lecturers including Prof Spillman and Prof Brodie will share practical farming advice on dairy cattle, planting trees, and efficient farming practices for the Stillaguamish valley.

Farmers Arlington Spillman Stillaguamish Valley Brodie

MLL Sorts and World Notes From Varied Fields

Condemnation of Sing Bing state prison in New York by a prison association committee. Vermont corn canning output reaches 3 906 000 cans this season. German Social Democrats boast 73 newspapers led by Vorwaerts with 4 000 circulation. Mexico has produced one third of all silver for 00 years, now yielding over 40 400 000 dollars annually. Vatican rooms limited for Pope Leo to three personal spaces. Persia’s western region home to a pygmy camel species worshiped for whiteness. Durban noted as a winter resort with ocean views and tropical scenery. Cape Town reports tallest constable at feet 8 1/2 inches and 2 ½ others over six feet. Bahram Ghat bridge under construction spans 2 497 feet with tall piers and massive weight.

Mexico

Along the Wharves Hints of Delays and Ship Movements

The big bark Harry Morse is unloading coal at the South bunkers for San Francisco. The Seattie Steamship Company's Oregon will arrive from Quartermaster Harbor Thursday. Repairs at Beattie may finish soon. Tension between Diver Burkab and Captain Walters of the Andelopa could delay the ship. Cottage City sailed yesterday for Alan ka ports with a full passenger list. Chicago dispatch says N A T T Co has no plan to sell the Roan oke. The vessel will join the Cape Nome run next spring. Collier Miami returned from Tacoma this morning.

Harry Morse San Francisco Burkab Walters Andelopa Chicago Cape Nome Run Miami Tacoma

Tacoma officer invited to Grand Army camp fire event

Col. Fife has received an invitation to a Grand Army camp fire at Grand Army hall Collins building Seatie on Tuesday night. The invitation is extended through Col. Fife to all Tacoma members of the First Washington regiment. A joint Seattle post committee manages the affair and Col. Fife is expected to respond on behalf of the Washington troops.

Tacoma Fife Grand Army Grand Army Hall Collins Seatie

Late Arrival from Nome Describes Yukon Diggings and Speculation

Gus Adams reports from the Yukon near Cape Nome and York that the coast is staked to six miles inland and beach claims are being worked. He notes variable pay from ten cents to five dollars per pan, predicts crowds in spring, and warns Nome may burn in winter with close, wooden Wheel Town housing. He doubts back hills are prospected and questions a Siberian coast alert.

Gus Adams Yukon Daweon Cape Nome Cape York York Nome Dawson Siberian

Three New Steamers For Pacific Coast Company Announced

President Farrell of the Pacific Coast Company declares plans to build three steamers soon. One passenger vessel will run Seattle to Lynn Canalaport with 1600 tons freight and 256 passengers at 16 knots, double-bottomed and modern. Two steam schooners will each carry about 2500 tons.

Farrell Pacific Coast Company Seattle Lynn Canaporte

Worthy of you My Princess in Erskine Tale

A romantic scene unfolds as Dick pleads to stay with Camille promising to work for their future while Camille vows to wait. The old planter Stanly coolly intuits trouble and the couple parts briefly with a promise as dogs swarm about the father entering. The narrative shifts to Camille's difficult position at the plantation as year two nears its end.

Camille Stanly

Camille Bellamy and the Mysterious Return of Mick

A former schoolmate invites Camille Bellamy to a gathering where she meets a bold man who offers her wealth and status. She elopes with him but years later returns to society life, while rumor of her marriage spreads from the mountains of South America to a minister’s mansion. The tale follows memory, loss, and a chance reunion on a foreign staircase with Mrs Gerard.

Dick Stanly Camille Meana Camille Bellamy South America Mick

Filling in the Railway Trestles near Dixie Washington

Work to fill Washington Columbia River trestles progresses with a large force despite rain delays. Bridge 2 remains untouched due to insufficient crews and unresolved land title below the track hindering dump access.

Dixie, Wash Washington , Columbia River

No Convention Planned by Populists After GOP Victory

Delegates were elected for a Republican city convention under the primary law with no contest, Republicans united. The Populists postponed a convention until after the GOP ticket is named and will back Republican and Democratic candidates they deem best for their interests. The Populists show intent to vote independently, resisting party dictation.

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Ministers Debate Trusts At G A R Hall

Rev. A W Martin led a discussion on trusts praising dispassionate judgment. He argued trusts include good and bad elements and that combination is a fundamental principle of evolution in his preamble at the G A R hall.

A. W. Martin G. A. RA. Hall Martin

Senator Cullom Seeks Expanded Interstate Commerce Powers

The proposed bill would grant the Interstate Commerce Commission broader authority, repeal the penal clause, and impose fines on corporations for violations. Commission decrees would take immediate effect with the right of appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but until reversed, the commission rulings would be final.

Cullom Interstate Commerce Commission United States Supreme Court Commission Interstate Commission

Will Wed a Spaniard

Lebanon Pa November 9 7 An announcement was made here today of the engagement of Miss Ann C Colman youngest daughter of the late G Dawson Colman of Mount Lebanon to Dr Carvallo a Spanish instructor in the Parla medical school Miss Colman classed as a graduate of Bryn Mawr college with a bachelor of arts degree and a year ago went to Paris to complete a course in medicine

Lebanon Mies Ann C. Colman G. Dawson Colman Mount Lebanon Carvallo Parla Colman Hryn Mawr College Paris

Wood $2.25 a Load Auction Ad Notice

A short classifieds note shows wood sold at 2.25 dollars per load. It lists Beattie Fuel Co as contact and Moore Invest. Co. as the agent or buyer, with no further details.

Tel Beattie Fuel Co

Naval Cadets Fight A Duel At Annapolis

At the U S Naval Academy on Saturday two cadets James J D Wilson of Indiana and Fr W McNair presidential appointee fought a bare handed duel behind the gym. They stripped to the waist and dueled on a hillock with seconds present. McNair bore the worse of the clash but stood firm, both wearing bloody shirts as spectators looked on. Both cadets are in the fourth grade and had just entered the academy.

Annapolis Naval Academy Jamea JD. Wilson Fr .W. McNair Indiana Mr. McNair Poteet McNair Dresed

Wool trade data and theater request prompt U S exports

Washington reports 19th century wool and sheep data showing U S headcount rising from 5,000,060 to 60,000,000 while Germany falls from 6,000,000 to 10,000,000 amid rising Ham burr wool imports. Consul Cartleman seeks U S price, plan, specs for a cheap 600 seat iron theater.

Washington D. C Conant Pitcatra Hamburn Germany United States Porte of Hambure Pitcairn Cartleman Malaga State Department

Bishop O Dea Tours Vancouver Diocese During Visit

Bishop O Dea of Vancouver leads an official visit to report on Catholic school progress. He notes several new buildings in Washington town and says the Sacred Heart church at Sixth and Bet streets will be finished and dedicated by near Barter after the prior church burned last year.

Bishop O' Dea Vancouver Beattie Washington Bishop O'Dea Sacred Heart Sixth and Bet Streets

Exhibition by Pacific Northwest artists in Tacoma

The first annual exhibit by Pacific Northwest artists will open about December 5 at the Ferry museum in Tacoma. Giletrap has corresponded with artists in Portland and Seattle who will contribute works. A committee led by Rossing, Bowtle, Oyler, and museum officers plans preliminaries for the holiday fete.

Tacoma Pacific Northwest Ferry Museum Giletrap Portland Seattle McDonald Chamber of Commerce FB. FE. Rossing C. & Bowtle Williem Oyler A. J. Russell W. H. Gilstrap Geo Browne

Emma Johnson Held on Disturbing Church Service Charge

In Chester on November 27 Alder man Smith detained Emma Johnson a buxom colored dameel for court over a charge of disturbing services at St. John's African church. A warrant was used and a cake walk in the vestibule is alleged as the incident leading to the case.

Chester Smith Emma Johnson St. John's African Church Emma

Agricultural Aid for the Colonies in Rubber Focus

Co F Cook and G N Collings, plant importation bureau agents, depart for Porto Rico to study agricultural conditions. Secretary Wilcox urges Congress to appropriate funds for agricultural experiment stations in Porto Rico Hawaii Cuba and the Philippines to foster rubber production.

Washington, D. C F. Cook G. N. Collings Botaninte Plant Importation Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Porto Rico Wilwon Congress Agricultural Experiment Atationa Hawaii Cuba Philippines

Standard Oil Raises Crude Prices In Pennsylvania And Lima

The Standard Oil Company increased crude petroleum prices by 2 cents in the Pennsylvania field and 1 cent in the Lima field. Quotations reach 1.58 dollars per barrel in Pennsylvania and 1.07 in Ohio. This marks a roughly 40 cent rise over three months, the highest in four years.

Chicago Penneylvania Lima Ohio

Meanest Jerseyman Found Silver Dollar in Church Plate

United States Commissioner Lind sly lowe, warden of St Pauls Episcopal, found a raulte sliver dollar on the collection plate yesterday. He took the coin home and destroyed it.

Jhahey City No 1 United States Lindsly Lowe St Paul's Episcopal Church Yeserday Raulte

A Million for a Companion Heiress Chosen in Minnesota

In Saint Paul Minnesota a special arrangement names Hattie Smith 11 daughter of Thomas A Smith as heiress to one million dollars. Michard Smith a Glasgow businessman signs a contract to settle eight million on Mina Smith when she turns 21 upon moving to Clanow to brighten his days. The agreement is accepted.

T. Paul Minn Steven’ Point Wie Hattie Smith Daugter Thomas A Smith Smith Michard Smith Glasgow Heutland Mina Hmith Clan

Market Quotation Roundup From Monday’s Trading Bench

Market firm with strong demand across lines, including higher hides pelts and wool. Prices for poultry steady while limited stock. livestock and dairy products show firm values. broad listing of farm commodities, meats, grains, and timber with varied regional quotes and delivery notes.

Lumber and feed price list with various sizes and items

A dense price sheet lists lumber grades and dimensions from 8 to 12 inches wide plus flooring and siding options. It also covers joists, rough stock, and heavy weights, then shifts to canned goods, flours, meal, and multiple coffee brands with bulk and case prices.

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