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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1899

Page

1

Victoria's rough voyage maims many mules on voyage to Manila

A steamship named Victoria returning to Seattle with 410 horses and mules bound for Luzon faced unprecedented gales off the Juan de Fuca Straits and near Smith Island. Many animals perished or were injured during a five day ordeal as crews battled the sea, with unloading underway at Arlington dock amid secrecy.

Victoria Seattle Arlington Wharf The Quartermaster Robinson Sean Philippines Luzon Straits of Juan de Fuca Cape Eee Michael Panton Smith Horece Mulee Corral Arlington Dock Anima Robert Moran Moran Mros Victoria For Transport Service Star Tou San Francisco T. E. Freeman Providence Hospital Freeman

Seattle Tacoma street car line to start pile driving

Rydetram and Goerig contractors will begin driving piles for the Seattle Tacoma electric railway from Commercial Street to the Duwamish river today. About 3,000 piles are needed for the roadbed and two and a half miles of piling before track laying. Construction may start in February, with operation planned by August 1 and cars running to nearby points earlier.

Rydetram & Goerig Seattle-Tacoma Electric Railway Commercial Street Duwamish Tacoma Duwamish River Eleventh Street St. Paul Avenue Puyallup Bucey

New iron pipes laid by Seattle steam company

The Seattle Steam Heat and Power Co. plans to install wrought iron pipes inside wooden casings to carry heat and steam. The system will run from Washington Street to Madison Street and from Western Avenue to Third Avenue.

Seattle Steam Heat & Power Co. Ie Washington Street Madison Street Western Avenue Third Avenue

Mills Report Widespread Shutdowns Hit Shine Mills

Report notes most shine mills closed for two months with others shutting down daily. Lumber prices remain fixed by the expectation.

Shine Gle Milla

Congressional Caucuses Planned Amid House Talks

Democratic members of the house will hold a caucus Saturday afternoon while the Republicans meet Saturday evening. Formal causes have not yet been released.

Washington, D. C House

Galveston Actor and Author C Coghlan Dies in City

Galveston Texas report notes the death of C Coghlan an English actor and author. He died here from gastritis after a long career noted for stage and literary work.

Galveston Tex C Coghlan Yeasterbog

Port Blakeley drowning and local court notices

Andrew Graham, a sailor aboard the Kate Davenport, drowned after falling from a wharf at Port Blakeley on Sunday night. his body recovered around 8:30 yesterday morning. Judge Hanford releases 17-year-old Chee Hing as immigration inquiry proceeds.

Andrew Graham Kate Davenport Port Blakeley Hanford Chee Hing United States Hun Pun Hulte, Meat Virginia City Mao

Another Big Fake Closes After Cash Syndicate Collapse

Washington, D. C. Nov. 2. A get-rich syndicate similar to the Franklin scheme vanished last night. The Cotton exchange bureau stopped business and promoters are missing. About 200,000 dollars belonging to depositors is unaccounted for. The firm operated nationwide with White’s bureau run by two young men using the name Hyman. CH White reportedly led the operation and promoted huge dividends via newspaper ads.

Washington, D. C Franklin White Cotton Exchange Fim United States Hyman C. H. Hyman CH. White

Dreyfus for the Senate Eyes Paris Candidacy

Paris reports that Dreyfus will be a candidate for the Senate. The message notes Doré de Paris stating the likely date and expresses confidence in Dreyfus securing a senate bid.

Parisi Fcho de Paris Dreyfus Senate

The Ninth Lancers Believed to Have Escaped With Light Loss

London reports General Methuen states the Ninth Lancers suffered one killed and eight wounded at Belmont. No missing listed and regiment believed to have returned safely, though Methuen gave no confirmation of rejoining his column. War Office relief follows.

London Methuen Ninth Lancers Belmont War Office Metheun Lancers

Commanded to Marry on Guam Under Gov Leary

A report to the navy department describes Governor Leary’s mandate on Guam as he begins his tenure at Agana. He orders universal marriage with free ceremonies, assigns land to each citizen, requires crops and livestock for self sufficiency, and directs residents to supply foods to governor homes. He moves to reduce marine presence and improve water, seeking an ice machine and easier supply lines from Port Lewis.

Washington D. C Leary Guam Robinson Crusoe Navy Department Eland Agana Port Lewis Afra

Cuban discontent noted as civil governor debate grows

Washington Nov 2 dispatches report Cuban disaffection tied to talks on appointing a civil governor. The president and Secretary of War receive private reports confirming unrest and hope Congress will quiet the island with a declaration.

Cuba

Democrats Move On Org Of County Clubs And Chair Resignation

The City Central Committee schedules a 1 PM meeting in room 71 to discuss a leadership resignation by Chairman Condon and the proposed formation of straight Democratic clubs across the county. The session signals growing political activity.

City Central Committee Doin T Condon

Raising the YMCA Debt

YMCA workers report rapid fund gathering. From noon yesterday to today they raised 926.55 bringing the total to 27419.90. About 7000 remains to be raised in three days as subscriptions must be in by Friday night. Secretary Allen doubts pledges will be lost and expects large gifts to reduce the gap.

Allen Dore Friends of the

Indians Bound for Mexico In Fort Worth Conference

W J Lyon held talks with Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole leaders in Fort Worth about emigration to Mexico. Native representatives said many full bloods would depart once tribal lands in Indian Territory are settled by the U S government. Mexico reportedly welcomes the exodus and may offer land in the six to seven million acre range, though prices are not yet learned.

Fort Worth Tex W. J. Lyon Indian Territory Republic United States Mexico

Bold Hold-Up in Oklahoma

A daring robbery at Dinte near Guthrie Oklahoma involved a man and an 18 year old accomplice who forced ten workers at Bunk Co store to surrender cash and merchandise. They loaded $89 in cash plus $300 in clothing and jewelry into grain sacks before firing shots and riding away with customers held at gunpoint.

Presses and Type Smashed at Monroe Printing Office

An organized mob broke into RE A Gerrard’s Monroe printing office early today, smashed presses, ruined type, and dumped contents into the nearby irrigation canal. Gerrard, editor of Looking Glass, Liberty party state organ, has faced trouble in Monroe and offered a $100 reward for the vandals.

Columbus RE. A. Gerrard Monroe Nebraska Central Irrigation Canal Gerrard Looking Glaasa Liberty Party

President and Gage Not Feuding Over Bonds

Washington November 28 The rumor of a rift between the president and Secretary Gage over bond purchases is declared baseless. The story lacks foundation and is dismissed as unfounded.

Washington, Dpd. C Gage Ald

Transport Manueng Arrives After Narrow Escape in Typhoon

Manila dispatch reports the Manueng bringing three companies of the Thirty-first infantry, which narrowly escaped disaster after 12 days afloat. The unseaworthy steamer had insufficient crew and provisions. engines failed and the vessel rolled helplessly for three days in a typhoon.

Manila Manueng Thirty-first Infantry

Arms and ammunition reach state arsenal from Bowling Green

The arms and ammunition of the Bowling Green Militia Co were shipped from Frankfort by Assistant General Green and arrived at the state arsenal this morning. The development is noted as significant ahead of the state election commission meeting next Saturday.

Frankfort Bowling Green Militia Co Green State Arsenal State Election Commission

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