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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star discusses Admiral Dewey's public endorsement of McKinley for re election and notes the impact on his image. It urges focus on city governance in the upcoming municipal election, advocating for good men and an end to partisan meddling in local affairs.
Steamship companies plan to keep rates steady next spring to Cape Nome, avoiding a prohibitive tariff that could push traffic to rivals. The Excelsior, captained by J C Downing, brought 11 passengers from the Copper River region, reporting a foot of snow at Valdez and no illness among wintering residents. The Dora remains crippled after a collision with an iceberg, with efforts to descend via the inside passage. Downing notes Disenchantment Bay level three feet lower since the September earthquake. The Excelsior's voyage was uneventful except for a calm run compared to the distressed Victoria, and passenger list includes Leap, Barrett, Morgan, and others.
A Charleston hotel scene described as peaceful amid a storm ends with Mr J H Epstein and a woman identified as cousin from New York drawing attention at the counter. Clerk Mott notes a playful scene as the couple’s plans unfold with a pened entry and a dash through “and cousin.”
L C Diliman Fredk W Low and W W Griffith filed articles of incorporation for the Gold Coin Mining company with capital stock of 2 000 000. Trustees include L C Diliman W W Spaulding Fredk W Low L H Griffith J H Hughes Albert Taylor J W Darling. Nome Pioneer Mining company incorporated yesterday afternoon with capital stock of 00 by O H Paddison Wm F e and Sidney Gordon.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith declared in a general order that all mail between the United States and Porto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam, and between those possessions, is subject to US domestic classification and postage rates. The domestic system also covers mail to and from US military, naval, and civil service personnel in Cuba or Hawaii.
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 29 the Wheeling Ministerial Association representing about ten thousand Christians waited on Congressman Dov ener and urged him to oppose the seating of Brigham H. Roberts of Utah. Devener pledged aid and said he would move a House resolution to block Roberts if no other member did.
Nashville November 29 two prisoners Neil and J Borauls set fire to Jellico county jail and several buildings. The jail burned and both prisoners were cremated. Local residents heard cries but rescuers could not free them.
Washington November 20. House leaders plan to speed up election contests in the next session. Past delays cost the government money and kept lawmakers out of work. In Kentucky and Mississippi cases the outcome hinges on party balance and individual candidates' cases.
New York hosts a January exposition by the Good Government club tenement committee showcasing models of tenement housing, lodging houses, parks and other facilities for the poor. The collection will travel to Paris as part of a U.S. exhibit after New York display. The group has promoted health laws and forced removal of unfit buildings, relocating over 5,000 people to decent quarters.
Edwin Mayo headlines the Beattie theater tonight and tomorrow in Pudd'n-Heal Wilson adaptation of the Twain tale. The renowned company, with strong original cast, draws crowds with its intelligent, sympathetic lead and refined supporting players. Box office opens tomorrow for advance seats.
A dated humorous list offers safety tips for hunters, urging muzzle discipline when handing guns, avoiding careless companions, shaving heads to recognize people, using modest rifles, and double checking safety before hunting. It mixes practical warnings with comic exaggerations and rural anecdotes.
Strawberry pinks and American beauty roses feature in winter ensembles. Woolly sheep toys appear in shops as novelty items while velvet hats and fur trims plus white pique gowns remain key street styles. A baby’s satin wear and fur accents complete the playful, high society mood.
The Commercial Travelers and Hotel Men's Anti-Trust League filed a certificate of Incorporation with the New York secretary of state. The league plans a meeting room in a prominent hotel in every U.S. city and sets its principal office in New York.
The Charity ball is not to be this year. The ladies of the Relief Corps receive contributions today at Stewart and Holmes' drug store for the benefit of the poor.
Rumor runs through Cleveland that Dan RK Hanna, son of Senator Hanna, and Miss Daisy Gordon Maud may marry soon. Mrs Maud seeks divorce from Walter D Maud, an Englishman, with Hanna described as a friend rather than a fiancé amid the ongoing court case.
The county treasurer's office was crowded with residents paying taxes to avoid delinquency. Today is the final opportunity as tomorrow is a holiday.
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