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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
2
The Washington Star editor suggests arming sheriffs to curb lynch mobs in the South. The piece mocks South Africa news, dwells on Tacoma Seattle tensions, and teases ex senator Pfeiffer and Admiral Dewey amid local rivalries and maritime events.
The First Washington regiment was reviewed by Gov. Rogers at the Presidio in San Francisco after a parade honoring Kansas regiments. Officers and men discussed veterans of the Spanish war, pay, and upcoming transport home via Mr Ankeny vessels. Private LeCrone awaits commission. two deserters noted.
At the Grand Field Council session in Blue Point New York the Officers of highest rank voted to abandon outdoor and indoor drum use to honor municipal law. A brass band or parade head may still appear with an official slogan. Cornet concertina guitar or other stringed instrument may replace drums in most settings.
Willie Simons, a young boy living with his mother at 2212 Eighth Avenue, has run away from home. His mother asks police to locate him and recover a bicycle he took from the Columbia Bicycle Store for $9.
Senator Hanna returns from Washington to Cleveland where Republicans from all factions crowd his offices. He greets workers with a winning smile and takes personal charge of the campaign, assuring them the entire responsibility rests on him.
A garbled clipping reports changes to a license and deportation detentions. It also notes Olympia port receipts at 199% year over year and Oyster Bay shipping about 590 tons of oysters weekly.
In Whatcom county notes describe crops and grain stocks with Joel Woods owning over 4 000 sacks of grain and 50 000 bushels. Reports cite water and power failures in South Kend and a stand in Fairhaven where Loux and Beck beat Sunday law charges. A potato vine phenomenon in Colfax, a floating fish trap near Point Francis portage, and a pumpkin competition at New Whatcom spotlight local farming.
Assistant Chief Cook reports from the Pacific Coast association of fire chiefs at New Westminster. Topics include the chemical engine as essential and cheap, acetylene gas storage dangers, and safer iron tanks. New officers named Thos Deasy Victoria president H W Bringhurst Seattle secretary Chief Poyus Tacoma treasurer. next meeting in Spokane October 1.
Wm L Snyder executor of D L Snyder seeks recovery of 45.00 paid as war taxes on the deceased’s legacies. He contends the war revenue act is unconstitutional and void. The case targets Internal Revenue Collector Mettman in SpringfieldMl.
Amusements page notes Maiay presents Mis takes Will Happen a two night Seattle theater engagement beginning Sunday under Jacob Litt with a strong company led by Charten Dickson. A Breezy Time opens tonight at Howe's house with Fitz and Webster and a cast of pretty girls singing and dancing. Yon Yonson returns to the Third Avenue theater next week with Donalaon in the title role and the Flints perform hypnotic acts nightly through Saturday. Korn Droog Goviet and Vibe Prescription specialists are listed with contact tel Vile 25.
In Bedford Indiana on October 12 the case of Hiram McCormick versus Newell H. Moteinger for 5000 dollars damages to reputation arising from alleged libelous publications in The Referendum a Populist newspaper resulted in a verdict against Moteinger for 2476 dollars and 27 cents after 25 hours of jury deliberation McCormick had been awarded 2500 dollars in a prior Pike county trial both sides were represented by able counsel.
Seattle gamblers were arrested again and paid monthly fines. Frank Kelly of the Standard and Donal dine’s bfe Joint on Washington street were fined 275 dollars. Ar gyle of the White House paid 725 dollars and H. B. Kennedy of the Horse Shoe paid 225 dollars. Detective Cud thee oversaw the arrests.
The National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association announced its meeting details. President T luchard says the convention will be in Boston on October 24 after the group formed in Philadelphia in August. A resolution supports price increases due to higher raw materials and machinery costs.
ST. JOSEPH MO Oct 12 A coal famine threatens the city as coal prices jump from 83.25 to 2.74. Street car service was paralyzed briefly until a carload was appropriated. The shortage stems from a strike by miners in Pittsburgh Kan. and surrounding areas.
An advertisement promises to reserve a piano for 30 days with a small down payment while noting some sellers have enjoyed 200 percent profits previously, but claims retail prices will not be affected for those houses.
A collage of social observations on everyday behavior. It lampoons vanity in toast, home life, humor, hospitality, and love through pointed vignettes. The piece weighs cultural habits and the pitfalls of pride, promises, and etiquette in urban living.
The Plinta performs tonight in an alleged show at Third Avenue Theater while Beat ta Theater showcases A Breezy Time. Also the First Seattle Exposition continues at Armory Hall with afternoon and evening performances.
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