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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1899

Page

2

Filipinos, imports blocked by sea power, Manila naval plan

The article argues that Filipino insurgents lack local munitions and must have supplies cut off by naval action. It discusses dispatching cruisers to Manila to prevent arms smuggling, while noting the fleets’ purpose is work, not show. It also reports Russia budgeting 7.5 million rubles for naval upgrades in 1990.

Luzon Brooklyn Manila Philippines Ligon Watson Hongkong Russia Imperial Treasury

British Deserters From Warspite Seek American Navy

Dozens of British sailors from the Warspite deserted near Esquimalt and sailed to Seattle. Some sought work, others aimed to join the U S Navy, with many planning to evade recapture. One deserter described harsh punishment aboard the ship and heavy rations that left crews starving on long Atlantic crossings.

Warspite Esquimalt Seattle Jackies William Jones Horn Williams Requimalt

Debs Lecture Planned as Unions Claim Share of Quota

Labor notes report progress on the Debs lecture with unions meeting to claim their quota. Debs will speak on October 2 at the Armory with free seats. The muster ing Union will supply music while building trades unions show rising membership and activity among cigar makers on labels. The higher court’s decision on the city eight hour law is due soon.

Debbe Debs Musterang

Local hunter detained after entering wrong Camden home

Robert Morris, a colored hunter in Dr. E. W. Cooper's service, startled Camden residents Oct 13 by trying to enter Miss Annie Geddes's house through a rear door. The door was barred and Morris frightened nearby women before officers took him into custody.

Camden Del Robert Morris E. W. Cooper Morris Annie Gedders

Brewer Divorce Granted After Thirty Years of Separation

In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on October 14, Mrs Alice Brewer is granted a divorce from Isaac Brewer a former Cherry Valley farmer. The couple had separated at least twenty times amid a troubled marriage including accusations over custard pie and trousers for other men.

Stroudsburg Alice Brewer Isaac Brewer Cherry Valley Brewer

Fire ruins Woodard Hotel in Pekin blaze

Fire destroyed the Woodard hotel in Pekin Illinois at 3 a.m. today. Flames started in the kitchen and spread rapidly forcing many guests to leap from windows in their night clothes.

Pekin, LL Pire Woodard Hotel

New Dewey Memorial Arch Promised by Wealthy Supporters

In New York on October 34 a move to perpetuate the Dewey memorial arch is gaining sympathy among affluent backers. The marble replica of the great triumphal arch will cost at least 500000 dollars, with sponsors urging wide participation.

New York

Andelana raised again plan inches forward in Tacoma

Dick Meter the diver travels to Tacoma to attempt raising the Andelana soon. He will be weighted with 800 pounds when diving. The work is expected to start next Monday as the Grant revenue cutter stays on Puget Sound for winter. Adams sails soon from Seattle for a Sound cruise. The Al Ki steamer delays enter Tacoma harbor after north weather.

Dick Meter Tacoma Grant Sound Adams Seattle Pacific Coast Steamship Ship Company Al-Ki Billy Beland Mike Burns Milly Micky Welsh de Corsey

All Power in The Human Mind Promises Confidence

An advertising notice touts Prof Johnsons secret of success as mental confidence and perfect health. It promotes Electrozone as a drugless remedy to cure stomach and kidney issues, nervousness, and other diseases, claiming wide medical endorsement and offering a free sample and bottle for 31 dollars.

Johnson United States Johnston Iret Avenue

Sunday Church Services and Anniversary at Plymouth Church

A local church listing details morning and evening services across numerous parishes led by pastors including Rev HM Gowen and Rev J N Smith. Plymouth Church marks its thirtieth anniversary with morning sermons, Endeavor joint meeting, and an all-evening program featuring former pastors and a reception.

Trinity Parish Eighth Avenue James Street HM. H. Gowen Westminster Presbyterian Church H. W. Glichrint the Christian Citizen Madison Street Madison and Twenty-thra Avenue Grege Piret Haptet Fourth Avenue Loulas Bowerman First Christian Church J. N. Smith Hells Union M. I Pine and Taird Avenue Ham Third Cumberland Presbyterian Twenty-second Avenue East Cherry E. KB. Thompson Cumberland Presbyterian SM. Clement's Episcopal Church George Buazelle Plymouth Church W. H. G. Temple Samuel Green HO OL. Fates Forest Grove Avetin P. Murwell A. J. Hatley

Grant Leaks During Voyage to Honolulu

Walter F. Morner a Beattie journalist writes from Honolulu via transport boat stating the Grant leaked badly on the trip from San Francisco. He recently enlisted in the Fourteenth regiment of regulars and notes the ship’s balleraay? is in poor condition requiring at least ten days in Honolulu for overhaul.

Walter F. Morner Beattie Honolulu Fourteenth Regiment of Regulare San Francisco

US official arrives in New York with Paris expo notes

F D Wood ward assistant commissioner general of the United States to the Paris exposition of 1900 arrived from Europe today. He brought encouraging reports on the condition of the grounds and the United States buildings at Paris.

New York F. Fd. Woodward United States Paris Europe

Meeting of Democrats Discusses Condon Successor

The Democratic county central committee meets next Wednesday to outline policy for upcoming campaigns. The session will consider John Condon's successor to the state central committee and evaluate several candidates in the field.

Democratic County Central Committee John Condon State Central Committee

Tiny New York baby dies in Bellevue incubator cradle

The baby named Haby Finy measuring 11% inches in height and weighing 17 ounces died in the incubator cradle at Bellevue Hospital the morning of October 14 after appearing well and falling asleep unable to awaken.

New York Bellevue

Everett Race Highlights and Seattle Boxing Prospects

The Everett meet featured Sealer defeating Royal Jib in a $1000 trotting match with both owners driving. Ranger won the three heats with Meteor Freddie C and Nan ger. Hilly Fraser of Portland owns Royal Jib. Billy Beland’s C K won a fine ladies race. A major boxing event is planned with Nick Buriey vs Dan Godfrey after six and eight round preliminaries. The M C A will field a football team coached by Parneham with Darlington likely at quarterback. University of Washington faces Port Townsend and Fort Flagler in a busy fall schedule while the U of W tennis club elected officers. The Hawthorne Club staged clean bouts and Arthur Walker issued a coastwide challenge at 145 pounds.

Everett Sheriff van der Vanter Hilly Peland King County Sheriff Meteor Freddie C Nanger Ranger Hilly Fraser Portland Multnomah County Billy Beland C. K Seattle Nick Buriey Dan Godfrey Nick Godfrey

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