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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1899

Page

4

Decorations Fill City for Great State Celebration

Extensive decorations at Pioneer square and University Street prepare the city for a historic celebration. Chosen figures include the Goddess of Liberty, the American eagle, and portraits of soldiers. arches and bunting will shield crowds from rain as governors and dignitaries review the pageant.

Wisen Philippines First Avenue Liberty Republic University Street Flrat Avenue Penton Newell Humes Levi Anken First Second Avenue Pike Street Yester Way Mon- Gay University Streets

Captain Chadwick Denies Letter Prompting Santiago Surrender

New York harbor reports Captain Chadwick of the cruiser New York confirming he drafted a letter on July 4 after consulting General Shafter. He states Admiral Sampson’s claim is true and notes minor edits by Lieutenant Commander Taunton before submission. He calls the matter trivial and defends Sampson.

New York Chadwick Cruieer Sampson Gen. Toral Santiago Toral Shafter Gen. Shafter Lieut. Com Taunton Sampaon

Cork nationalist MP attacked by Royal Engineers in London

Dr Charles Tanner, nationalist member for Cork middle division, was assaulted by a Royal Engineer in London after haranguing troops and insulting the queen. Tanner says he will retaliate if the man rises. The doctor struck back with a stone.

London Charles Tanner Cork Royal Engineers Tanner

Amusement Bulletin at Third Avenue Theater Tonight

Tonight's program at Third Avenue Theater features Held by the Enemy as the main presentation. Olympic Hall offers vaudeville and moving pictures for an evening of varied entertainment.

Third Avenue Theater Olympic Hall

Amusements notes on Shaw play and local theater offerings

The Third Avenue theater presents Held by the Enemy a Shaw production praised as a realism rich army life drama with strong roles led by Mr Hean. the Olympic theater headlines vaudeville and Areneldo’s hand balancing while Beattie theater features A Gay Deceiver by locals. Seattle’s Swedish dialect farce A Genuine Gentleman opens Sunday with Plen Hendricks in the lead.

Shaw Company Third Avenue Theater Hean Shaw Wm. Gillette Beattie Theater Marguerite McKinney Mesers Willard Ingiles Seattle Plen Hendricks Hendricks

Dewey Receives Own Home in Washington

The Dewey House was formally turned over to Admiral Dewey by Assistant Secretary Vanderuit and Treasurer Roberta. The ceremony marks Dewey owning a home in Washington, with details provided by the officials.

Washington, D. C Dewey Vanderuip United States Roberta

Famine in India Report Highlights Widespread Hunger

SIMULA India Det M4 reports at today’s supreme council meeting that famine areas cover 100000 miles of Dettieh territory and 250000 miles of native states, each with more than 1500000 people. Central provinces especially Herar Gunerat North Deccan Junjaub Haroda Tadore Rajputana show grave conditions.

Simula India Supreme Council M. Rivas Dettieh Herar Gunerat

New Battleship Plans Promised by Naval Bureau

Washington D C Oct 4 The naval construction bureau will prepare plans in coming months for three new battleships authorized by the last congress. The ships aim to be the most formidable fighting machines and faster than any in their class. Likely features include triple screws and superimposed turrets, with internal debate among bureau chiefs on propulsion and turret design. Admiral Melville backs triple screws and turrets, while Chief Hichborn opposes the turrets as before.

Washington, D. C Naval Construction Bureau Columbia Minneapeotia Melville Bureau of Engineering Awift eNipa Bureau of Equipment Kearsarge Kentucky Hichborn Admiral Bradford

Democrats to Fight Expansion in Next Campaign

Chicago reports that Democratic leaders at a St. Louis conference decided to make anti-imperialism the battle cry of the next national campaign. A canvass showed anti-expansion as the sole issue likely to win in the next elections, with policy change possible if election outcomes urge it.

Chicago St. Louie

Cuba payroll order shocks diplomats abroad

A new official order from the Hank of Venezuela, the country’s treasury, directs cuts to the salaries of all diplomatic and consular representatives overseas. The move signals tightening measures and broad impact on foreign missions.

New York Cuba Hank Venezuela

Baby Born With Two Heads Stuns New York

New York reports a baby girl born at three o'clock this morning to Epstein a shoemaker. One head is normal and fully formed with long dark hair. a second, smaller head lies on the left shoulder, bald and not yet showing life or opened eyes.

New York Atork Epstein Oine

Women to oppose Mormon entry in Louisville

The Women's Emergency Club of Louisville vows winter effort to mobilize city women against the Latter Day Saints presence and temple plans. If needed, club and allied organizations may unite in action through emergency associations to block the entrance and temple erection.

Louisville Louieville Cty Wred

Wireless Telegraphy Tests at Sea Near New York

Orders issued to prepare the cruiser New York and battleship Massachusetts for Marcon wireless telegraphy tests at sea. Naval Constructor Bowles directed to conduct work at anchorages while yacht races end.

New York Navy Yard Massachusetts Marcon Bowles

Prosecutions to Open Against Capt Carter Associates

The Department of Justice plans indictments in Savannah Ga as a grand jury convenes on Tuesday November 24. It targets associates of Capt Carter in a conspiracy to defraud the government with likely cases against Gaynors Greens and Weatcott father in law to Capt Carter. Attorney General Griggs notes the elder Weatcott did not testify at the army court martial and suggests his testimony might have aided Carter.

Washington Ober M. Carter Bavannah, Ga Federal Court of Savannah Department of Justice United States District Court Department of Justee Gaynors Greens Weat

Electric rail collision disrupts West Street line

A passenger car and the line car of the West Street and North End Electric railway collided last evening near the power house. Motorman George Mee suffered slight injuries while passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt. One passenger car platform was badly smashed and traffic was suspended for an hour.

West Street North End George Mee

Want More Wages in Fall River Textile Industry

Textile unions in Fall River plan wage increases for about 28 600 mill operatives. The Textile Council is gathering data and a council meeting set for next Friday night is expected to vote to bring the issue before the manufacturers association.

Fall River Mase Oct Textile Council Manufacturers Association

Varied world notes mix traditions and curiosities

A compendium of short items notes shipping from Texas to global markets, corn cob meat adulteration, South Dakota harvests, 15 cent day wages for women on Japanese farms, and large borax trade. It mentions Pittsburgh school enrollments, book-making chemistry, Vera Glade queries, Madrid linen paper, literacy rates in Britain since Queen Victoria, a pistol-armed Chicago worker, Pat Riley’s dance accident, a tugboat dog in Pennsylvania, American dentists in Europe, German pharmacy limits, a vegetarian boot tale, and Paris expo fare highlights.

Pitteburg Glade Drover Hank Hitters Madrid Great Tritain Chicago Pat Riley Weat Columbia Pennsylvania Philadelphia West Lafayette Europe Germany London

Various Global to Local News Snippets From The Era

A mix of notes covers cable rate changes between South Africa and England, a UN proposal on women in learned professions, tree planting at Valley Forge, asylum population figures in New York, refugee return in the Caucasus, quinine production in Java and India, a court ruling on street trees, India’s rail progress, Chinese workers’ carnival protests in Chicago, and a Mobile fish dealers rail car experiment. A New York widow fights a $700 salt inheritance left by a deceased husband.

South Africa England Uragil Valley Yorge New York Caucasus Java Peru India Johnny Enogland Chicago Western Mobile Ala

Meeting of Single Taxers Promotes Land Reform

The first indoor single tax meeting of the season was held last night in Collins building. Rev. H. D. Brown urged life liberty and the pursuit of happiness plus land for a living, arguing the single tax would help poor men own homes and lessen tenant burdens.

A. Hall Collins Building H. D. Brown Battery Street M. BE Brown Wiliam Horan J. J. Bkelding Washington Single Tax League G. Ao

Household Hints for Cleaning and Minor Ailments

Household hints describe cleaning methods for fabrics and metals and simple remedies for minor ailments. It advises using warm soapy water for washing, bread crumbs for white brocade, bran poultices, camphor oil, and laudanum for ear pain, cayenne on cotton between cheek and teeth, and a potato salt water solution to remove stains. It also covers polishing copper with brick dust or rotten-stone and cautions on oxalic acid use.

Shoes for Men Women and Children at Bargain Prices

Advertisement lists numerous men and women shoes including Kangaroo grain and calf leather styles in various sizes and colors. Prices range from 1.50 to 4.00 with many pairs offered at 1.75 to 2.00, highlighting waterproof and weather ready designs and school wear.

Douglass Goodyear Kangaroo Cale

Piano Firms to Close in Sympathy with Strikes

Local piano houses warn of rising costs as Eastern strikes spread. With prices set to climb by at least 30, showrooms invite early buyers to reserve stock with a small down payment. Wholesale prices will be open for inspection and a ten dollar premium is requested per piano sold.

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