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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1899

Page

4

Debs Arrives in City for Armory Address Tonight

Great labor leader Eugene V. Debs arrived last evening from Whatgomcom and will speak at the Armory tonight. In an interview with the Star he denounced Idaho military actions as an unlawful invasion and criticized railroad capitalists. Debs said unions are the natural outgrowth of capital and predicted no general strike.

Eugene V. Debs Armory Whatgomcom Columbia Star Debs Canada Pacific Court San Francisco Socialist Labor Party the & L. P Trades’ Unions Seattle Idaho Andersonville

Held by the Enemy Returns to Third Avenue Stage

Last night the Third avenue audience overflowed for the second production of Held by the Enemy a war drama by William Dulette The Shaw company’s scenery and band received praise and the run was extended for another week The bill for the coming week features Nat Goodwin in In Milfour o and Rip Van Winkle with Shaw.

Third Avenue Eeene Cnemy Wm Dulette Shaw Ugsel Jim the Penman Nat Soodwine Milfouro Brand of Cain Rip van Winkie Mr. Shaw Rip Jack The Enemy

Vaudeville Housin Seattle With New York Dewey Happenings

The Seattle theater hosts a three night engagement of A Genuine Gentleman directed by Jacob Litt with Ben Hendricks in Sven plus strong scenic replay. Hoyt’s Milk White Flag with Josie De Witt and violinist Minas features two nights. Yon Yonson has an extended Portland run three extra nights.

Yentleman Seattle Jacob Litt Ben Hendricks Hendricks Sven Hoyt

Cargo Tar Ruins Langdale Freight During Storm

A ship Langdale carrying general cargo from England to Pacific ports suffered rough seas. A large quantity of fluid coal tar in barrels ruptured, releasing about 700 gallons through 2000 tons of goods, ruining substantial portions of the cargo. The total damage amount remains undetermined. A stray note mentions cats in a Montana mine, ignored here as incongruous.

Langdale England Victoria Vancouver B. C

Editor clarifies Miller Freeman suit and accounting delay

A Seattle Star reader disputes a morning report claiming Miller Freeman won a suit against Free man & Freeman. The court ordered an accounting, not to be completed until November 2, when dissolution of the firm and sale of Ranch & Range are expected.

Seattle Star Hir Miller Freeman Freeman & Freeman Legh RK. Fropman

No Hope for Delia Fox in Opera Singer’s Health

New York on October 28 Delia Fox comic opera singer remains critically ill with her physician fearing the case has worsened She is too weak to speak and may die within a day or two despite hopes for recovery

New York Delia Fox

Official test of Cedar river water line near Black River

Officials plan a nearly mile long steel pipe test on the Cedar River water system west of Black River next week. Caulkers work to stop leaks and ready the main for final test.

Cedar River Black River

Kamloops land registrar Joe McDonald commits suicide

Word reached the city of the death by his own hand yesterday of Joe McDonald provincial land registrar at Kamloops B C. McDonald shot himself in the head with a revolver in the presence of his six year old daughter. The reasons for his act are unknown.

Joe McDonald Kamloops B.C McDonald

Blacksmith Warren Foiled in Suicide Attempt at Monogram Saloon

PH Warren a 22 year old blacksmith attempted to swallow acid in the Monogram saloon at Yester way and Occidental avenue last night. Detective Barbee stopped the attempt and seized the bottle.

Warren Monogram Yester Way Occidental Avenue Barbee

He Had Too Many Wives In Spokane Disappearance Case

A. Mueller, NY brewery manager and Foresters chief ranger, disappears after allegedly living in Spokane under the name Lipton with one wife while a second wife and two children claim him. A stormy interview with the first wife followed. A $10,000 bond relates to a recent sale of the New York brewery.

Brokane Spokesman-review Today A. Mueller New York The Foresters of Washington Washington Spokane Mueller Lipton Superior Court

Run Down by an Engine near Barnett

Three men on a head-car were instantly killed near Barnett in Carlinville Maryland this morning. The victims were George Cramer Sam Alien and John Morvell.

Carlinvilae Barnett Lehi George Cramer Sam Alien John Morvell

Charlemont Beats Driscoll in Prize Fight at Ort

Ex British navy champion Jerry Driscoll was knocked out by French champion Charlemont in Ort today. A severe leg kick in the seventh round ended the bout before a large crowd. The prize money was 35,000 francs.

Jerry Driscoll Charlemont France

State News From Davenport To Whitman County Events

Lincoln counties fale closes at Davenport Tuesday. Farmers institutes planned in Whitman county in November likely at Colfax Farming ton Garfield and Tekoa. Two highway robberies reported in Walla Walla Tuesday night with $2.4 seized and two others. Two other holdups in past two weeks. Columbia Historical Society organized to cooperate with State University and house records at University of Washington Beattie. Spokane to gain direct transcontinental rail link with Canadian Pacific interchange at Nelson via Spokane Falls & Northern. lines nearly connected. Delinquent taxes 1896 and earlier due Nov 1 with 4 percent interest. strong rush to pay before deadline as penalties resume after.

Wala Walla Columbia Historical Society State of Washington State University University of Washington At Beattie Spokane TG. @haughneesy Canadian Pacific Nelson Bookerman - Review Apokane Falls & Northern

Negro Bunco Plague Shifts From Imperial Hotel to New Quarters

For weeks the Pincus brothers Ed and Ben and Marry Lewis alias Harry Mann, accused bunco men, operated near the Imperial hotel at Second Avenue and Jamen Street. Mike Chariga reported losing 856 to a card game in a room there. The group left the place and moved to new quarters. Harry Lewis, soon after release from county jail, faced earlier charges of bunco against Carl Victor Johnson, who was sent on a Spokane hoax and refunded part of the money. Johnson left town. Dr Annie Russell Diseases of women 64 Hinckley bik.

Pincus Brothers Ben Lewis Harry Mann Bunco Imperial Hotel Second Avenue Jamen Street Mike Chariga The Imperial Pincus Harry Lewis Carl Victor Johnson Apokane Johnson

Sacred Heart church annual fair set for November six

Local notes list residents returning from travels and visits including Mr John KB Wing from the Haat and Miss Gertrude Clarke from Ninth Avenue to California. Several others depart for wintering locations while club meetings and city events continue, with Mrs J Coline hosting the French Club and a W C T U convention in Victoria drawing attendees.

John KB. Wing Haat Sacred Heart Church Will Elder Columbia Street Lodex F. P. Meyer Maat

Community notices and social events in Seattle area

Weekly page records weddings engagements relocations and social activities. Mr and Mrs Duncan Graham to host after next Wednesday at 1928 Fifth Avenue while Mr and Mrs Holand Layton move to Green Lake residence and will host after Wednesday. Dr Frank Palmer wed in San Francisco. Gretchen Ranke and Fred Meyer marry at corner Terry Avenue and Madison Street. University of Washington Dramatic Club reorganizes with new officers led by W H Reese and Fila Dougan as secretary.

Wipconain Duncan Graham Victoria S. C Fifth Avenue Holand Layton Green Lake FY. W. Daniels San Francisco George Forteen Relief Corps George Beede Stevens Post Catde Hyman Greenbiat Misa Moble Goldstein Kt. Goldstein North Academy of Science Gretchen Ranke Dora D. Ranke Fred P. Meyer Terry Avenue Madison Street Alfred W. Martin Meyer Frank ®& Palmer Mins May McKinney Palmer Seattle First Congregational Church Gaudeamus Club Queen Anne Wagner Queen Anne Club University of Washington W. H. Reese Mies Fila Doucan Mies Fanny Sylveester Edgar Wright W. Densmore

Combine of Hop Growers Organized in Oregon

Two hundred representative hop growers met in Woodburn to form the Oregon Hopgrowers Association. Articles of Incorporation were drawn and most of the $5,000 capital stock subscribed on the spot. The group seeks mutual profit and protection from market squeezes, aims to secure better prices, and will control output to benefit growers.

Woodburn Oregon

Property Wanted by L. H. Griffith Co at 14 James Street

A real estate firm L. H. Griffith & Co. at 14 James Street advertises a large pool of prospective buyers and seeks to list property for sale. The notice urges property owners to entrust their parcels to the company for speedy handling.

L. H. Griffith & Co James Street

Hops Market Narrowed in Washington and Oregon

Puyallup reports limited hops sales at 10 cents with slow trading. State Hop Inspector Fernandes stores hops at low rate in a brick building awaiting better prices. Early hops are lighter but later lots are high grade. Oregon growers form an association to resist a bear movement aiming at 10 cent prices, hoping for 12 to 13 cents. Similar actions are noted in Yakima district.

Puyallup Fernandes Oregon Yakima

Held by the Enemy at Third Avenue Theater Tonight

The Third Avenue Theater presents a vaudeville and moving pictures program headlined by Held by the Enemy. The Olympic Hall features another program of scenes and acts, with admission and showtimes listed for tonight.

Third Avenue Theater Olympic Halle

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