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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1899

Page

2

Dreyfus Court Martial Spars with Germany Italy Testimony Request

The piece notes Germany and Italy should intervene in the Dreyfus court martial to permit official testimony on guilt or innocence. It cites Labors demand, the handling of documents behind counsel, and the risk of Transvaal war links via the Orange Free State. It mentions Paris Exposition delays and Guerin and Bertillon demonstrations as mood shifters.

Germany Italy Dreyfus Labor France Roget Labori Bordereau Documenta Freystadter Cret Roger Orange Free State Cape Colony Transvaal Great Britain Free State Cape Assembly Guerin Paris Bertifion Rennes Hertilion

Crackers Targeted by Coast Trust Plot Seeks Regional Control

A plan to form a cracker trust along the Pacific coast aims to unite major factories north of San Francisco. Promoters include J Haurahan of New York and C F Ide of Syracuse. Seattle and Portland discussions involve Austin P Burwell of Seattle Cracker & Candy Co. Burwell says the effort would not create a real trust and notes he has not joined or entertained offers.

San Francisco Portland Spokane J. Haurahan New York C. F. Ide Syracuse Seattle Austin P. Burwell Seattle Cracker & Candy Company Star

McKinley Opposed Diverting Honors From Dewey

New York reports President McKinley told the Dewey reception committee he would do all he could to honor Admiral Dewey but feared his presence might divert honors. Acting Mayor Guggenheimer said the president is expected to visit by the Dolphin, or else city and state leaders will visit the admiral and attend a naval parade featuring the Olympia.

New York Dewey Long Hranch McKinley United States Guggenheimer Olympia

Waldorf Astoria Hotel Sold for 200000

Samuel Moore manager of the Waldorf Astoria hotel announced the sale of the beach front property to Thomas H. Green for two hundred thousand dollars. Green, a Philadelphia investor, plans extensive improvements and alterations before next summer.

Atlantic City N. J Samuel Moore Moore Brothers Thomas H. Green Philadelphia Green

Seattle and Vicinity Rain Tonight and Wednesday

A weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity calls for occasional rain tonight and Wednesday with southerly winds.

Seattle Vicinity

Young Lovers Tie Wedding Amid Elopement Rumor

Baltimore, Sept. 5. Society circles were surprised by the announcement that Miss Nellie Roberts of North Charles Street married Arthur Stanley Zell in Wilmington, Del. Rev. William Short officiated. The couple had planned a October ceremony and elopement was feared.

Baltimore Mise Nellie Roberts N. Froberts North Chartes Avenue Wilmington Del Arthur Stanley Zell O. Carroll Zell Thin City William Short

Government aims to hire male stenographers over women

In Washington on September 1 government departments announce a call for stenography examinations stressing that the positions are for males. Several bureaus that formerly employed many women have begun substituting men wherever possible.

Washington, D. C

Death at Baseball Recalls New England Star Hazleton

Hanover New Hampshire September 5 Willard C Hazleton captain and first baseman of the Tufte nine dies from injuries sustained in a ball game at Fabyans White Mountains He was struck on the head by a thrown ball during an exhibition game and rendered unconscious.

Paris Show Plot Uncovered by Police

Police uncover an anarchist group near San Paulo forty miles from Santos plotting dynamite attacks. Among those arrested is a young girl named tabriella who had begun her escape. investigation points to planned explosions at the Paris expanition.

RIO del Panetro Bept San Paulo Santos Lot Tabriella Paria

Train Wreck In Kansas Claims Several Victims

In Kansas a freight train collided with a second train at dawn. The wreck injures listed include engineer Cuthbertoon and wireman Crawford, along with several clerks and bystanders from Kansas City and Peru Indiana.

Kansas

Transportation Trust to Control Upper Yukon Traffic

Doyle of Everett says the Canadian Development company aims to control steamboat traffic on the Upper Yukon. He notes 26 steamers operate there, many not paying expenses, and reports the company is buying vessels to form a trust and dominate the trade.

Transportation Trust Upper Yukon Canadian Development Company Doyle Everett Victoria Perth Dawson Hotel Northern

Prince Tacatugene Wedding Tour Plans Revealed

A cablegram from Newport reports Prince Tacatugene and his best man left August 2 on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and expect to reach New York next Thursday. In Newport he will be entertained by Mr Potter Palmer with dinners arranged by Mrs French and Mrs Clapp, followed by a private ceremony at Mrs Palmer’s summer home with Miss Grant and her mother as guests.

Newport R. L Prince Cantacugene New York Potter Palmer French Mra Clapp Baldwin All Sainta Memorial Chapel Miss Grant Thia Washington California Worth U. 8. Grant

Pacific Mail Lines Push Two Big Passenger Ships

Work began today at the Newport News shipyard on two large Pacific Mail steamships for passenger and freight service. Each vessel will measure 55 feet in length with a tonnage of 18,400 and cost about 26 000 dollars. When finished they will be the yard’s largest ships and rank high among world vessels. The liners are projected to reach around 1 knot in speed.

Newport News Peahnw Peter Christ Bavier Acts Matthew Om Hugh Gilchrist J. N. Smith Louis E. A. Holdridge R. L. Lanning Louie &. Bowerman Hawaii H. H. Gowan

Deering Harvester Reverts to Partnership Amid Farm Backlash

After five years in corporate life the Deering Harvester Company plans to revert to a co partnership system and issue stock papers on September 10 due to mounting farming opposition to corporations and heavier state burdens. The move reflects widespread Western pressure against corporate structures and the company’s awareness of farm and public sentiment.

Chicago Rept Deering Harvester Company West

Gold Basis Foretold by Comptroller Dawes

Dawes predicts a Republican driven bill in Congress to establish a gold reserve fund of 125 to 150 million dollars for greenback redemption. He says the move would put the nation’s currency on a gold basis and aligns with president's recommendations.

Chicago Treasury Dawes Congress House Caucus Senate Finance Committees

Will contest for valuable property in Florida lands

Helra de la Maso Arredondo will file suit to establish ownership of about 300000 acres on Florida's east and west coasts. The land, occupied by the Plant system, is valued between five and sixteen million dollars. A. Mehiado, of this city, plans the action for the Arredondo heirs after a trip to Cuba returning in September.

New York Sept Helra Fernando de la Maso Arredondo Florida A. A. Mehiado Cuba Arredondo Mehiado

Sentry Duty in the Water at Pottstown

A letter from Corporal Arnold Ovedorf describes dire conditions in the Philippines with heavy rains flooding quarters, men wading a mile to posts up to their waists, sickness among troops, and enemy fire from 700 yards away including to a church where troops are quartered. Some men rode a sugar tub to safety.

Pottstown Arnold Ovedorf Philippines Mons

Notable miscelany and society notes from a city page

A collage of anecdotes and bios features figures like Joel Chandler Harrie James Whitcomb Riley and Chauncey M Depew. It also mentions Monsigno Hessonies Prince Francis of Teck Sir Frederick William Edward Forrester George H Quackenbos and others with varied professions and roles. The item closes with a short theater note and an advertisement for fine note paper at Denny Coryell Co Cincinnati.

Joel Chandler Harrie James Whitcomb Kiley Douglasa Sladen Chauncey M. Depew Monsigno Hessonies Ireland Prince Francis of Teck Prince Francis Pew Hritiah South Africa Frederick William Edward Forrester George H. Quackenbos New York Paul Watott Desline University of California Germany Sir Mores Baekiel Rome Italy Cincinnati Virginia Military Institute Newmarket Eithu Root John Armstrong Madison Peter H Porter John Quincey Adams Benjamin F. Butler Jackson John CC. Spencer Tyler William N. Marcey Polk John M. Schofield Johnson Daniel & Lamont Cleveland

Diamond Ring Free at Daily Jewelry Auction

Daily sale at 2 20 p m offers a free diamond ring and 10 other presents as part of the New York Jewelry Co sale of diamonds watches and silverware. Rogers silverware special at 3 p m. last week several customers received diamond rings. Auction times 70 and 7 40 with seats reserved for ladies at the Emporium 817 Second Avenue.

New York Jewelery Co Rogers Mra. Martin Maynard Avenue Mrs. Young Hotel York Mra. Jacoba McDonald Brock J. KR. Wilson Ballard Mra Jacklin Fifth Avenue The Emporium Second Avenue

Oklahoma Outlaws Run Down in Train Robbery Suspect Clan

Oklahoma outlaws from the Jen Hite gang were arrested north of the city and taken to Tecumseh to answer several charges, including train robbery. Mike O Malley was severely wounded while escaping after a year in hiding.

Meno Tex Mike Tom O'Malley Tecumseh Mike O'Malley

King County Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Report

The King County Horticultural Society met in Collins Block G A BR hall at 10:99 this morning. Fruit Inspector Brown delivered his annual report and warned of an effort to flood the county with insect pests. The session adjourned at 12:90. Afternoon program includes discussion on waging warfare against the insect foe and profitable fruit varieties for the region.

King County Horticultural Society G. A. BR. Hall Collins Block Brown

All Sorts and Oddities From Around the World

A jumble of curiosities notes global trade and culture, from Austrian cottons to French bone dice, with items on Japanese blades and royalty, American places, and odd incidents. Highlights include Oklahoma pride, Stuyvesant land history, and a London alto note about theatres and figures.

Diaz Will Likely Visit Chicago Amid Reception in Mexico

Chicago dispatch reports portmaster U. Gordon and an invitation committee returned at 9 PM aboard the Santa Fe after being greeted in Mexico. They conveyed confidence that President Diaz would visit Chicago unless health or public duties prevent.

Diag Chicago Mexico Portmaster U. Gordon Santa Fe

Salem Asylum Overseer Election Faces Uncertain Wind

The Salem asylum board weighs a successor to Dr. Paine with four candidates named. Dr. J N Smith of Salem, Dr. J F Calbreath of McMinnville, Dr. D D A Paine current head, and HM A Wright of Klamath Falls seek the post amid endorsements and petitions. The vote was moved from Monday Labor Day to today as trustees meet.

Salem Paine Board of Asylum Trustees J. N. Smith Balem J. F. Calbreath McMinnville DD. A. Paine HM. A. Wright Klamath

Seattle News Highlights From August Events and Tours

Obituaries note Mary Kent dies at Providence hospital from Bright's disease. Ship Mercury leaves harbor with 896000 feet of lumber for White Pass railroad, towed by Revolute. Temple de Hirsch opens in Jefferson street theater with Rabbi Theodore F Joseph delivering first sermon for Jewish New Year. Captain D. Troutman of the Code missing since Aug 24, wife cites search results. Seattle Christian Institute session outlines personal work and seven daily emphases, led by Holdridge and Gilchrist. Pacific Northwest piano dealers meet in Tacoma. May Enright supports Washington regiment fund with a doll vote fundraiser.

Temple de Hirsch Jefferson Street Theodore F. Joseph Seattle L. Kohn FE. Rosenbers Abraham Lanac Genesia Temple de Hireeh Theodore F Joseph Reform Church Kohn Frosenberg Joseph D. Troutman Edward Cudihee Star Welock Washigton Whatcom Turner Seattle Christian Institute and School of Methods First Methodist Episcopal Church RE. A. Holdridge FE. A. Holdridge Hugh W. Gilchrist Holdridge

Wedded Across a Swollen Stream in Penny County

Cowboy Albert A. Perry and Emma Moyer planned to wed yesterday near her family’s cattle ranch. A sudden deluge swelled a creek between them and the minister, who lived on the opposite bank, forcing the couple to answer the service from across the stream.

Penny, Co T. Bept Albert A. Perry Emma Moyer Jeter

Streetcar Coaster Tears Into House in Norristown

Seventy passengers on a Chesnut Hill trolley car in Norristown toppled down Sandy Street Hill when brakes failed and the car jumped the track, crashing into a brick house. Two people were badly hurt, including three year old Alice Whitmore. others suffered minor injuries.

Norristown Chesnut Hi Sandy Street George Lines Lansdale Alice Whitmore Annie Whitmore Philadelphia

Dem county central committee eases stance on regular ticket foes

Chicago readers see a split within the Democratic county central committee. Some members who opposed the regular April ticket have softened toward the Ballot and traitors labels, while a strong faction demands removal of all who fought the regular slate. Many Altgeld or Republican alderman supporters have resigned or will step aside once the special reorganization committee rules.

Chicago Democratic County Central Committee

Levy bids to buy Astor NYC real estate riches

Jefferson M. Levy offers to purchase William Waldorf Astor's New York City holdings valued at 110 to 150 million dollars. Levy, a Thirteenth District real estate operator, is in London sending a private cable. he plans to return next week seeking a definite Astor reply.

New York Jefferson M. Levy William Waldorf Astor New York City Levy London Mr. Astor

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