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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1899
Page
3
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Washington dispatch notes that after military occupation Cuba sees safety for life and property and an orderly government. The census plan and reduced taxes under U.S. control boost confidence among business and upper classes, with Havana and Santiago residents favoring continued U.S. protection.
In Louisville on September 6, pupils from the colored high school protested the retention of 8. Johnson as a teacher in the normal class. A committee was formed to present the issue to the school board. They accuse Johnson of being a cake walker before his appointment.
A record order for 0,000,000 feet of Southern yellow pine is reported as the largest single offer in lumber history for the Cape to Cairo road project in Africa. Star reports that negotiations are concluded and 20 miles of Texas and Louisiana railroads are under contract to supply the lumber, with mill owners bonded to deliver within two years.
Morocco sultan Mulal-Abd-Yl-Atimne escaped a thunderstorm near his palace on the prophet am birthday. An electric belt killed several people including two court washers who stood within feet of the sultan while he received tribal gifts in the palace quadrangle.
Building permits issued to August Melhorn for repair at 12 Second Avenue for 125. Charles J. Jenneon to construct a one story frame residence in Brooklyn at a cost of 00. Miss May Sylvester to build a two story frame residence at 142 Second Avenue North with an estimated cost of 1 800.
At Washington navy yard a plan to issue brass name tags to 2700 workers aims to identify on duty personnel. The badges, bearing a number, would help officers track work and discipline, though workers resent the closer surveillance.
Washington and New York plan a grand September 29 to October 1 celebration for Admiral Dewey. Funds exceed 71 000 from 27 4695 contributors as committees push preparations and a special medal forged from antique cannon metal is issued. The two grand stands will overlook ceremonies at the Capitol and Treasury with a Olympia bridge replica and a parade route through Manhattan guided by General orders.
Deputy Fish Commissioner A D Boardman reports Puget Sound natural oyster beds ruined by neglect and by oyster men taking bi valves without replenishing supplies. He notes similar conditions across Washington state beds and hints remedial action may be private enterprise. The fisheries department has issued about 1800 to 2000 licenses for gear and traps statewide this year, with the system explained across four districts. Badges and new regulations emerge for navy yard workers, drawing opposition as they roll out at the Washington yard first.
Work on the battleship Wisconsin at San Francisco is held up by the non arrival of armor and conning tower. Once these are installed she will be ready for trial. Machinery is finished though armor may arrive in six months. The Ohio frame is in place and torpedo boat destroyer construction proceeds rapidly.
A Mine Center Ontario prospecting party led by Mr. King has located a gold bearing quartz district 65 miles north of the line near Bonheur station. King and his companion staked claims believed to yield free milling gold in rich quantities from veins found while prospecting northeast of the Canadian Pacific line.
Wednesday morning reports indicate abundant supply in most markets with steady or falling grain prices. Pea meal and chopped feed retreat slightly while steam rolled barley edges up. Small fresh goods grow plentiful and poultry remains plentiful though prices may soften. Canteloupes and nutmeg melons flood the market at low prices as dealers move stock on ice.
Readable text lists current dealer offers for Beattie Oregon area produce and livestock. Prices cover grains hay potatoes fruits vegetables dairy poultry and meats, with per ton and per pound rates, plus milling and lumber quotations and jobbing prices for sugar flour and staples. The note signals cautious optimism for fall business amid broad price spread.
A dense OCR style listing of bulk grocery items with varied unit prices. Items include rye flour, split peas, barley, rolled oats, corn meal, buckwheat, cracked wheat, steel cut oatmeal, Graham Nour, whole wheat flour, rye meal, fancy oats, coffee varieties, and case weights. Prices range across sacks, barrels, and boxes.
The Globe Wallpaper Company files a complaint in King County Washington court against Juneau Trading Co G W F Johnson and M F Johnson for 75 dollars 40 cents plus interest from July 16 1896 for goods sold. Hearing set September 20 1899 at 9 a m in Seattle. The defendants must appear or the claim will be confessed.
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