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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1899

Page

4

Anacortes Attorney Fatally Shot by Rival

Anacortes reports the fatal shooting of D. M. Woodbury a prominent attorney by Anacortes resident Hamilton after Woodbury refused to surrender. City Marshal Hecker attempted to arrest Hamilton earlier for threats. Hamilton fired from close range, then was captured. about $1000 found on him. Woodbury survived initial burst but injury may be fatal.

Anacortes al Hamilton Hecker Hamilton Ecker Woodbury

Explorer predicts winter gold search in Kuskokwim country

Captain Chas P. Elliott of the exploration party says the little known Kuskokwim region in Alaska will likely be explored this winter by a miner named George Madison who expects to discover gold there. Elliott notes no current party has entered the area.

Chas P. Elliott Alaska FE. F. Glenn Beattie Hotel Kuskokwim George Madison

Court of Inquiry Ordered Over Loss of Cable Ship Hooker

Washington reports Gen Otis ordered a court of inquiry to determine responsibility for the loss of the cable ship Hooker wrecked on a reef near Corregidor Island in the Philippines. The scene is a total loss and the telegraph cables and gear were saved for use between Philippine stations and Manila.

Washington, D.C Otis War Department Cabre Hooker Corregidor Island Philippine Islands Manila

National League Games Quiet. Standings Listed

National League results from Sept. show Pittsburg defeated Louisv ille 7 to 4, Chicago beat Cleveland 7 to 1, Washington defeated Philadelphia 6 to 1, New York beat Baltimore 6 to 0, Brooklyn edged Roeston 2 to 1, St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 2. Standings follow with club positions and records.

Chicago Pittsburg Louiayillie Cleveland Washington Philadelphia New York Baltimore Brooklyn Reeston St. Louis Cincinnati Boston Baltimore St. Louis Louisville

Garrison Arrives at Fort Piagier Townsend

A detachment of seven from the Third Artillery has arrived from San Francisco to Fort Piagier. The unit, led by Captain J. D. C. Hoskins, lacks 34 men of a full 120-man battery and will be split with one party at Fort Fragier and the other crossing to Fort Casey at Admiralty Point.

Port Townsend Sept Fort Piagier Mar- Trowet San Francisco Third Artillery J. D. C. Hoskins Fort Fragier Sound Admiralty Point Fort Casey

August Land Office Report Shows Sales and Declarations

The U S Land office data for August lists land sold totaling 1 762.69 acres valued at 4 245.56 dollars with 70 final homesteads and aggregated acres of 16 068. It cites 15 homestead entries 4 299.05 acres, fees and commissions 942.54 dollars, one con declar ation three dollars, one soldiers declaration three dollars, Northern Pacific Railroad selections 5 415.01 acres with fees 72 dollars and other fees and commissions 257.23 dollars.

U. S. Land Office Northern Pacific Railroad

A New Town on the Mohawk Opens in Oregon

The Booth Kelley Lumber company ships a large saw mill to Spring field Oregon for a new mill site on the upper Mohawk. About 15 freight wagons move materials while a dozen carpenters begin building. The mill will be 60200 feet and homes will be erected for workers as Amaraville village is expected to rise soon.

Eugpne Booth- Kelley Lumber Company Linn County Springfield Mohawk Aamar

Conference on combinations and trusts set for Chicago

The committee on arrangements for the conference on combinations and trusts will meet in Chicago on September 15 and 16. The federation head quarters report thousands of replies from commercial, industrial and manufacturing interests. The special data committee is expected to provide a valuable contribution to the conference.

Chicago Conference On Combinations and Trusts Ic Federation Special Committee On

Parnell Monument Invitation From Irish Leaders

A cable received here from Lord Mayor Daniel Tallon of Dablia and John B Redmond MP confirms their acceptance to visit the United States to inaugurate the movement for a Charles Stewart Parnell monument. They plan to leave Ireland about mid October.

Boston Mase Daniel Tallon Dablia John B. Redmond United States Charles Stewart Parnelt Ireland

Finances for the Schools Board Meeting Issues

The city schools board approved salary payments and purchases. Pupils must present physicians certificates of vaccination. Teachers salaries largely unchanged. For the 16 month season expenses total 260,000? Wait: 220,000 for 16 months season and 840,000 for contracts and 40,000 interest equals 260,000. Revenue includes 140,000 from November taxes 100,000 from the state and 20,000 from real estate totaling 260,000 leaving a 60,000 apparent shortage. To cover the gap the tax rate would rise from 7 to 8 per cent.

Fatal shooting near Purdy shocks Columbia Ky

In Purdy, eight miles from Columbia, Kilpatrick Burton was killed while on a pile of staves. Reports say Burton was assassinated by a gunman in this county setting a chilling tragedy for the community.

Columbia Newahan Kilpatrick Burton Purdy

Building Permits Issued For Docks and Homes In City

Building permits granted to Walter for an addition to Randel school at 12,400 dollars. Chris Miller for repairs at S&hhwa bacher's dock costing 200 dollars. Christian Miller repairs at Alneworth's dock for 100 dollars. A F Tilford to build a one story frame residence at 12 Tenth Avenue South for 400 dollars.

Mr. Walter Randel School Christhen Miller S&hhwabacher Christian Miller Alneworth A. F. Tilford Tenth Avenue South

Exhibition of Horseless Carriages Opens in Berlin

A large purpose built hall hosts an international exhibition of motor carriages for passengers, freight wagons, bicycles, trailers and car motors. A program of trials and races tests the machines’ performance and efficiency. Experts call it the most comprehensive exhibition yet.

Berlin

Pet bear mauls park manager's mother in Paducah

A pet bear at a Paducah park attacked Mrs. Malone, mother of the park manager, yesterday evening while she fed the animal. The injuries include a severe leg bite and are described as serious. the bear had been kept as an attraction and was considered harmless earlier.

Paducah, Ky Mra. Mane

Abductors Sought After Ohio Girl Reported Missing

In Fleming sburg Kentucky officers scour the eastern county for two young men and a 14 year old girl who hired a horse and buggy from Pres Thompson at North Liberty. They apparently intended to go to Georgetown but crossed into Kentucky at Vanceburg and were traced to Mount Carmel where traces ended. The girl is believed abducted from her Ohio home.

Plowed Up A Fortune Found In Iron Kettle

Hastings Minnesota Sept Chan Dillenbeck living near Woodland found an iron kettle buried off his plow path. He dug out coins and later kept them hidden in a woods cache and house cellar. The treasure totals 8750 dollars in double eagles other gold coins and a liver coin.

Hastings Mid Dillenbeck

Bryan to Cover Ohio With McLean Sending Team

Springfield report states W. J. Bryan will visit Ohio to cover the state along with McLean. James Seward of Mansfield named executive committee chairman and ex-Mayor Constantine elected treasurer for the effort.

Springfield W. Pr. Hurnett W. J. Bryan Ohio McLean James Seward Mansfield Constantine

Uncertain Riot Reports Reach Kalochou Hinterland

The Cologne Gazette reports lack of government knowledge about disturbances said to have occurred in Shanghai related to a recent riot in the Kalochou hinterland. Officials say the latest alleged riot may stem from reports of a riot two months earlier.

Berlin Cologne Shanghai Kalochou

Missing stock certificates haunt Pacific Canal miners

Investors in the Pacific Canal Gold Mining company discover their wallets contain no stock certificates. Men and women review their mining stock bundles searching for ownership and facing uncertainty over their investment in Seattle.

Pacific Canal Gold Mining Company

Gift to the Temple and Hereafter Musical Program

Mr A Morganastein presents a silver shield shaped pendant bearing the Ten Commandments to Temple de Mirgoh to honor its Holy Berella. A musical program followed with solos and a female voices trio, concluding with a Mendelssohn choir piece and a blessing for the temple and its children.

A. Morganastein Temple de Mirgoh Morgenstern Solo Lerael Dudley Huck Mies Clara Toaster Mendelesohn Misa Clara Tester Lillian Miller Alice True Bob Stern Mise Lilly Hartman Mendelgsohn Chote Temple de Hirsch Sole Parker Mies

Arctic Gulf News to Start in Cape Nome Alaska

Portland editor GO.BH. Awinehart plans a Cape Nome newspaper the Arctic Gulf News. Material bought in Portland and shipped. Awinehart formerly published in Juneau and Dawson and ran the Midnight Sun in Dawson before selling.

Portland Temote Cape Neme Alaska BH. Awinehart Juneau Dawson Elgin Recorder Wallowe County Midnight Sun

Steamship moves and northbound sailings from Seattle

The Seattle Steamship company plans to forego dry docking the Laurada before a northward run. The Wil is set to depart for St Michael next Monday. Roanoke will voyage to St Michael with 25 first class passengers and a 2000 ton cargo. Capes Nome shipments are scheduled with Cape Nome and Yukon goods aboard the Roanoke. City of Beattie, Charles Nelson and Cleveland expected from the far north today.

Seattle Steamship Company St. Michael Seattle Skagway Shout Roanoke St Michael Beattie North American Trading & Transportation Company Cape Nome Captie KB. Caine W B. Dean Anvil A. W. Hikker FE. G. McMicken Genere N. A T. & T Company Ingram Mas FE City of City of Beattie

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Auditors Office

Property transfers list shows numerous deeds from state to private individuals and churches across Seattle and nearby areas. Transactions include parcels in North Seattle Georgetown Inglewood and Lake Union with dates ranging August through September and values from 1 to 10 thousand dollars.

Thomas Hichardwon Beattle Tidelands Aug Don W Martha Henry ¢ Tarpley Loule Vl Tarpley North Seattle Weasley Chandler Et Ax Anne Derg Inglewood Mary BK L. Allen George M. Wilson Georgetown George B. Wilson Louis Zimmerman Youndley L George Prochet Wm. Stanley Maynard Roberteon Manufacturing Company Rosa J. Watson HM. L. Vealer Kent Samuel Feder Rebecca Jones Terry C. D. Horen Emma Holm Charies Holm Aberfeldy Ketate Aberfeldy South Park D. Sherman Mont F. W. Dashiey George M. Strown Lote George W. Hogle Henry Taylor Lake Union

Market Quotations on Western Avenue Farm Goods

Friday morning markets show active trading with strong gold demand keeping prices high. Prices across produce and livestock vary, with pears and cantaloupes weak and halibut arrivals noted. detailed quotations for grains feed, hay, butter, poultry and hides provided for dock or car delivery at Beattie.

Western Avenue Yakima Gravenstein

Wheat and meat prices mixed in Northwest markets

A dense listing shows poultry, meat, dairy and feed prices across Washington markets. It notes live weight chicken at 14¢, turkeys and ducks with various per ton and per pound figures, and a long catalog of nuts, lumber, flour and coffee prices, plus a court notice from King County regarding the Globe Wall Paper company seeking seventy five dollars and forty cents in a Seattle proceeding.

Hutter—Ranch Washington Iowa Elgin California Farino Java Costa Rica Mack Aden Mocha Guatemala Lion Justice Court Duwamish Henry Carson Justice Juneau Trading Company G. W. F. Johnson M. F. Johnson State of Washington Globe Wall Paper Company Seattle King County Harry Carson J. P

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