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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1899

Page

2

Dreyfus Verdict Stirs Controversy In Review Of French Justice

The Seattle Star comments on the Dreyfus judgment calling it a miserable farce and an insult to fairness. It argues justice was chained by French generals and warns of broad, lasting harm to France’s moral progress. Also notes the First Washington volunteers’ voyage to America and Seattle celebration plans.

Rennes Dreyfus Mereter France Washington America San Francisco Seattle Finance Committee Aub-Committees A. M. Brookes Boston National Bank

Seattle Athletic Club sports and boxing season advances

Fall sports work at the Seattle Athletic Club includes bowling, billiards, lacrosse attention, and planned boxing showdowns. Prospect is bright for football at the University and a Christmas challenge to Stanford. Star athletes Don Palmer and Mickey Welch feature in upcoming events with campus gym improvements underway.

Seattle Athletic Club

Lynching Talk At Anacortes After Shooting Incident

The condition of Attorney D M Woodbury injured by Al Hamilton remains unchanged and there is talk of lynching the alleged assailant. Sheriff Wella returned from Mount Vernon with guards and the prisoner, while tougher locals have been driven from the city by the marshal.

Anacortesa D. M. Woodbury al Hamilton Wella Mount Vernon

Northwestern Mining Exchange Opens With Tepid Session

A dull session at the Northwestern Mining exchange showed weak stock hidding and little speculative interest. Over the past five days, markets remained firm and mining properties appeared to improve as development continued.

Northwestern Mining Exchange

Sample suffers shock from fallen live wire at Frnt Ave

B Samples a teamater living at 910 Olive Street was shocked by a live electric wire fallen from a pole at Frint Avenue West and Denny Way. The current paralyzed his lower limb and left burns on the ankle and ear. doctors McKechnie and Carroll attended him. Recovery expected.

Samples Olive Street Flrnt Avenue West Denny Way Dra. McKechnie Carroll

Missing White Pass worker Harry Thomas feared drowned

Harry Thomas a 19 year old employee of the White Pass and Yukon Railway has been missing since Thursday. Relatives fear he may have gone boating or rowing and been drowned after last night’s report to the police.

Harry Thomas White Pass Yukon Thomas

Prizes For Exhibitors At Seattle Exposition Announced

A Seattle exposition press bulletin outlines prize money totaling over 2000 for exhibits. In agriculture and horticulture first prize 300 dollars, second 200, third 100, fourth 75, plus 25 for best county or district opening night display. Mining and manufacturing also offer top cash awards and special prizes.

Rennes the Capital of Ille et Vilaine Department

Rennes in western France sits at the confluence of the Seine and Vilaine rivers and is a walled town with old and new sections. The 18th century palace of Justice and Archbishop’s palace survive amid modern university buildings theaters and gardens. The city hosts the Dreyfus trial at the Lycee and has witnessed revolutions and sieges, drawing global attention.

Renneste Hie Vilaine Gowers Lycee Dreyfus Rennes

Suit of Father Against Son in Newspaper Partnership

Leigh R Freeman sues Leigh Miller Freeman in superior court seeking an accounting and appointment of a receiver over Ranch and Range. Freeman alleges the partnership formed during the consolidation of Freeman's National Turfman and the Farmer and Dairyman with Ranch and Range, where the son was editor and publisher. The son counters that the partnership existed and he fulfilled terms, denying other allegations.

Asult Leigh R Freeman Leigh Miller Freeman Ranch and Krange Freeman National Turfman Farmer and Dairyman Ranch and Range

Morsell Caught After Shootout at Corbett Home

Isaac Hornell, a sought fugitive, was arrested by Officer Ritch after a tense confrontation on September 2. Hornell attempted to enter the residence of his brother in law James Corbett at 202 Ninth Avenue South, but Corbett appeared in time to thwart the break in. Hornell fled after firing five shots at Corbett, ending the pursuit.

Isaac Hornell Ritch Hornell James Corbett Ninth Avenue South Corbett Hiersel

City to award tram power engines contract to Ellis & Co

The city corporation on the tramway committee’s recommendation will likely award the contract to Ellis & Co for two vertical compound condensing engines to generate electrical power for streets. The Milwaukee built machines cost 280000 dollars and offer faster delivery than domestic rivals.

Clabgow City Corporation Tramway Committee City Road Ellis & Co Milwaukee

The Right Man at Santiago.

The War Department reports Gen. Leonard Wood supports continued military control of Cuba’s Santiago province and urges civil authorities be allowed to suspend civilian detentions with evidence of incompetency. Wood, in command for over a year, is praised for stabilizing Santiago and earning local business and foreign confidence.

Pullman Larson Northwest Hill Stll Washington, D. C War Department Leonard Wood Santiago Wood Futghugh Lee Inand Cuba Gen. Lee Havana Washington

Methodist Delegates Elected at Columbia River Conference

In Flokane the Columbia River conference of the Methodist Episcopal church held a tense session as delegates to the general conference to meet in Chicago next May were chosen on the fifth ballot Rev M H Maroin of Ellensburg was elected the other delegate was postponed The lay electoral conference convened this morning and adjourned after committee appointments.

Flokane Columbia River Methodist Epiacopn Chicago M. H. Maroin Ellensburg

New Three Story Brick Block Planned at Union Street Corner

Construction will start on a three story brick and stone business block valued at 50 000 at the corner of Second avenue and Union street. Owners are G Henry Whitmore of Worcester Massachusetts and the Moore Investment Company of this city. The block will house offices and shops.

Second Avenue Union Streta G. Henry Whitmore Worcester Mass Moore Investment Company

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