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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

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Woman Shot in Mysterious Affair in Seattle Home

Mrs J B Clark was found wounded at No 508 Maynard avenue and her husband J B Clark, a night bartender, was jailed on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Dr Beall Hortes and other doctors reported the wife claimed Jim fired the shot after a domestic dispute. The case hinges on her evolving statements and the police investigation.

Seattle J. B. Clark Third Avenue South Beall Hortes Maynard Avenue Clark William Meredith John Corbeet F. M. Carroll Jim Dr. Bories R. Smith Reed

Prospector Tragedy Revealed From Alaska Wreck

Col umbia Navigation Company reports details from the Jensle disaster in Kuskokwim bay Alaska. Dr Romig of the Bethel Moravian mission presents evidence from recovered items including a Monitor watch and a Myatic Shrine symbol. He believes the Jessie party likely capsized near Portage bay and was not murdered, with bodies sinking and washing ashore later after a storm.

Columbia Navigation Company Jensle Kuskokwim Bay Alaska Romig Bethel Chilberg J. T. Murphy Frankfort Ky Anheuser Kuskokwim Jessie Party Momig Goodnews Bay Portage Bay Quaechhug-a-tnut

Missing Japanese porter steals $50 from Pacific block Saloon

The Japanese porter at the Sav ings Bank saloon in the Pacific block vanished at 5 this morning with $50 taken from proprietor Edmund Corgrove. Corgrove left momentarily. on return both the man and money were gone, leaving his cot and hat behind.

Savings Bank Pacific Block Edmund Corgrove

Robbery Report From Ten-Gerioin District

John Nelson told Capt. Wizard at police headquarters that he was robbed of 120 dollars by two women in the ten Geroin district last night.

John Nelson Wizard Ten- Gerioin

National League Games Report for Sept 14

National League results show Brooklyn 4 over Pittsburgh 3 and Boston defeating St Louis in both games 6 to 3 and 6 to 4. Washington swept Cincinnati 14 to 4 and 3, while New York crushed Chicago 13 to 2 in the later game. Standings list several clubs with varied runs and records.

Chicago Brooklyn Pittebure Philadelphia Cleveland Baltimore Louisville Louieville Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Washington Cinccinnati New York Clube v. L. P Pri Mt. Louis Pittsburg Loulaville

Tennis Tournament Opens Eastern Western Coast Clash

The Madison Street grounds host a major tennis tournament marking a new era in Western athletics. Eastern college players travel west to face Northwest rivals as Pacific coast talent rises and a strong crack team meets top United States contenders.

Madison Street Grounds Pacific Coast Northwest United States Calfornia Hotel del Monte Bummer Herdy

Whitman and Wright Lead Eastern Tennis Challenge

The Eastern squad features Malcolm D. Whitman national champion and Harvard alumnus Beals C. Wright, with Dwight RK. Davie, Holm Ward double titleholders, and Davis. Local players aim to contend as matches begin at 1 pm with a tight schedule through 6 pm including Foulkes, Newton, Russell, and Ward.

J. F. Foulkes Northwest Dritied Columbia Geo. Murd Russell Pacific Northwest Andover Exeter Acadermilon Newton Va Davis Russell Ve Whitman Foulkes Ward Davie Hurd Ruesell Wright

Case of Mrs EMc Gould to be examined for insanity

The case came before Judge Moore regarding Mrs Gould who is to be examined as to her sanity. The woman’s alleged actions followed the removal of her child to the Children's Home and she has threatened county officers and police. The child was cited as an excuse for soliciting charity.

Emc Gould

JURY DISAGREEMENT IN NICKELL CASE AT TACOMA

The jury in the Nickells case failed to reach a verdict. Six jurors favored conviction while Mayor Jonaven Nickas faced charges of attempting to receive a 912,400 bribe from Misageer Cheartes B. Hurley of the Tacoma Gee & Bleo trie company in connection with a compromise of the judgment for 787,500 against the Light & Water company.

Tacoma Nickells Care Embramat Jonaven Nickas Misageer Cheartes B. Hurley Tacoma Gee & Bleotrie Company the Light & Water Company

Building Collapse Traps Men In Scio Barn

In Albany Ore on Sept 14 Eugene Larimore and crew were inspecting thousands of bushels of flaxseed in a Scio barn when it collapsed. The corner trapped them but a tree created an opening allowing escape. Larimore suffered minor injuries.

Albany Ore Eugene Larimore Scio Lartimer

Rioting Threat After Michigan Fire Taunts Lynching

In Benton Harbor on September 14 a fire sparked a riot as a white officer clashed with a colored worker from Colby Hinkley basket factory. A mob of about four hundred gathered at the city hall and station. officers and mayor prepared for possible lynching of the officer amid tense confrontations.

Benton Harbor Mich Bonni Holland Colby-Hinkley Basket Factory Sheffield Pitty SheMeld Rowe

National Exposition Opens with Dedication Ceremonies

The exposition opened to the public this morning with noon dedication rites. Marines from the squadron were among the features of the opening while officials and speakers praised the enterprise. President Ki extended congratulations and goodwill to the venture as attendees toured private and public buildings.

Equadron Oogresarian Lowa U. S Ings

Ludlow's Act Endorsed and Public Decency Concerns

A government pledge to shield the community from indecency is praised though officials lament the inability to criminally punish the publishers. The statement criticizes the press for yielding to vicious attacks, including on the wives of American officers in Havana.

Ya F Havana

Topic of Trust Conference in Chicago

The Chicago Trust Conference debates whether protective tariffs foster trusts and if abolishing tariffs would curb trust power. Siyron Holt argues tariffs enable industrial combinations to crush rivals and raise prices. Scanlon and Updegraff warn that removing tariffs and inviting foreign competition could unleash international trusts more powerful than current ones.

Chicago Siyron Holt New England Free Trade Bureau Ife Mme John F. Scanlon Thomas Updegraff Iowa Holt International Trust

Brush with insurgents near Roleno reported by Paragua

Washington dispatch states Admiral Watson at Manila reports gunboat Paragua engaged insurgents at Roleno. The ship took several rifle hits but incurred no casualties and silenced fire in 29 minutes. The action followed the capture and destruction of a Filipino schooner.

Washington, D. C Admiral Watson Man Davidson Paragua Roleno

City News Highlights From Everett Transit and Local Affairs

Mrs C C Brown of Everett visits city with daughter Ruby who re-enters State University. King and Weiler streets contractor asks 20 day extension. Prof Landes to lecture on Mineral Resources of Washington at Hinckley block. Agnes Rosenberg, 14, dies of consumption on Twenty-first Ave S near King. John Anderson, aide on steamer Miami, fined for assault. First Ave cable car jumps track at Pine and First. passenger bruised. Oliver Morrisey fined for striking James Fawcett over lease. Basil Rice granted divorce from Irene Rice for desertion. Meeting to form Canadian American club planned. Coroner Sparling reports body found near Madison WA. Kate Ross missing after leaving home Monday. searches ongoing around Salmon Bay and Bilott Bay. Greenlake residents report dangerous three rail and wire on Seattle Traction track. board orders discontinuation. company okays delay for manager Blanchard’s return.

Greenlake Board of Public Works Seattle Traction Company T. P. Clark Blanchard

Rumors of a Dreyfus Pardons Surface in 1896

Reports from Paris and Rennes indicate rumors of a pardon for Alfred Dreyfus circulated, with some sources doubting any move while the appeal awaits court action. Paris sources note an alleged letter exonerating Dreyfus could prompt revision, while Rennes reports say no removal preparations are in progress and the prisoner remains in Mennes prison.

Rennes Dreyfus Mennes

War Fears Rise as Transvaal Replies Discussed

London reports that the Transvaal reply to England’s note has arrived at the colonial office though its content is unknown. In Pretoria Keer’s draft reply? possibly an agreement on a five year franchise. Manchester dispatch says British reply spurred Boer indignation and wartime readiness surges. Orange Free State burghers pledge support to Transvaal and call Volkeraand to readiness session any moment.

London England Colonial Office Pietermariteburg Pretoria Keer Manchester Eng Manchester Guardian Great Britain Bloemfontein Orange Free State Transvaal Orange Free State Volkeraand

Tartar Released By Hong Kong Authorities

British officials in Hongkong released the American transport Tartar after its detention over alleged overcrowding aboard the vessel carrying the Kansas regiment. The ship will continue its voyage home today.

Washington, D. C Hongkong Kansas Regiment

Disaster in Polish synagogue leaves 82 dead

At a packed synagogue in Leutschitz Poland on Yom Kippur panic caused a deadly crush. In the stampede 82 women and children were crushed to death as people rushed for the exit.

Leutschitz Poland

Seattle Mining Stock Market Report

At the Seattle Mining Exchange today stocks were quoted as 500 Golden Tunnel at firm price, 1,500 Republic at 120, and 2,000 Jim Blaine at firm. Hidding on other stocks was light though the markets remained uniformly firm. A petition signed by eight residents seeks the recline of Nineteenth.

Seattle Mining Exchange Golden Tunnel Republic Jim Blaine

Northwestern Mining Exchange Stocks Halt Amid Sparse Bids

At the Northwestern Mining Exchange today several stocks were offered and bids were few. Among trades 1 075 Pacific Coast Gold sold at a reduced price and 500 Golden Tunnel at a lower rate, signaling sluggish activity in this session.

Northwestern Mining Exchange Iie

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