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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1899

Page

3

Otis Fronts Rival Fight Tied to Philippine Policy Debate

A Washington dispatch portrays the Otis controversy as a media driven battle over McKinley’s expansion policy. War Department officials deny linkage to Aguinaldo’s defeat and label the uproar a newspaper strategy to force Otis recall. The Associated Press and yellow journals are urged to back down or risk defeating the administration in Ohio.

Washington, D. C Otte Alger Thia Mght War Department Aguinaldo Oda Philippines Manila Associated Press Figld Yellow Journals Otis

Log supply surge hits Hoquiam Wishkaw mills

In Cosmopolis on September 15 reports say harbor logs remain abundant with more entering waters than mills cut. Resulting in fir reductions to 4.80 per thousand and a 10 percent contraction with low grade timber rejected, harming the logging trade.

Os Mopolis

Government Holds Warranty Deed For Lake Washington Canal Right Of Way

The U S government now holds a warranty deed to the Lake Washington canal right of way delivered to United States District Attorney Gay by Prosecuting Attorney Jas F Mc Eirey. Attorneys MecElroy Judge Roger Greene and Judge Thomas Burke prepared the clause releasing the federal government from damages due to overflow of lowlands and other claims.

United States Lake Washington Canal Gay Jas. F. McEirey Big Ditch MecElroy Roger @. Greene Thomas Burke

Heavy Gale Devastates Fishing Fleet Across Gulf

Reports from ports across the Gulf of St. Lawrence indicate a severe Wednesday night gale that damaged fishing and coasting craft from Cape Breton to Quebec. At least a dozen lives are believed lost in the storm.

Charlottetown P. EB. L Gulf of St. Lawrence Cape Breton Quebec

Major Hastings Arrested on Fraud Charges in Elueref

Major William H. Hastings brother of ex Gov Hastings was taken into custody by two detectives in Eluefont e Pennsylvania on a warrant from Gen Louis Wagner president of the Third National Bank of Philadelphia. He faces charges of forgery and false pretenses and left on the noon train for Philadelphia with detectives pursuing him.

Eluefonte William H. Hastings Hastings Louis Wagner Third National Bank of Philadelphia Philadelphia

Hill to Visit City with Great Northern Party

President J. J. Hill of the Great Northern will visit the city next week with a delegation including J. J. Hill Jr. The planned inspection fuels speculation about motives, with talks touching on the Union depot issue and a possible Harriman alliance. The report notes European gypsy groups as notably striking in appearance.

J. J. Will Great Northern Hill Hingon J. J. Wi, Jr Naval Union Depot Harriman

Secrecy Tightens on War Department Trials

Washington Sept. Secretary Root curbs publicity for arm and munition tests. Newspaper access and witness details are banned. only official printed reports may disclose information about articles or tests. The order forbids officers from sharing any information without Special Secretary approval.

Washington, D. C War Department Root Sandy Hook

Paper mills merge to form giant in Holyoke event

In Holyoke on October 18 a meeting will seek to unite all mills outside the American Fine Writing Paper Company. The combined capitalization will total about 52 million dollars and the group plans to compete with the International Paper Company.

Holyoke American Fine Writing Paper Company International Paper Company

Trustees Elected at Seattle Gas and Electric Meeting

The annual stockholders meeting at 116 Cherry Street elected H. C. Henry M. H. Young J. H. Goldsmith J. W. Clise and C. R. Collins as trustees for the coming year.

Seattle Gas & Electric Company Cherry Street H. C. Henry M. H. Young J. H. Goldsmith J. W. Clise C. R. Collins

Frills of Fashion Highlight Light Fabrics for Coming Season

The feature describes fashion trends with white cloth garniture accents dominating lighter fabrics. Blends of two light shades will lead summer to winter costumes, plus sheer novelty lace patterns,Gre cian style panels, velvet collars, and beaded belts. Rich brondcloths appear in robes as bead and spangle embroidery gains popularity.

Aeutte

Fashion Notes on Creolan Designs and Green Fabrics

The article discusses Creolan clothing with silk appliques and moire trims, highlighting a dark green robe and the resurgence of bottle green and a new fuchsia green. It notes green tones as fashionable for the upcoming fall and likely winter, seen in transparent fabrics over green linings.

Crosby Explains Single Tax to Cosmopolitan Seattle Audience

The Hon. John Crosby, famed exponent of single tax, spoke to a diverse Seattle audience of businessmen, clerks, and workers. He argued land rents should be public revenue, dismissed vested land rights, and urged government to reap rent from land while freeing tenants from private landlord control. Crosby depicted ownership as a right to collect rents, urging reform for human freedom.

Seattle John @. Crosby Crosby Henry George OGF Slater London Fifth Avenue Mr. Crosby

Hope to Thwart the Sugar Trust

New York September 15 independent sugar refiners oppose an exclusive deal between the sugar trust and wholesale grocers. Buckle Bros and B H Howell Son Co have sent circulars protesting revival of a plan that would limit purchasers to sugars refined by the trust. Negotiations have been under way with the American Sugar Refining Co offering the grocers a profit of one eighth of a cent per pound if they refrain from buying from independent refiners. a final conference is set for September 15.

New York Sugar Trust Arebuckle Bros B. H. Howell, Son & Co United States American Sugar Refining Company

Earthquake Shocks Hit Cambria County Areas

An unmistakable quake was felt around one this morning in the Cambria county mountain districts. A subterranean explosion followed by ground shaking shattered windows in Cambria and nearby Carrollton, Gallatin, and Johnstown, with Jlick four miles away reporting the tremor. A slight detonation accompanied the shiver.

Johnstown Sept. MA Cambria County Carrollton Jobnatown Gallitain

Moereler Hints At Further Dreyfus Case Remarks

Paris September 15 Moereler who went to Lake Geneva to recuperate replies to friends urging a book on the Dreyfus case saying it is too soon and that he has not yet said his last word and may be called to speak soon.

Paris Moereler Lake Geneva Dreyfus

Bulls Fight Ends Season in Boulogne

Four thousand spectators witnessed another bull fight in Boulogne where the bulls were tormented and two horses were ripped open. A pleader narrowly escaped. Reportedly, this may be the last fight of the season.

Boulogne Sept. H

River and Harbor Work in Washington DC discussed

Senator Foster held talks with General Wilson on Washington river and harbor projects. Wilson pledged support for funding statewide completions and new improvements. Accompanied by Meesie, McGraw, Parry, Foster pressed for Seattle canal rights of way and urged legal action on boundary debt.

Warilington D.C Foster Gen. Wilson Washington River Poater Don Wilson Poster Vancouver J. H. McGraw W. Hi. Parry Beattie Meesie McGraw Parry Seattle Canal Northwest United States

Market quotations list varied fruit and farm goods prices

Friday morning market notes show grapes slipping while pears rise slightly. Poultry and eggs firm. salmon arrivals expected. beef, pork, and dairy prices listed for Seattle dock delivery with extensive ranges for oats barley wheat and feed products.

Seattle Puget Sound Washington Timothy Tread Hutter — Freeh Washington

Wines and Liquors for Your Picnic or Fishing Trip

A seller promotes top brands of wines and liquors for outdoor outings and advertises the lowest prices.

Wholesale grocer ad lists salted foods and lumber prices

A dense OCR of a wholesale catalog shows dry salted goods including lard compounds and various seafood prices, plus extensive timber and lumber quotations for fir and cedar. It lists stone and hardware items, kiln dried goods, and assorted grains with detailed per M rates and fixture costs.

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