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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
2
Brief readable fragments reference publishers telephone lines and local streets in a compact city update. Names and places are incomplete but convey a newspaper snapshot style with period tone.
A fragmented Memoir-like note argues rents and land prices are rising, hindering housing and business. It cites 10,600 people hoarding homes, calls for lower rents, and urges cautious development to avoid another property boom.
Fragmentary report cites Benat Henderacn and attendees. Central meeting room hosted talks on state services with unclear agenda and attendance.
Ambiguous OCR note reports recruits advised to remain on base amid a miscommunication. Details such as unit names or dates are unreadable, but the item centers on a draft or conscription context and a directive to stay off active postings.
A damaged OCR fragment from a newspaper page provides only partial text with unclear names or dates, leaving the core event and parties unreadable.
Fragmentary text appears to be an OCR garble with no discernible event, names, or clear context to describe a coherent news item or public notice.
Prosperity in Vancouver Washington follows the distribution of pay to 2,060 enlisted men of the Thirty fifth infantry with officers and clerks adding nearly fifteen thousand more. Pay increases and ongoing improvements lift material and labor costs, boosting business as crowds fill streets like boom times of 1589 90.
At the Sea Breeze mine on Thorn Arm in southeastern Alaska, extensive development is under way with two parallel tunnels. Each tunnel assays about 450 dollars per ton. Tunnel 1 has been advanced 77 feet at 58 feet underground. Tunnel 2 has reached 75 feet including an open cut. the mine adjoins the sea level.
During the sham battle titled The Battle of San Juan at the Ohio state fairgrounds a spectator was killed and another seriously wounded. A loaded shell mix-up with blanks caused the injuries among participants and onlookers.
The War department informed the congressional delegation that Washington's share of volunteer regiment commissions is capped. Washington has secured more spots than any other state, aided by the valor of the Puget Sound Volunteer regiment and the persistence of Senator Foster in securing positions for his state's soldiers.
Practical tips on handling milk for coffee and cleaning techniques for fabrics, gloves, and books. Advice covers using hartshorn for removing yellow spots, washing colored silks with saltwater to prevent color bleed, magnesia for grease on books, and soft soap with oatmeal for colorfast fabrics.
A historic article describes a glaze for cold poultry and meat using half an ounce of gelatine in a pint of water with beef extract. It advises letting layers dry between coats and suggests a warm glaze. It also notes an oilskin bag for towels and a loose sleeved hooded wrap for beach bathing aids.
A Norfolk report states the torpedo-boat Talbot will soon pilot the recently opened Dismal Swamp Canal. The voyage aims to prove the canal’s strategic value for wartime use by torpedo boats and small craft unable to fight larger forces. The Talbot will test its newly metalled petroleum fuel furnace during the run.
The Seattle theater crowd enjoyed an unusual program of Japanese acts last night. Otto Kawakami and Madame Yacco impressed, while a backward-acting play and ornate costumes drew applause and laughter. The Bam T. Shaw company also drew strong crowds with Milton Nobles plays and the benefit for the George Fortson Relief Corps. The week features the Heston Lyric Opera Company and a Boston Lyric Company roster with Josephine Stanton and Mamie Kingsbury among principals.
The Joliet Ladies third annual trolley day, aimed at Sil ver Cross Hospital, drew strong social and financial support. A $1,000 check from J Pred Wilcox topped several large gifts, with President Lambert of American Steel and Wire and Mr. Higginbotham among donors. Proceeds may total about $6,000 for hospital care. The piece also notes D L Moody’s Northfield ties and a discussion on English church incense bans.
The London Chronicle notes 6000 of 14000 English parishes leaning toward rituations. Bishop Hanton from Uganda reports 7000 natives converted to Catholicism in four years. Mormon converts in Boise spur a new church. Edward Judson on youth favoring separate churches. American Japanese Missions cite age group opposition. The Outlook cites clerical oversupply and lazy seminarians. Rev Morgan discusses apostolic succession amid early church disputes. Interest in medical missions grows as natives in North Africa are referenced.
A traveler visits a railroad ticket office exploring six direct lines to New York. Agents tout a dust free dining car and scenery while claiming the line lands passengers ahead of rivals. The man plans to compare all six options before buying.
A fragmentary scene shows a woman and Mr Willwingle in a parlour near an ormolu clock. She accuses him of travel and asks about Boers with sly humor as a moment passes before a deal labeled Moore Inv. Co is hinted at.
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