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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
4
Violent declines on Wall Street as fears of an outbreak and foreign market impact spook traders. Speculators discouraged. several shares drop sharply while Metropolitans fall and May futures wobble amid unsettled trading.
A tense discussion centers on what exhibits will appear at the exposition and how space and tickets will be allocated. Organizers and manufacturers debate merchandise layout and the plan for round trip coupons to cover admission costs.
A fragmentary historical tale recounts Georg Maledon, once called prince of hangmen, haunted by ghosts from the Fort Smith wartime era. The piece describes spectral sightings, escapes, and lingering fear amid a rural village setting in Washington County.
The article recalls Judge Lenae C G Parker of Port Smith who led a famed court with Meredon and Malodon, sentencing death at a pace likened to a factory process. It depicts a harsh era in Indian Territory where capital punishment was routine and the judiciary influenced by wartime violence. The pieces call Parker a hanging judge and claim the court produced a steady stream of executions.
In Findlay this morning James Chain allegedly attacked his wife in a jealous rage by throwing vitri o in her face. The acid missed her but burned her face and hands. Chain fled but was chased on foot for two miles and arrested.
The Western Central Labor outlines revised meeting times for branch organizations. Scheduling now lists specific unions by weekday with a focus on Monday through Saturday sessions and a monthly Typographical union meeting on the last Sunday.
Residents awoke to a series of three shocks, beginning shortly after 5 am, with houses swaying and windows rattling. Panic spread as docks and shacks showed movement, dynamite blast rumors circulated, and crowds watched the Dirlan anchor as afternoon tremor lingered. Mrs. Williams of Juneau recalled northern quakes as new to Skagway.
Salem Oregon September 16 opening day at the fair features a long varied program from morning until 10 p m with amusement and instruction for all. The pavilion is crowded with top exhibitors including many from abroad and the fair is described as a genuine state fair with good weather seen as essential to success.
Frenen Capitaliata and allied French and English corporations stake $400000 in Baker and Union county mines including Plagetaff, Flick Her, and Grande lhemle. Work halted at Plagetaff for home office directives. Flagstaff charter lapse requires reorganization before resumption. Plan includes raising a cyanide plant costing 10000 to 12000 dollars to treat the main vein.
Report notes John Birdu Horse of Clearfield Pennsylvania bought about 00 acres of timber lands in township Gareandin in southern Clatsop County near the Tillamook line. The price is not clear as the deeds list only nominal considerations.
The secretary of the interior approves 675 allotments to Yakima Indians in their Washington reservation. Negotiations continue for the remainder of the reservation, potentially opening it to settlement once completed.
Cobmopolis Washington September 16 The Gray's Harbor Commercial company began operations at its new shingle mill. The facility can produce up to 180000 shingles each day as abundant sawlogs push prices down to four dollars per thousand feet.
Private advices from Havana report wholesale resignations by American civilian employees in the army department offices due to yellow fever.
In Reading Pennsylvania Isaac B. Adame and his sister Mrs Catherine Goodhart died within eight hours of each other fulfilling her expressed wish before death. Mrs Goodhart had prayed for both to die together and her line was echoed by her brother as he died at home. The elder sibling had suffered apoplexy on Sunday and died a few hours later.
A. B. Forrester reported a night robbery of 160 dollars in gold dust and a 240 dollar draft by a colored woman encountered on the street near the Denny hotel. The incident occurred last night as he and the suspect met outside.
The season starts with a strong University team, a capable MCA aggregation, and a high school bid for inter scholastic honors. Captain Mill Wright and Larson return at the University with Chestnut and Corbett, while Campbell leads the high school veterans. Seattle lacrosse, boxing, and tennis events loom with planned matches against Victoria, Vancouver, and local clubs.
The Hotel Yakima building has been sold to N Johnson of Tacoma for 15000 dollars. Sale excludes fixtures owned by Hadley and Griffith. Mrs Johnson, formerly of Rochester Tacoma, will run the hotel.
A warrant issued by United States Commissioner Deady was given to Marshal Houser for the arrest of Geo. L. Johnson, a convict from the Oregon penitentiary who is to be discharged today. Idaho authorities seek him on two counts of post office robbery and will have him arrested once he is free. Wages of unskilled labor in California have risen 25 percent in the last ninety days.
Forty one mines are in active operation as Pacific Coast Gold Mining Co. seeks investors. The stock offers a chance to buy during active trading at the Seattle and Northwestern Mining exchange.
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