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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1899

Page

1

Seattle Debates Site for Union Depot on Tide Lands

Prominent citizens and business leaders voice views on the union depot location in Seattle. Support favors tide lands and waterfront clearance, while Marion street and Railroad avenue receive opposing opinions. Leaders warn of potential Northern Pacific pressure and urge traffic-friendly terminals south of King street.

Star James J. Hil Great Northern Messrs Sperger & Hurlburt Hill Seattle Mr. Hill Marton Street Union Tide Land Yesler A. M. Brookes Bost National Bank Hill la Railroad Avenue Sullue Reidersheimer Grout Marion Street Mill Cann King Street R. B. Bullock Bellingham Bay Whatcom County Bellingham Northern Pacific Hit Frank Jobat E. C. Cheasty E. W. Andrews President Hill M. Moore Information Bureau Boge Tide Lands Tide Flats Madison Street Beattie W. M. Russell J. J. Hill Union Depot Tacoma EB. BE. Fegert Alexander Wilson

Denial by Draper Clears Vice Presidential Hopes

Milford Maes Rept. Gen. William F. Draper ambassador to Italy will not be a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination before the national convention. A report that he sought Hobart’s VP slot prompted a firm denial of any entry into the race.

Draper Milford Maes William F. Draper Italy View Hobart

Altgeld May Not Go to Kentucky

Chicago reports ex Governor Altgeld may decline to travel to Kentucky to oppose Senator William Goebel in the Democratic governor race. He said he had invites to Iowa and Ohio and had not decided about Kentucky, citing the strain on his nervous system and preference for shorter trips.

Chicago the' Chronicle Altgeld Kentucky William Goebel Iowa Otte

Town Swept Away by Fire in Grand Forks County

Northwood in Grand Forks county was wiped out by a blaze fueled by gasoline used to kill bedbugs. The National hotel fire started by a domestic, volunteers could not save the town. Loss estimated at 290000 with fifty business firms ruined and Postmaster Eilingson seriously injured.

Grand Forks N. D Northwood National Hotel Eilingson

Dreyfus Ordered Out Of Asylum During Trial

Guards who had accompanied Mme Dreyfus to the villa have removed. Mme Dreyfus resists being forced to leave, claiming the house is engaged until the trial ends. Reported plans indicate a pardon may come tomorrow and preparations for her removal are under way. Dreyfus remains frail on a milk diet.

Kenness Beptie Mme. Dreyfus Dreyfus

Alger Withdraws From Senator Race in Detroit Letter

General Alger announces withdrawal from the senatorial contest in a letter to William Judean, citing business reasons. He thanks supporters and says he hopes to repay the state's people in the future. Paris dispatch notes antisemitic pressure in England amid campaigning.

Detroit Sept. W Alger Wiliam Judean United

Fall Campaign in the Philippines Opens with MacArthur Lawton Plans

New York reports progress toward the dry season offensive. General Otis plans to split the 4,4649 combatants and mountain batteries into two divisions under MacArthur and Lawton. One division to operate north of Manila, the other to the west and south, with six brigades each and others garrisoning Manila and seaport towns.

New York Smilar Tech Ineur Aguinaldo Ous MacArthur Lawton Manila Otin

Senate court convenes in Luxembourg Palace for Deroulede case

Paris on September 14 the senate acting as high court of justice heard charges against Paul Deroulede Marcel Habert Jules Guerin and other conspirators against the republic. Crowds gathered outside as gendarmes and cuirassiers kept demonstrations in check. The procurateur general read the accusation alleging instigation of disturbances and inviting the Duke du Orleans to the frontier and sought to prove a link between the duke and Deroulede.

Paris Senate High Court of Justice Luxembourg Palace Paul Deroulede Marcel Habert Jules Guerin Republic Luxembourg Duke du Orleans Deroulede

Seattle Conference Hints at Waterfront Depot Plans

Over 100 Seattle citizens met with President J. 3 in the Butler hotel parlor to discuss a waterfront depot. In his opening remarks Mr Hill claimed a special act within ten years may reclaim lost mosquito feet and other items. Separately in Superior Court Sarah Fortain sues Kate Fortain for 5000 dollars for alienation of her husband’s affections, claiming Jerry left to support Kate.

Seattle J. 3 Butler Hotel Hill Sarah, Fortain Kate Fortain Jerry Sarah Kate

Rich find reported in Mount Baker mining district

Word came of a new strike in the Mount Baker mining district where Thomas Payne Ed Thomas and Sam Anderson of Blaine and F P Hay of Sumas found a six foot wide ledge of free milling ore. The vein lies between birdeeye porphyry and granite and runs about seven thousand five hundred feet. The cropping is at six thousand feet elevation.

Mount Baker Thomas Payne Ed Thomas Sam Anderson Blaine F. P. Hay Sumas

Gas Fitters and Helpers Quit Over Discharge and Wages

Twelve non union workers at the gas company quit last Saturday in protest of a fellow shopman’s discharge and demand higher wages from 2.50 to the union scale of four dollars with a one dollar raise for robbery. Foreman R M Seymour resigned in sympathy. The twelve plan to join the union and align with organized labor while management calls it a sudden quit and says no notice was given. The dispute remains unsettled with no clear resolution yet.

Gas Company R. M. Seymour C. R. Collins

Private car tour over coast lines visits Neilingham bay property

A Great Northern car labeled A 3 carried J N Hill son of President J J Hu Jno F Stevens chief engineer Ward General Manager and H W Edwards on a coast line inspection tour of Neilingham bay property. President Molder of Rh and N left for Portland with R ff Lytle and Dorsey H B Smith in attendance.

Great Northern Coast Lines Muirhaven J. N. Hill J. J. Hu Jno F. Stevens Ward H. W. Edwards Neilingham Bay Molder Portland R. Ff. Lytle The Columbia Southern Dorsey HB. Smith Bie

Seattle City News Bids Farewell to Officials and Notices

The column records a string of local notices and obituaries including Coral Corbaly age one, the Pratts, and multiple funeral services at Butterworths chapel for Fountain Collins Hoffman. It notes Patrolman George M. Riddle resigning, visits by Ex Congressmen and officials, and court actions involving Bevington Wad dell Angell Mason and others over forged checks and gambling disputes. A transport ship Pennsylvania heads toward San Francisco, and an on site accident at Stetson and Poste mill injures Patrick Dalton. The piece mentions cargo ships and Klondike related freight aboard the steamer Cleveland and Dirigo upcoming voyage.

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