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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
2
Fragments mention local figures and places with scattered references to military themes, civic events, and community notes. The garbled text includes names like Maynane, Thiet Avenue, and Beattie, with hints of a public sale, fundraising, and a mention of a Captain Drey. The overall piece seems to sketch a patchwork of historical civic life and wartime memory.
Fragmentary text shows a local society or group named Order of Amoreans with unclear details. The readable portion hints at an event or notice but lacks dates, places, or names to define scope or purpose. Further readable material is required for a proper summary.
A fragmented report notes a clash near the open border with West Virginia on a September date. The item mentions an assault and captures at a fort, with sparse names and locations remaining readable.
A chaotic incident at a camp meeting in Minnesota or nearby area drew crowds and prompted emergency response. Witnesses described gunfire breaking out during a crowded event as authorities investigated a possible motive and identified a suspect.
Fragmentary notes describe a boating or sport event at Newport with a focus on a best man or prize, mentioning a grand prize and a summer position. Details are incomplete, but the fragment hints at a notable performance or award in a local contest.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a tragic rail incident in Indiana last night with limited legible details. Authorities are investigating the scene and identifying involved parties as more information becomes available.
Unclear fragment mentions APOLAS and a Democratic conference with a state leader. Details faint. no clear names, places, or dates readable.
Gen Otis forces may imprison Aguinaldo amid a bold proposal by Col Griggshby to end the Philippine rebellion. An amendment to the army bill pursued by the colonel and a Palmer House interview reveal hopes for aid from three regiments of cowboys to seize Aguinaldo.
Pil Taylor, a member of the Colorado gang, was convicted in Coleman County Texas and sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary He faces trial for murder in the killings of a train’s conductor tied to the robbery case.
William A. Beatt known as Farmer Scott rose from a New York farm to run a produce co and then speculated on Wall Street with a small capital. He invested in trust companies and railroad shares, highlights Tennessee Coal and Iron at 26 rising toward 200, turning initial $3,000 into a fortune.
After six years of suspension four large Duluth iron plants will resume under Lake Superior Steel Company run by J. B. Searten. Three plants were purchased in Duluth and Weat Superior with two in Duluth. The Duluth Maet Furnace will also restart after five years of inactivity, feeding products to the new company.
San Francisco dispatch reports Mrs Phoebe Hearst plans to fund at least two new University of California buildings in Berkeley. One will honor her mining husband with a memorial dome, the other likely serves women’s needs. Mayor Vieth and Miss Jennie Blood will each cover the cost of one building under Architect Bernard’s plans.
The article reports Congressman Cushman opposing an American diplomacy move offering Canada a temporary free port on Lynn Canal. He notes misrepresentations about the line near the sea and warns the plan grants Canada land for a customs house and a right of way, risking American control and future Upper Yukon traffic.
The August imports of merchandise totaled 646 million with a rise of 17.0 million from 1898. Eight months ending August showed 535 million, up 8.1 million from the prior year. Domestic exports for August reached 162 million, up about 19.7 thousand from 1898, while eight months ended August reached 317.8 million, exceeding last year by 11.4 thousand.
A fierce price war grips the Seattle to Colby steamer route as Capt Hansen and the Paulsbo-Colby Transportation company clash over fare and freight. The Advance and the Hansen race daily, with talks of a new cut to 15 cents to Colby but no settlement achieved. Capt Hansen says there is not enough business for two boats and hints at possible buyouts, while Paulsbo officials resist selling and vow to press the fight.
Washington Sept 20 A meeting of United States Philippine commission is planned in Washington before Congress four managers of the organization are expected to attend Adgailah Dewey Major Gin Otha Fociovan Chore Denby and G Worcester will be present Gen Otis unable to attend due to Manila duties Mr Re Adm president of the commission offers services at Provident McKinley proposal
Chicago dated dispatch reports Frankfort Indiana authorities charging Sheneweth and his wife with murder after their nine year old child died from whooping cough that worsened to pneumonia. The coroner and grand jury ruled the death murder and both parents were arrested.
A large aerolite fell near Eycamore south of Tiffin, Ohio, in the morning. It weighed over a substantial amount and burst into pieces. The falling meteor produced a loud roar and trembled the earth as it passed, creating a deafening sound.
The article notes severe difficulty in obtaining steamers for transports as demand surges. It cites limited availability, with vessels like the City of London chartered by Britain and private firms in Sydney unable to secure enough ocean bottoms to meet transport needs.
Max Zoat, a passenger on the Oceanic, was arrested within an hour of leaving the pier on a charge of swindling Charles Schreiner of Kerrville Texas out of 15000 dollars. He reportedly attempted to bribe the arresting officer and had a prior history as a waiter, Klondike gold seeker, and mining promoter.
Col James H W Tillman of South Carolina urges the president to form an Indian company for service in the Philippines. He notes the administration already authorized Negro and white regiments and proposes Indian troops with himself as captain and Chief Woodbury as first lieutenant.
Paris reports the 1900 budget rising by 45 million francs with war and navy ministries seeking 36 million francs more. It plans supplementary taxes for Alwiert and new warship buildings. The national debt is about thirty milliard. A St Charles man who whacked a black snake with a club last week claims the creature swallowed dynamite.
New Haven Connecticut September 20 William B Gandy aged 23 son of Candy of Collinsville laughed a week and then disappeared A searching party found him un conscious and unable to speak his speech paralyzed by a paroxysm of laughter Recovery seems doubtful
In Andembon Indiana during services at the First Methodist church the official board announced a new rule requiring women to remove their hats or veils. Some complied while others disputed citing Corinthians. The night service saw the request largely observed.
In Richmond a petition for bankruptcy argued whether a woman living with her husband can be exempt as head of the house. The referee ruled that exemptions apply only to the head of the house, sustaining the appeal and sending the matter to the circuit court. Also notes German potato bread used to feed horses in Thurngen.
Mien L King of Kiss may die from blood poisoning after a kissing game at a Saturday party in which Crige allegedly forced a kiss. She was hospitalized with a serious infection. doctors warn the condition is life threatening as swelling and malignant poisoning develop.
In Sedalia Missouri on September 20 Mrs J M Williams burned the clothing of herself and her baby with coal motion and then set fire to the garments. Both mother and child died from the blaze and authorities report the mother was of unsound mind.
Investors are urged to buy Pacific Coast Cold Mining Co. stock as 41 mines run full tilt, with activity described as robust at the Seattle and Northwestern Mining exchange.
Tonight at Third Avenue Theater in Seattle the program features The Girl from Chili. Seattle audiences also see the Boston Lyric Opera performing com ing itn li Trova tore.
The verse reflects on rising from modest beginnings to success, noting that even the mightiest oaks grow from acorns and small merchants develop through learning. It mentions H. H. Dearborn & Company selling tide lots and uplands, with a long-established history since 1865.
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