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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1899

Page

3

Anti-Imperialists Plan Conference to Seek Bryan Shift

Chicago hosts a planned October meeting where anti imperialist groups will urge William Jennings Bryan to drop the free silver issue and push anti imperialism as the Democratic platform for 1900. The organizers seek W Bourke Cockran and Carl Schura as speakers to rally opposition to imperialist Republicans.

Chicago William Jennings Bryan United States League W. Bourke Cochran Apeak Carl Schura Schura Sehura W. Bourke Cockran Cockran W. J. Bryan Gould Democrats Democratic

Women Seek Century Run On Brooklyn Course

New York September 11 Miss Jane C Yatman starts from Bedford Reef Brooklyn aiming to ride 70 miles in under six hours and beat the Century Road Club of America record set for seven straight centuries. Irene Brush plans a 1000 mile challenge in five days over the same route aided by a motor tandem.

New York Jane C. Yatman Bedford Reef Brooklyn Century Road Club of America Yatman Irene Brush Miss Brush

Fears of German Americans worry President McKinley

Washington reports President McKinley is alarmed by anti expansion sentiment among German Americans in the Middle West. He fears impact on fall state elections, especially Ohio. White House visitors are asked for opinions and emissaries are sent to win back leaders to party lines and to press on war end dates.

Washington, DB D. C Sept. T McKinsey Middle West Ohio White House West Washington Philippines

Wear moustaches wear moustaches

The secretary of war, the Marquis of Lanstowne, issues a circular to generals noting a fashion of shaving the upper lip among young officers. He regrets the trend, says many lips are being shaved, and that regulations against upper lip shaving have been poorly observed recently. The revival is unpopular.

London Marquis of Lanstowne

Holidays for the Diplomats

United States Ambassador Choate stays with Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin in Invernesshire and is expected back in London at month’s end. Choate Jr. hunts deer with the Fur of Kintore. Henry White sails to Germany with his wife to visit Switzerland. Col Sumner attends maneuvers with Emperor William. Lieut Buckley returns from armory inspections in Germany and proceeds to Paris.

London United States Choate Bradley-Martin Inverneeshire Fle Mr. Choate, Jr Kintore Henry White Embaney Germany Switzerland Berlin Summner Emperor William Sumner Mervyn Buckley Woolwich Chatham Portsmouth Plymouth Dorchyards Lieut Puckley Paris

Church dispute draws in Queen over archbishop ruling

London reports the Queen’s name tied to a church conflict as she questions why incense legality was not addressed earlier. The remark by the church leader provokes ritualists and fuels debate over church authority and practice.

London

Four Dead In One Bed In Platte Canyon Tragedy

Walter Banes his wife and two children were found dead in their cabin in Platte Canyon Colorado. Authorities note violence signs and a single bed with a tin cup showing dregs. Officials suspect poisoning by the father followed by suicide amid poverty and unemployment related to a nearby sawmill.

Platte Canyon Col Walter Banes

Desperate Bank Robbery Attempt in Palatine

Frederick J Filbert the aged Palatine bank cashier was attacked 3 PM by robber Walter Lawton using a tack hammer. Farmer Plogge intervened, Lawton drew a gun but it misfired when a scuffle ensued. Lawton was shot in the abdomen and both men were gravely wounded.

Chicago Frederick J Filbert Palatine Bank Palatine Here Walter Lawton Plogge Filbert Lawton

Trouble at Frisco threatens transport readiness

Captain W. W. Robinson reports no official message rewarding the boilermaker strike in San Francisco. Preparations continue to outfit the transport at Beattie if needed. San Francisco labor trouble remains unsettled with possible vessel conversions and firm stances from steamship owners.

W. W. Robinson Quartermaster’s Office San Francisco Beattie Bristol Hongkong

Irish People Debuts in Dublin With Union Recast Plan

London report notes the Irish People newspaper’s first Dublin appearance detailing its push for a reconstituted Erieh forces to secure a united Ireland. The publication positions itself as the voice of re united Ireland and calls for major structural changes.

London O'Brien the Irish People Dublin Re-United Ireland

Ramaker Music Co Sells Pianos By Knabe and More

Fall trade features Knabe Hardman Ludwig Crown and ten other makes. If you doubt dealer honesty, visit Ramaker Music Co at 1415 Second Avenue for references.

Knabe Hardman Ludwig Crown Ramaker Music Co Secoml Avenue

Christian County Grand Jury Indicts Mine Operators for Riot

The Christian county grand jury reported on the Pana riot of April 10 in which several were killed and 45 wounded. Indicted for inciting riot were coal mine operators W Penwell John Kitchell Louisa Sheirbaugh Warren Penwell Tut Penwell Frank Freer R H W Harts Juime Brohel Walter Porterbaugh Louis and D J Overhalt Mrs Do i Harte. Henry Stephens is the only miner charged. Grand jurors say they have enough evidence to convict.

Taylorville Til Christian County W. Penwell John Kitchell Louisa Sheirbaugh Warren Penwell Tut Penwell Frank Freer R. H W. Harts Juime Brohel Walter Porterbaugh Louis

Extradition Sent for Train Robber John Keeton

The governor received a telegram from the extradition agent stating that John Keeton, the train robber wanted in Coleman County, has been extradited from Florida. Keeton faces murder charges tied to the Santa Fe train robbery a year ago and has previously hidden in Mexico.

Austin Tex John Keeton Coleman County Keeton Conection Santa Fe Mexico

Carter Sawmill Burns at Hiverside Near Newport

A sawmill at Hiverside near Newport was destroyed by fire this morning along the W R R line. A quantity of lumber also burned. The loss is reported at 25000 dollars.

Newport Ark Carter Hiverside W. & St RE. VY

American Glass Company Formed In Major Consolidation

Pittsburg Pa Sept. Jos A Chambers president of the American Glass Company announces a final consolidation. The new firm will absorb 60 of the largest U S concerns with about 2000 pots capacity. It will retain the old name American Glass Co capitalized at 17000000 with 14000000 preferred and 14000000 common stock. No bonds issued.

Pittsburg Uo Jos A. Chambers American Glass Company American Class Co

Meeting of the Synod of Columbia Opens Seventh Annual Session

The Presbyterian Synod of the Columbia opened its seventh annual meeting last evening at the church on Sixth Avenue and Spring Street. Rev. H. F. Wallace of East Portland was elected moderator and Rev. A. F. Kirkpatrick as clerk. The opening sermon was by Rev. Curtis B. Stevenson of Albany Oregon.

Presbyterian Synod of the Columbia Sixth Avenue Spring Street H. F. Wallace East Portland A. F. Kirkpatrick Curtis Br, Stevenson Albany Ore Huber Ferguson Portland W. A. Spalting Spokane Washington

National League Games Reported From Brooklyn to Chicago

National League results include Brooklyn 5 St Louis 4 and Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 4 in separate games. Baltimore 6 Cleveland 2 and New York 6 Pittsburgh 1 highlight a day with Chicago Washington postponed due to wet grounds. Standings show Brooklyn and Philadelphia atop, Cincinnati and Chicago near midpack.

Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Peene Baltimore Cleveland New York Pittebure Louleville Washington Chicago-Teston Clube L. P. Brooklyn Boston Caccionati Phitteburc Louteville

Trebizonde, Gift of Chill and Il Trovatore at Seattle Theaters

The Boston Lyric Club presents Trebizonde at the Seattle theater with a strong comedy cast and a notable cake walk by the chorus. The Gift from Chill is praised as a pure laughter bringer under Joseph Muller. The Foston Lyric Opera company performs Il Trovatore at the Seattle Theater with Maud Leckley lauded as Agueena and Miss Andrews as Lenora, prompting a return engagement for Palfe's Bohemian Girl next Sunday.

Boston Lyrica Seattle Princess of Trebizonde George Bertha Hest Cabriola George Kunkel Tremolink John Henderson Prince Cassimir Eugene Rogers Sparadrap Alex Joel Prince Raphael Cassimir Josephine Stanton Pala Cabrida Kathrine MacNeill Regina Zanetta Daisy Howard Maude Leckley Charles van Dyne Third Avenue Theater Joseph Muller Foston Lyric Opera Company Il Trovatore Mies Maud Leckley Agueena Miss Leckley Miss Andrews A. L. Parmley Maurice Lovette Rockwell Count di Luna Eugene Trogers Farrando Palfe

Deceived by a Woman: Death of Albert Cobb in Rye

The body of Albert Be Cobb, who claimed lineage to a baronet, was found in Rye after he shot himself. Cobb had been a riding master at Durand's Hiding Academy and frequented Mrs Hertha McGibbon's home before leaving for Denver with her. A coroner's note cites Cobb's claim of betrayal by a woman identified as Mrs Shagreen and a telegram request to Mrs Metubben in care of J C Osgood, Denver.

New York Albert Be Cobb Pinglish Rye Durand Thin City Hertha MeGibbon Buqueer Place McGibbon Denver Richard Kirkpatrick Suqueer Place Young Cobh Mr. Shagreen Metuuben J. C. Osgood Col

Surgeon Gonzales Linked With Miles In Philippine Move

Dr H M Gonzales of Pensacola received a letter from Gen Nelson A Miles stating that if he is assigned to the Philippines Gonzales will accompany him as surgeon. Gonzales previously served as chief surgeon on Miles staff during the Porto Rican campaign.

Pensacola Fra M. Gonanies Nelson A. Miles Philippines Gonzales Gonsales Miles

V4 Personal Points Highlights from Notable Figures

Henry James writes in epigrams. Two of Queen Victoria’s grandsons attend Eton. Delancey Kane owns a 140 gem tiara. Morocco rejects lightning rod agents. Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne, linked to the Prince of Wales. Artist G W Watts at 83 begins days at 4:44. Burdett once billed extraordinary anxiety. Two women at Waterloo ball. Stephen Van Hennsclaer becomes broncho breaker. Mark Twain touring Germany, to open winter at Princeton. Gov Walcott buys cottage at Northeast Harbor for summer. Senator Hoar’s memory praised for vast stored knowledge. Montana move to nominate Col M C Keenler for governor. Dr C J Hoadley guards old memorial placard. Rev Dr Simon John McPherson headmaster from Princeton to Lawrenceville. Mins Hradon, famed novelist, celebrates long-lost only published photo.

Henry James Queen Victoria Eton Mre Delancey Kane New York Bultan Morocco Princess Louise Marchioness Lorne Prince of Wales G. W. Watts Francis Burdett Samuel M. Clemens Mark Twain Germany Princeton Princeton Inn Gov. Walcott Massachusetts Northeast Harbor Mount Desert Island Hoar Montana M. C. Keenler Flest Montana Philippines C. J. Hoadley Connecticut Washington Hartford Simon John McPherson Chicago Lawrenceville N. J Theological Seminary

Jennessey's Brandy Featured for Pastry and Sauces

Hennessey s Pure liquors recommended to improve cooking and ensure good results. The domestic department of the household is not complete without a bottle of Jennessey s Brandy for pastry and sauces.

Jennessey

Levinson's Delicatessen and Wine Store Ad

A historical notice presents Levinson's Delicatessen and Wine Store located at 1800 Second Ave with a contact line indicating a male phone listing 044.

Market Quotations From The Morning Trade Ledger

Prices shown by Beattie Grain Dealers cover wheat bran shorts and meal dairy items along with livestock poultry and produce. The report lists jobbing quotients for staples such as flour sugar coffee and grains and notes limited activity with potential fluctuations in grain and produce markets ahead.

Beattie Puget Sound Washington Presb Ranch Star California Farino Java Costa Rica Guatemala Lion

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