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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1899

Page

4

Commissioners Attack Otis in Philippines Leadership Dispute

Manila dispatch reports unanimous criticisms of General Otis by commissioners amid tensions with Secretary Root and General Corbin. Adjutant General Still defends Otis while officers confirm relief discussions. the move could place Miles or Merritt in command as the crisis unfolds.

TD. C Manila News Otte Root Corbin Manila oMerai Otis Howers Otle Leo Miles Merritt

Address by Coghlan At Chamber Meeting

A fragmented report notes Coghlan addressing the chamber during a meeting in the city. It mentions Dewey’s arrival, the secretary, the Treasury Department, and an Orchard firm with Heximal involved in a factory establishment. The passage references stock values around $19,461 and capitalization considerations.

Dewey York Mary Department Thie Cepal

Judge Piper Passes Away in Washington County

Judge Piper died after two weeks of peritonitis at Provost hospital. Born in Washington County Pennsylvania he read law in 1854 and practiced in partnership as Piper, Wisk and Piper. He served with integrity and was active in the Masons for many years leaving four sons Edgar and George with two others, and two daughters.

A. Piper Provos Peritonitis Canhington County Pa Ga Chile Piper W. Piper Wisk Edgar B George W Beattie Langdon Cusick Aitany

New Democratic Plan Discussed At Trust Conference

Delegates in Chicago consider a plan by the Democratic National Committee on antitrust policy. Col Bryan arrives in Chicago amid talks on party stance and potential advisement on trust questions. Local observers note possible impacts on pending measures and party strategy.

Innati Col Bryan Chicago

Dan Kelvas Found Dead in Geer Oregon

Local authorities report Dan Kelvas found dead in Geer Oregon. Investigators describe the scene as suspicious and announce an inquiry into the death. More details to follow as officials release particulars.

Miners Strike Halts Coal at Decatur Gins and Mines

Decatur ginners halt operations as miners strike for union recognition and new regulations. About 3 percent idle, no coal moved at two shafts, previously 1.00 tons mined and shipped. Operators refuse union dictates, warning mines will idle until work restarts. Supply tight, coal will come from other mines to meet demand.

Decatur Two Shatte China

American Money in Chili Opens Mineral Region

American syndicate leases rich mines with a smelting plant at Playa Blanca and Antofagasta in Chile for one year. The move signals anticipated American-led development of the mineral region and ore production.

Valparaiso Chile Playa Blanca Antofagasta Prema

Sculptor Leimerle’s McKinley Bust for Paris Exposition

Washington report notes Sculptor Fred G. Leimerle is carving a bust of President McKinley to be displayed at the American building during the Paris Exposition. The work reflects prevailing interest in American portrait sculpture at the event.

Washington, D. C Fred G. Leimerle McKinley

Vaudeville mimic Cletle Lof tus signs with Mansfield

Cletle Lof tus, once a vaudeville mimic and wife of Justin McCarthy, has signed a contract with Richard Mansfield and will soon begin rehearsals as a leading woman.

New York Cletle Loftus Justin McCarthy Richard Mansfield

Baron Schittin von Canatatt Dismissed for Betrayal and Duel Injury

Baron Schittin von Canatatt, a high court official in the grand duchy of Thaden, has been ignominiously dismissed after it was alleged he betrayed a young girl and shattered her brother's arm in a duel, leaving him crippled for life.

Derlain Baron Schittin von Canatatt Grand Duchy of Thaden

Heavy cost of Jester trial reported in Mexico

P M H Cul lmm attorney for Alexander Jester charged with the murder of Gilbert Gates said Jester will be taken to Paria for a preliminary trial and that the defense is ready to proceed Monday. He warned of possible venue change if needed and noted costs to the state near 560 dollars with nine prosecution witnesses from Texas and Indiana.

Mexico MH. Cullim Alexander Jester Gilbert Gates Paria Costa Monroe County Tate Texas Indiana

Jettina Girard Abandons Dissipation for Nursing

New York report notes Jettina Girard, long known for publicized escapades, declares plans to quit dissipation and pursue nursing. She has reconciled with her mother Mrs. Ordway of Washington.

New York Jettina Girard Ordway Washington

Court Uniforms For The Diplomats

Report from Washington says Secretary of State Hay endorses a special court dress for diplomats. Senor Arriga, dean of the Latin American diplomatic corps, pushed the idea, with South American ministers eager to adopt the Paris orders. The uniform features a tuxedo coat with gold frogs and embroidery, Knickerbocker trousers, stockings and pumps, varying by country, with debate over swords.

Washington, D. C Hay Senor Don Antonio Lazo Artriga Matias Romero Senor Arriga Benor Romero United States Senor Arrage Paris White House

New Industry for Centralia Centralia WA Grist Mill Reopens

The Doncastle grist mill south of Centralia on the Chehalia river is purchased by Hows Brow. They will repair the millrace and equipment and begin operation soon. Increased wheat production boosts demand for a capable mill. Real estate activity rises with several farms and city properties changing hands.

Centralia Wash Doncastle Here Chehalia Hows Brow

Cattle Syndicate Formed in Texas cattle venture

Kansas City dispatch reports G md Loving disclosed a Texas cattle syndicate project with capital pledged to buy 600000 head of cattle and 19500000 acres of ranching land in Texas New Mexico and Wyoming after eight weeks of development in New York.

Kansas City

Wrecked for the Insurance Arrests in Guysboro Case

Six men held in Guysboro on charges of wrecking vessels and defrauding insurers. Captains Abner Munroe and Abner Duncan led schooners Lt. Thomas and Juvenita. Vessels wrecked north of Cape Breton last June with insured lobster cargo tied to the scheme.

Halifax Guysboro Daniel Simpson Otto Feltmate Abner Munroe Abner Duncan Percy Monroe Wallace Munroe Munroe Thomas Duncan Juvenita Cape Breton St. Pierre Miquelon

Rhode Island men nominated for colored regiments

Gov. Dyer recommends to the war department two Rhode Island colored men for commissions in the One hundredth twenty eighth and Forty ninth regiments to be formed.

Providence R. 1 Dyer War Department

Party does not need his vote in senate

Washington dispatch notes growing belief that Pennsylvania will send only one senator in the next Congress due to anti Quay sentiment. Republicans hold a solid majority, 12 to 1b, making Quay unnecessary for Republican success in the Senate.

Washington, PD. C Pennsylvania United States Senate Quay

Little Prices only bor the pour advertionieonte alg ue Wewell more

Ambiguous OCR fragment lists names and places with garbled wording. Readable bits mention HIG and BIT Piret Ave, lacking clear event or entity details to form a coherent item.

Gold from the Klondike Arrivals Record Treasure Hoard

The steamer Topeka brought 163 passengers from Lynn Canal with about 214000 dollars in gold and names of rich claim owners such as Clarence and Berry, and Cariboo Bill Dettering. Passengers list includes many residents and locals, with noted finds on Eldorado and Fremah Hill totaling substantial wealth.

Lynn Canal Clarence Jerry Franberry Eldorado Klondike Berry Butler Hotel Wiam Dettering Evanston, IL Fremah Hill Peter Gordt St.108 Topeka G. L. Walker J. D Garfield B .E. Wagner H. C. Ingram Mary A. Royal John Kokolay T. E Ruat B. Kennyon M.L. Freeman H. l. Merdmeyer William Herdmeyer Josephine Herdmeyer W. H. Humphrey G. E. Pabiam F. R. Fish Mise Gray Stewert B .L. Mitchell J. M. Pieteher F. M. Gundy Marper Daniels George M. Baterly HM. Stiff Mra J Dalton William Morey HW. Babler H. A. Frederick J. H. Jay N. E Thoren J. Coonan J. F. Shropshire G. Smith L. HW. Osborn L. A Batchelder C. FB. Smith G. EB. Hil Co A. G. Hill J. Babler W H. Moore

Vancouver Dispatch Details Regiment Attachments and Recruits

In Vancouver Barracks on September 21 Captain Niel Gaines George M Green Frank Lone and Mark Hichardson with Fleet Lieutenants Frank Maloney and Robert Welsh of the Thirty-ninth Infantry reported at headquarters and were sent to operate with the battalion. Major General telegraphed that Private W H Clark and Warren Brown of the Third Cavalry are to be attached to the Thirty-ninth Infantry until Manila arrival. One hundred thirty five unassigned recruits attached to the Thirty-fifth Infantry are assigned to the Forty-fifth Volunteers.

Vancouver Barrracks Niel Gaines George M Green Frank Lone Mark Hichardson Frank Maloney Robert &. Welsh Thirty-ninth Infantry W. H. Clark Warren Brown Third Cavalry Thirtyth Infantry Manila Thirty-fifth Infantry

City Federation Calls Seattle to National Temperance Convention

The City Federation of the Womans Christian Temperance Union asks Seattle to welcome the National Association convention arriving October 20. An expected 800 delegates, many with national reputations, will come, boosting local commerce. Denny Coryell Co. offers 10 percent of cash sales from the 28th and 30th to support the event, and a federation committee will attend the sale.

Messrs Denny Coryell Co Womans’ Christan Temperance Union Seattle National Association Denny Coryell Company First Ave Federation Heartie Wood Sec'y

Destructive Missouri Pacific Wreck in Paul Neb

A freight train on the Missouri Pacific plunged through a bridge at Paul Neb two miles south of Nebraska City in the afternoon. Three men died instantly and the wreck, with twenty-one cars, burned. Firemen, conductor, and brakemen witnessed cries for help as a passenger train narrowly avoided the catastrophe. Section men on the right of way firelit their guns nearby during the day and are believed responsible for the bridge being struck.

Nebraska City Neb Minsouri Pacific Paul Here Gillan Mase Hrakeman Foster

No Alliance With England Denied by Secretary May

In a letter to Republican state executive chair, Secretary of State May insists there is no alliance with England or any other power. He cites only publicly known treaties of ordinary friendship for business and commerce and says no other treaties exist or are contemplated. The president and government are not considering entangling alliances with European powers.

Columbbits Republican State Executive Committee John May England United States

No Packages for Yukon Declined by Post Office Rules

Post office notices prohibit registering parcels for Yukon district Canada. Only letters and postal cards may be mailed there in ordinary form. Third or fourth class matter cannot be forwarded, and registrants are to be informed to avoid unsailable parcels.

Yukon Postoffice Department Canada

Colored Man With a Razor in Richmond Ward

In Jackson ward Richmond about 6,000 Black residents fear an unknown man armed with a razor attacking lone men in the street. Three men were slashed in two nights, two critically injured, as the assailant retreats after striking. Police have not located the culprit and a protective league may form.

Richmond Jackson Ward

Bethlehem Marked by Centennial of Lloyd Pilla In Bethlehem

Bethlehem New Hampshire September 21 celebration marks the centennial incorporation of Lloyd Pilla town village. Streets fill with guests including former residents and neighbors from surrounding towns gathered to honor the hundredth birthday of their community amid a day of ceremonies and praise. Lord Chief Justice Russell attended a coroner's inquest at his home after a guest died in an epileptic fit.

Bethlehem N. H Lloyd Pilla Russell England

Bridge Trust formation solidifies with American Bridge Company

New York Sept. 21 details show the American Bridge Company will form the bridge combination with J and W Seligman Co handling financing. A meeting is planned next week to establish a permanent organization and elect officers corrse. Auditor Stephen Little reports past earnings of 12 percent, promising early profit on common stock.

New York American Bridge Company Bridge Combination J. & W. Seligman & Co Corse Stephen Little

Whipping Post in Virginia News Notes Ambiguity

Richmond Va Sept 21 An Alexandria magistrate ordered flag ged and colored boy under an act passed at the last session of the general assembly which permitted minors to be flogged by magis trates or courts with parental consent There is ambiguity in the language of the new law and it may be claimed to apply to both sexes and races

Richmond Alexandria General Assembly

McLean plans Polish paper in Toledo based on Toledo ties

Candidate McLean shows strong Toledo interest as he contemplates launching a new Polish language newspaper there. Bernie Hubert, a McLean ally, participates in consultations with his Columbus team. The project weighs Toledo versus Cleveland. Toledo appears favored due to ties with S. M. Jones and local influence. An acre tract purchase by Moore Investment Co. is noted.

Toledo McLean Bernie Hubert Columbus Cleveland M. Jones

Doings at the State Capital

The state auditor notified the state board of equalization that a tax levy of 1-5 mill is fixed for interest on and ultimate redemption of estate bonds. Military tax is also set at 1-5 mill. The land board sold timber from 120 acres of Kitsap school lands to Orwens of Silverdale for 877, and 140 acres in Clark County to Vancouver buyers with two tide land blocks. In Thurston County Ell Le Poerroet paid 160 for timber, and 40 acres of university land in Lewis County were sold to J. T. Guerrier of Centralia for 344.

Olympta State Board of Equilization State Board of Land Commissioner Kitsap County Orwens Silverdale Clark County Vancouver Thurston County el. le. Poerroet Lewis County J. T. Guerrier Centralia

Ladies' VICI KID SHOES Goodyear soles sale

Attractive autumn and winter dress shoes described as heavy and flexible with Goodyear web sewn soles and button lace. Priced at $4.00 value now offered at $3.00 per pair. Sold under Manish taste and marketed as ideal for the season.

VICI Goodyear Savoy Mane W. L. Dougla

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