Evans May Secure Canton Consulate
Washington reports indicate Pension Commissioner HM Clay Evans may be replaced by a Grand Army man. Dr Edward Hedloe, consul to Canton China, was vindicated of corruption charges but will not return to Canton. The president is said to have sacrificed Evans to placate veterans while Evans travels to San Francisco en route to Canton.
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Washington
D.C
Edward Hedloe
Canton
China
United States
Hongkong
Penson
HM. Clay Evans
Grand Army
Evans
San Francisco
Dupont Circle
Philadelphia
Senator Cameron Convicted for Assault in Pennsylvania
A jury awarded $850 to Shine in a case accusing former U S Senator Don Cameron of Pennsylvania of assault at his St Helena Island estate. The incident followed allegations Shine sold liquor to Cameron’s workers and involved whipping, with Cameron’s overseer stating the action was worth the punishment to deter misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
United States
Don” Cameron
Pennsylvania
Cameron
St. Helena Island
Beaufort
Shine
Shite
Miles as Grand Marshal in Dewey Parade Return
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, commanding the army, will be grand marshal of the October 2 parade as Admiral Dewey visits Washington to receive the $10,000 sword purchased by the nation as a token of recognition for his service to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Nelson A. Miles
Admiral Dewey
Washington
German artillery reorganization to 1901 plan
Berlin reports the artillery reorganization begins October 1 increasing field regiments from 48 to 60 and batteries from 494 to 574. Expenses exceed 4.0 million marks with 12.006 million marks yearly, and full completion is targeted for 1901.
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Berlin
Window Glass Trust Formed in Pittsburg
Pittsburgh news reports the formation of the American Window Glass Company as a trust with a capital of 17 million dollars and preferred stock of 4 million. James A. Chalmers, the president, says the low capitalization allows 10 to 15 percent annual returns on common stock based on past plant profiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Glass Company
United States
New Jersey
James A. Chalmers
American Window Glass Company
Dallas Adopts Crude Petroleum for Street Sprinkling
Dallas authorities ruling water supplies tight switched from water to crude petroleum for street sprinkling. The city ordered a trainload of the fluid from Corsicana oil fields, approving the experiment for regular use to conserve water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Taylor
Corsicana
Mining Stocks Underwritten By Parker Co Cited
A note cites that none of the mining stocks were underwritten by A. L. Parker & Co of New York Block, affecting financing or trading plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Parker & Co
New York
Dewey Son Fends Off A Kiss In Cincinnati Store
George G Dewey son of the Manila hero faced an embarrassed exit in a Cincinnati department store after a patriotic saleswoman kissed him in public. The traveling salesman fled, leaving his wares behind as onlookers watched the salute to his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
George G. Dewey
Manila
Mr. Dewey
Dewey
Auction Excitement and Fashion Shape Summer Socials
The text notes auctions as a woman’s substitute for poker games, with amusing self-battles in bidding. It mentions cricket traveler Prince Ranji and a grand promenade of ball gowns. It also describes summer tours, fragile shells and birds, and autumn house cleaning amid changing tastes and habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranjitaiohst
Stolen Money Arrest Reported in Montana Case
Word reached the city yesterday of the arrest of Percival at Kallepell Montana on charges of absconding with funds belonging to the Northern Pacific. The exact amount was not stated but believed to be about $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Kallepell
Mont
Northern Pacific
Frills of Fashion Fringe Trends in the Season
The article surveys fringe trends for fall and spring season wear, noting demand doubling for spring orders and strong winter interest. It describes fringe styles by width, materials, and finishes including silk cords, lace inserts, and beadwork, with patterns from knotted macrame to epangie and spangies. It highlights Belte and Colllars trimmings, and details braid production shifts toward narrow braids for trimming and wider Hercules and tubular braids for broader use.
Pacific Coast Cracker Trust Consolidates Seven Factories
The Pacific Coast Cracker Trust consolidates seven major cracker plants into Pacific Commodities Mfg with 4 million dollars capital. The Portland Cracker twins in Seattle and Portland join. Seattle Cracker Candy in Seattle. Washington Cracker in Spokane. Southern California Cracker in Los Angeles. American Mecult in San Francisco. Oregon Cracker in Portland. Investment estimates range from 1 million to 2 million dollars.
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Pacific Coast
Pacific Comat Mme Cult Company
Portland Cracker Company
Seattle
Portland
Seattle Cracker & Candy Company
Washington Cracker Company
Spokane
Southern California Cracker Company
Los Angeles
American Mecult Company
San Francisco
Oregon Cracker Company
Retain Beauty Avoid Lip Bitten Expressions and Facial Tension
The article cautions against eye rolling lip biting and facial tension to preserve natural beauty. It warns that habits such as curling brows forming furrows and pursing lips can mar expressions and lead to reliance on a beauty doctor. It urges cultivating placid features for a truly expressive face.
National League Games Highlight Weather-Related Postponements
Baseball results from the National League show Baltimore at Cleveland 5-4 in the first, 4-1 in the second, Philadelphia 5-4 over Cincinnati, Washington 4-3 over Louisville with a 6-4 second game, and Brooklyn 1. Several games including Boston Chicago and Pittsburgh New York were postponed due to rain. Standings list Philadelphia leading with 72 wins, then Brooklyn 64, Boston 60, Chicago 58, New York 50, Cincinnati 48, Louisville 46, Washington 36, and Cleveland 21 with 123 games played.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Louieville
Brooklyn
Lous
Hoston
Pitteboro
New York
Clube
Boston
Martmore
Mipcinnati
Su Louleville
Pittebure
Protest From Philippine Catholics Reaches White House
The Metropolitan Truth Society urges President McKinley to protest alleged outrages on Catholic churches in the Philippines and desecrations of vestments. It has collected evidence to present to the president and Catholic archbishops meeting at Catholic University on October 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
Philippines
William F. McGinnis
Metropolitan Truth Society
Schurman
McKinley
Board of Catholic Archbishops
Catholic University
Harmony in the War Department
Washington report says harmony between Secretary Root and General Miles has lasted seven weeks. Miles and Root work closely, with Miles guiding the new white regiments and two black regiments. His recommendations account for many officer appointments and technical decisions now adopted by the department. The army headquarters praise Miles for his influence and access to Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Harmony In the War Department
Root
Gen. Miles
Miles
Alger
Army
Valuable Iron Mine Sold to Whitney Syndicate
A remarkable iron mine in Hematite Iron Deposit of Het Island Newfoundland has been purchased for 1,000,000 dollars by the Whitney Syndicate. The deposit holds 2,000,000 tons of ore beneath a two foot soil layer, with a vast terrace exposed when uncovered. The ore appears as cubes a few inches in size arranged in a regular tiled pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Johns
Whitney
Het
Newfoundland
Trust in Hands of a Receiver
A New Jersey court appoints J E McKelvey as receiver for the American Woodworking Machine Company, once a $4 million capital firm with a $2 million bond issue and multiple plants, amid later trouble and discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Woodworking Machine Company
Railway Notes Reflect Winter Schedule Changes on Great Northern Lines
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific flyers arriving in this city will extend between St Paul and Seattle by six hours under a new time card next month. Summer traffic set records as mountain delays eased and Western tourists flocked to regional scenic spots. Railways expect steady winter traffic and railway mail clerks now wear badges identifying service. Geo B H Norris of the Traders Dispatch, Northwestern agent at Minneapolis, is coordinating shipments to Eastern points.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Seattle
Thin City
Uncle Sam
Geo. BH. Norris
The
Traders Dispatch
Mr. Norris
Minneapolis
Eartern Points
Strike Settled Ends Mining Stoppage in Ducktown
Ducktown Tennessee September 22 Work resumed in the mines as the Ducktown Sulphur Copper and Iron Company plans to reopen Monday morning after an amicable settlement of the recent strike.
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Ducktown
Tenn
The Hired Girl Question at City Employment Office
A 20 year old, well dressed applicant sought a housekeeper job without children care or washing duties and claimed cooking as a specialty. She asked for 25 dollars per month while Mrs. Walker reported over a hundred domestic workers on the books today.
Small bills scarce but exchange available says official
Secretary says there is a scarcity of small bills in the West but no alarm. The treasury will exchange small notes for large ones of the same character. silver certificates and treasury notes may be exchanged. Treasurer Roberts notes limits on note volumes but confirms ample small denomination notes on hand for exchange, with no limits on exchanging $20 gold certificates for gold.
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Washington, D.C
Age
West
Treasury
United States
Roberts
Equinoctial Rain Date Mentioned in Female Observer
A satirical note in The Female Observer describes rainstorms through the equinoctial period and jokes about umbrellas guiding social season etiquette. The column humorously compares weather to social customs and references a woman’s view on trust and men.
Washington State Historical Society Annual Meeting in Tacoma
The Washington State Historical Society will hold its annual meeting in Tacoma on Monday, October 2, 1899. The Washington Historian quarterly will be introduced to the world about the first of the month. Communications to Secretary Edward N. Fuller, Tacoma.
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Washington State Historical Society
Tacoma
Washington Historian
Edward N. Fuller
Mining Manager H. W. Woolley Arrested in Idaho Case
Word reaches Boise of the arrest of H. B. Woolley a Seattle mining man who ran the Washington mine at Idaho City Idaho. He is charged with violating an Idaho act requiring mine managers to post notices on lease status. Woolley was released on bond pending trial.
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H. 8
Woolley
Seattle
Boise
Idaho
Washington
Idaho City
Jaet
Ball
Real estate transfers filed at auditor's office
Deeds recorded include Sarah Hall and FE Hall to John E. Liner for lot 1 block 44 Gilman Park. Henry and Mary Sutter to John Durand for a 1 acre sec 6 tract. J J Riffe and others to Oregon Manufacturing Company for part section 28. release of mortgage $485.05. Sister of St Ann of Victoria to Lena Trefren for lots 9 and 10 block 15 Burke's 24 add Rept 2. Beelye to Beanton in Pride of Bellevue mine Money Creek district. Anna M and J F Chambergh to Walker Rutledge for Wood’s SE Div Green Lake add Rept 14. Kilie to George Dillling lot 7 block 1 Milwaukee Nagle's 34 add Rept 20. J R Clymer to Eunice Clymer for SE NE and NW SE sec 4 T25 R6 Sept 21 $1. Mary W Haineworth and Hester J Hodd to Harvey M Bennett for lots 3-7 block 2 H B Allen's 1st add Aug 31 $250. Puget Sound National Bank to Thomas and Ernest Caretens for parts of lots 3-5 18-20 block 948 Beattle Tide lands Sept 14 $2,000. Jabez Sunderland et al to Cora W Smith lot 4 block 1 Washington Place Add Sept 18 $200. Ada Y and Chas Ingram to Marian Day 40 ft lot 3 block 18 Eastern add Apr 26 $1. Hersalore C and Stella L Goodspeed to J A Gould lot 4 block 27 Renton's add Sept 9 $5,400.
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Sarah
FE. Hall
John E. Liner
Gilman Park
Henry
Mary Sutter
John Durand
J.J. Riffie Et Ax
Oregon Manufacturing Company
Mortenge
Sisters of St. Ann of Victoria
B. C
Lena Trefren
Burke
H. Beelye
M. W. Beanton
Pride of
Walker Rutledge
Weod
Green Lake
Charles W. Kilie
George W. Diiling
Nagle
J. R. Clymer
Eunice Clymer
Mary
W. H
J. W. Haineworth
Hesste
Hodd
Harvey M. Bennett
H. BE. Allen
Puget Sound National Bank
Thomas and
Ernest Caretens
Beattle
Beattle Tide Jands, Sept. 14, $2,000 Jabeg T. Sunderland Et al
Cora W. Smith
Washington Place
A. c
Ada Y
Chas. J. Ingram
Marian L. Day
Eastern
Hersalore C
Stella L. Goodspeed
J. A. Gould
Renton's Add
Great Slugs of Gold From Pacific Coast Mines
Promotional notice claims 41 mines in operation and urges buying stock on the Seattle and Northwestern Mining Exchange.
Heralds Ress andry at No Bave Bh of Tim Az Ys
Fragmentary note mentions heralds with unclear names and places, offering sparse details about events tied to unknown individuals and times. Limited readable terms suggest a local notice or item with minimal context.
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Ress
Andry
Tim
Track Sped Up If You’re On Then H
A fragmentary note suggests a speeding track or movement plan. It mentions being on and references H as a potential person or code. Details are unclear but imply a quick action or decision point.
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Grand Marshal
Window Glass Trust
WN. P
Frills of Fashion
Cracker Trust
Snyders
Delicatessen Ang Wine Store
Second Ave
Mhene, Maina
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Seattle Co
Alaska
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Al-K1
Thowonipoes Puget
Fupt
Ocean Dock
Beattie
P Town
Fleet Avenue
Beattie, Goodell, Perkins & Co
Genere!sernts
Ban
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
S. Fast Mall
Steamship City of
Yesler Wharf
Skagway
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Junea
Farallon
Skagway and Dyes
St Port Townsend
Tyler Street
Victoria
Ketchiken
Helmbay
Wrangel
Juneau
Yesterwhere
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
James &T
Cape Nome
St. Michael
Cascade
Crewford
Te Miack
Opdotuss
Thicmpen & CO
Eetablichen
Amattle
N.Y
A. FY
Mtr
Meattle National Bank
Chakon
Enom
Reome
Haller Bide
Mt Sinkes Colleors
Pena Ane Wilson's Husiness College
Tel
AWD Contractors
Navy
Jfite
Generel Banking Business
E. James Db. Mowe
Ieee
Maurice McMicken
Lester Turmer
Ebee Cashier
Parkhurst
Tant
Light and Telegraphite
Europe
Ores Bank OF
Puort Bounion
BANK
Skree
B.couteider Nv
Aaheny
Eureope
Bcandinavian- American Bank
Bea
Yesser Way
Piret
Soos
Renifem
Calumet
Index
First Avenue
A. Corbitt
Liviefeen & Gill
Weetern Aw. Tel. Bula
Randall
Green
Sixth End
Pike Street
Ana Vinson
Atlas Dye Works
Union Street
Pepew
Ae Ganas
DANCING _ACADEMY
Ranke Hall
Pitt
Pike City
Ranke Hell Pinhead Fike
Seattle Steamship Co
Teephoos
White Star Dock
Spring Street
FOUNI
Chapin
Gus
California House
Courtney & Elliott
York
Avenue
Pike
COLBY
James Bothwele
Ort Loags, Ore Ine. & Surety Cas Beoten Bioek
Manesen
DR. Swan
Metropolitan Prt Aoints Co
Wester Way
T. F. Bradley
Third St
Poope Main
Barnes & Col
Hardin
Sef Manson
Columne Street
postoMoe
Jew Oon
Kurber
Mbere Sre Meston
Lee
Pew
Vorta
Ap Pro
Eseite
Raper Morgan
Clark Wi
W. Madison St
the Pacific Tailoring
Yah Avenue
WAR Department
Lane of
A Re
Ceiver
J. E. McKelvey
Pirstave
Batly
Alaska Flyer
Humboldt
City One
the Historical Society
Seattle, Edmonds and Everett
Greyhound
Ae - Timsa
Jaeve Beattie
Everett
Ea'Yan Soc
Colman Doc Beattie Telephone
K Tai
B. Scutt
Gulf of Georgia
North Pacific
Yester Wharf
KRG
Anacortes Fairhaven
Whatcom
Yesier
Mutual Lite
Yel
Brown
Sheper Doz
Bowela
Mother Earth
Pacific Coasfield Mining Co
Seattle & Northwestern Mining Exchange
Jpk
Greer
Resien
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