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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1899

Page

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Roosevelt Opens Republican Campaign In Ameron Ohio

Gov Roosevelt of New York opened the Republican national campaign in Ameron Ohio with an energetic address. He attacked Democratic platform aims on trusts expansion and silver, warned against tariff tinkering and growing costs on workers, and argued for US moral rights in the Philippines and Indian reservations. He likened opponents to copperheads of 1861 in opposing government actions.

Ameron Ohio Roosevelt New York Gov. Roosevelt Philippines

Pingree Declines Detroit Mayoral Run

Detroit September 23 Geov. Pingree announces by official signature that circumstances prevent him from running for mayor of Detroit and confirms he will not seek the office.

Detroit Geov. Pingree

New Yellow Fever Cases Reported in Key West

Gen Wyman reports 28 new yellow fever cases at Key West yesterday with five deaths. No new cases in New Orleans, but two deaths occurred there. Weather is favorable.

Washington, D. C Wyman Key Wet New Orleans

Unknown man killed by Northern Pacific train near Black River

Coroner Sparling received word today of an unidentified man struck by a Northern Pacific passenger train about four miles beyond Black River junction this morning. The coroner is investigating and no details are available yet.

Sparling Northern Pacific Black River Junction

Oleson to Resign as Public Works Secretary

Frank Oleson, secretary of the board of public works, will resign October 1 after accepting a job with Whatcom Bank in Whatcom, Washington. He has served over three years. Charles McAllister, assistant secretary, is expected to be the successor.

Frank Oleson Board of Public Works Oleson Whatcom Bank of Whatcom, Wash Civil Service Charles McAllister

Seattle mining stock market report brief

At the Seattle Mining Exchange the only sales recorded were Deer Trail No. 2 at price not fully legible and Wo Galena at a placeholder value. The report notes sparse activity with no other trades listed.

Seattle Seattle Mining Exchange Deer Trail No. 2 Wo Galena

Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity

For Seattle and Vicinity tonight and Sunday expect fair weather with northerly winds. Minimal precipitation and mild temperatures likely, with winds light to moderate along coast and in urban areas.

Seattle Vicinity

Fire and Odd Fellows notes from Sept 23 dispatches

Firebugs destroyed Daniel Struby's residence barn hay stacks and wood on Fox Island while he was away. No suspects named. In Detroit the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows adjourned and barred members from insuring with certain companies. The lodge also cut its proceedings journal in half. In Washington the Philippines churches used by American soldiers will be taxed but protected from desecration as cabinet noted war precedent.

Tacoma Daniel Struby Yivan Fox Island Sturby Detroit Mich Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Washington D. C Philippines

The Filipinos Have Lied

Report from Manila notes no word from rebel officers who met Gen. MacArthur about transferring Lieut. Gilmore and prisoners or a Filipino officer to Manila to meet Gen. Ott. No surrender promise fulfilled and no Filipino officer seen by Gen. Otto. Naval expedition to Bubla Bay also unreported.

Manila MacArthur Gilmore Ott

Suit Against Car Company for Personal Injuries

Walter G. Clark sues Seattle City Railway for 45700 in damages claiming injury while boarding a car. He alleges danger from improper track construction and cites broken ribs a crushed vertebrae dented skull crushed kidneys and loss of smell taste and sight. The company has paid 900 for medical attendance.

Walter G. Clark Seattle City Railway Company

Humboldt From Alaska Sails with 55 Passengers and cattle

The steamer Humboldt left last night at midnight carrying 55 passengers and a listed cattle shipment. The roster includes Ben M Little and Mrs Little, E F E Caine, J W Patton, William Emerson, Mrs M D Folsom, Patrick OConnor, D McLeod, M McKinnon, and many others.

Humboldt Ben M. Little E. FE. Caine Bm. H. Clarke J. T. Patton J. W. Patton William Emerson M. D Folsom Patrick O'Connor D. McLeod M. McKinnon R. Maurettus FB. Maure Laning G. M. Armstrong C. K. Kinsey A. L. Berdoe Misa Clara Tester F. J. Heman M. Irwin N. Nacke C. Paulson Thomas Morgan B. M. Jewell P. J. Jewell Mre J. M. Woodring Mra F. W. Carlyon George Iverson H. D. Iverson Charles Rand J. K. Rigg Martin Hobbs A. Schneider C. A. Erikson Albert Greenwall M. H. Woodring Kelly Andrew Nerna W. Montgomery Daniel Savoy KR. Brownell L. R. Stacy L. H. Stacy Ida Stacy T. Billa McIntyre J. Day J. D. McKay G. W. Steele J. M. Steele

Croker Attacks Mazet Committee In Tammany Rant

Richard Croker released a lengthy interview denouncing the Mazet committee and member Frank Mows while ridiculing the committee and the Ramapo water deal as a Republican ploy. He also attacked the law firm Tracy, Hoardman & Pratt and its associate Sen. Ptea.

New York Richard Croker Mazet Frank Mows Youngel Tammany Hall Mows Ramapo Republican Party Tracy, Hoardman & Pratt Pte’ia

Diverse Seattle News Briefs Include Deaths Divorces and Court Actions

The Seattle area reports a series of notices and events. Funeral services for Mrs. J W Kittner were held at Seattle Undertaking parlors. Mrs Andre H Mitchell won a divorce from Harry Mitchell. Deaths include M Harries a Pacific coast pioneer, Jerome Cutler 67, and Arthur Doyle 80. Court actions involve Wilson and Hovington case dismissed, Grace Ward divorce suit, and others. The Seanquak Boat Co seeks coal bunkers upgrades, and Vancouver earthquake news is noted. Mary McIntyre committed to asylum. The Riverfalloon departs for Vancouver, and legal motions concerning liquor license are resolved or scheduled.

Austrian ministry resigns over language dispute

Vienna reports the Austrian ministry resigned this morning amid long running concerns with Premier Thun’s constant difficulties on the language question before the Reichsrat. A commissioned ministry is expected to form to address the language issue on different lines. The resigning ministry first took office in March 1894.

Vienna Thun

Timber land entries draw Tillamook residents

Tillamook residents rush to entry timber lands after Oregon City land office reports the approved fractional plot of township 2 north range 6 west is open for entry. Many proceed to Oregon City to file while inquiries into timber claims rise. report notes C H Wheeler sold 10,000 acres to Congressman Stone.

Tillamook Oregon City Surveyor General of Oregon C. H W. Wheeler Congressman Stone

Shoes to rise as leather and paper costs boost prices

Milwacked retailers were notified that leather and paper costs will push shoe prices higher. Leather prices gain 4 to 12 cents per pair with material costs rising across hides and uppers, while paper products including stock envelopes and manila papers also see hikes from the leather trust tied to the Wilder Leather company.

Milwacked Wis Leather Trust Wilder Leather Company Standard Paper Com

Fire Chief Tests Electric Auto for Fire Wagon

New York on September 23 the fire chief rode an electric propelled automobile to evaluate its suitability as a fire wagon. A company representative accompanied the test drive as they traversed Fifth Avenue at a brisk pace. The chief returned to headquarters without a decision on adoption.

New York Fire Department

Negro Confesses to Assaults in Little Rock

Fred Pelton, a Black man, confessed today to assaulting Lilly Trimble and other white women in Little Rock. He provided details of the attacks, corroborated by Mrs Kennedy and several of his victims who identified him.

Little Rock Ark Fred Pelton Lilly Trimble al Sand Mra Kennedy Mra Milt Young Mise Longcoy Mies Innaher Mre Prvin Pelton

War rumors and unrest sweep southern Africa

A Pietermaritzburg dispatch notes unconfirmed rumors that Kruger may retreat from his position. Berlin reports many former German officers head for the Transvaal for military adventures. Cape Town rebels fear decisive action for the Boers and British supporters question Premier De Beer's loyalty over ammunition transport and rifle delays. Rhodes accuses assembly members of treason while others live on offal as unrest grows in Johannesburg with street barricades and rowdyism.

Cape Town Behreiner Orange Free State Lehreiner Scheiner House of Assembly Ceeli Rhodes Tranevas

A Railway Catastrophe Averted by Two Plucky Engineers

A passenger train on the Northern Pacific narrowly escaped disaster when two engineers, Benson of the Great Northern and Matthews of the International, halted a high speed approach by whistling, reversing, and shutting off steam. Their quick actions stopped the engines within feet of danger, saving lives and property as a crowd gathered at the depot.

Railroad Avenue Northern Pacific Core Benson Great Bern Matthews E& International Great Northern Coast-Line Ben Son Great Northern Latre

Patrons Praise Attorney Shipley in Seattle Police Court

The article notes Attorney 8 M Shipley's success in police court under Judge Cann with clients cleared easily. Shipley resumes police practice after a hiatus and is praised for bail tactics while clerk Dal Roberts aids in per day duties. A client, John Cole, escaped bail arrangements during a night bail search.

8. M. Shipley Justice Cann Attorney Shipley Pioneer Block Justice's Court Shipley Egypt Mr. Shipley Roberts John Cole Seattle

Foraker Says Trusts Grow From Trade Conditions

Cincinnati speech at Butler County fair grounds near Hamilton argues trusts are a natural result of global competition. He says U S manufacturers must cut costs and combine to win foreign orders, cites England as a mother of trusts, and urges balancing anti trust tendencies to compete with Asia.

Cincinnati Senator Foraker Butler County Fair Grounds Hamilton United States England Asia

Vanderbilt Estate Revenue Target Seen Over Two Million

New York dated Sept 24 Ferdinand Eldman the collector for the Third district predicts United States war revenue tax on the Cornelius Vanderbilt estate will yield just over two million dollars. The levy on legacies over one million dollars to sons and daughters is 2 percent, to nephews and nieces four percent, and to nonrelatives fifteen percent.

New York Ferdinand Eldman Internal Revenue Third District Cornelius Vanderbilt

Tragic Collapse Kills Mora Family in New Mexico

In East Las Vegas on Sept 23 a dirt roof and walls of an adobe home collapsed after heavy rains, crushing Manuel Cordova his wife and six children who lived six miles from Mora. One ten year old son survived after fleeing outside and walking two miles for help.

Las Vegas N. M Mora Manuel Cordova

Gahan backs Milwaukee as next Democratic convention

National committeeman Thomas Gahan of Illinois visited Milwaukee with 11 other committee members and said he favors holding the next Democratic national convention in Milwaukee. He noted opposition to Chicago by Mayor Harrison Burke and himself and urged party factions there to settle differences before any gatherings.

Milwaukee Wis Thomas Gahan Iilinoia Gahan Democratic National Committee Rose Wolf Peck T Am Chicago Harrison Burke Democratic Party

Test of Illinois flag law begins in superior court

Habeas corpus proceedings challenge the Illinois flag law prohibiting use of the national emblem in advertising. Louis Newman and Clarence Hersham, cigar dealers, were arrested on a warrant from Justice Hartman. Judge Chetlain issued the writ and scheduled the hearing for next Thursday. defendants released on own recognizance pending the hearing.

Chicago Superior Court Louis Newman Clarence Hersham Randolph Street Hartman of Harvey Charles McDermott Chetlain

Admiral Dewey to be guest of Mrs Washington McLean

Admiral Dewey will stay in Washington as guest of Mrs. Washington McLean. The arrangement follows a long friendship with the family and ties to John R. McLean, Democratic nominee for Ohio governor.

Washington, D. C Admiral Dewey Washington Washington McLean McLean John R. McLean Ohio

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Pingree Weather Forecast Alaska Croker Ute City News Vaaarararamaraaaaards J. W. Kittner Andre H. Mitchell Jacoba Harry Mitchell M. Harries Pacific Coast Beattie San Francisco Jerome Cutler Varhon Taland Cutler Arthur Doyle Eastlake Avenue East Galer East Carland Avenues Doyle San Franscisco Wilson Hovington John Jones Cann Seanquak Boat Co Alexander de Bota Grace Ward William E. Ward Baker Charles KE. Baker Snoqualmic Falls Power Company Idium Mare Bevington Angell Waddell Eace Court Excelsior No. 1 Foresters of America E. F. Graham W. F. Parry Jas Poole Gen. McPherson Hans Giese Chas. Schultz Schults Good New Hampshire First Avenue William Knights of Pythias Vancouver B. C Skagway Mary McIntyre Insane Asylum Scotty Ferguson van de Vanter Wellington Sos Negro London Pietermaritsburg Natal Kruger Berlin Transvaal Johannesburg Foraker Vanderbilt Estate Cole Russia Spelger & Hurlbut Panters Appliey Third and Pike Brunner & CO Pike Shevel Corner Fifth Houtman's CLAY Opticien GE. Holconmd Wre Ccervirerre Esite Canal Secure Space Efetrig Pal Becwld Bealh Go] Gonte Snoqualmie Light Denny Blaine Land Co Dexter Horton Bank Queen City Steam Fourth Avenue Tetween Unien Blue Washington and Occidental Corona Java Best Coffee On Earth Commercial Importing CO Second Avenue Pike Street Moran Bros. Compans Engine and Ship Builders Steel and Wood Lumber Mill Geo. H. Woodhouse Weatherby Bonanza Gold Mining and Milling Nichols & Gm Sterr-Boyd Building
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