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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
2
The piece argues that trusts and capital dominance threaten labor and independence, warning that combining firms will squeeze workers, lower wages, and erode unions. It notes fears of US trusts dominating lawmaking and the need to defend free labor against magnates who seek endless wealth.
Fragmentary note discusses a political pledge and potential legal action to enforce orders. Mentions a cabinet, Boston, notification of hours, and threats of suit against interferers. Contains obscured names and unclear dates but centers on asserting authority and possible court action.
A garbled humor page fragment shows snippets of banter and quips about household life, theft bravado, and social roles. The dialog references a cook, a burglar, a policeman, a ten hour workday, and family objections to wealth and marriage in a light, satirical mood.
The fragment notes sales at the stock exchange including 1,000 shares each of Loa, Sliver Creek, and Horonite, with quantities and pricing implied but not fully clear from the damaged text.
Plans for the veterans celebration amid the regiment's return progress with a gun metal medal of honor featuring an American Eagle and crossed flags. The inscription reads In recognition of service in the Philippines with laurel branches and a suspended cross medallion. Vancouver troops may attend at their own expense.
The board of public works met in regular session at 2 pm. They approved routine items including grading on Twelfth avenue. Ralph Cook requests $1,200 for new fire department horses after Gray Tom was shot on September 21 due to injury. Several horses are aging and to be replaced.
In Chester Pa on September 22 Emma Wright and her brother played with matches in their father’s second story front room. A draft touched Emma’s curling hair and ignited the flame. Emma screamed as the fire spread and Mrs Ellen Wright raced up, but Emma perished in flames. The brother watched in horror as the tragedy unfolded and the mother died hours later after extinguishing the blaze.
The Ruskin colony once in Tennessee has moved to Duke Georgia. About 120 colonists departed yesterday after others had gone ahead to prepare the way. Earlier plans favored Suffolk Virginia for a new settlement but those plans proved incorrect.
The American Biscuit Co rejects joining any cracker trust. Th W Morgan & Co reported to San Francisco headquarters on Sept 19 and received a firm denial from James Dunn, manager, stating the newspaper claim is misleading. The denial implies a price war may follow among cracker producers, with strong finance backing on both sides.
The Palmer cut off will join the Northern Pacific line at Auburn, making Auburn the Junction station instead of Sumter. Three to four new stations and sidings will be built along the cut off with Karnastak named for a local Indian chief. Work progresses with many laborers and an early turnover to operations is expected in January.
The servant girl question could be solved soon as Beattie wages attract Eastern inquiries about living conditions in Seattle. Local housekeepers push the idea while Mr. Moore of the Seattle Information Bureau prepares letters for newspapers to inform Eastern readers, with editorials reprinting excerpts.
Dr. L. F. Benson of Danson arrived by steamer and shared observations from the Cape Nome diggings. He says the district is the richest in Alaska and may prove equally hopeful as Klondike, with two workers averaging 43 dollars daily for four days. The government reserves a 65 foot beach strip from staking, though court orders allow work. He is a guest at the Butler hotel.
About 40 miners and prospectors met in INDEX to form a mining district. A committee was named to set boundaries and prepare bylaws. The next meeting will be October 4 to act on the report and elect a recorder.
Mrs. Mary Early of Portland asks Seattle police to locate Quincey A Ford 26 a boilermaker who left Seattle weeks ago and has not been seen since his disappearance concerns his distraught wife. The day also saw courts close due to Judge Piper's death and bank clearances reach 000 404 18 with balances at 123 483.00.
Local Democrats weigh their stance for next spring while Humes faces questions about eligibility for another term. Rumors suggest Humes may run as Republican, with talks of an independent and a citizen's ticket. The party plans municipal reform and possible concessions to the single tax faction as police and city governance brace for a broad cleanup north of Yesler.
Congregeman Francia W Cushman and Wolf Jones will attend a large gathering of sheep men in North Yakima next Monday to seek action toward revoking the Order of Secretary Hitchcock that bans sheep from the Mount Tacoma reserve. Forestry Supervisor George McCoy will also attend and report on reserve conditions and any damage from grazing for an Interior Department briefing.
San Antonio reports a letter from France confirms belief Dreyfus will come to America soon. Leon Dreyfus relays his brother’s note written during the trial, noting family hopes for possible pardon and asking about San Antonio climate for invalids with malarial consumption.
Chicago and other NL results include Washington 17 over Louisville 4 in Washington, Brooklyn 2 over St. Louis 0, Philadelphia 2 over Cincinnati in a second game, New York 41 over Pittsburgh 2 with a second game 4 to 0, Boston 1 in Chicago after a 0-0 first game, and Boston 8 to 7 in the second. Standings list Brooklyn atop with 92 wins, Philadelphia 85, Baltimore 77, Cincinnati 75, Pittsburgh 70, New York 76, Washington 66, Chicago 64, St Louis 58, Cleveland 31, Louisville 65.
The Tacoma Yacht Club sponsored races are in progress with boats such as Gem Capt. Peterson Venture Capt. Hert Alexander Saphe Capt. Frank Allyn Linda Capt. Everett Babcock Storm King Capt. Frank Caldwell Windward Capt. Rust MacLaren Capt. Harvey Johnson Helle Capt. Frank G. Taylor and Ada V. Capt. Edwards racing.
The Pacific Coast Gold Mining Company reports forty one mines in active operation. Investors are urged to buy thin stock at the Seattle Northwestern Mining Exchange amid rising ore yields.
A fragmentary notice notes that H. H. Dearborn & C still sell tide lots and uplands, with a room on the C ground floor at Haller's bee-hive. Established eighteen sixty-five. The piece invokes proverbs about small beginnings and learning the A B C of business.
With cool weather forecast, Western avenue markets show a well stocked produce scene. Tomatoes remain overabundant with cranberries in surplus. Melons and grapes face weak demand while other produce holds firm. No major changes in other markets.
In New York on September 23 a score of Democrats opposed to Croker and Tammany Hall met at a hotel to form an independent organization. Citywide leaders are said to be found, though movement leaders received little encouragement. A public announcement is planned for next week.
Fortson Relief Corps presents entertainment at Seattle theater tonight with performances by The Girl from Chut and local acts featuring community volunteers.
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