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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
4
Busy scene as preparations advance for a major exposition in Seattle. Lincoln- motif displays, mechanical appliances, a Linotype machine, and a Skawitz company exhibit pace the halls. Noted vocalists and moving picture showcases, ornate lighting, a grand general display, and agricultural products from Washington state promise a bustling, landmark event.
The article outlines upcoming sports events and athlete matches. It notes Lange seeking a marriage partner, Burleigh of Portland tipped for a potential bout, and Wright-Godfrey encounter prospects. It mentions Hawthorne Club boxing and bowling, Fairhaven fights, and Canadian Amateur Athletic Association results with American dominance.
Despatch from Carpentras reports Captain Dreyfus plans to tell his son the full story. His children arrived tonight in the care of their grandmother Mme Hadamard, accompanying the family to the southern French town.
A buoy marked Andre oay Rapedition was located on Norway's north coast near King Charles tel. Found September 9, the buoy is believed genuine despite heavy denting and will be opened shortly.
Professor G K Gilbert of the geology department, visiting the coast, shipped over a ton of fossils from the Cascade mountains to Washington City. He collected hundreds of specimens including leaves fruits and stems expected to aid government geologists.
An effort to charter the Albion to replace the Dede on Hood canal service is under way as the Albion operates to Coupeville and Everett. The Dede remains idle at Ocean dock after its mysterious missing master with at least $10,000 aboard. Rumors claim a new rival line may form to run between Olympia Tacoma and Seattle led by Capt. L Willey. The Moscowika of Victoria wrecks on the Skeena river while serving British Columbia trade. Jack Dallon reportedly bought in Vancouver and will enter service. Rosalie departs tonight for Lynn canal with freight and passengers to Kiondike. Roc alle stem repaired after a collision with an ice floe. Captain KF KE Caine of the Pacific Clipper free sails north aboard the Humboldt.
A dense listing details worship schedules across multiple churches from Widdwed Sunday Services to First Presbyterian. It notes pastors, morning and evening service times, and brief sermon titles or topics for venues including Mymouth Congregational Beattie Tabernacle First Baptist North Gentile African M E Church and others in the area.
The schedule lists Rev Curtinch and Rev Stevenson at Second Presbyterian Church with 11 am and 7 pm services and a sermon on The Poet Shed with the Preparation of the Truth. United Presbyterian and Magti eh Lutheran churches also host morning and evening worship with named pastors and hymn themes.
Mrs. Cora E. Nixon won her suit against the Travelers' Insurance Company of Hartford Conn in Judge Williamson's court. The jury awarded her $7 920 42 including interests and costs.
Ensign Hawkes of the Mercy Hox and Junior Soldier secretary will visit the Salvation Army at 142% Third Avenue next Tuesday and Wednesday. A lecture on Army work will be given Tuesday night. all are invited.
Vancouver man offers Captain Dreyfus eleven thousand dollars daily by cable for a lecture tour lasting one year.
The schooner Mildred E. arrived from St Michael after weeks of gales and a typhoon tail end. Master Errett, with 100 tons and seasoned in northern seas, hails a safe voyage despite delays from Dateh harbor to Unimak pass and a long, slow ride down the coast with passengers among whom many were hard luck men. Some cargo and passengers left at Dateh harbor as prospects of a long voyage troubled them.
Capt. Anderson and Capt. Robertson of Dawson report 19 weeks of prospecting in the Upper Klondike Porcupine and Stewart river regions yielded no gold beyond “colors.” They tested many creeks and visited the south fork of the Klondike where French and Australian camps are located, deeming earlier glowing reports false. They claim no gold between Hunker and Porcupine and the Rockies.
Escalating conflict between armory gas fitters and Seattle Gas and Electric Power Co eases with talks likely to settle next Monday. Workers return to duties as Western Central Labor Union aides push for amicable terms and outside plumbers may take over most fittings.
The note states buyers incur ongoing costs for a lifetime use, provided they purchase one of the standard makes, Hamaker 1415 Seo, with no further details on price or terms.
Havana dispatch notes the Heralde editorial accusing Cubans of contradictory demands for labor. It cites calls to import foreign workers while workers stay idle, questions why locals won t migrate to busy provinces, and warns that foreign labor proposals threaten Cuban independence and identity.
New York report says a gardener who was a heavy favorite in his contest with the Orvaha Kid performed poorly last night. The rival Hamilton fought aggressively as Chip Morrison of Cincinnati defeated Jack Dwyer of Boston in the preliminary.
The Boston Lyric Opera Company played at Seattle’s theater all week and will return tomorrow to perform The Bohemian Girl. The cast features Maud Leckiey and Josephine Stanton with Mirabelle Andrews and Parmley praised for strong performances.
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