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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1899

Page

4

Russian Prince Marries Julia Grant in Newport Ceremony

Miss Julius Grant, daughter of Gen and Mrs Fred Grant, wed Prince Cantacuaene of Russia in Newport at All Saints Church. The ceremony drew 90 guests including Gen Miles, Chauncey Depew, and Bourke Cochran. The couple sailed for New York aboard the yacht Nurad and will spend winter with the Princess Estates.

Wn Savport R. 1 Julius Grant Fred Grant Prince Cantacuaene Russia Potter Palmer Newport Cantaca Rene Julia Grant All Saints’ Protestant Church Miss Grant Horace Potter New York

Sentences in Serbia court martial over Milan conspiracy

In Servia on September 25 the court martial announced sentences for eight conspirators in a plot against ex King Milan. Knesevi and Paisitch were condemned to death, ten others received nine years, one got nine years, seven were given five years, and the remaining defendants were acquitted.

Brlorade Servia Ecourt Prive Milan Knesevi Paisitch

Water Front Shipping Moves Through Local Ports

The Csarina arrived from San Francisco at 1 30 yesterday afternoon unloading a large cargo of general merchandise paints oils coal and more at Arlington dock before sailing to Tacoma in a day or two. The Queen salina sails from Ocean dock at 9 tomorrow morning to San Francisco. The schooner Mildred sails today from Ballard to Redonda Cal with a large lumber cargo. The City of Seattle departs from Yester dock tonight bound for Skagway and Lynn canal ports.

San Francisco Arlington Dock Tacoma Ocean Dock Mildred Ballard Redonda Cal Seattle Yester Dock Skagway Lynn Canal

Pincus Faces Being Cut Out by Seattle Gambling Trust

The Star notes Seattle gambling houses thrive yet fear rivals led by John Considine who controls leases. Ex–Standard employee Pincus plots a new game with William McArdie, but Considine pressures McArdie, cutting rent and blocking Pincus. Pincus and partner Shorty Shaw plan to start lottery games in Seattle next week.

Seattle The Star John Considine Geattie Pincus Standard William McArdie People's Theater McArdie Considine McAniile Trust

Bank Clearances Report From Beattie Clearing House

At the Beattie clearing house total bank clearances stood at 640 045 22 dollars and balances were 209 363 25 dollars.

Beattie Clearing House

May Strike In Cincinnati Threat Looms After Union Demand

Cincinnati September 25 The Street Railwaymen's union presented its grievance to President Kilgore of the Consolidated company and warned of a general strike if the demands are not granted. Kilgore refused to talk with non company employees.

Cincinnati Street Railwaymen's Union Kilgore Consolidated Company Compan

Local News Briefs Highlight Obituaries and Industry Updates

Resolutions adapt memory of late Judge Piper. Mrs. Sigfed Anderson dies at 28 from consumption on Lake View Ave. Arthur Doyle funeral at Bonney & Stewart's. cremation in San Francisco. Captain Hodges conducts army examinations. seven men attend, projected total fourteen. Ore shipments from Index Calumet mine to begin in October, ore daily and tonnage noted. Admiralty Head mortars prepared for Arlington dock. one weighs 9,400 pounds. Reverend William Davies dies in Tacoma. remains to return home tonight. Hawthorne club set to host voting on October under Nick Burleigh and Tom Costello exploration. Columbia Puget coal towns active. hotels crowded. C P S RR hauling coal. winter work to rise. Ocean gate updates from Calumet and Kent areas noted.

Columbia Puget Sound Cedar Mountain Franklin Black Diamond Ocrdar Mountain

Bryan in doubt over Kentucky trip for Goebel

Washington dispatch reports growing doubt Bryan will honor his pledge to campaign for Goebel in Kentucky. Ex Senator Blackburn concedes uncertainty about Bryan’s start date, with plans possibly canceled amid questions of Goebel’s stance on free silver and Carlisle’s role.

Washington, D. C Cartiste Goebel Kentucky Washington Carlale Bryan Blackburn Carlisle Mr. Bryan Texas

Burglars Dynamite Illinois Bank Heist at Frankfort

The Exchange bank in Frankfort Will county was blown open by dynamite early this morning. Thieves fled with about 1000 dollars in a leather bag after threatening use of revolvers. A posse formed by farmers searched surrounding areas and vowed harsh justice if captured.

Jolidt Exchange Bank Frankfort Will County Georgia

Building Permits Issued For Several Local Projects

Building permits were issued today to Anna Moss for a two story frame house at 2008 Boren Avenue costing 1500 dollars and for repairs at 2006 Loren Avenue costing 900 dollars. John Douglas to build a brick furnace at 1204 Western Avenue costing 125 dollars. C Fr Batley to erect a one story residence at 1407 Belmont Place costing 600 dollars.

Anna Moss Boren, Avenue Loren Avenue Jonn Douglas Western Avenue Fr. Batley Belmont Place

Jacobs Will Not Sue Case Dismissed By Agreement

Judge Orange Jacobse declines to sue Poat Intelligencer Publishing. An order to Attorney General Vance directs dismissal of the case. It was known both sides wished to drop the matter, with Sam Pilea noted as bringing the affair to this head.

Judge Orange Jacobse Poat Intelligencer Publishing Company Vance Sam Pilea

Evergreen cemetery incorporation filed by H. Kleemeyer

The Evergreen cemetery company filed articles of incorporation today with H. Kleemeyer as president. Separately the Applegate Hydraulic Mining company filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of 600000. Incorporators include G. W. Chapman James B. Dow A. B. Graham J. Moore and P. A. Morean.

Evergreen Cemetery H. Kleemeyer Applegate Hydraulic Mining Company G. W. Chapman James B. Dow A. B. Graham J. Moore P. A. Morean

Seattle Couples Win County Licenses In Marriage Round

County auditor issued licenses to James F Land and Annie F Collier of Seattle Enoch Willman and Annie Frederickson of La Conner Wallace F Meade and Mary Haas of Seattle John Brown and Julia Hangon of Seattle Harry Thomas and Mary N Edwards of Black Diamond.

James F. Land Annie F. Collier Seattle Enoch Willman Annie Frederickson la Conner Wallace F. Meade Mary Haas John Brown Julia Hangon Harry Thomas Mary N. Edwards Black Diamond

Kangaroo Chase Captures Mystery Visitor Near Columba School

A stray kangaroo was spotted in Seattle near Columba school grounds drawing a large crowd. Local youths chased the creature through vacant lots before Pilling corners it and retrieves the joey, later identified as an escaped animal from Capt Campbell’s Seven Teenths and Madison.

Seattle Columba Hert Willines Howard Avenue North Columbia Sehool Pillings Campbell Seventeenth and Madison Artemus Ward

Exposition Schedule at Armory with Diverse Days

The text outlines an upcoming Beattie exposition at the Armory with daily programs from October 1 to October 14. Highlights include Wagner band, gubernatorial addresses, press day with a newspaper man ballot and gold medal, Seattle and German days, children’s day, sacred concerts, army and navy day, Tacoma day with a baby show, high school and Columbia day cakewalk, and various soloists and performances.

Armory Wagner Hots Gov. Rogers Mayor Humes Seattle Jennie Houghton-Esmonds C. F. Whittlesey Mise Witter Mise McKinney Meffman Hoffmann Mise Clara Tester Germany Army and Navy Tacoma Manual

The First Hostile Bullet in Capetown War Tension

Capetown reports escalating war tension as preparations race ahead. A Capetown Argus correspondent narrowly dodged a Boer bullet near Majuba hill where British defeats occurred in 1881. Fist fights between English and Dutch are noted along frontiers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State.

Capertown Transvaal Orange Free State Capetown Majuba Hill

Seattle Stock Exchange Quiet and Club Plans Forming

The Seattle Stock Exchange reports no transfers though an option on 10 000 Samt Creek at Sc bought. The Canadian Americans of Seattle plan a social club with 100 plus locals signaling membership. a meeting is set in the chamber of commerce rooms for next Wednesday evening. Police were instructed to arrest disorderly women. about 20 were taken to headquarters after a lecture. The fire department battled a small blaze on the steamer Clan McDonald. The Minnie Weber case against Madiaun Street Cable Railway is moved to Judge Jacobs' court for tomorrow.

Seattle Stock Exchange Seattle Chamber of Commerce Haller Reed Clan McDonald Losa Minnie Weber Madiaun Street Civil Department Jacobs

Seattle mining stock market summary

At the Seattle Mining exchange Princess Maud began to tumble and closed at 11 1 2 cents. Ten thousand shares of Aetna were sold in a block for five dollars, and one thousand Lone Pine Surprise sold at two and a half cents per share.

Seattle Princess Maud Aetna

Pictures of Captain Dreyfus and the Rennes Prison Yard

The British Biograph Company used a hidden scaffold and tarpaulin to photograph Captain Dreyfus exercising in Rennes prison yard. A camera hidden behind tarpaulin was exposed when guards kept watch, and Dreyfus was moved after about 16 seconds. Film off Rennes to Paris took three weeks due to police and postal delays but arrived in London safely. A Mrs Dreyfus photograph was seized by military police, though a duplicate reached the Palace exhibition. The episode underscores Anglo American persistence.

Orde Dreyfus Rennes Paris Biograph Company France London

Seattle and Cottage City Bring $400000 Treasure to Port

The City of Seattle and the Cottage City arrived with 400000 in treasure in port last Saturday evening. Gen M Carr was among Seattle passengers and Walter Church of Skagway is aboard. Icebergs from the recent earthquake delayed ships and a seaman Cornelius Gramstead drowned after falling overboard.

Seattle Cottage City Bank of British North America Dawson Gen. M. Carr Walter Church Skagway Cornelius Gramstead

Music for Celebration Among Washington Volunteers Invited

The committee organizing music for the Washington volunteers celebration sent invitations to musical groups statewide. Funds will limit hiring, with military bands expected to volunteer if travel costs are covered, and local bands offering concessions. In Key West on Sept. 25 yellow fever spreads rapidly with 60 plus cases and 36 deaths reported to date.

Washington Volunteers Patriotic Cause Key West

Will of John D Jury Probate Hearings Admitted

The will of John D. Jury, deceased, was admitted to probate today with Sarah F. Jury named ex ecutrix without bond.

John D. Jury Sarah F. Jury

Guarantee Loan & Trust transfers lots in block 40 Seattle

The Guarantee Loan and Trust Company filed a deed transferring lots 1 to 12 inclusive in block 40 second addition to Seattle to John Raymond and Ole Shea for a consideration of $9,000.

Guarantee Loan & Trust Company John Raymond Ole Shea

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Wid Walald Walder Oapananr Court Journal Piper J. G. Callison People's Advocate Chehalia Sigfed Anderson Lake View Avenue T. Kurahaehi Providence Hospital Butterworth’s Arthur Doyle Bonney & Stewart's Capt. Hodges Portland Index Calumet Admiralty Head Hee Sandy Hook Proving Grounds William Davies Welsh Presbyterian Church Olive Street Seventh and Burhth Avenues Panny Paddock Hospital Nick Burleigh Tom Coatello Mariner Hawthorne Club Costello Burleigh Kid McCoy Sharkey Will Bryan Free Silver Illinois Howard Avenue the Stock Exchange Billvillian O. W. Peterson & Bro Pike St Capt. Dreyfus British Biograph Company Amusement Bulletin Third Avenue Theater Howard Waltham Elgin Watches Emporium Second Ave D. S. Johnston Second Ave. Burke Building Joseph Mayer & Bros ieCberry F Seattle Transfer CO Pigott & French CO Washington St Northwest Tamer Sethe Fe Holden & Wilson Furniture Co Shorrook ILMAN Wm, Stafford & CO First Avenue Migliavacca Napa
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