Plague Fears Across Europe and Transvaal Debate
The report notes fears that bubonic plague could spread to Europe and possibly reach the New World with the Paris exposition. It also argues the Transvaal population size negates Boer fears of foreign displacement, and that Croker's defeat signals Tammany Hall's weakening grip on New York politics.
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State Department
United States
Heenag
Odessa
Rusela
Europe
New World
Asteakan
Russia
Heenan
Samarcand
Central Asia
Crear
Portugal
Richard Croker
John C. Rheehan
New York
Croker
Tammany
Seattle Exposition Opens as Armory Transforms Interior
Preparations surge for Seattle's first exposition at the Armory. Fifty workers shape machinery hall and display spaces as pyramids arches and frescoes rise. A great fountain will spray on opening day while agricultural and horticultural wings showcase wheat oats and market gardens from Washington counties.
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Seattle
Washington
Hosom
J. W. Godwin & Co
Exposition Aims to Showcase Local Resources and Products
The Polson Wilton Hardware Co donates a No 4 Planet Jr seed drill as a prize in a planned exhibit. Within days the Star will publish details of the exhibits and department features, with indications of larger attendance and a worthy exposition of local resources and products.
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Polson, Wilton Hardware Co
Railway notes from Pacific Coast agents on inspection tour
J Adams general agent for the Nickle Plate line visits from San Francisco while J J Callahan Jr accompanies him. BE Ellis for the Co R and N meets in Tacoma. H L V Cruce for the Grand Trunk expected from Montreal. A Cameron assistant general freight agent for the C P R arrives from Vancouver. Frank W Parker for the N W returns from Vancouver. W Casey for the C M and St. Paul comes up from Portland. Stevens Western passenger agent for Great Northern flies to Everett.
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J. Adams
Conet
San Francisco
J. J. Callahan, Jr
Callahan
New York Central
St. Louis
Mr. Adams
BE. BE. Ellis
Tacoma
H. L. V. Cruce
Grand Trunk
Montreal
A Cameron
Vancouver
Frank W. Parker
N. W
Co. W. Casey
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Portland
Rk ¢. Stevens
General Western
The
Great Northern
Everett
Citizens Committee Formed to Oversee Manila Troop Welcome
The citizens' committee met to empower Mayor Humes to appoint an executive group of five for general oversight of preparations for the welcome. Mayor Hurnes named Daniel Jones J Howard Watson J W Cilse J C Gilman and James D Hoge Jr to the panel. The finance committee is confident funds will be raised and approved 500 dollars to cover San Francisco troops welcome expenses not travel. 480 dollars to governor for gun metal medals to be awarded at the exercises with K O Graves elected chairman.
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Chamber of Commerce
Humes
Hurnese
Daniel Jones
J. Howard Watson
J W. Cilse
J. C. Gilman
James D. Hoge
San Francisco
Manila
K. O. Graves
Banquet Committee Chooses Young as Chairman at Reception
The reception committee replaces Major Mayden with Dr. BE Weldon Young as banquet chair. General Méteoulfe resigns and Secretary Rinehart handles housing and feeding for volunteers and visiting militiamen. Armory likely site for banquet. memorial service plans announced. A M Brooks elected general treasurer. audits to follow for the Fourth of July committee.
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Major Mayden
BE. Weldon Young
Gen. Méteoulfe
Rinehart
Hilbron
Philippines
A. M. Hrookes
Aubilla
Shirt Waist Styles Highlight Dark Wools and New Fits
Fashion notes describe shirt waists in dark colors with bright trim and left side fastenings. Wool and velvet options appear in cream white, camel, gray, and blues with细luster fabrics like poplin and silk wool blends. Velvet and corduroy waists gain appeal, with French gray and rich greens dominating color trends.
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Oman
How Brokers Trade Puts and Bets on Stocks Explains Market
The piece surveys stock exchange practices in Seattle, explaining put options, par values, and the roles of bulls and bears. It notes common misunderstandings, dangers of mining stock, and warns that high receipts do not prove profitability. It also reports Mira Mary Crocker gaining control of part of the Crocker estate.
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Seattle
Star
Eere
Jones
Smith
Seattle City News Fragments From Ailing Times
Notices recount funerals for Wm Thomas Munroe and Hiram Care at Immaculate Conception and Bonney Piewart chapels with interments at Calvary and G A St cemeteries. Police chief Reed heads north to Yakima. horse thefts near Sam ney and Kent under investigation. Rentals, stock options explained, and local court actions include libel dismissal, receiver appointed, and insanity defenses. Also reporting deaths of David Allen and TDuffy infant, and various court filings, railway issues, and vessel news.
Jidoney Amusements Offers Farce and Extravaganza
Jidoney Amusements presents A Breach of Promise at Third Avenue theater praised for fresh humor bright cast and strong songs. Vanity Fair later arrives for three nights starting September 2 with top elements of farce song dance and modern music promised as a standout show in town.
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Third Avenue
Pearson
Vanity Fair
Hill
Seattle Mining Stock Market Report
The Seattle Mining Exchange session saw active bids and several sales. Notable trades included Beal Bay 1000 at 1c, Jubilee 1000 at 4c, Deer Trail No 2 1000 at 6 1 2c, Princess Maud 2500 at 12 1 2c, Kate Hayward 1000 at 1 1 2c, Rivening Star 1000 at 11 2c, Huckleberry 7000 at 7c, Keystone 1000 at 14 2c, Index Wilbur 1000 at 4 50.
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Seattle
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