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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1899

Page

3

Rumors Circulate on Miles for President Campaign

A Massachusetts caller Levi F Cook of Somerville says a national committee will be formed to back Maj. Gen. Nelson A Miles for the presidency in 1900. Chicago lawmakers report Miles has not consented to his name being used and doubt any official backing.

Chicago Cook Somerville Mass Union Nelson A. Miles Levi F. Cook McKinley William J. Virvyan Masachusetts Gen. Miles Dave Beattie United States Columpe TU Denny-Coryell Company First Ave

Chinese Admitted Temporarily in Philippines Policy Debate

Washington September cabinet discusses Chinese immigration to the Philippines after protests and a shipload of Chinese halted by Gen Otis. The plan allows temporary landing while a final policy is decided, with ships to return to China if exclusion is confirmed.

Washington BD. C Philippines Otte Otte. After the Meeting ,A Cabingram Was Sent To Gen. Otis China

Suit over pronoun interpretation in solvent note case

In Macon Georgia circuit court the ownership of 4900 of solvent notes hinged on the pronoun his. The Evans heirs of Randolph county and G Evans of Macon clashed over division of property with a contested writing claiming George Evans received notes to be divided among his children. The court ruled for the plaintiffs and the defendant appealed.

Macon Eaekte Evans Randolph County G. Evans George Evans Buckiel Evans

Repudiation by Spain Sparks Speculation in Cuban Debt

Washington report says Spain's repudiation of the Cuban debt may trigger large speculative bets this winter as Congress weighs bills to leverage fortunes. About 455 million in bonds. holders mainly in Germany and France. U.S. and Cuba refuse payment. lobbyists and diplomats expected to press the scheme amid possible interference by the United States.

Washington, D. C Spain Germany France United States Cuba Congress Congressional State Department

Funds for the Reception by German Americans Choir

The German Americans of this city plan a grand concert tonight to raise funds for welcoming the Washington volunteers. A season of notable merit features Beattle Liederkranz chorus with acts including recitations, solos, duets, and ensembles by Mina Badie, Mrs. W. H. Whittiesey, Mies Lulu Friend, Mise Kelly, M. Chandrion, and others. The program includes orchestral pieces, vocal solos, mixed quartet, and instrumental selections.

Washington Beattle Liederkrang Richter Beattle Liderkrang Mina Badie Martin W. H. Whittiesey Mrs. L. Wallace Mra. Ferry Carl Neuss M. Diraas Webr Wise Trenbeass Mra. Burna Purns J. Carter Fruehiing S “Nacht Abt Beattle Iaederkranz

Neeven Declares Candidacy for Governor at Big GOP Meeting

In a gathering of over one hundred prominent Republicans in the eleventh district, Congressman Walter Neeven announced his bid for governor. The meeting aimed to gauge district sentiment, and it was unanimously decided to support Reeves for governor.

Conerceaman Walter Neeven Mr. Reeves

Welcome the Boys at Frisco Relief Effort Acknowledged

At the George Fortson Relief Corps meeting a large attendance heard a report showing receipts of 293 dollars for the San Francisco soldiers fund. Clothing for the regiment will be stored at Plymouth church parlors for collection and shipment. Mrs Stam and Mrs Gormley plan to travel to San Francisco to oversee distribution, letters for regiment members may be left at Parrington's drugstore for transport crews.

George Fortson Relief Corps Anance Committee San Francisco Plymouth Church Moses Picot Washington Mra. Dpd C. Stam Mre M. H. Gormley Mra. Stam Parrington's Second Avenue Pike Street

Political Straws on Henceforth No One Will Vote

A political notice discusses voter literacy in Delaware and names New York assembly districts with no primary contests in the Tammany Hall organization. It notes districts with contested races and references Baltimore spring elections and anticipated November results affecting the Republican ticket and local offices.

Delaware New York Tammany Hall Baltimore

Political Trends and Histories in Late 19th Century Elections

The article surveys historic governor election tallies in Louisiana and broader U S party dynamics. It cites Gen Robert Lowry’s 1881 win with 77001 votes and rivals, notes large past votes for Col J M Stone and Heber Lowry, and compares statewide turnout with deep historical context. It discusses McLean’s Democratic prospects, Hanna’s leadership, and White’s potential presidential role, including references to California figures and party conventions.

Ture Court of Appeals Orphans’ Court Atate Louisiana Povernors Robert Lowry Benjamin King Col J. M. Stone Hien Hebert Lowry Washington Hr. Mckintey Congcoms Com Ionl Union Democratic Popullat An. Bilger Republicaniy Melean Flods Otto Democerata Zanesville McLean Hanna Alway California Stephen M. White United States Democratic State Committee White East Benator White San Francisco Pacific States Prohibition Party Gen. Bidwell Prohibtion Party Golden State

Real Estate Transfers Reported From Auditors Office

Deeds recorded include George Ward to Charlies Lee lot 12 block 1407 Gillman Park. Frank HM Rentek to Joseph Bradford Grand View add. Samuel Sutton to George McLean Madison Street add. Andrew Chilberg to Henry O Shuey Nagies add. Henry O Shuey to Ken F Boelger Nagies add. Albert R Levering to Mattie L Thompson sec MM tract. Sylvester Godricht executor to Washington Jones two sections. Mary W Rouse to John M Ryan Bell Heirs Second add. Wm J and James Woodlin to Prma P Plumiey D M Crane add. George F Whitworth to Jens Jensen Mallard's add Gitman Park.

George Ward Charlies Lee Gillman Park Sim Frank HM. Rentek Josephine Bradford If. Block Grand View Samuel Sutton George McLean Madison Street Andrew Chilberg Henry O, Shuey Nagie Henry O Shuey Ken F. Boelger Albert BR. Levering Matthe L. Thompson Bylvester Godricht Michael Karte Washington Jones Mary W. Rouse John M. Ryan Bell Heira Wm. J James Woodlin Prma

Washington State Tax Levy Set for 1899

The State Board of Equalization completed its labors for the year and adjourned. The 1899 tax levy is 6.13 mills for state schools, 2.0 mills for general purposes, 1.5 mills for interest and sinking funds, and 1.5 mills for military purposes. The state schools levy is 4 mills higher than 1898 and general purposes 1.6 mills higher. The levy is based on equalized valuations of $229,197,500 by the state board, with county boards valuing about $217,761,767.

Olympiac State Board of Equalization National Guard

Terrorized Crew On Freight Train HoldUp Near Toledo

Three men, George Merrill, George Baker, and Fisher, all of Chicago, terrorized a freight train between Toledo and Wauseon Ohio last evening. They attempted to stop the Lake Shore pay car, injured Fisher when the train broke, and forced the engineer to back up. The crew recovered and Fisher was hospitalized while Merrill and Baker were handed to Wauseon authorities.

Toledo Here Wauseon George Merrill George Baker Chicago Fisner Fisher Lake Shore

Piano prices rising at wholesale and maker markets

Wholesale dealers and manufacturers are advancing prices on pianos. We have made no raise yet and our assortment is complete and choice. Barmaker 1415 Second Ave.

Love and a Fatal Summer Drama in Asbury Park

In Asbury Park a summer guest, Robert Adams, killed himself after a quarrel with Robert H H Porter over Adams's attentions to Porter's wife Mrs Porter, a daughter of Thea Wast. Adams then drank poison in his room saying he had fixed it all, and died within half an hour. The Porters and their two children had been staying at a hotel before moving to a boarding house.

New York Plaice Asbury Park Robert Adames Robert HH. B. Porter Adame Porter Thea Wast Mira Julia Naat Elizabeth Grannia Darter T Hat Adama Maith Thomas Bo Did Adams Adams Adama

Fire Nearly Destroys San Francisco Church in Lima

A major fire in Lima, Peru, nearly destroyed the famous church of San Francisco, founded by Pizarro in 1508, with extensive damage reported to its historic structure.

Lima Peru Galveston Tex San Francisco Pinarro

He Was Consumed by Fire Over Mining Stocks

A damaged line notes a fire tragedy linked to missing mining stock underwriting by A L Walker Co New York Mock Kiry Drog Co Fitts and Pike Prescription specials Tel Pike 2. The fragment hints at insurance or financial fault in a mining claim.

A. L. Walker @& Co New York Mock Kiry Drog Co Tel Pike 2 Spokane Calumet Treasury Fleet Avenue Main A. Corbitt

Market Quotations Reflect Stable Prices Across Commodities

Prices for grains metals and produce show small changes with supply expectations. Beef cattle hogs and poultry bids are listed by Seattle area dealers with quantities for deck or car delivery amid a near term over supply projected after threshing.

Seattle Puget Sound Washington

Broad listing of farm feed and commodity prices

A dense catalog of live poultry prices and weights, farm feed ingredients, lumber, and assorted goods. The list includes live turkeys ducks geese and mfc weight figures, various grains like barley corn oats and bran with per ton or per hundred weight quotes, dairy and meat cuts with per pound rates, and lumber and cement style items with unit prices. Branding and brand names appear for flour coffee and lard among wide price ranges and tonnage terms.

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