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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1899

Page

2

Admiral Dewey and Politics in a Turbulent Era

A critical column discusses Admiral George Dewey as a national figure and potential presidential nominee. It weighs his unassailable record against party calculations, the risk of alienating supporters, and the political calculations of Republicans and Democrats. It also notes Dewey’s possible return to private life and the daunting logistics imagined to land him in national leadership.

George Dewey United States Naval National Council Admiral Reidy Dart Dewey McKinneys Revenue Officers New York Admiral Dewey

Ed Miner Returns After Many Years

Ed Miner arrives in Seattle after a long journey from Beattie and Cariboo district. He recalls the Cariboo gold rush and the early Beattie days, discusses mining fortunes, and criticizes Columbia government actions regarding American assistance and land grants to syndicates.

ED Miner Seattle Palmer Wallace Beattie Denny Brothers Pacific Victoria Cariboo Selumbia

Prisoner mistreatment sparks relief plea to President

A telegram from Boyce, president of the Western Federation, appeals to President McKinley for relief after reports of prisoner abuse in Idaho. Some inmates allegedly threaten self harm or death rather than endure ongoing suffering.

Felty Demnd Boyce Estey Federation McKin

Great Slugs of Gold in Market Exchange

Fragmentary text describes precious metal speculation and a point in a stocks exchange context. Key names and specifics are unclear, but reference to gold and mining activity suggests a financial or commodities note on market movement.

Andelana Wrecking Ops Plan Underway at Tacoma

Pacific Wrecking Company prepares to raise the sunken Andelana. Capt. Waltera to supervise from Beattle. Divers and pumping crews from eastern cities and Pacific Coast assembled for the operation starting Monday. Tacoma men form the core crew with expert pumpers among the team.

Tacoma Pacific Wrecking Company Waltera Beattle Pacific Coast Phitioh Columbia Andelana

Local divers vow safer operations after fatal deep-sea accident

Veteran divers will staff three-man teams on new underwater tasks with improved air cylinder packing. They insist that the previous death of Diver Baldwin was caused by a blown pump packing and not a defective helmet.

Haldwin Baldwin

Missing Since August 12 Dante Connife In Arlington

Dante Connife a shingle weaver of Arlington Washington has been missing from his home since August 12. Police report he was seen in Portland on September 4 and there is fear he may have taken his own life. Mrs Connife offers a $160 reward for information. Connife is 5 feet 9 inches tall with brown hair blue eyes and a slender build.

Dante Connife Arlington Wash Connifs Seret Laubenher Connife Portland Salem Heauty

Death in the Mines in Burnett and Carbonado

Coroner Howka returned from Burnett and Carbonado after investigating two coal mine fatalities. Charles Neweren died at Burnett when a collapsing coal mass buried him. John Khretinko, aged 11, was killed at Carbonado when coal rushed down a chute sweeping him away. Both accidents deemed unavoidable.

Tacoma Howka Burnett Carbonado Charles Neweren John Khretinko Carbonato Bath

Bridge on Twenty Fourth Street in Tacoma Settles Significantly

Late last night residents reported the Twenty fourth street bridge between A and East B streets has settled several inches. Crews cannot cross due to the dangerous condition of the structure and its height, making heavy traffic unsafe until repairs are made.

Tacoma Twenty-fourth B Street

Assistant Quartermaster H Robinson to Portland for Lenox refit

Assistant Quartermaster H Robinson left yesterday for Portland to oversee reloading and refitting of the transport Lenox. The Lenox will be used to forward horses to the Philippines.

H Robinson Portland Lenox Philippines

Talk on Alaska at Mark's Church Inlet Night

Rev J B D Llwyd delivered an interesting lecture at Mark's Church Inlet Night on Alaska. The talk featured a collection of curios and baskets. He described the scenery of the land and his trip to northern waters, and discussed Alaska’s government and its future.

J. B. D. Llwyd Mark's Alaska Wonderland

Seattle First Expo Opens Monday with Wide Exhibits

The Seattle First Expo opens Monday morning with ready exhibits across all departments. The agricultural and horticultural hall will showcase vegetables fruits flowers and grains from counties statewide. Machinery mining and art sections fill rapidly with churning wagons pumps saws and furniture in place.

Seattle Agricultural and Horticultural Hall

Man in Jail After Wife's Slaying in Tacoma

Albert Machaut, who shot his former wife Julia Amber in Tacoma Wednesday evening, waived a preliminary examination before Judge Mattison and is jailed without bail awaiting trial. A coroner's jury ruled Amber was killed deliberately.

Tacoma Albert Machaut Neath Mattison Julia Amber

Mining stock insurance failure cited in perilous blaze

A fire outbreak was linked to lack of mining stock insurance underwritten by A. L. Parker & Co of New York Block. The firm listed as the underwriters in the Wiles Proscription specialists directory, with a contact at Pike 23.

A. L. Parker & Co New York Keres Neg Ren Wiles Proscription Specialists Tel Pike

Electric power capsules promise revolution in lighting and travel

New York Sept 20 A chemist’s claimed compound in capsule form may supply electricity by dissolving in water. Inventor John Ponet, an electrical engineer, forms a company with 15 million dollars capital to market capsules three grains to one and a half ounces. One tablet allegedly powers incandescence and propulsion, reducing battery weight for carriages and trains.

New York Ept John Ponet Post Hornebee

Muriel the Huntress of Human Hearts Arrives in New York

Muriel Thetin Wilson, famed London society belle and actress, arrives aboard the Majestic from England. Described as England’s most courted beauty, she has been linked with notable aristocrats and scandals, including a baccarat affair involving figures tied to the Prince of Wales.

New York Muriel Thetin Wilson Majestic Bhele Arthur Wilson Tanby Caatl Prince of Wales Abe Gordon Cummings Miss Wilson London England Duke of Marlborough Lord Willoughby @Eresby Luke Conenell Vanderbitt Mise Wilson Miss Wiiggr

Amusements show crowds for stage and vaudeville shows

The town buzzes as PTT presents Breach of Promise to be closed Saturday. Matinee Saturday at 2 15. Lincoln J Carter presents The Heart of Chicago next week with grand scenery. Vanity Fair vaudeville at Beattie theater for three nights draws big advance sale and large crowds.

Third Avenue Theater Txlay Lincoln J. Carter Heart of Chicago America Vanity Fair Seoattie Beattie Theater Wabt East May Irwin Annie Irteh Billy Emerson Mamie Gilrey Chiccago Beattie Bpiendia

Water Front Shipping Moves and Charter Attempts

The article reports failed charter efforts for the steamer Alliance to Bt Michael and Cape Nome this year. Mitchell and Gray of San Francisco refuse terms. A plan to place a modern steamer on the Victoria and Seattle route is discussed. The Adame training ship heads to Seattle, and the Nellie Jensen sails to Cape Nome on October 10 with Mr. Smith and freight. Neptune arrives at La Conner to unload oats for Elima Thomson bound for Honolulu. Edhu Themeon sails on October 1 with hay and other cargo.

Steamer Alliance Bt. Michael Cape Nome Mitchell & Gray San Francisco Yukon Nellie Jensen Norman BR. Smith United States Seattle Mr. Smith Neptune Holland la Conner Arlington Deek Elima Thomson Honolulu Ballard

National League Games and Standings Report

The National League games yesterday included St Louis 8 over St Louis 7 in a scoreline involving St Louis and Louisville 3, and New York 6 at Philadelphia 3. Baltimore 7 defeated Brooklyn 5, while Boston versus Washington was halted at darkness. Pittsburgh led Cincinnati 7 as standings were listed after the day’s play.

Chicago Clames St. Lauie Louie Louieville Philadelphia New York Baltimore Brooklyn Lowton Boston Washington Pittebure Pittsbureé Cincinnati Ann Borton Taltimore Incinnati Louimvino New York Ste Cleveland

Prices Advancing at Wholesale and Manufacturing Firms

Wholesale dealers and manufacturers are raising prices on Pinnos. No value has yet been set, and the report notes our opportunity to complete and choose. Address: Tramaker 1415 Secondav.

Tramaker Seoondav

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