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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1899

Page

1

Admiral Dewey Parade Homeward in New York Welcome

Five million spectators line New York streets as Admiral Dewey tours a jubilant parade. Dewey audiences include Mayor Van Wyck and Roosevelt. grand stands host 3,000 schoolchildren forming Welcome Dewey while the crowd cheers the Manila veteran amid flags and river pageantry.

New York Olympia Urant Admiral Dewey Gariy Trong Battery Jersey Dewey Reaplearest Prngue City Hall Bedlam Admiral van Rue Poe Manfia Mayor van Wyck North River Grant Roosevelt Sehliey Major van Wyck Riverside Gen. Grant Admiral Schrey Admirel Sampson Madison Square Manila Dewes Colummn Fifth Avenue Washington Square America

Pig Iron Production Surges in United States 1880 1899

The article notes rapid pig iron growth in the United States from 1880 to 1898 1899 with production rising from 4 825 191 tons in 1880 to 11 734 994 tons in 1898 and an estimate of 14 000 000 tons in 1899. Exports of iron and steel manufactures rise while imports fall.

Washington, T D. C United States J. Stephens Jeans British Iron Trade Association Pia

State funds piling up in Pennsylvania receipts rise

Harrisburg report shows improved business conditions swelling state treasury. Auditor general figures indicate current receipts within $400,000 of last year with two months remaining and likely total for the year surpassing $14.5 million despite expectations of bankruptcy last winter.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Auditor General's Department

Carter Must Serve Time

Capt. Oberlin Carter, once convicted of embezzling government funds, was arrested this morning likely by order of the War department. The action follows an attorney general decision against a new court martial appeal after a five year hard labor sentence and $5,000 fine, with Fort Leavenworth named as the confinement location.

New York Oberlin Carter War Department Carter UBA

Women Must Stay at Home in Manila Service

Washington report states the War Department rejected transportation requests from wives of officers to Manila. Secretary of War says Philippines lack accommodations and that best interests and safety require wives to remain in the United States. Circulars sent to all applicants.

Washington, D.C War Department Ola Capela Mindanao United States Manila Ken Otn Secretary of War Philippines

Bell address on Trade With the Antipodes

Col. George W. Bell formerly the U S consul at Sydney N W will speak to the chamber of commerce tonight at 8 o clock His topic is Trade With the Antipodes and the Commerce of the Pacific in General.

George W. Tell United States Sydney Chamber of Commerce Pacific

Censor Tightens Grip on Tripoli Mention in Dispatches

Four months the censor at Tunte has urged reporters to ignore Tripoli references in mall dispatches. The Paris press notes unusual restraint, while observers believe a notable movement in Northern Africa may be planned.

London Tunte Tripoli Mall Paris Becaue Africa

Young men take up feud in Kentucky town

In London Kentucky the feud among the Howard group flared as Markum White and Jim Maker confronted Chris Jackson at the station. A gun was drawn but Markum retreated behind a freight car. deputies and the town marshal intervened to prevent violence as the trio boarded a northbound train.

London I Howard Markum Kev. White Manchester Clay Jim Maker Tom Maker Chris Jackson Laker Jackson Sheri Hopkins Matshal Moran Baker Here

C E Mass Meeting Promotes Personal Growth at First M P Church

The local Christian Endeavor union held a mass meeting at the First M. P. church with the topic A Forward Movement for Personal Growth. After the talk an enthusiastic song service, refreshments and music followed.

Christian Endeavor Union M. P

German Combine in Pin Making

An undated August report from Coneul Brandage of Aix la Chapelle Germany notes restracts in the United States and says most industries in his district are managed similarly. The chamber of commerce urges forming a trust in the pin industry to counter American competition. pin manufacture has relied on hand labor but may shift to combine to keep prices up.

Washington D. C Coneul Brandage Aix la Chapelle Germany Department United States Consular Chamber of Commerce

Jealousy Triggers Portland Plumber Shooting

Portland report says Walter Clyett a 31 year old plumber fatally shot his wife in Albina then killed himself allegedly out of jealousy. The couple were alone in the house and physicians report the wife cannot live.

Portland Ore Walter Clyett Albina

Boers and Britons Prepare For First Battle in Africa

From Pretoria and Capetown reports on September dates, martial law anticipated, trains with troops departing for frontier, crowds cheering, Boers mobilising rapidly with claim of 10 000 men by Sunday, and British war correspondents heading to the border as hostilities loom.

Pretoria Capetown England

Rare mineral molybdenum found near Shushookeen in Mt. Baker

The rare metal molybdenum is reportedly discovered in Whatcom County near the new town of Shushookeen in the Mt. Baker district. Samples valued at 25 cents per grain or about $1,000,000 per ton were exhibited in Seattle and assayed by a noted metallurgist. The discovery spot remains secret for now, with uses ranging from jewelry alloys to pigments and acids.

Whatcom County Zalek Buelenberate J. 3. McIntyre Shushookeen Mt. Baker Mining Bureau Seattle Stock Exchange Hjelma Beheele

The Dainty Girl on Simple Wardrobe and Frugal Taste

A portrait of a prudent young woman who avoids luxury and displays restraint in dress. She favors sturdy, well made garments in cotton and linen, trims them with simple crochet or Valenciennes lace, and eschews cheap imitations and ostentation while keeping cleanliness and modest elegance.

Wery Goes Up in Flames at Georgetown Brewery

A mysterious early morning blaze destroyed the Albert Braun Plant, an eight story brewhouse and outbuildings in Georgetown. Loss estimated at $100000 with about $40000 insured. The disused brewery had a night watchman. origin unknown and under investigation as Seattle fire response reportedly failed to arrive promptly.

Albert Drain Miller Georgetown James Seattle Fire Department Star W . Beattie Brewery & Maiting

Horse leaps into New York street car on Madison Avenue

A large horse owned by Commondated Ice Company jumped onto an open Madison Avenue street car as it moved south. Led by F. Coon, the animal tangled its harness with the car fender, caused passengers to scramble over seats, and finally landed partway in the car. Coon was slightly injured in the incident.

New York Madison Avenue Line Ice Company F. Coon Coon

Pin swallowing incident at Imperial hotel reported

New York on September 9 Lena Reilly a chambermaid at the Imperial hotel swallowed a pin while laughing during curtain adjustment after a porter shared a joke. Bellevue doctors struggle to remove the pin from her throat.

New York Lena Reilly Imperial Hotel Bellevue

Scurry Residence Sold in Corner of Boren and James Streets

T. and L. Lippy filed the deed transferring the Scurry residence to themselves, located at the corner of Boren and James streets, for 22,000 dollars. They also purchased two vacant lots on Jefferson street for 8,000 dollars.

T. & Lippy Sccurry Boren and James Streets Jefferson Street

Fatal burns at Kansas school pinay fire incident

Six children were severely burned at a Kansas school during noon recess when a pinay house of ratis and straw ignited. Ralph Nay aged 6 died today and Herman Redmond aged 8 remains in critical condition with no expectation of recovery.

Paria Til Kansas Edger County Ralph Nay Herman Redmond

Incorporations Filed for Bunkee Mining and Index Northern Copper

Articles of incorporation filed in the auditor’s office list Bunkee Mining Company with one million shares at par value of one dollar and Index Northern Copper Mining Company for five hundred thousand dollars in one million shares of fifty cents. Incorporators include Alden B. Chase G N Manley B A Riddle D Rohifs FE W Price W P Harmon Co A Riddle G C Corman and A J Methen Jr. Joseph W Hume son of a San Francisco canneryman arrived in the city from Chignik Alaska aboard the steamer Excelsior after testing operations in the north the summer. The funeral of Murt Bleraner was held from Sacred Heart Church at 1 20 this afternoon with interment in Calvary Cemetery.

Bunkee Mining Company Alden Joseph W. Hume San Francisco Chignik Alaska Excelsior Murt Bleraner Sacred Heart Church Calvary Cemetery

Havana Cigar Trust forms major Chicago link

Eugene Vallesn head of Eugene Vallone Co elected vice president of the United States and Havana Cigar Company a merger of the largest Havana cigar firms. Fred Rothechild says his Chicago firm is the sole local entrant. Capital placed at 15 million with one third preferred stock and two thirds common. New York Security and Trust Co to handle trust receipts and issue stock certificates when printed.

Chicago Eugene Vallens Eugene Vallens & Co Frem United States Havana Fred Rothechild Eugene Vallone & Co New Corporation Fac Weet Rothaechtia New York Security and Trust Company

Maryland GOP Split Above Senate Battle Over Lords

Maryland Republicans face a fierce power struggle as Senator Wellington and Governor Lowndes clash over who leads the party The maneuvering involves McComas McCo mas Mudd and the governor with aims to push The Duke from national politics and back Lowndes for McKinley era control The president is reportedly disgusted with the factional rift ahead of the election potential to impact a presidential delegation and senate seat.

Baltimore Wellington Lowndes McComas Mudd McKinley United States Senate Republican Party Maryland

Wheat Firm Barrett Furnum & Co Fails in Chicago

CHICAGO September 30 The firm Barrett Furnum & Co a wealthy board of trade concern has failed The firm sold heavily short during the past three days expecting a New York stock panic to drive wheat down The shortage is estimated at four to five million bushels of the December option

Chicago Barrett, Furnum & Co Board of Trade New York

Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity

Tonight rain followed by Sunday fair conditions. Winds from the south to the west.

Seattle Vicinity

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