12 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1899
Page
1
In Apia Samoa native forces defeat the Allied British and American troops in a startling clash. Reports describe brutal posturing with severed heads displayed as a grim warning amid the fighting.
A battalion of 105 men from Philadelphia and Tauranga were ambushed by 800 rebels. The clash produced casualties and forced captures amid ongoing hostilities.
Reports from Washington Berlin and London describe the massacre of American and British officers and marines on a German plantation in Samoa. The incident provokes calls for punishment reparation and heightened tension as Allied forces confront German acts of treachery and a deteriorating SaMoan situation. Lieutenant Lansdale and Ensign Monaghan are among the victims linked to the Philadelphia and Mare Island.
In ApiA Samoa on April 12 a force of 105 American and British marines and sailors fought Mataafa followers on a plantation. Lieutenants Lansdale and Freeman and Ensign Monaghan were killed, with Monaghan trying to save Lansdale. The enemy reported 800 strong. heads were taken as trophies.
Richard Foote and company stage the last performance of Hugo at the Third Avenue theater tonight. Beginning tomorrow, Don Caesar de Basan takes over for the rest of the week. Despatches report the plague spreading in Asia with many deaths and the Pope’s illness fully recovered.
Typewritten programs for the Jeffersonian dinner to be held in Tacoma tomorrow night list Hon. H. T. Jones as chair, James Hamilton Lewis as toastmaster, Gov. Rogers also on program. Five minute talks by Clark Davis, A. J. Blethen, Senators Miller and others. Seattle delegation to depart 6 15 oclock tomorrow evening on the Flyer.
Chicago markets show cattle quotes with Reeves numbers and horse and stocker categories listed. Sheep prices hold steady while other commodity lines drift. further regional updates pending. In Havana the cemetery controversy ends with a decree placing control with municipalities and churches jointly. San Francisco reports the transport Morgan City arriving from Manila with discharged First Kansas volunteers aboard.
A Seattle court awarded Jean Wabletrome and wife $16700 in damages after a trial over incidents at the Hellewvue heler in North Seattle. Other items include a divorce order in Coates v Coaten, a seizure suit by Yandell & Rosse against Quandt, and a judgment for Loach Augustine & Co. against Clarke Martin. A farewell meeting at the Salvation Army barracks marked the departure of Ensign Conner and Capt Watenpatgh. Alexander McDonald died in a patrol wagon after an epileptic episode. Standard Furniture Co. sues Con Van Alstine to recover possession of furniture, and Burlington & Missouri River officials discuss northwest extension plans and regional railway expansion.
News from Seattle reports Eugene Harris arriving to establish a colored Baptist church under the National Baptist Publishing Board, while W D Covington, wounded at Malolos, has an amputated leg. Also noted are court actions over a $90 draft, a medical- treatment verdict for Dr. Horning, a defamation suit, and a couple’s marriage at the Alaskan hotel. The Excelsior steamer heads to Copper River with miners and supplies.
The Germania hall hosts the Seattle Kennel Club event with dogs of all sizes and many pedigrees. Attendees include participants from Victoria Vancouver and San Francisco, including F D Turner with thirty three dogs. A grand parade is planned this afternoon and a rat killing contest tonight.
The dock at Madison street near Tom Dutton's menagerie and Collins' lunch rooms collapsed without warning at about 11 o'clock, sending five people into the rubbish. Collins and his partner were present along with two diners. all escaped with only wet conditions. Charles Lyon narrowly escaped death when his fall ended upside down beneath the debris.
A dock collapse on the Sound, caused by rotten piles and high winds, led to a rescue by fireboat crew. One man was ducked but pulled free with minor scratches. Dogs escaped without being tied and swam toward the boat house a short distance away.
James Brophy files a petition with the city clerk seeking 10000 dollars for injuries from a February fall into an unguarded alley excavation between First Avenue South and Occidental Avenue. He alleges a fractured collar bone and internal injuries due to the city’s fault. Strassburg has raised 12000 marks for a statue to Goethe.
Manila dispatch details General Wheaton using a Gatling gun to rout Filipinos at Santa Maria, leaving 34 dead and 68 wounded. American forces pursued. casualties on their side not reported. Separate message from General Oius notes Lawton dispersing insurgents near Santa Cruz and seizing lake vessels and a Spanish gunboat. Spain to evacuate Mandora and Polo.
Major James R. Bean pioneer of 1845 crossed plains. Died suddenly at home corner Bellevue avenue and East Harrison street from neuralgia of the heart. He was eighty six. Survived by two daughters Miss Sarah Bean and Mrs. W. T. Wadleigh and a son Mr. H. V. Bean, bank teller.
The steamer City of Topeka was pulled off rocks last Saturday and towed to Juneau after being anchored by the Cottage City near Wrangel narrows. A repair allowed safe sailing to Juneau under her own steam. Santa Cruz heads north with repair materials for the Topeka.
Building permits were issued today to J. M. Webster for bulkhead repairs at 1128 First Avenue valued at 200 dollars. G. H. Ovington plans a two story frame dwelling at 1833 Fourteenth Avenue valued at 25000 dollars. Dr. Halley requests repairs to his residence at 888 Mast Marion Street valued at 900 dollars. Margaret Sullivan seeks alterations to a dwelling at 725 Yesler Way valued at 12 dollars.
The Board of Public Works opened bids for the AR River water system with multiple bidders including Moran Bros Smith Wakefield and David and Pacific Bridge Company. Totals range from about 27 thousand to 1.0 million dollars with certified checks filed. All bids referred to City Engineer Thompson for tabulation and a decision scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Police report a curious robbery at O'Brien station near Black Diamond. Suspect entered P. C. Hoban's residence and stole socks a suit of clothes a gold watch and $1.80 in cash. A cryptic night note signed N. D. B. left on the stand hints at a future visit.
An advertisement states Clipper bicycles available through F M Spinning, agent, located at 1022 Second Avenue, urging purchases for business or pleasure and recommending others for exercise.
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