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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star lists E H Wells & Co as publishers with daily editions except Sunday. A six cent weekly price, twenty five cents for half a year, carrier delivery, no free copies, and telephones 60 and 1107 Third Avenue are noted. The paper is entered at the Seattle post office as second class matter.
The Star outlines a fierce fight between Baker's Snoqualmie Falls Power and the Washington Power company over Cedar river water supply rights. It notes extensive spending to secure routes, warns of pollution risks, and urges fair fact based council inquiry and possible city land purchases to curb competition.
The piece notes Dewey still appears among candidates despite declining and Teddy Roosevelt as a whisper, with McKinney and Bryan in the field. It discusses the unresolved question of forming a ticket from the Battle of Santiago admirals Sampson and Schley and who would bear responsibility for such pairing.
The French editors as a class suffer from fatigue as Figaro runs daily Inside history of the Dreyfus case and pursues a solo approach, shaping public discourse with persistent coverage.
A Chinese man Lee Moy and Indian maiden Neevia Paderas obtained a marriage license at San Francisco city hall on April 1. They plan to wed with a Methodist minister, after Moy shed his queue and embraced American life to marry. They are both 18 and well educated, with church ties.
The Martin and Hubbard creamery in Cheney Washington was sold to the Hagle wood Dairy company of Spokane. The sale amount is not stated but implied to be substantial. the Cheney creamery, listed last year as the top creamery in the state, has a capacity of 2000 pounds of milk per hour and a renowned Inland Empire product.
The biography The Martyrdom of An Empress recounts Elizabeth and her companion disguising themselves to help the poor in Pesth. They rescue a woman from a brutal assailant, confronting danger before rewarding moral aid with generous yet ironic acts.
Daisy Sprague, a bookkeeper for Mallock Glove Manufacturing, left the Columbus prison after work when convict Otis Murley stabbed her last September. Murley, recaptured after a dramatic escape from the hospital basement, is chained and locked in a hospital cell as guards pursue his next move.
Joseph BE Young of Sumner and Mary Harnett married last November and moved to Arkansas. rumors of a third wife led to an investigation. He was indicted for bigamy and found guilty, sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Evidence showed prior marriages in Kansas and Mt. Sterling. two wives testified and appeared amicable at trial. Age around 50, behavior described as sanity challenged.
Colfax Washington April 1 The North Palouse River water has fallen eighteen inches since yesterday and the worst of the flood is believed over. Many of Codd's lows are stranded on river banks between Colfax and Elberton and teams will be needed to move them back. Log driving remains suspended due to high water.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 18 Frank M Thompson treasurer of Oklahoma territory was arrested today on charges related to financial misconduct and alleged misuse of funds. Authorities stated the case involves irregularities in account handling and public funds.
A grand jury indicted Thompson on charges of embezzling $2814 in territorial funds and misusing sale proceeds. He posted a $1500 bond and was released. The indictment followed a clash between Gov. C. M. Haines and the legislature. Representative J. C. Walls was also indicted for bribery.
In NewaiK New Jersey on April 18 Bishop Fowler addressed five ministers admitted to the Methodist conference. He urged marrying wisely, preferring a wife with good blood and common sense over piety alone, and warned that religious men can be the meanest type.
Springfield Ohio April 14 sale of Kelley Rubber Tire Wheel company to Whitney Croker Auto Truck syndicate for 1 200 000. New owners plan a large factory near New York and control most of the world rubber tire business. Victor Rubber Tire Co and others may face court battles as infringement suits proceed.
In Sing Sing prison Warden Sage reads a telegram to John Lawrence informing him his wife is dead and a second message confirms his daughter Lisie has died. Lawrence, a convict, reacts with sorrow but bears the news in silence. The warden pledges decent burial for his relatives.
Ithaca April 18 It was learned today that Joe Heacham who had been named as successor to Warner as coach of the football team has been appointed to a second lieutenantcy in the regular army This will force Cornell to search for a coach for next season No other Cornell alumnus is prominently mentioned and a coach from outside is likely to be chosen.
Athens April 18 King George summones M Theotokis to form a new cabinet after the resignation of the prior ministry on April 3. The previous government, led by M Zalmia, was declared invalid for bribery and intimidation, with ministers from the Ralli cabinet and the subsequent Zaimis succession noted in historical context.
At the War Department indoors tests, the Tesla coil proved more powerful than Marconi’s induction coil. The demonstration showed the coil’s superior value and its use in ongoing wireless work. Signal corps officers expect Marconi’s achievements to be duplicated and even eclipsed.
At Godfrey DL April 18 a tramp was killed after a night clash with Night Watchman Battwart and railroad guard Sattgart aboard a Chicago & Alton freight at Mitchell. Sattgart was wounded in the thigh but survived. the tramp died at dawn.
In Hillsboro Texas on April 14 several well known youths were indicted for interrupting a Sunday night Methodist church service by writing notes giggling and laughing. Complainant from the congregation noted the disturbance. Indicted are Miss Marie Mickelborough Miss Mamie Jamison Robert Mascom and John H. Margan.
Chicago reports that the legislature enacted a game law imposing a misdemeanor for possession sale or exposure for sale of any bird feathers skins or parts used in millinery or hat adornment. Fines range from 25 to 8 per bird skin or part and apply to killing for such purposes.
Baker City, Ore. reports a moral wave from April 1 with thirty gambling games closed and about 100 gamblers leaving town. The exodus includes crafters and disorderly women as Chief Porter praises the crackdown and vows no more gambling while he leads the police department.
A southbound freight train on the Flint and Pere Marquette line derailed after a box car failure north of Flint Michigan. The 26-car train carried valuable goods with nine cars wrecked. head brakeman Harry Boyle of Bagmaw died in the crash, marking the era’s costliest local wreck in years.
Charles F E Dagenett, disciplinarian at the Chillicothe Indian training schools near Arkansas City, submits a plan to reorganize Indian education. He would create school districts in the Indian territory, build schools, hire teachers, and enforce attendance by strict law to keep Indians within their home influence.
An order at the Havana post office sets Cuban copper and bronze coins to be received at a rate of 1 Spanish dollar to 60 cents U S currency. Previously the stamps valued 2 cents in the United States were worth 1 15 cents in United
Postoffice staff worked flat out issuing stamps and handling pennies as currency changes in Cuba flooded facilities. Authorities rented storage and the president intervened by revoking an ordinance that halted the wholesale “doing” of the government and relieved clerks from a nuisance.
Evansville Indiana April 14 Phineas Ewing a substantial farmer of Armstrong township believes a shower of shells descended on him in an open field from heaven though he could see a high object in the sky. He was questioned and he escorted several witnesses to the spot where the shells lay.
E C Hawkins general manager of White Pass and Yukon Railway reports from Briagway that notable quartz discoveries exist in the Atlin district with high values. The Buckhorn mine, located last October, has been bought by a mining syndicate for 10000 dollars. Assays from the lodge face report values from eighty to two hundred sixty eight dollars.
Rh. Begers a barber dies in Birmingham Alabama after a pistol shot by friend B H Bell a fellow barber. Begers went to Bell's house to frighten him and Bell mistook a burglar, firing through the yard. The victim died from a bullet in the left lung.
New York April 18 a proposed trust would umbrella nearly all large watch case and movement manufacturers. Promoter Elliott Burris says capitalization would run at least 20 million dollars, possibly 36 million, with stock issued to each company based on asset value. A central company would be formed in New York with large distributing houses in Chicago and likely San Francisco.
The Third avenue theater drew a full house for Cyrano de Bergerac and Pianka and her sons. Tomorrow Col Douglas White lectures on the Washington boys at Manila under Eagles auspices. Stuart Robson company opens Friday night for three performances.
Colfax Wash April 18 from present indications this year's acreage of wheat in the Palouse country will exceed 800000 acres. A large area is being seeded to barley due to expected high demand for feed amid extensive railroad construction. Street cars propelled by Nquidair have been satisfactorily tested in Zurich.
Dexter Horton Tank building at 04 West Washington Street hosts the only Linotype job printing machine in the Northwest. Catalogues and pamphlets offered at specially low prices to help customers save money.
Washington April 18 delegates from the United States to the disarmament conference will not take a conspicuous part in proceedings. They will urge mediation only if arbitration is proposed and will back any European move to preserve peace. Dr White and Seth Low are noted for interest and historical knowledge. practical results are not expected.
Advertisement from F M Spinning agent at 1022 Second Avenue offering Clipper bicycles and other exercisers for sale.
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