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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
2
A damaged clipping from The Seattle Star contains unreadable lines about names and events, with scattered mentions of streets and times. The legibility is insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or outcome to summarize meaningfully.
The Raleigh’s Captain Coghlan, famed from Dewey’s squadron, faces possible loss of command after remarks on Germans at Manila. He is set to lead today’s triumphal procession in Philadelphia at the Grant statue unveiling in the President’s presence, as anti monopoly sentiment grows in the West and Aguinaldo’s fate looms.
Reports from Chehalis to Walla Walla note a German paper start and July 4 celebration plans. Telegraph cuts in Jefferson county, early closing agitation, new Hoquiam telephones, and Willapa Harbor Pilot entering its tenth volume. Public notices include a McCormick mill post office and a Shakespeare club in Centralia. Postoffice receipts in Hoquiam reach 2514 for the year. mass idle men in Republic cited. Clerical finances see warrants called totaling 55264.50. Weather and farming losses worsen as clover and alfalfa freeze in eastern Washington. An Italian laborer crushed on a railroad grade near Port Annesies. Mail contract awarded to C A R Haugan between Willapa and Vesta for 44 per year. Further arrest in Everett and a Coeur d’Alene influx led by Maltese.
A wildcat killed lambs four miles east of Washougal on Sunday, with about twenty spring lambs lost to the predator. Jay Pike reportedly shot the animal during the act. Local tribes and civic matters are noted in the same column as officials discuss school fund bond limits and legal authority.
Surveyors have not decided if the Glenogle must go on dry dock. About 200 sacks of flour were damaged by water. Two small holes appear below the main hole on the port bow. Owners will post a bond for when the vessel leaves Kingston port. As a British ship, US customs have no authority over her or her officers. Hull and boiler inspectors limit passenger departures in American ports, but national jurisdiction ends there. Shipping men say repairs may take one to ten days before voyage resumes.
Testimony from Glenogle side opened at Tacoma offices of steam-vessel inspectors. Capt F W Gatter testified Glenogle left Tacoma at 1 am bound for the Orient, miscommunication during fog, Kingston steered to port then starboard, collision occurred, Kingston sank, passengers evacuated to Glenagle and landed at Tacoma.
Jeffersonville Ind April 27 Charles Bernard who was shot through the neck at San Juan yesterday forwarded his pension papers to Washington He endured a thrilling war ordeal twice being carried from the field while comrades were shot down Sand and blood filled his throat but he tore it away and finally revived just as he was to be buried He was sent home aboard a hospital ship and now displays the bullet that struck him.
Camden Washington April 27 Farmers are busy putting in the spring of Pope. The lumber mill here has been at work cutting large amounts of dressed timber.
Abner W. Cooper of Lambertville New Jersey suffered a long illness with rheumatic pain until a local healer Mrs H C Diley used pow wow therapy. daily sessions over a week improved him enough to walk with crutches then a cane and leave bed. the report notes dramatic recovery and notes the strange ceremony.
A well attended chamber of commerce session discussed homeseekers and good roads. Capt W W Robinson Jr spoke on the good roads movement, noting Eastern visitors’ view of city and country roads. Secretary Proech read a letter from Gen James M Wilson inviting a Beattie visit next month. A real estate board Committee led by Ward, Corcoran and Jackson proposed a bureau of information to attract Eastern migrants. the chamber approved and formed a joint committee.
A parade of fresh device ideas includes a lever lock nut preventing rotation, a bottle forceps made from a single wire with rubber ends, a stretch er that empties powder inside a glove, a new wagon running gear with centered axle sleeves and ball bearing, two New Yorkers designing a kneading dough device, a water reservoir float alarm motor, and a skeleton based trunk compartment system for adjustable sizing.
In Danville Kentucky the mystery surrounding a diamond pin returned to its owner is debated in Danville Louisville Chicago and Richmond. John J Jacob formerly of Central University Richmond is the owner. Capt G T Heim of Danville led a five month probe. A suspect confessed the pin did not belong to them and the jewel was identified as Jacobs property. The identity of the possessor remains secret.
Mason City Iowa residents vote 2 percent tax to aid the Minnesota Northwestern Railway from Hive Fort City Minnesota to Helle Plains Iowa a 227 mile stretch. Women vote for first time and approve the measure by 65 to 45 with 2015 ballots. Tax expected to raise 0 00.
A White River rancher, unnamed, vanished after a sale in South Seattle to merchant Mr Allen for 35 dollars. He took 10 dollars, then returned for 5 more and disappeared after leaving the store. His team remains at Allen's store.
In Wheeling April 7 boys from Eighth ward grammar school refuse to sing during a music lesson led by Miss Lucy Robinson, accusing her of riding a non union car. Some pupils were sent to the principal as corporal punishment failed to deter them. The city superintendent will investigate the cases. In Lakhonat region, heavy rains caused downed trees and damaged houses, frightening locals.
A Chicago paper dealer reports strong Western opposition to the paper trust and predicts it cannot control all newspaper paper needs. He cites a Chicago firm and four Wisconsin mills plus two eastern mills, totaling about 300 tons daily, while the trust brand mills claim 1500 tons daily. Western dealers weigh forming a regional mill to supply their customers directly.
Washington Indiana April 27 William Healy a city councilman famed for his size was thrown from a buggy by a runaway team. He died this morning from a brain concussion after striking a curbstone and never regained consciousness.
A Washington Star quotation questions the honesty of Agoncillo, labeling him tricky. The speaker notes alleged encouragement messages and speculates he was hired to bankrupt the government through cable tolls.
Amusements note strong turnout as John L. Sullivan and his vaudeville company perform at the Third Avenue theater with clever turns by specialty acts. Tonight the Eagles plan a full attendance. Next week a major Seattle engagement for the Bostonians opens Monday with seat prices raised to two dollars.
Rev. Henry Wright, priest in charge of the Media Roman Catholic church for 20 years, was found dead in his bed at the parish residence this morning after returning from Florida. He appeared in usual health yesterday.
Washington April 27 The army register for 1899 notes two months late issuance by the War Department dated January 1 with no sign of the March 2 Army Reconstruction Act. The document highlights major officer reshuffles since 1898, including new artillery regiments and expanded infantry, signaling the fading of Civil War veterans from active duty as a generation passes.
The Higel, a former Japanese cruiser now used as a training ship, arrives at Esquimalt then plans a Sound tour via Seattle to instruct cadets. Laden with fifty three cadets, the bark-rigged vessel features 71 120 foot length, 12 420 foot beam, 7086 foot depth, 2235 horsepower, 13.5 knots, 11.4 inch armor, three large guns and two torpedo tubes. It was launched in England on June 8 1878.
A mutiny tale recalls a Delhi telegraph office clerk who stayed at his post as native troops seized the arsenal. He sent a final message to Lahore warning of open rebellion and murders before being cut down, with Colonel Edwards saying that boy saved India.
Citicago reports compressed air is about to enter Chicago street railway traction. A car fitted with an air motor arrived and is being prepared for use. The North Chicago Street Railroad Co plans a thorough test to gauge the new power within two weeks.
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