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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1899
Page
3
In Rockland county New York a mob of about 200 pursued an accused pocketbook thief into the Ramapo woods. They hanged the man but he survived after doctors restored him. the would be mob was warned by a farmer to stop the killing.
The comptroller of the currency Charles G. Dawes approved the National City Bank of New York as reserve agent for Traders' National Bank of Spokane and the First National Bank of Portland as reserve agent for the Second National Bank of Colfax Washington.
The heirs of George W. Patton, a wealthy farmer who died near English Indiana on the 33rd instant, are digging a small field for buried treasure said to hold gold accumulated over 25 years plus pre Civil War savings. The old man reportedly hinted hours before his demise that the treasure lay there as the digging continues.
Cumberland Maryland April 2 Officers sought the desperado Clen Pennell since February. At Barnes Gap an armed posse surrounded him he took cover in a barn and held the men at bay for an hour. When the barn was set aflame Pennell rushed out and shot farmer J Beatty through the heart and escaped He is charged with robbery and many crimes.
In English Indiana on April 29, J D Dootittie of Dootittie's mills began using a negro tenant on a farm and has since expanded to import more colored workers. The county previously had no Black residents beyond servants at resorts, but demand for Black labor is rising as the trend spreads.
In Covington Kentucky Thomas Penn a colored boottracking shop owner at 496 Walnut street survived a nightbreak when a former employee Hill attacked him with a hatchet after breaking in to steal $23. Penn’s skull protected him and he is hospitalized. Hill fled.
Boise April 29 J J Diker y general western manager of Western Union Telegraph visited the city and conferred with Louisa A Hall president of the railroad. An arrangement was partially perfected for a telegraph line along the road from Welser to the Seven Devils.
In Salem Oregon on April 29 Gov McGeer commuted the two year penitentiary sentence of James McDonald imposed in October 1898 for burglary to expire October 24 1899. McDonald was caught with his hand in a Pendleton chicken coop and indicted for burglary not in a dwelling but was convicted and recommended to mercy.
A trial judge and the prosecuting witness urged clemency for a convicted man after he received the minimum sentence. They argued he should have faced petty larceny charges, not felony, and sought governor clemency.
In Republic Washington on April 20 Mrs Emma Elizabeth Batelesaor was examined by Probate Court Clerk Joseph and ordered committed to the Medical Lake asylum. She has been in the asylum twice before and discharged as cured. She is married with four young children and was described as turbulent and hard to control during the hearing.
Independence April 29 Dell Sears aged 15 son of B Sears was seriously hurt at Rickreall when he fired a gun loaded with smokeless powder. The overcharge caused the weapon to burst, sending a fragment into his right wrist and another into the forehead area causing a deep gash and facial wounds.
Critics praise the Pay Train at Third Avenue theater for a week starting tomorrow with a strong scenic production. The Bostonians arrive later in the week at Seattle theater with Robin Hood The Serenade and Rob Rey on the repertoire. The Serenade has drawn curiosity as a late New York vogue opera by Victor Merbert with a story by Harry Smith set in 18th century Spain. Sale of seats for the engagements opens Monday.
Estimates from Dallas dealers show 10000 chosen eggs brought to Dallas in March with about half shipped to Portland and half sold locally. The poultry trade yields $128 per month in ages and a Polk County yearly income of roughly $40 008 from this source.
Report from Repub Hc notes a new shaft at the Big IX mine reaching over feet deeper, with a 16 foot raise. The ledge averaged 3 degrees pitch but turned to a nearly north south trend in its last four feet. An assay from the Insurgent mine bottom shaft yielded 89 20.
Medina Business Men's association members travel to Pittsburg to discuss pre establishing a Henry Pickle company salting plant in Medina. A CMA meeting will hear a committee report and aim for a definite plan. Farmers pledge ample pickle acreage and site funding appears feasible, with Medina favored if the firm locates in Western New York.
Orbin Currey, found dead in his home near Taylorville, is now believed murdered rather than having died by his own hand. A red bandana, a handkerchief, and a vent button found near the body are clues, with west earth tracks visible suggesting pursuit. Currey ranked among the county’s wealthiest residents.
Local notice advertises Clipper bicycles for sale via agent I M Spinning at 1022 Second Avenue. It urges exercise buyers to consider other options as well.
The body of John B R Vowels, found in the Tennessee river near Loudon, Tennessee, is believed murdered. He bore a crushed left temple and a broken right arm from a struggle, with a ring intact and a costly diamond stud and watch missing. Juno London and Knoxville ties cited, detectives to investigate.
Fire and police investigated an attempted destruction of the rear annex of William Lameth’s dry goods store on a main street. The north wall was destroyed by bricks and debris. Daniel Waldron and Eli Butler slept in the upper room and escaped serious harm. The grand jury is probing the case amid rumors of a woman’s involvement.
In La Porte Indiana on April 3 authorities search for Rowe Chatterton age 11? 1, son of wealthy parents, missing two days. Neighbors fear child may have been abducted as detectives sweep area and question witnesses.
MOSCOW Idaho April 2 Marder and George Lee two U S prisoners who escaped from the Latah county jail last Sunday afternoon remain at large. No clue found to Lee's whereabouts though a $10 reward is offered for his arrest or detention. Harder was reported near Viola and had stayed there the night before last.
Harrison arrived in town with information about an escaped prisoner and was offered a $60 reward. He then fled with Deputy Sheriff Daytonne and others pursuing Harder, turning back with speed to avoid arrest.
A boiler explosion at Ray Burns Mills in North Murray injures six workers with two believed fatally hurt. Identified victims include John Rayburn and Kerry Houthland. Planney Trayburn J. J. Partey Joe Raines and Charles Bogard are seriously injured. The mill house is destroyed and hundreds gather at the scene.
Corvallis reported that M Osburn sold 100 head of beef steers to an Astoria dealer. The animals are being shipped and while prices were not released officially, reports suggest 865 or more dollars per head.
L Pr Wilmot reports surveyors finished work between Ban Poll mouth and Republic to locate the line. They had been at the west fork recently seeking a route for a road to the Okanogan country.
Walla Walla reports the cold last winter did not kill fruit tree scales as claimed. Peat exposure varies by locality and spraying is now common. Scales infest not only orchard fruit trees but trees and shrubs of all sorts.
John Wilson appeared before Judge T M Hrenta and pleaded guilty to Riverside burglary and for holding up the night watchman at Wallals. He received an eight year sentence in the state penitentiary.
A major combination of leading worsted yarn spinners in the United States, under the United States Worsted Co, formed under New Jersey law. Capitalization set at 70 million dollars, with 59 million preferred and 60 million common stock. The new firm plans an initial capitalization of 16.6 million preferred and 31 million common. Frederick S. Coffin and Walker James arranged the deal. Incorporators include Samuel B. Lawrence H. C. Everdal George E. Spencer L. J. Mant and J. C. Young.
A church listing details sermons and pastors across Seattle area churches. It lists morning and evening services for Calvary Presbyterian First Presbyterian and many others, with sermon titles and pastors names such as Rev Giletrist, Rev Donald Ross, Rev W A Major, Rev Elmer Thomson, Rev A L Hutchison, Rev F X Prefontaine, and Rev J P D Lwyd. The schedule includes Sacred Heart, St Marks, St Clement, Trinity, North Seattle Baptist, and Immaculate Conception among others with service times and topics.
Spokane reports a new smallpox case at the Cleveland lodging house on Stevens Street. The infected man, detained after exposure, had lived there a year. Health Officer Potter suspects transmission from undetected cases, with several infected individuals turning themselves in to police. Authorities work to detect and isolate all cases.
A steady soaking rain began in Garfield Washington after daylight and continued into the afternoon. It will hamper farming operations but aid recently sown grain and soften clods caused by overly wet soil, with the rain reported as general through the Palouse country.
Palouse Washington April 29 loggers employed by Palouse River Lumber company have been paid off after a drive of 5 000 000 feet of logs reached Palouse. About 7 000 000 feet are boomed at the mill and 2 000 000 feet remain held above the upper dam at J C Bhoemaker touring mill. They will be released to run full time at the saw mill with about 40 men at work.
Albany Ore April sale confirms Heeth Kelly Lumber purchase of the Enterprise saw mill plant at Hrettenbush on the North Santiam from J W Cusick. Mill capacity 166000 feet daily. Plant to be moved to Lane County timber lands for use. Purchase price about 1000.
Keen Daniels from California visited the sheriff to request arrest for insanity. He has been practicing phrenology and mind reading in town, with his insanity focused on religion. He is locked up for examination.
Real estate transfers filed yesterday show numerous buyers and sellers across Seattle area. Transactions include Helse to Leman and Fisher trust to Shoemaker, Warner to White River Power company, Pisiee to Ely, Yenler’s donation claim to others, Kreigbaum parcel details, Diack to Hijack, Backus to Riddle, and state lands transfers. Several entries cover blocks and lots in Ballard, North Seattle, Green Lake and adjacent suburbs with prices ranging from 5 to 3000 dollars and references to Beattie Union City and Maple Leaf areas.
In St Louis on April 20 a 14 year old, Joseph A Hens, cut off his right thumb at the Mlanke coffee factory. Dr Marc May Hughes from the dispensary grafted the thumb back on after retrieving it from a box at the factory. The boy left the hospital rejoicing.
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