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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
4
Yellow fever of virulent form appears in Commandoia near Admiral Crowell’s HQ. Eight cases reported yesterday, with Chief Surgeon O'Reilly warning of possible epidemic. Plans to move department HQ to shipboard hospital unit underway as palace authorities express alarm and Americans fear stampede.
Aug 4 meeting notes a postponed Ben Hur lecture and a lively entertainment. Day Includes devotional, Christ life journeys, early church history, temperance, and an Abraham Lincoln address. Also plans for third cavalry shipment and troop sail around Aug 20 from Beattie toward Mantle.
Good authority reports the sale of M. A. Hanna & Co iron mining property in Michigan and its lakeside holdings to National Steel Company, signaling retirement from mining and transportation. The firm is negotiating to sell its coal mining property in the Pittsburgh district to a new soft coal trust. the initial sale totals several million dollars.
The Libre Parole reports Algiers near a revolution with dissidents supplied by a thousand rifles smuggled from the United States.
Judge Hanford signs orders discharging Calin Broa of Blaine and Francis BR Day. Francis BR Scott of Columbia City files for bankruptcy. An appeal is allowed in the habeas corpus case of T Yameasaka under immigration ban. A stipulation is filed in the Emmet Felita schooner case and an amendment changes words in the Homer steamship libel. Salt brought by Chas H Newman.
A fresh outbreak of mob violence in Cleveland OH is reported as many streetcars were stoned last night and one was destroyed by dynamite. Only 500 troops remain, all city soldiers having been taken off duty, raising fears that violence from the strike may resume.
Tacoma Aug 4 John B Cromwell will become postmaster when Major Hayden resigns to manage a land company The office remains confidential and dependent on the postmaster FH Culver will supervise as civil service appointee until Cromwell takes charge The appointment has been anticipated since the Olympia legislative fight and was assured to occur upon an opening.
A French man named Rancourt on his ranch four miles from Toledo reports finding a substance he calls crude petroleum. He sent a sample to town for examination and those who tested it believe it is petroleum. The sample came from a prospect hole at 16 feet deep.
Heavyweight champion Jeffries arrives in Landon amid large crowds and public greeting. Report notes his health is good as crowds gather along the route, with supporters cheering the world title holder.
Washington reports the first lot of thoroughbred yearling colts from the United States arrived in London on the 2th ult and were offered for sale. Bred by Hagin the colts fetched good prices, signaling potential growth for breeders in the British markets.
In Tacoma Aum 46 Mrs Charles Munding begins to relent in pursuing charges against her 14 year old daughter Anna Strigal. The case was called by Judge Mattison yesterday but Prosecuting Attorney Shackleford asked for a continuance. Anna’s friend Sarah Fenton, who accompanied her to Muckley to spend $60 taken from the mother’s bureau, was discharged after two men blindfolded and gagged the girl in the house according to the account.
In Carmi Illinois on Tuesday three members of Walt and Warthem’s family were poisoned, and his son died that night. A married daughter was arrested today and confessed to putting poison in the family coffee.
The executive board of the Green Ginnebio(w) association and the wage committee of the bottle manufacturers meet to settle bottle prices for new bottles. A general scale increase is likely. the final outcome is uncertain. The apprentice question was discussed but not resolved, likely continuing into next season.
From In dex comes word that the Wilbur mine pay streak has widened to more than three feet of gray copper ore. The ore assays at over 200 dollars per ton, signaling strong prospecting results for the field and attracting regional attention.
In OMEENLEAF Oregon Ava area the Biuslaw valley sees a steady immigrant influx with the number of families about doubling over the past decade. More newcomers purchase improved homes and vacant farms decline while wealth per capita likely quintuple. Property grows include teams stock furniture vehicles and farming implements. first mowers at Lake creek tributaries noted.
Smallpox spread reported in Losile County with hundreds of cases and fatalities. Barbourville officials are taking measures to prevent further transmission as health authorities declare emergency and urge caution.
Mawin Weaver of Myrtle Creek sold 260000 pounds of dried prunes to Mr exur of Eugene at 44 cents per pound. Prunes packed in 80 pound units and delivered at the railroad station. This is the first sale of the year.
A brief notice notes a fair with cattle events and Victinity activities tonight and Saturday with winds from Perth affecting plans.
Star interviews show prominent Anti-Halvon League figures denying a plan to impeach Mayor Humes over a Sunday balloons issue. Rev I M Randall calls report unfounded and insists no movement exists. Judge Austin J Griffin confirms he was not aware of any impeachment effort and notes his role with the prosecuting attorney.
Partners from across Washington county report winter and spring sown grain benefited by the cool spell. Grain had ripened too quickly in heat, risking a short crop if warmth persisted.
The Humboldt steamed north to Alaska last night carrying a large passenger load, largely tourists. The list includes G. W. Barnes, Geo L Readetrom, Jans Feehan, several Parkers, Burham family, Joan Foord, A Dun ning, M C Kalish, J W Little, Alice Francis, and many others with full names and titles among the first close passengers.
Rev. W. D. Simonds, pastor of the Unitarian church of Madison Wisconsin, has accepted the Unitarian pastorate of this city and will take charge October 1.
Paris reports General Mercier declares Dreyfus will undoubtedly be reconvicted. He asserts proof shows either Dreyfus or Tam guilty and vows to reveal all at the trial. The Intraneervant reprints the statement dated August 4.
MADRID August 4 The trial of the officers involved in the surrender of Mantle will begin on August 20. This will be followed by a court martial of Admiral Montejo who commanded the fleet sunk by Dewey.
Soldiers in the Southern Islands complain rations do not suit the climate and lack fresh meat, aside from occasional inferior beef. Refrigerated meat sits in Manila harbor while Gen. Otis refuses shipment to Negros.
Police investigate distribution of leaded packages at 117 Pavonia Ave Mira. Mary Knoll found one at her door and a Krall family resident reported others. A crease yielded light powder causing a cat's death. other rolls contained strychnine.
Permits issued to F K Jones for repairs on Central Denny Galbraith Mort land and Puget Mound docks amounting to 2000 dollars. New pilings to replace old ad and overall improved appearance planned for waterfront structures.
J Cunningham owner of the Hletel on Piret avenue and Columbia street complains to the board of public works about Great Northern Faprens company on Columbia street between Pirat and Second avenues. He says wagons are left unmanned on Columbia street from 6 to 9:30 in the morning with no watchman. He notes a man brings teams in the morning. teams are hitched to wagon rears, driving the horses dangerously, urging an investigation.
Salem, August 4. Governor Geer of Oregon has decided to present bronze medals to members of the Oregon regiment. The medals will be cast from a cannon captured in the Philippines. He has written to General Shafter to secure the cannon and is studying the medal design and cost. No appropriation exists yet, but the governor expects legislative funding next session.
Building permits issued today include A V Benilien for a two story residence at 615 Tenth Avenue costing 1600 dollars. Daniel Samples for two homes at 1326 Sieth Avenue and 1378 Mieth Avenue costing 1800 dollars each. Rk C McCormick for alterations at 215 Recoln Avenue costing 200 dollars. H B Wold for alterations at 1198 Beneca Street costing 00. F K Jones for repairs at Central Deck costing 244 dollars. Preston MU Company to build at 1016 Western Avenue costing 1005 dollars. A P Lawrence to build a two story frame residence at 971 East Alder Street costing 1100 dollars.
The Pacific Coast Gold Mining Co applied for a franchise to build a railroad across Vancouver Island from Bextwill Sound, running through 21 mining claims including the Stanita and McKintey groups, covering about 1200 acres of mineral lands.
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