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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1899
Page
4
An incendiary fire was started last night at the Western mill on Lake Union. The night Watchman alerted and the blaze in the Gipp and Moulding room was quickly put out. Chief Cook says the fire was deliberate and notes this is the third arson incident at the mill in a week. A detective is to be assigned to identify the culprit.
The Aug session prorogued in the afternoon as the Queen's speech praised the peace conference results and noted the intolerable affairs in South Africa during the era.
The Nugeet Mepress claims a 20 percent tariff cut between Seattle and Dawson, citing higher handling facilities. The firm will add seven more coaches this winter, expanding from seven to fourteen, with eight drivers currently on the road.
In Tacoma the grand jury sits on schedule for about two more weeks as it completes investigations into the Hohensenitd, Taylor, Alden and Hyde robberies. Most indictments believed to be returned. one more possible in the Hoe henschild case, though not yet verified.
A small blaze at Geo Willame’s Seventh Avenue residence between Union and University streets last evening. The fire, caused by a defective chimney, did not cause more than $20 in damage.
Report from Washington notes that 400 to 600 men have left Havana for San Domingo to aid the revolt and another expedition is planned. General Virgoke has been ordered to prevent filibustering expeditions in Jimines' interest from leaving Cuba.
In Independence Kansas a report from the Indian territory details the murder of an elderly white woman named Harpton by three Seminole women in Seminole country. They beat her to death with clubs, declared her a witch, and were later arrested. Unidentified man found buried after river death near Auburn Bun day.
In Louisville Kentucky three counterfeiters allegedly murdered three of their comrades to hide evidence. R Larey and C C Atkins are charged with counterfeiting. trial and murder charges follow. Widow Arthur Rotinson swore to the plot that the men beat her husband to death and killed others to prevent betrayal. A party trial was set for Frettill county to seek the victims' bodies.
War department releases June 1999 trade figures for Port of Caragena showing US imports 75 970 and exports 312 065 with Spain and England main partners. Spanish floating dry dock at Havana considered. bids reopened with US bidder favored at 1286 000.
This afternoon and tonight show occasional rain with clearing after a low pressure area over British Columbia and Alberta extends into Washington and Oregon. A high pressure system remains off the California coast causing a wet season pattern with light rain in the interior and heavy rain to the north and west coast regions.
In Port Angeles a two week reconnaissance by two parties of eastern railroad engineers will map a direct route through Hooda canal timber toward an eastward line from Morees Creek to Olympia. Construction of the FP A. KE. R. KR. to Olympia is assured with capital secured and only minor details awaiting final start.
A labor manifesto drafted by Independent state committees criticizes Mark Hanna and the Republicans and Joan McLaan of the Democrats. It urges all labor friends to back Toledo Mayor Jones for reelection.
Gen. MacArthur uncovered a plot to massacre his San Fernando garrison after taking the town. He ordered nonowners to evacuate and used force to enforce the departure as his 4,000 man column pushed five miles out and defeated a 600 strong Filipino force with casualties on both sides.
Aug 9 report from BANFPRANCTROO states wounded and invalid members of the first Washington volunteers are recovering at the Presidio hospital and soon returning home to Washington. Most are able to be mustered out now with regiments already gone from the Philippines.
J. T. Smith, a regional figure with holdings in Quarta Last hance and Hoenanasa treeka, criticizes Canadian officials over claim recordings that enable divisive splits. He departs for the north in about three weeks amid miner outrage, praising the Kinn dike Nugwet for exposing civil service corruption and aiding miners.
The Bellingham Bay & Eastern Railway has begun surveying for a new line from the city limits to connect with the line to Hatcom. Aims to join the two ends along Lake Whatcom shore and increase jointly operated traffic. Estimated cost is about $40,000. Engineer Lyle leads the party starting at Lake Whatcom.
Spokane judge Hanford decides that a railroad pass waiver does not exempt the company from liability to the heirs of a man killed in a train accident. The ruling allows a suit by the wife and son of Jay H. Adams, former Great Northern local attorney, who died after being thrown from a train car on a curve while riding on a pass.
Aug 9 in a Bavarian town a sensational discovery reports six infant corpses found in the cellar of the National hotel on Main street. Mrs Behaeffer Elaen burger oversaw the building as the city seeks a suspect or motive amid the unsavory past of the hotel. Also noted is Schweinfurt Bavaria home to a large bearing factory complex employing many workers.
In Wilmington on Union Street grounds a Brownson nine faced a traveling club led by W F Franklin with Miks May Belmont and Miss Pauline West as battery. About 100 spectators mobbed the box office, police guarded the players, and Franklin was arrested then released.
The Diamond Match Company plans to buy and close the Hanover match factory to eliminate competition. A second local firm will start a new operation under the name Cooperative Match Company of Hanover with capital stock of $000, leading to more competition in the region.
Forest Ranger Maupin arrests two campers for leaving a fire near the summit house while a large blaze on Salmon river moves eastward toward lands owned by George A. Steel and J. W. Meldrum. A. J. Montgomery reports the fire has already traveled about ten miles from Government Camp.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania after seven months of repairs the Primrose and Packer No 4 colliers operated by Lehigh Valley Coal company will resume full time tomorrow morning. Each mine is expected to provide work for about 1000 men and boys.
Victoria dispatch reports Senator Neverlige arriving from Manila and traveling to Washington to explain the situation. The move carries notable significance as diplomats and observers await his briefing and possible implications for policy.
Mrs Gear, widow of J Browne state superintendent of public instruction, received a free grade teachers certificate yesterday from the state office and forwarded by Pierce county to Mrs Gear at Chehalle where she teaches at the state reform school. In 1897 she sued Browne claiming he wrongly annulled her second grade certificate after six years teaching at the Tacoma school.
Building permits issued for alterations at 935 825 Union Street for P C Shannon costing 2500. Woodland Park Floral Company to build a greenhouse in Woodland Park costing 900. John Leary to alter at 94 Third Avenue costing 1000. Frank Atwood to build a one story frame cottage at 2630 Superior Avenue costing 600. G E B Kloff repairs at 9 Recond Avenue costing 19. J RR Mathew repairs at 18 Melrose Avenue costing 100. Re Webater to build a small cottage at 619 Maynard Avenue costing 600.
Yesterday the grand jury returned indictments against Fred Ill for grand larceny in the robbery of the Hohenschild store and against P. J. Cons for grand larceny in the burglary of A. A. Taylor’s music shop. J. F. O’Brien faces charges of buying receiving and aiding in concealment of property from the Hohenaehild stock and W. J. Fisher’s store in April 1898.
A Northern Pacific freight train on the Hitter Root branch near Florence collapsed as the engine sank, seven cars piled up. Engineer Loeke was found dead beneath the engine and the fireman, Mr TH, was badly scalded and unlikely to survive.
Liverpool reports the White Star steamship Oceanic will depart for New York on September with Captain Cameron, formerly of the Teutonic, in command.
Washington August 9 The idea has circulated among New York leaders to bring the Italian fleet to American waters on September 14 to mark Italy’s national holiday. The movement aims to have the fleet sail north from Italian waters toward the United States.
At a special meeting held yesterday at 4 o clock the council passed an ordinance altering Cedar River Water system warrants and another ordinance increasing pay for sanitary and quarantine inspectors.
MTenUNG Pa Aug 9 Aimon Hurnt president of the Window Close Workers and his wage committee left for Philadelphia tonight to press for higher pay from manufacturers. An advance over the present rate is certain to be demanded.
Aug 9 Columbus reports Charles Dick, Ohio Republican chair, backing Mayor Jones of Toledo for governor on an independent ticket. Dick allegedly wrote letters urging Jones to run and may invest as much as $10,000, signaling a high-stakes intraparty bid amid Hanna network influence.
In Anderson Indiana officials report that deeds for most window glass plants have transferred in the past week and the American Window Glass Company will be formally organized next Tuesday under charters from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The plan aims to bolster the trust’s defenses against potential legal actions.
An outbreak of infantile paralysis sweeps Poughkeepsie New York as doctors warn of a potential link to spinal cord gray matter softening. Parents live in alarm while physicians assess causes and seek remedies.
The Gazelle, owned by George Bartach, burned on Lake Washington with $349 cited for material and labor. The remains of Samuel Baer were sent to Red Oak Iowa for interment. Lizzie Cane, 23, died at Fifth avenue and Weller streets of heart failure. Deputy Sheriff Finn spends vacation at Port Madison. Lem Hamilton, ex policeman, returns to Seattle after visiting his Montreal area mother.
Quotations and bids listed for several stocks with prices and percentages. Sales reported include 3,008 Pacific Coast Gold and 2,000 B. Ban.
Readable listing of ladies and mens bicycle hose and gloves with prices. Items include fine jersey, wool jersey, English cord, bicycle hose, and silk gloves in various prices from 20c to $1.55 per pair with fitted glove service offered.
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