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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
2
The article discusses early ideas of using autos in warfare, imagining land battles rivaling naval power. It notes Emperor William’s espionage dilemmas and praises Washington volunteers, highlighting General Otis selecting nine officers for a new cavalry regiment. It anticipates Seattle hosting a September reception for returning volunteers.
War department officials commend the Washington troops as the Montana regiment sails from Manila and the City of Para is expected to carry about 1,000 men. The Washington regiment aims to be afloat homeward within ten days to two weeks, with some men joining the cavalry as officers are drawn from Washington volunteers.
Mayr editor of the Washington Independent, a Populist paper, narrowly escaped serious harm when his wife struck him with a stove hook and later threatened him with a butcher knife. She was charged with insanity but physicians deemed her sane, while the community debated the domestic turmoil and public reaction.
The first automobile club of Germany is organized with the Duke of Ratibor as president and Prince Honendelhe and Count von Bechenbom as vice presidents. A large segment of high aristocracy holds membership.
The contract for the improvement of Second Avenue North was filed with the city clerk by contractors Stirrat and Goets.
Gov John R Rogers in Olympia visits city and meets with local politicians. He praises Dr McLean as thoroughly competent and notes the asylum is in better condition than ever. He tours state institutions and foresees overall improvement while Whitaker Roy tests a new book for the governor titled Life by essays.
Quarters office says horses and troops will not arrive before August 14. Reports claimed today’s arrival. delays expected en route. Measures planned for horse care and cattle transport. traffic arrangements reviewed. Tents set up in Woodland Park as commissary plans advance. troops to be ready upon arrival.
Tacoma August 11 Gov Rogers will likely announce the successor to Col M Ridpath on the board of audit and control at next week’s meeting. He plans to consult with board members before selecting. The board meets August 15 for inspection tours of state institutions starting at the Boilders home. Funds show $26 009 in vouchers for new work at state institutions salaries and current expenses.
The Van Excur sion company will run a trip to Olympia next Sunday aboard the steamer Fate of Washington leaving Yewler wharf at 4 19 am with stops at Tacoma both ways. Tickets and information at Tee's pharmacy or the wharf. Round trip price reduced. children under 16 half price. bicycles free. concerts aboard are a feature.
A. Ottinger of San Francisco plans opening a Seattle ticket and broker’s office at 620 First Avenue in the former Pioneer restaurant space. Contracts for interior fitment are let and occupancy is expected within ten days. Ottinger cites a bright business outlook for Seattle and notes offices in San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland.
David Tozer of Stillwater Minnesota, brother of Albert Toner of Tacoma, purchased about 10 000 acres of timber lands in the state over the past four months at an average price of 10 dollars per acre. The purchases were made through Julius Dosey assisted by Albert Tozer. Dosey left for Minnesota Saturday.
In accordance with War department orders the following volunteers of the First Washington Infantry at the Presidio General Hospital have been discharged and are at liberty to return home: Private John C Kiemn Joseph E Dougherty company A Private Adolph L Bobet company B Corporal Louis T Davis company C Private Wm J Miller Private Carroll C Calkins company K.
The board will tomorrow open bids for street improvements. Bids for relanking Seneca and Jackson streets will be opened and bids for a new sewer system on Twenty third avenue from East River street to Yeoler way will be considered.
Major A C Markley reports the first desertion from Vancouver barracks. Frank V Hammond of Company E Twenty fourth Infantry left August 6 and has not been found. Hammond, a 24 year old mulatto man, enlisted in New York December 21 1894. He is 5 feet 10 inches, brown eyes, black hair, 160 pounds. A reward of $10 is offered for information leading to his whereabouts.
Whatcom will be dry next Sunday under a state statute mandating Sunday saloon closures. The order stems from a crusade led by the local WwW. cC. TUL, whose members include county official spouses and ministers. Most saloonkeepers favor obeying the law and will close if required.
A late Klondike Nugget notice lists fruit and produce prices in Dawson City. Watermelons $10 each, pine apples 50 cents, oranges HM per dozen, lemons $2 per dozen, peaches $1 per pound, plums $1.50 per pound, bananas 25 cents each, tomatoes 82 per pound, lettuce 25 cents a bunch, cucumbers 50 cents each, turnips 00 cents each, potatoes per pound, onions cents per pound, celery 3 a bunch, Honolulu sweet potatoes 75 cents a pound, eggs $1.60 a dozen.
General Toral, recently acquitted of surrendering Santiago de Cuba, has been released from confinement in Madrid. A further investigation is expected into the responsibility of General Hane and Madrid superiors regarding the surrender in question.
Since July 15 an average of 45 tons daily are sent to the smelter from the Tron Mine with machine count rising to six and work advanced on No 3 shaft. The Bull Frog group at Loonie employs 10 men and nears water in the 120 foot wharf. A large hoist is being prepared from the Jack Bear, with plans to sink from 30 to 466 feet and to run drifts. In Newport camp the Cometock mine title decision in Judge Hanford’s court favors Highlord Mining Milling Co, affirming property rights amid prior development and ore flow. The Center Star in Rowsland shows a major ore shoot widening to 16 feet, yielding over a ton daily under Mr Oliver Durant. A Webster mill plan hinges on the Conjecture ore, possibly loaned for grinding values. The Mountain Chief near New Denver is slated to close this week for Manchester Smelter. The Sapphire mine at New Denver ships 15 tons of ore, owned by Cot 1 EB Garrettson and partners from Tacoma.
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