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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
4
New York August 17 Policeman Patrick Deloughy of Coney Island faced trial on four counts for allegedly attempting to rob Joseph F Trahan a Brooklyn contractor on a trolley car at midnight in Prescott. The contractor said Deloughy in uniform aimed a revolver and demanded money.
Reports claim President Roca of Argentina desires a tripartite pact with Brazil and Chile to counter U S influence. Officials deny the intent, but a meeting of leaders of the three nations is said to occur in Buenos Aires next month.
In Manila on August 17 Filipino insurgents attacked the Twelfth Infantry in Angeles. A railroad train seized by two locomotives derailed when American sentinels acted, leaving the insurgents shaken. Three were captured and fighting continued with casualties not yet reported.
Whatcom August 1 Maj Walach of the U S Army visits the city meeting ex Captain Harding of Company B Washington Infantry Battalion to discuss re enlisting members of that company in the volunteer regiment raised for service in the Philippines. He favors Western men and expects a new call.
Hush C. Wallace announces Washington and Alaska Steamship Company wins Seattle to Juneau to Skagway service starting September 1 with three trips monthly. B. E. Crane secures the Juneau to Haines mission Dyea Skagway route with three trips weekly from November 10.
In Sweet Water Tennessee two Mormon elders Elders A A Adame and George Beare were harassed by a hostile crowd while preaching and were driven from town after warnings to desist were ignored. The event occurred last night as they spoke on the streets.
An American syndicate has purchased for $1,000,000 the islands Laleta La Crux and Le Ramon off Cuba. They claim immense quantities of iron lie there and that treasures taken from Panama City are hidden on the islands.
Mosquitoes swarm in Milfound Delaware as livestock suffer. Young stock die from bites. travel near the day ashore halted to protect horses. Horses kept in dark stables covered with netting to deter pests.
The Star reports a deadlock between the city council and Hoston street railway promoters stalls consolidation plans but promoter Jacob Furth says the project is not dropped. A new proposition may be submitted later, though details remain unavailable.
In PITTAHRUORG Pennsylvania on August 1 Whitney and Stevenson announce completion of stock allotment for the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company. The issue was oversubscribed by 1,200 shares signaling strong investor interest in the new coal combine.
Retail meat dealers in New York must settle weekly for provisions bought in the previous week. Armour & Co Swift & Co Schwarechild & Sulsbareer Nelson Morrie and H G Hammond Co control the meat market and firms not settling cannot buy from others in the combine. The shift moves the retail business to a cash basis. The article ends with an unrelated note about a black jaguar in Central America attacking those lying down.
Two crew members J W Smith and Jacob Hunicker describe a July Yukon storm that wrecked the steamer Louise above St Michael. The vessel broke apart as barges smashed against her deck, four hours to shore, with $75,000 loss and Alaska Commercial ownership.
Chicago bankers foresee limited demand for moving money before September while country banks drain balances to city banks. As grain moves into warehouses later, demand will rise, drawing on surplus western reserves. Kansas railroads peg the year’s crop at 240 million bushels, a record yield.
Mrs M. Johnson of Philadelphia owed her life to Mrs Lizzie Conway wife of theater manager George A Conway who plunged into dangerous currents and swam ashore with Mrs Johnson after both were caught off New York avenue. No lifeguards were present.
In Paragould Arkansas on August 17 white mill workers formed a vigilante group and ordered Black residents to flee by Saturday night. Only about a dozen remained including the Stancil hotel cook and two porters after a mob damaged the hotel, broke windows, and fired at the building before dispersing.
About 150 coal miners at a Middlesboro area mine walked off the job demanding immediate wage increases. Operators had promised a raise for September 1, but the miners seek an increase now, with plans that all Middlesboro district miners may join the walkout.
An American syndicate will bet $100000 on the yacht race with odds of 10 to 8 against the Bhamrock adherents. The formation was completed on the stock exchange today with G. Eh. Talcott and other brokers as chief backers.
New York reports a partial suspension of construction after talks between Harriman of the Oregon Navigation and Mellen of the Northern Pacific. Main questions remain unsettled and rumors of a St Paul alliance fade. Officials deny St Paul and Duluth links, but note possible closer cooperation with the Great Northern. Iowa Central securities speculation resurfaces over control rumors.
Reports from Oregon and Washington indicate three days of rain, severely hindering harvesting activities across the region. Farmers in Portland and surrounding counties faced delays as wet fields slowed crop collection and fieldwork.
Tacoma reports that if the council accepts the police and license committee report tonight, Captain Brotton and Officer Jack Martin may be discharged over the Isaacs arrest, with Captain Brotton warning he might sue.
A transcript from the U S circuit court in Tennessee shows Kensett A. Alger, ex-secretary of war, as plaintiff in a land sale case appealed from the Cincinnati court. The suit seeks recovery of $108 000 with later net figures against T M H Anderson and others. Alger bought 14 50 acres of Tennessee land at seven dollars an acre.
Report from Kangas City Maine that the sixteen year old daughter of J A Perkina a farmer near Turner Kansas was assaulted by a Black man bloodhounds were set on his trail and lynching is probable
Baker City Oregon August 17 considerable excitement over placered ground along Upper Burnt River miles from this city. It is reported Maker City men have taken out over 1000 dollars in months and one man found five nuggets and gold dust in a day with a rocker. Locators work quietly to secure choice claims and obtain water from Eldorado canyon.
Gen Hrecksa informed the War Department of seizing a large quantity of arms and ammunition likely intended for revolutionists in San Domingo. The Aug 17 dispatch places the action in Washington D C and notes military concern over illicit aid to rebels.
In Copenhagen 80000 workers are locked out as carpenters ignite a countrywide stoppage. Denmark’s labor and employer unions clash over a strategic lockout lasting nearly two months, crippling trade for grocers and bakers and reshaping industrial relations across the kingdom.
Three officers representing insurgents of San Domingo and civilians opposed to President Sam’s policy traveled from New Haven to obtain vessels to carry recently purchased war munitions. They crossed the Windward Passage in small boats, boarded a steamship at Cuantama, and landed last week in New York.
Col George Alexander an original forty niner and longtime Atlantic City resident died last night at the Roman hotel aged 76. He was a prominent California political figure in early territory days and served in the first constitutional convention and the convention that fretted Lincoln’s nomination.
In the Puget Sound National Bank case against D T Denny et al the findings and conclusions were signed yesterday with judgment for 31766.24. Teater sues Sanders for 72 for horse hire after recovery. James v Washington Condensed Milk Co was dismissed under stipulation and Rice Rowell discharged as receiver. Sewing committee of Red Cross met at Mrs B E Lochman’s home. Judge Moore admits Peter Bausman to citizenship. Amor Brown estate appraised at 332224. Priscella Boardman seeks divorce from Samuel H Feardman. they wed Vancouver BC Feb 28 1889 and have five children. Seattle immigration bureau to move to 1030 First Ave in Holyoke block river.
Pomona reports the Chino sugar factory will operate this season despite drought. The campaign opens in August and runs until mid December, relying on shipments from other locations due to the near total crop failure on the Chino ranch.
At the Seattle Mining Exchange today sales were strong and bidding lively. About 100 shares of Colorado Gold & Copper traded at a dollar per share, while large blocks reached only six dollars per thousand. Options included Morning Glory and Kate Hayward with varied terms. Several stocks including Seal Hay, Sullivan, East San Patl, Public, Tom Thumb and Kate Hayward posted multiple 1 000 share lots.
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