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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
1
Col Panisardi the Italian military attache in Paris telegraphed Col Jouast head of the Dreyfus court martial asserting he never heard of Dreyfus until arrest and offering to testify in Rennes.
In Chicago on August 19, Illinois coal operators warned miners to choose a seventh arbitrator to settle pick and machine differentials per the Pittsburg agreement. If action is not taken, operators said they would suspend mining, risking spread of the dispute from the Pana and Virden districts to other regions.
Reports from sub treasury cities show limited demand for the secretary's order. Officials expected San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and New York to respond but have not yet heard from them. Demand in Eastern cities is already weak while western money centers hold a large surplus.
Tonight and Sunday in Seattle and Vicinity fair with west to northwest winds. The board of equalization raised Union Electric Co to 90000. Judge Jacogy takes annual vacation next week. Judge Benson assumes criminal duties. Math Rude, brother of Councilman Rude, missing since August 15. police to search. Public Works awards Boylton avenue improvement contract to C J Erickson for 4653.20. Transport Garoone ready to sail. cargo and horses aboard with no incidents. President McKinley donates 250 for Porto Rican relief.
The funeral for Mrs Lucy Thomas mother of Mrs Hannah Futts who recently returned from Dawson City will be held at Olympic Hall colored Baptist church at 2:20 tomorrow afternoon. Three ministers Rev G A Dalley Rev Eugene Harris and Rev Rh W But ter will officiate.
Members of the ancient order of United Workmen seek J. M. Pickens the grand recorder who vanished from his Coleman brock office on Thursday afternoon August 10. Books show a shortage around 1000. James T Hoyer appointed to fill the vacancy. American Bonding Trust company surety on a 10000 bond has been notified. Campbell swore out a complaint charging Pickens with embezzlement of 1396.02.
At the Beattle Mining exchange today good business was done for Saturday. FE. San Poil was the freak of the day starting at Se touching Ite and closing at Quotations and bids were as follows.
In Cape Haytien on August 19 the government forces advancing on the revolt were defeated. In federal court today F. G. Mareasch and Maria Mageech filed a bankruptcy petition. Albert S. Cole of Whatcom was appointed referee.
Manila August 19 The board investigating the grounding of the cableship Hooker reports the navigator was careless. The finding adds blame to the voyage crew and emphasizes duty to navigation standards.
A Pittsburg report details wage gains across iron and steel trades over the past year. Tin plate workers up 15 percent, sheet iron mill hands 11 percent, day hands 25 percent, filament workers 25 percent, and Amalgamated workers 10 to 126 percent. Out of 60,000 members, about 20,000 work in the district with less than one percent unemployed.
The passage notes 20 000 Amalgamated Association members about 1 percent of workers in Pittsburgh mills. It reports unions in Carnegie works and Jones & Laughlin not recognizing unions, average wages around 2 08 a day for Homestead workers, and puddlers gaining new demand and higher pay with limited supply, few mills meeting puddler needs.
Washington dispatches say Labor's physicians will permit him to attend the court martial next Monday. It is feared his anxiety over the trial may trigger a relapse.
Gen Merritt is expected this evening at Hotel Champlain for a conference with President McKinley regarding military and defense matters as tensions rise in the period.
Washington dispatch reports that Da Kota of California was appointed a major in one of the newly formed volunteer regiments. The ceremony occurred in Washington with officials noting the growth of volunteer forces and readiness for service.
Secretary Beattie issues orders directing the Twenty-seventh Thirty-fifth and Thirty-fourth volunteers to proceed to San Francisco at once and sail for Manila as transports become available.
New York reports Richard Croker shifts from imperialist views and opposition to William Jennings Bryan to strong support. He praises Bryan as one of the greatest men, denounces the Republican administration, and foresees a united Democratic campaign and victory in the fall elections.
M Moore head of the Information bureau receives many letters from Eastern papers seeking descriptive writings on Western Washington resources. Some request weekly or bi weekly letters and Moore provides manuscripts with increasing effort. East coast editors visiting here favorably note Beattie when his remarks about local resources reach them.
In Brussels on August 19 banks report large deposits from Paris financiers unsettled by the Dreyfus affair. While France awaits a final ruling, money moves abroad as confidence wanes and financial instability grows.
MITTSBURG Pa Aug 1 The Auto Car Co formed plans a PA charter with $1,000,000 capital to absorb the Pittsburgh Motor Vehicle Co and produce automobiles on a large scale. It aims to manufacture ten complete autos daily after January 1 and hire 500 workers.
At a Brandywine Summit camp meeting Rev. Aloysion Green of Greensboro Md claimed the last legislative session clerk’s office was filled with liquor sent by liquor dealers to influence lawmakers to vote again on a legal option, and that members had access to the room.
London report states the French government forbids further fights between bulls and wild beasts after a recent brutal clash between a bull and a lion.
New York August 19 The young George M Pullman heir to the late George M Pullman fortune faces pressure to reform and abandon a life of excess The mother promises a share of the income from the estate if he changes his ways His twin brother Walter Banger Pullman is also described as a wild figure in American society and headlines detail their past scandals
The Beattie theater in Seattle reopens after a complete interior renovation with fresh carpets woodwork and parlor updates. Manager Howe has booked an extensive lineup for the preliminary season including Lieut Dan Godfrey's English Guards band and upcoming fall attractions headlined by Boston Lyric Opera and Clara Thropp.
Collingwood August 19 a freight wreck caused by a broken coupling pin split the train into two sections. no lives lost but eight box cars were demolished and tracks torn up. Travel delayed until late afternoon.
A street car ran off the Prairie street bridge at Merrill on August 18 and dropped twenty feet into the river. The completely wrecked car left several injured but none fatally. Injured include Motorman K. R. Cotter, Harry Allen, F. M. Gibson Deputy Game Warden C. F. Greenke, president of Merrill Iron Works, and A. B. Nelson, a merchant.
The Poet reports President and administration will aid Judge Nash's Ohio governor bid. Cox may back Nash with McLean, risking a Democratic turnout swing in Hamilton County. Hanna plans immediate stump work and hopes to mobilize all administration officials for the Republican ticket.
Professor Francia of the Vancouver Conservatory arrives by the steamer North Pacific and says business is improving in the city. He notes politics are steadier since Fighting Joe Martin was dropped by the government party.
State Grain Inspector Geo P P Wright returned from Central Washington and Northern Pacific travel noting harvest delays due to rain. He says Big Bend shows potential despite an off year and short season, Palouse faces weather losses, Kittitas hay exposed, oats and hay in the west discolored, and this year’s wheat crop will be short after last year’s 34,000,000 bushels.
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