21 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1899
Page
1
A St. Pierre despatch reports a French peddler killed himself this afternoon in Rennes. He shouted The Ministers are responsible for this before taking his own life. The suicide mirrors the Labort attempt and an investigation will be opened immediately.
A June summary from the Treasury Bureau of Statistics details U.S. commerce with nations south of the United States. It notes strong but uneven links with British North America and Mexico, with deeper access to Central America and Colombia. The report highlights Peru, Venezuela, the West Indies, Guianas, and Dutch Guiana, showing varied import shares and ongoing influence of language and distance on trade patterns.
The Rosalie reached port from Lynn Canal at about 1 AM carrying numerous passengers and about 99060 in gold dust. A long list of travelers includes F Dimmick Hon F W Cushman Mrs Cushman Elia Ghhdes Mrs Db Baxter F A Bell Merel Cooper Mrs EB Butcher C F Wolf W H Goes FE F Dutcher C C Miiber Fred Hall T A Gowan D W Morrissey H S Matthews J Barrett L Barrett V Ghelly P Bo Bynes BE J Hooper G T Williams J D Munach T H Friedier W F Nerry H H Whitman J Mummey J Cambal A 8S Briggs W C Shaw BR Kreinschmidt J W Nicol FP Le Guptitt 3 J F Chovin Mrs Sears Mrs H Gabrielleon J Kaizer T Shaw H A Munn ER W Sandiman D W Way H E Goldfinch K 8 Willett G H Willett G Macher son F Humber RK M Dickey J Bremster Mrs Carlson Mrs M F Guptill John Stanley G G Berg J A Kauffman J O Pank R A Turrenne J J Evans H S Jones S Murchison M Marks H Burroughs Vv Marks Mrs M F Winslow Harry Land W Hollingsworth G Stovey Dana Mathews H Gowan J A Sinclair Alice M Gill Mrs Jas Carroll and 52 second class.
Northwestern stocks feature quotations and bids from today’s session at the Northwestern Mining Exchange, listing listed stocks and market activity.
Representatives W. J. Jones and Fr. W. Cushman returned from a short trip to Alaska and began discussing politics with their Manan. Rumors claimed the Moaauke might be chartered for transport, but owners gave no confirmation. Occasional rain tonight and Tuesday with southerly winds.
A Saturday night banquet honored officers of the Third Cavalry under auspices of prominent businessmen. Attendees wore full uniforms beside civilian evening dress, including Col. H. W. Weerelia Jr, Capt. W. W. Robinson Jr, Maj. J. R. Hayden, Capt. J. F. Johnson, Capt. Byron Bruce Archibald, Lt. Dade, and many others.
The fourth annual conven tion of the Young Men's Institute opens at 1:90 this morning in Elke hall Coteman block. Solemn high mass was held at Our Lady of Good Help followed by credentials committee appointments. Officers include Grand president W H Kenny and Grand secretary J B Coffee. Delegates from Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia attend though numbers are below expectations. A Seattle theater reception featured a long program with addresses by Mayor Humes and other officials, musical pieces, and performances by Adrienne Langer and Miss McKinney True Wittner and others.
Helena Montana August 21 Wool market in Montana has effectively closed with growers jubilant over recent gains The season 1899 surpasses Montana records of the past five years with a total clip around seven million pounds prices range from 14 to 20 cents per pound averaging about 18 cents Great Falls Helena and Fort Benton are the primary sale points for the season
Tacoma and Glenogle of the North American Mail line and the Columbia of the Portland China and Japan line have been chartered by the government for troop transport. Tacoma due about August 27 and Glenogle in early September. they will be sent to San Francisco after cargo discharge to move troops with a combined capacity of about 1450 men and additional freight.
Admiral Watson reports cool weather and healthy crews at Manila. Vessels remain on duty and cannot be rotated as they aid in preventing illegal trading expeditions. Acting Secretary Allen is pleased as embargoes on native shipping stay in effect.
Clark Russell describes a violent Bering Sea storm mirroring the Hoanoke voyage from St Michael to Seattle. Passengers, many with scurvy, faced fear as engines failed and the ship lurched wildly for hours before engineers fixed the machinery and calm returned. Joseph Koes of Hamilton County recalls the ordeal and wary passengers' relief at resolution.
The county granted a saloon license at West Beattie to W. F. Robb. Anna Catharine Clark seeks a divorce from Wm. Clark for desertion. John Willoughby Wynn gains citizenship by Judge Jacobs. Funerals for Malcolm M. Taker and Mrs. Lucy Thomas are noted with interment at Springfield, O., and Lake View cemetery respectively. A Seattle excursion ends in a sand bar mishap. crew rescue aids two passengers. Recruiting updates from Portland and Seattle offices, and a drowning incident involving a two year old in Seattle. Robbery and assault cases surface including a Bosom of theft at Pacific house and a Mamie Snyder case in West Seattle. Street and sewer inspections and a list of proposed improvements across Seattle are detailed.
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