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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference an office in Washington and monetary demand dating from July 1899. The readable portions mention a company, complaint, and unspecified individuals, but the meaning is obscured and key facts are not recoverable.
Judge Cann reaffirms plan to close Sunday saloons and theaters in Seattle. He notes theater and amusement venues may be included under section 210 of the penal code and promises enforcement with fines from 90 to 250 dollars. Local ministers express support for enforcing the Sunday law.
The Young Men's Institute elected its officers for the coming year with W H Keary as grand president and Thos Deasy as first grand vice president. Other officers include Justine S Buttlier, J B Coffy, Stephen T Deve, and WmMichael. The board includes Iwers, Dean, Orien, Webber, Williams. A telegram from outside lodges opened the morning session.
Walter L. Main's Circus, billed as the Fashion Plate Show of the World, enters its fifteenth annual tour enlarged to twice its former size. New features include a detachment of Roosevelt Rough Riders from the Regular U S cavalry. The show plans to exhibit in Seattle next Tuesday, August 29, opposite the Y M C A park.
Geo W. Lorenzo, arrested in Tacoma last week by Skagit County Deputy Herman, was promptly acquitted in Mount Vernon as the charge was dropped. He asserts the charge was perjury, notes he formerly served as city marshal here, and says the prosecutors’ actions vindicated him. Lorenzo works as a timber cruiser in Tacoma.
The board of equalization increased assessments for H. Lewin from 6500 to 7500 and Lilly Howard us & Co from 4610 to 7000. Sehulen Hughes & McMicken rose from 2090 to 92800. Hamm & Schmitz fell from 19000 to 16000 and Seattle Transfer Co from 10118 to 116W. Gus Brown’s assessment dropped from 7600 to 6760.
At a chamber of commerce meeting Seattle’s bid to ship troops to the Philippines via the port was discussed. Secretary Root remains unfriendly to Seattle, with no recognition of its shipping advantages. Current routes coal in Nagasaki and head to San Francisco, adding 800 miles and days to travel. Secretary Prosch notes Beattie’s advantages, but the War Department won’t change methods, per a telegram.
In Pietermaritzburg the premier vows punishment for British subjects aiding the Queen's enemies amid rumors that Seers now naturalized Englishmen support Kruger. In Cape Town hundreds join Mafeking horse regiment as mobilization accelerates, with about three hundred encamped at the border.
In Muncie on August 24 the failure to reach a wage scale with the American Glass Association and the window glass workers, plus the choice of workers to serve only independent shops, threatens thousands of layoffs. Trust factories in the gas belt would idle as non union runs are not yet possible due to lack of labor.
TACOMA August report says Mayor Nickells trial will open September 1 with HM Hurley summoned as a witness for that date.
Wong Wah and Wing Tong, two Chinese men, were arrested for unlawful entry and turned over toInspector Theil. Molile Vaughan and Vance Miliott, two colored women, were arrested for fighting. Ida Durit, arrested Tuesday for stealing $6 from Henry Derry, fined $60 and costs. Mrs Leman, inmate of Quandes dance hall on Second avenue south, fined $20 for fighting. Mrs Browne, resident of 26 Spring street, reports loss of earrings and pin and several minor items Tuesday night.
LAAAGA Amusements promotes the last show of Handy Across the Sea at the Third Avenue theater with The Golden Giant upcoming and Mina Norma Yeaser debuting as heroine. Ethel Yeaser is highlighted as a rising talent. Josle Shirley leads next week's company while Prof. Gentry’s Dog and Pony show ends tonight amid large Seattle crowds.
Allen Cameron of Canadian Pacific arrives from Vancouver. L Miller of Vanderbilt Lines expected back from camping in the Cascade mountains. G P Mustner of Portland agent for Vanderbilt Lines notes in the city. A Tinting of Northern Pacific returns from Cascade trip. John Phalen of Great Northern travels in from Portland. C Stevens of Great Northern in Portland today. Great Northern and Northern Pacific bar sending shingles to Eastern points via Duluth due to Anchor Union Transit Lines refusal. A fare rate of one and one fifth is set for Methodist conference travel from within the state to New Whatcom, September 13 to 18.
The National League slate produced varied results across several cities. Louisville beat Cleveland in Louisville, Pittsburgh won at Cincinnati then lost the rematch, St Louis topped Chicago while Chicago routed St Louis in the second game, and the standings show Brooklyn and Philadelphia leading with Baltimore close behind amid a dense NL table.
The Sherman with the First California regiment of volunteers reached the harbor near Frisco, received a noisy welcome, and was signaled by wireless as nine miles out. An imposing naval pageant unfolded at the Hidden Gate as the volunteers were landed at noon and escorted to breakfast before marching to the Presidio.
Forecast for Seattle and nearby areas calls for fair conditions on Friday with light winds turning to the north as the day progresses. Highs expected in the upper sixties to low seventies with dry skies.
Notice states the regular annual meeting of the Beatts and Northwestern Mining and Stock Exchange stockholders will be held at the company office at 10 a.m. on Thursday September 14 for election of trustees. JOHN USHER Jr. of Lee. Dated Seattle Washington August 21, 1890.
Peter Jackson, once a famed colored heavyweight, was knocked out in four rounds by Jim Jeffords of California. Jeffords battered Jackson with head and body blows in the second round and held a narrow edge as Jackson offered little defense in the third and fourth rounds.
The morning market report shows stable prices for most fish and meat with halibut expected to rise if supply increases. Fresh produce like watermelons is ample but poor quality limits purchases, while California peaches and other fruits arrive soon with varied pricing across categories. Local livestock and dairy prices remain firm with detailed per unit quotes for beef, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and wool.
The page lists jobbing quotations for lumber and building materials including rough cedar, pine, bevel siding, and framing pieces with weights and prices. It also shows detailed coffee pricing for green and roasted varieties from multiple origins with unit costs per pound and per case.
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