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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
4
A Star exposé describes widespread public gambling in Seattle, showing how Vancouver, BC fueled local dens. Police report 500 players nightly with 18 tables and cln dealers using high pressure tactics and a heavy house edge.
From St. Petersburg the Daily Telegraph reports the Emperors of Russia Germany and Austria will meet in Skiertiwics Poland in early October. Czar Nicholas will host a grand scale gathering with foreign and war ministers expected to attend to discuss grave political matters.
Northwestern railroads report ample capacity to haul the upcoming grain crop to the seaboard. Orders for new cars by Western roads, delayed grain movement until late, and added efforts to remove it support the forecast. A Union Pacific official estimates about 60,000 cars needed to handle Western wheat, with Washington demand expected to be light.
In Chicago on an August night a can of gasoline exploded in a basement residence charring Tena Metz, 1, and Rose Saltaimar, 9. A lighted candle touched the fuel causing flames to engulf the children as they entered the basement, with rescuers unable to reach them in time.
The Bureau of Information released a Seattle folder with statistics on commerce to distribute among merchants. It compares early August bank clearances to Portland, noting over three times the volume, and includes glowing endorsements from East figures on interior pages.
Several thousand dollars have been subscribed to build Rev. A. C. Dion's new Baptist church at Hancon Place in Brooklyn. The project aims to cost $200,000 and will feature a roof garden on its top for the entertainment of the congregation.
W Ar bens consulting engineer for Imperial coal mines Westphalia Germany visits Hazleton to study anthracite operations. He tours the United States to observe mining machinery advances for potential use in German government works.
Washington Aug 4 The commissary department is mounting large scale efforts to provide every description of food for the army in the Philippines. Purchases will be made in the United States and shipped from San Francisco and Seattle. Daily consumption is about 266000 pounds. Orders for large quantities include 7006000 pounds of flour 400000 pounds of hard bread 20000 pounds of crackers 39000 pounds of ginger snaps 71000 pounds of coffee 5000 cases of corned beef and 775000 pounds of codfish. Canned goods cover tomatoes green corn lab srers salmon and more with 27000 pounds of chocolate 2900 cases condensed milk 1000 cases condensed cream 3000 cases evaporated fruits and 6000 cases oatmeal.
Washington Aug 24 The Navy Department issued a general order awarding the Medal of Honor to Corporal MacNeal of the Marine Corps a Philadelphian for gallantry aboard the Brooklyn during the fight with Cervera’s fleet off Santiago He climbed out on a 4 pounder gun under heavy fire and cleared it of a jammed shell after several privates failed This feat occurred during the heaviest part of the action.
A deputy sheriff interrupted an assault in progress as a white woman was attacked by a black man who wrestled the revolver from the officer and beat him unconscious. The assailant fled as mob anger swelled in the city.
August report shows New York City considering a long term contract with the Itamapo Water Company for 200,008 009 gallons daily at an annual cost near 5,005,600. The plan faces strong opposition from the city press and civic groups, who call it a colossal deal.
The bid to purchase Andrew Carnegie's iron and steel holdings in Pittsburgh moves forward with J Pierpont Morgan possibly financing if Frick and partners fail to raise funds. The deal totals about 156 million dollars, with Carnegie seeking 80 million in first mortgage gold bonds at 5 percent. Frick and associates have been in Scotland with W A Mellon Henry Phipps and George Lauder, major Carnegie Steel stockholders.
Mr and Mrs John D Davis completed a New York to San Francisco auto trip segment in 72 miles covered in 6 hours and 30 minutes car paused only for water oil and meals. They arrived in Toledo yesterday and left at 2 PM today in good condition.
In New York on August 4, a public display of a 100 by 65 feet flag by Miss J Mulford of Madison New Jersey will be staged for a noble cause to honor the army and navy. Subscriptions fund the flag presentation to the nation with engraved receipts for subscribers. Letters of support arrive from President McKinley Secretary Long and General Miles.
In Washington Aug Me a new anti expansionist Republican movement proposes a presidential ticket under the Continental Republican party with ex Speaker Reed leading. It opposes McKinley’s imperial policy as he addresses Congress.
In Chicago the advance of meat prices by packing houses has forced restaurant keepers to raise menu prices, arguing they cannot make money at previous figures. The note reflects the food cost squeeze affecting dining prices citywide.
In Chile near Santiago de Chile a railway bridge collapse sent a train into a river killing fifty people. A house nearby washed away and its nine occupants perished amid the governor’s heavy rain and high winds.
A Black man accused of attempting to assault Mrs. Stephen Matte, a widow near Brantley Alabama, was seized by a mob of about one hundred men from Brantley jail last night and struck to passing in the woods. The incident was reported from Atlanta Georgia with other details from Brantley.
Details of the American Slide and Leather company consolidation proposal are released in Chicago. The plan contemplates issuing up to 10 million dollars in 6 percent bonds 14 million dollars in 7 percent cumulative preferred stock and 12 million dollars of common stock. The prospectus estimates annual savings of 2.6 million dollars from reduced competition costs streamlined operations and economies of scale plus at least one million dollars in additional earnings.
A compact collection of sayings from Rousseau Fuller Goethe Shakespeare Beecher Creville Coetton Pope and Thrall. The lines cover honesty, memory, knowledge, wealth, friendships, and time as gold dust shaping virtue and conduct. Each aphorism reflects moral insight and human folly.
The Blairgowrie from Antwerp carrying cement is on the Sound under charter to Balfour Guthrie & Co. to load wheat for the United Kingdom. City of Aberdeen undergoing overhaul should resume Seattle to Olympic route next Monday. Many fishing smacks and scows with salmon arrived, canneries busy, Pacific Finch dock swarms of spectators as thousands of salmon are prepared for packing.
Mre. Selena Vine swore out a complaint before Judge Cann accusing Mary Keller of assault and battery Both residents of Rainier Heights a police case seeks action by the court against Keller
Kansas City report notes the federal government may be asked to intervene immediately as a freight boycott is declared again along the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf route by the Missouri Pacific Santa Fe Missouri Kansas and Texas and Rock Island roads.
Dr Getachel states that bicycling is not forbidden for heart patients but should be prescribed as a controlled activity. He argues that proper bicycle riding can materially strengthen a weak heart when guided by medical advice.
Arkansas Attorney General Jeff Davis stated to the press that he will advise all corporations referred to him not to furnish the affidavit required by the Rector anti trust law to the secretary of state. He asserted no enforceable law punishes noncompliance if the affidavit is withheld.
A decapitated girl’s body, about age ten, was found by a log south of Hubbard in Hubbard County. A ten year old boy Leo Kuno and an Auburn man, later reported the scene but the body disappeared when authorities arrived. no missing girl matched the description in the area.
New York August report notes Ferdinand W Loehman jailed on Ladsow Street for debt with life imprisonment looming unless law changes. Charles Schurz obtained judgment for wines food and cigars. Loehman fined 309 dollars for contempt of court but unable to pay. He has a wife and five children described as penniless.
In federal court Jerry McCarthy of Ives, Okanogan county filed a bankruptcy petition while John McKee of Everett, a bankrupt, has been discharged. Grace L Cooper seeks a divorce from Geo S Cooper alleging cruel treatment and failure to support. they were married April 22, 1496. Funeral notices include Lena Ethy n Burns and Mrs C Hiracken. Mail for Manila from Seattle is affected by pending transport failures. Board of Equalization reduced Gil & Gil and FR van Tuyl while raising Cudahy Packing Co. Hearings continue Saturday. Gareta Karje leaves for Los Angeles for health reasons. H H Nash seeks court help to collect a $2,000 note. Seattle clearing house bank clearances total $288,991.87 with $43,818.47 balances.
Newark August 24. Bishop Wieser reports a syndicate of European capitalists offering to take over all Roman Catholic church mortgages nationwide at a uniform 3 percent rate. Many churches currently pay 5 to 7 percent.
Tonight at Third Avenue Theater audiences see Golden Giant. An afternoon and evening Dog and Pony Show performs on Second and Battery streets nearby.
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