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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
3
The Navy Department is not ready to award the dry dock contract for Philadelphia. Action is delayed at least a week while officials seek better information on the electric capstans to be installed in the dock.
New York August 6. Col Robert G Ingersoll left a small estate and no will. His widow Mrs Eva A Ingersoll today became administratrix of the estate with a bond of 20000. Mrs Ingersoll bonds with her daughter Mrs Eva Brown and Clinton D Farrell. Mrs Brown swears she owns the Walston estate at Dobie Ferry where Col Ingersoll died valued at 50000.
In Indianapolis on August 2 Policeman J Warren confronted James Hitch, a fruit store watchman, assaulting his wife at Washington and West. Hitch shot Warren in the chest, and Warren fired twice at Hitch, killing him. Warren is in precarious condition with hopes for recovery.
Seattle theater managers J. P. Howe and W. M. Russell voiced support for Sunday closing if enforcement is impartial across all businesses. Russell urged equal observance for fruit stands stores and saloons, while Howe noted long standing Sunday shows at his theater but favored closing. Prosecutor McElroy’s return in September may shape Judge Cann’s next move, with authorities expected to pursue the law's enforcement.
The third annual gathering begins in Hot Springs Arkansas with a week of entertainments and sports. The carnival aims to unite influential Black leaders from across the South to discuss matters of interest to the race amid a notably color filled city.
The Walter L. Main circus arrives in Seattle next Tuesday with a lineup including the Roosevelt Rough Riders detachment and the emaliest elephant. Also featured are the Livingston acrobats, the Vernis family six iber, Miss Homa Dockrill, Martina Lowando the Brazilian rider, ten year old Herbert the clown, Lil Kereiakes, a Springfield farmer and his pigs, William Conrad with a riding monkey Cooper, the giant Wild Rose and the eccentric Delavaye and Frits, and Canandiagus on a pony.
The Central W C T U and Seattle Federation of Unions plan a basket picnic at the Crittenton Rescue home on the Rainier Beach and Renton car line next Wednesday. Members will depart Seattle at 10 oclock. each attendee to bring a tablecloth and eating items. A RO meeting of the Central W C T U is noted for Tuesday with business to be transacted Wednesday at the Rescue home.
In Perry O T the 1900s era discusses two factions on statehood for Oklahoma and the Territories. Single staters favor combined statehood while double staters push separate territories. Support shifts suggest singles may gain, affecting delegate nominations and territorial legislature.
Fragmentary report describes Capt. Dreyfus drinking milk at 5 a.m. and again during prison routines. Court escort noted, wife visits, and a family member observes limited daily interviews amid conditions of confinement.
In Eldorado Clay County Sheriff Stephenson and deputies shot Crump Arbogast who died and Robert Heldy who was wounded during a siege of a house where two suspects hid. The posse had pursued them for arson and depredations including a depot blaze on the Cleveland Canton Southern railway. Survivors were captured and jailed in Clay county.
At the Potter county Democratic convention in Coudersport on August 4 a resolution was adopted objecting to intermarriage between Americans and Fulipin people and urging policy against such unions.
In Victoria, Aug 24, news from Vancouver Island reports a major mineral discovery. A 12 foot ledge of galena was located by John Braden, a member of the provincial parliament, signaling rich potential as prospectors flood the area since spring.
Promoters of a chair manufacturing combine win the agreement of leading chair manufacturers to join. Judge Campbell of Cambridge and J S Pord of Chicago secure options on Buckney Tree, Michigan Chair, Grand Ledge Chair, and Wolverine plants. The trust may be capitalized at 20,000,000.
A New York woman named Mary Healy died last night from alcoholism. Her dog, her only companion, remained beside the corpse guarding it, resisting all attempts to move it. Report says she had received money from relatives in California, most of which was spent on drink.
At a special Fortson Relief Corps meeting yesterday a committee was appointed to cooperate with Citizens and Red Cross groups in organizing a reception for the returning First Washington volunteers. Mrs PD C Stan Mrs Gee Cotterill Mrs John Forehand Mrs W Fairbanks and Mrs FP Conner named. Officers elected Thursday were duly installed.
Prof Douthitt outlines Y M C A yearly program with business and young men classes and terms from Sept 14 to March 4. Tri city basketball series eyed with Thanksgiving start and an indoor pentathlon including Portland Seattle Spokane associations. James Bay and 8 A C prep for Astoria meet under Canadian Amateur rules. many open and member events listed.
The Washington celebration fund committee has not met yet to plan fundraising for returning soldiers from Manila. Chairman A M Brooks says they have six weeks to raise the amount and will consider members' schedules before meetings. Subscriptions will be received at Howton National Bank for larger and smaller contributions.
A federal libel suit targets the schooner Carrie Dove filed by A. T. Neiwon and crew members alleging Seaman pay practices in Alaskan ports. Plaintiffs claim crew were required to work Sundays without extra compensation during port stays.
The American three ton cutter Great Western arrived in Bristol today with its sole occupant Honard Mack burn of Gloucester Massachusetts in good health after leaving Gloucester on June 1.
An explosion at Liest Colliery in Glamorganshire Wales killed 65 people and left others in danger. Rescue operations continue as officials assess the aftermath and safety hazards remain.
Daily 2 20 p m auction by New York Jewelry Co. offers a free diamond ring and 10 other gifts to draw attendees. Special 3 p m silver ware sale and 2 50 and 7 30 pm auctions list prize recipients including Mrs Martin and Mrs Young. Seats for ladies at Emporium 117 Second Avenue.
Notice announces the regular annual meeting of stockholders at the company office at 10 am on Thursday September 14 for the election of trustees. Dated Seattle Washington August 71 1800 signed JOIN USHER Jr Lee.
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