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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1899
Page
4
In Salldm Oregon on August 28 threshing resumes across nearly all county areas if dry weather holds. Cool cloudy conditions and threatened or possible rain dominated the day but no rain fell. Farmers estimate overall crop damage now at 15 to 25 percent, with many expecting saved grain if weather stays favorable.
The secretary of war approved funds for surveys on the Lower Willamette and Columbia rivers to secure a 26 foot channel, and for examining the Columbia mouth aiming for 40 feet over the bar. Additional approval covers a survey of Neah Bay to convert it into a harbor of refuge.
The Washington school for defective youth trustees retain Prof. James Watson pending supreme court action. Watson will be headteacher earning 1295 dollars per month. If the court rules against him, the board will elect a director. He may open school September 1 and perform duties in the meantime.
A contemporary brawl over alleged immoral venues at Madison Park near Lake Washington prompts plans to close the establishments. Reported scenes include Sunday afternoons in a two story house with pianos and a staff of Black musicians, solicitations from windows, and drunken crowds shouting crude cries at passersby. A visitor from Victoria notes the place far surpasses any similar establishment seen in the north.
The Jessie Shirley company stands at the Third Avenue theater for a week, presenting Trilby with Miss Shirley delivering a strong headlining performance. George D. McQuarrie earns praise as Svengali, others like William Abram and Marion De Roco provide solid support in key roles. Tomorrow night the attraction shifts to Moths.
Over a hundred residents have been taken into custody since January 1 for mental illness in the Murray area. John Lincer, the latest to be removed, was sent to Everett by Snohomish County Sheriff after disappearing in dense woods near Leland Houghton’s jogging camp where he had worked for two months.
The board of public works has the assessment role for district 203 on Second Avenue North. Bids were opened for Engine No repairs and will be reported to the city council tonight. A Madison Street water main extension petition was filed with the city clerk. Building permits issued: James Garretty 414 James Street for repairs at cost 200. Neal Hoyle two one story frame fences 2019 2022 Seventh Avenue cost 1800. Civil service commission to meet in special session tomorrow night. City council meets tonight.
Muncie Indiana August 28 1920 President Charles Kimbrough of the company said the plant will shut down tomorrow indefinitely because enough raw material cannot be secured to operate the works.
The schooner Hunter Havage cap sized in a Lake Huron squall off Point aux Maruer. Five people drowned including Mrs. John Mullerweis the owner’s wife and daughter, Mrs. F. Sharpetein wife of the captain, Capt. Sharpstein’s son Thomas Duby mate, and other crew members. The vessel was unloaded when wrecked.
Mine Aliee Be Griswold married Clarence B. George at 5 o clock Saturday in the Griswold home 114 Thirty sixth avenue. Rev. Hugh Gilchrist officiated. A reception followed at 6. The couple departed on the 9 o clock train for Tacoma to make their home.
The steamship Laurada is due any moment from St Michael and should carry the season’s Klondike cleanup passengers. On her return north she will be loaded with freight and must leave many items behind.
A bashful man arrives at a Detroit hotel clerk to register for a room for two with his wife who is already waiting. He misreads the register, presents a marriage certificate, and reveals he is new to hotel business etiquette, causing confusion over room type and names.
F B Johnson of Southern Pacific in Tacoma and H Stebbing of Erie Dispatch in Seattle are noted. Dr A E Salisbury of Southern Pacific in Vancouver visits Seattle. J M Haines of Philippe Judean Excursion Co. expected from Eastern Oregon. Local SP office received new indexed California maps with detailed state information.
A historical note lists minimum ages for marriage in several countries. Germany sets 18 for men, Greece requires 14 for boys and 12 for girls, France 18 for men and 1 for women, Belgium the same, Spain 14 for men and 12 for women, Switzerland 14 for men and 12 for women, Austria oddly states both genders at age 4, reflecting outdated norms.
The Aberdeen will resume service between Tacoma Seattle and Olympia on Tuesday while the Multnomah undergoes repairs. Until then the Aberdeen makes one daily trip at 1 PM. The Advance from Paulsbo and Colby arrived with a broom on its prow and set a new record beating the Hattie Hanson in exactly three hours.
In CICPRO Indiana, Bonita glass factory employees remain on strike after last week’s walkout. Management refuses to rehire two workers accused of incompetence, keeping positions open and prospects for a settlement distant.
The plaza hat, in white batiste and trimmed with black velvet ribbons, is fashionable for women over forty four. It features shirred batiste on cords, self-colored contrasts, and strings tied at the left cheek for casual garden and cottage excursions.
Preparations by the M C A for a citywide Christian Institute begin Monday September 4 at the First Methodist Church corner Third Avenue and Marion Street. Protestant denominations attend with morning personal work and field work sessions, afternoon Bible and deeper truth studies, and an evening focus on the Holy Spirit and the church.
A Capetown dispatch quotes the Transvaal government sticking to its latest offer and saying it will make no further concessions in response to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's proposals.
The N A T and T steamer Toanoke will not return to St Michael this season. It is expected to be chartered by the U S government soon for use as a transport. The vessel currently lies in the stream awaiting disposition.
Mia Lottie Lewie, 28, of New York, is in Bellevue hospital with pernicious malarial fever. Doctors say mosquito bites caused the malaria. Dr. Richards reports blood contains two varieties of parasites similar to those found in malarial soldiers returning from Cuba.
Medford bank displays Nuggets valued at about 12000 as part of Sterling Mining clean-up. WW BE Ankeny vice-president will present them at the Portland event. Few realize the gold output from Southern Oregon mines with banks in the Talent River valley buying and shipping dust nuggets and bricks.
In Columbus Ohio Aug meeting of leading window glare interests the group approved a consolidation of interests. President Th Sellers McKee of Mitteburg presided. Capital stock planned between 35 and 56 million dollars. Details of the venture remain unfinished.
A historic list of simple remedies includes lime water for burns and peppermint oil for headaches. Arnica for sprains, hot water neck baths, vinegar hops for earache, salt water wraps for growing pains, and camphor doses for colds. Also covers steams, alcohol cloths for neuralgia, cold compresses for sore throat, and basic methods to slow bleeding.
Washington dispatch states Dato Mundi, leader at Zamboanga, attacked and defeated insurgents there. Thirty were killed in the engagement, part of a report dated August 2 and received at the war department.
Ray Claire, 25, assistant superintendent at Metropolitan Life Insurance, was struck by lightning during a shower on First Avenue. He was found under a tree and died from hemorrhage and burns to the chest and legs, with his watch chain melted and his right shoe torn.
Berlin reports a new water craft the water tandem bicycle. Riders sit on a middle platform supported by two cigar shaped floats and the contrivance carries six people including the two wheelmen. It can move backward or forward and has a very fine steering wear.
A practical note urges women to test color combinations in gowns and millinery. It discusses how blue dresses enhance blue eyes, how heliotrope tones soften lips and cheeks, and how white outfits can brighten a sallow complexion. It cautions that bright dyes can mute natural tones and calls for experimentation and verification.
In Romford a parish church clock stopped after two birds built a nest on top of it. A piece of string formed part of the nest and tangled a wheel. When workers cleared the nest they found two eggs inside.
A Buffalo Commercial report describes a veranda confrontation outside a grocery in a down East town. A burglar cut a door hole and was found dead next morning, apparently having cut his throat after attempting escape. A woman clung to the burglar’s wrist all night, unaware of his death.
Veteran prospector W Coffmann reports H P Blater has a rich placer strike at Upper Grave Creek six miles from Wolf Creek station. A seam of decomposed quartz in a porphyry ledge yields easily worked ore. best pan 110, average 30. Blater has shipped 25 pounds of gold and activity continues.
Mrs Mra D Hastings aged 79 dies at home from senile decay. Community mourns. Maccabees to meet at 221 Beneca Street for benefit arrangements. Norman K Laxton of Vancouver papers tours city and crusades against gambling. Guardian Jay C Allen pursues $782.25 judgment against A Baum. Malcolm McDonald plans Washington newspaper venture. Judge Moore schedules Guetar C Green contempt hearing. Green divorced from Ferndale lodging house owner. Henry Ashworth reported missing amid demented behavior. Beatty Ferguson and Mike Burns arrested for liquor sales without license. County to send Kenton trail victim back East.
Trouble brews at the Seattle exposition as the Fifth Regiment team from Victoria faces withdrawal fears over Wagner's band being chosen for music. Subscriptions to the exposition fund waver as merchants like ER. Merchant withdraws 25 dollars and others may follow. Supporters argue Wagner's band deserves patronage after hard times, while some large subscribers threaten to pull funds if the chosen act remains unchanged.
Paris reports that Journet the court martial president has received an intimation from generals not to allow Labert to ask embarrassing questions to witnesses for the prosecution.
Women planning rest rather than fashion tours should avoid tight unwieldy corsets. Many are tempted by new purchases though comfort suffers as corsets require adjustments over a week or two. Tight footwear, corsets, high stockings and collars create agony in daily wear.
Report notes seven inmates managed to slip from the prison after entering the workshops. The escape occurred after last night’s entry and was discovered this morning. No further details on method or location are provided.
Tritby at Third Avenue Theater Tonight with Main's Circus. Shows Tuesday afternoon and evening opposite Y M C A Park.
An advertisement lists heavy gray and mottled Comet Planners at 10c per yard, plus 12 percent values. It also promotes New yle Crepon Fiderdown in pink blue red and cream, suitable for jackets and wrappers, priced at a yard.
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