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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1899
Page
4
John R. McLean the Democratic candidate for governor purchased the Toledo Commercial the citys only morning paper. The paper had recently been sold to O W Hull who changed its political alignment from Republican to Independent.
Anthonys, a former Helion foreman with the Chicago and Northwestern line, was seized by a mob in Cary Illinois after reports of infidelity. He was ducked at the town pump then dragged toward the rail route but the crowd shifted to tar and feathers when escape attempts sparked a scuffle.
Sub-contractors on the Palmer cut-off divert manpower from Auburn to Palmer with labor agencies supplying workers. A long line from Auburn to Palmer, where the cut-off diverges, features steam shovel crews and a spur toward Muckleshoot reservation. Much earth is moved by wheel scrapers and tram cars, with manual loading into dump cars, reducing rock work needed.
The council divided over T McLaughlin’s liquor license transfer from 1629 First Ave to 12% First Ave, with the license committee recommending rejection. Diller faced implications from a personal business in the area, while Castleman cited movement near the new post office as a reason for restraint. The rejection failed to pass. A new ordinance report was urged, and funds were approved for a box sewer on Twenty-second Ave South near Norman Street, repaving East Way from Fifth Ave to Thirtieth Ave, an auctioneers misrepresentation ban, and a $5000 road to Magnolia Port Army port project.
In Darien Georgia Aug 29 another Delewal family member surrendered this morning. Sixty rioters have been jailed and others are surrendering as authorities quell disturbances.
On the steamer Dutch arriving at Vancouver harbor last night were J. D. Hudl ey and J. M. Mowle of Seattle with about 100000 between them. Cad Wilton the actress also aboard with Sid 600 and others including J. Deavie and Ed Lewin of Seattle.
Western New York farmers face severe drought with scarce water beans and potatoes stunted fruit trees drooping. Fires sparked by passing trains threaten crops woodlands and homes as Canisteo and Steuben County report dense smoke and ongoing battles to control flames.
Pittsburgh, Aug 29 Two coal trust consolidations completed recently will shape supply in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Great Lakes region. The Monongahela River Coal and Coke Co will control coal lands between the river fret at Pittsburgh and Morgantown, W. Va by October 1. The second is the Pittsburg Coal Co including 16 railroad coal companies and docks in the Great Lakes area with over 99,000 acres of coal lands. Total capitalization runs to 194 million dollars, river group 140 million and railroad group 44 million. The river combine controls 16 properties on the Monongahela river and will absorb river transport lines, two steamboats and several coal barges and towboats, plus coal elevators and yards handling Pittsburgh coal between Brownsville and New Orleans. The average mine output in the combined river operations exceeds 1,000,000 tons annually.
A minor roof fire at residential 1523 Sixth Avenue challenged crews this morning but caused limited damage. Fire department said the blaze will not spread beyond a small area and caused no injuries.
Dr M B A McKechnie city physician reported to police that two smallpox suspects were found at a house on 420 Third Avenue. He said there had been no further spread of the disease today.
A terrific storm swept Pittsburg after noon today with wind at 36 miles per hour. People crossing bridges had to grip rails to hold on and avoid danger.
Justice W M Sith of the Long Island Supreme Court ruled that colored children may not attend white schools in districts with established separate schools. The ruling arose from Mrs Cis co colored resident of Jamal co appealing to admit her 14 year old son to village schools regardless of color. George Wallace argued for Mia Olsen. corporation counsel represented the board.
LATS Mo Aug 29 Liquid air may be used by the crematory as a substitute for wood in incineration of bodies. Chemist J Allen says the components of liquid air can be treated to form intense heat that would consume the body and ashes, leaving nothing behind.
Marshalltown Aug 29 three tramps stole a ride on the Chicago and Great Western train shortly after midnight. They shot and killed Brakeman J K Wilson and Conney Matthews and threw their bodies under the wheels. A posse was quickly organized to pursue the murderers.
New York reports Nat Goodwin denies staying in England as a permanent country gentleman and rejects rumors of his sister-in-law’s engagement to the Duke of Manchester. He notes the stories about American actresses and titled engagements are not serious in American public life this summer.
Mrs. Charsha reports a sequence of threatening anonymous letters and a mysterious candy box found at her perch. A white powder box once hidden in the yard, believed to be arsenic, adds to the danger as detectives investigate the case and a state detective is called in.
Eastern retail butchers press ahead with plans to build independent slaughter houses in New York. Subscriptions reach about 700000 with investors ready to increase shares, and William C Whitney linked to the venture amid unconfirmed Rockefeller participation.
While inventorying the belongings of Mrs. Owen Ward of Supran the heirs uncovered more than $5000 in gold and silver coins secreted in an upper cabinet. The stash is described as savings of a lifetime unknown to relatives.
Mrs Cunningham wife of Dr P L Cunningham died after taking a headache powder containing anti kamina and quinine shortly before 6 in the morning. Authorities believe the anti kamina caused heart failure leading to her death at 2 o'clock.
A mislaid switch on the Muskigum Valley road caused a collision with an eastbound passenger train near Circleville Ohio. Five people were seriously injured and twenty others were harmed as the engine and cars wrecked at the edge of the city.
In Santiago on August 2 a violent clash erupted in Cuavitas after rumors that Cuban soldiers would not be paid. Ex soldiers attacked rural guard Capt. Baliat, injuring him, as three men were killed and twelve wounded in the ensuing fight. American troops stood by with orders to fire only in self defense. General Castillo later restored order and confirmed some payments had been incorrect.
Flora Illinois August 29 C F Brown known as the Cattle King of Southern Hlingia sells 215 cattle to Rastman of New York for over 100 dollars per head. The cattle were shipped by special train to Liverpool. He reports 889 more cattle in reserve. This is the largest shipment ever from the area.
An elderly Tasmanian woman visiting a Melbourne wax works identifies a hanged murderer Geo Chamberlain as her long lost son. She had hoped the figure would answer with a greeting and a large bag of money for her.
Bishop J H Hienk of Porto Rico secures a call to all U S bishops to aid the Catholic community on the earthquake stricken island. He states the Catholics there rely on Americans for relief and support from the church.
James Thompson Thomas Dyer and C Courtney were arrested Sunday night for attempting to rob Patrick Fitzgerald in Magra joon. A hearing before Judge Cann yesterday afternoon resulted in Courtney being discharged while Thompson and Dyer were bound over to the superior court for trial.
In New Orleans two men, William Brown and Alexander Singletary, were instantly killed and about 20 injured when a rail they placed against a pole charged with 660 volts of electricity completed a circuit during repairs on the St. Charles Avenue electric car line. The accident was caused by defective insulation.
Mrs. L. M. Todd, a Hinrich subject, now in the San Francisco pest house, is to be sent to Hawaii. She contracted leprosy in 1802 while at a San Francisco pew house, lived in Hawaii until 1808, then traveled to Japan and Canada before returning to San Francisco in 1808, avoiding initial hospital checks. An immigration inspector and specialist confirmed she is badly diseased.
In Rouen Ayr 2A, about 2,000 striking dock laborers blocked cemetery access during the burial of a comrade. They chanted long live the strike as disturbances erupted and several leaders were arrested by authorities.
CAPE MAY Aug 29 The battleship Alabama put to sea this morning for a builder's trial. It is expected she will return to Philadelphia tomorrow or Thursday.
Alfred Heed, colored, found guilty of attempted criminal assault on a white woman near Heldenheimer and sentenced to seventy years. A second similar case near Kowere was indicted by the grand jury and will be tried at once. lynching narrowly avoided.
Aug 20 in St Louis Missouri ex Gov William J Stone acting chair of the Democratic National Committee plans appointments to the executive ways and means and printing committees. J G Johnson of Kansas likely to chair the executive committee with ten members led by Stone Gahan Tillman Heath Gahan Woodeon and others named. Thomas Gahan cited as influential voice.
The tomb of Jehangir in Allahabad, long deserted, is said to be converted into a billiard saloon by local officers. The interior was decorated with electricity and a billiard table installed, provoking mock merriment at the mausoleum. Geneva report by La Buisse.
The article notes a shift away from cel-like tightly fitting skirts as fashion tides change. Worth opposed the style, resisting the trend as much as possible and long after it had begun to fade elsewhere.
In MSILAWAUKER Wic August 2 the Plarkinton bank examination reveals worse conditions than thought. Directors admit violating their rule on overdraft payments. Creditors’ attorneys aim to hold the directors personally responsible for 122000 dollars paid in overdrafts by President F. T. Day.
The Australasian argues that Britain's policy must prioritize imperial obligations over internal disputes and parish politics. It cites the Transvaal trouble, the Omdurman expedition, and Africa’s issues with France as reminders that neglect of foreign responsibilities harms the empire.
The King County Horticultural Society will convene its annual meeting in Seattle on September 5. Market Inspector W. H. Brown will present his annual report reviewing efforts to keep infected fruit out of Seattle markets.
A violent windstorm in Winchester Virginia caused John Robinsons circus tent to collapse onto a crowd. The incident sparked a general panic and about forty people were injured by being trampled in the surge for safety.
Tonight at the Third Avenue Theater the play Tritdy plays indoors while Main's Circus performs opposite the Y M C A Park. The updated listings note evening entertainment across venues for local residents to choose between stage and circus performances.
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