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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
4
Seattle tailors warn that rising wool prices and tariff duties will force higher suit costs next spring. Cloth prices have jumped and coat linings and garment labor costs increase, with firms delaying any rise until spring. Many Seattle customers may shift to imported English cloths as domestic supply tightens.
The Van Anda group of six claims on Olive creek including Last Loaf and Mumphack was sold Saturday to British Columbia capitalists represented by Col. Topping for 1 500 000 dollars. Rich assays in Last Loaf and Humpback hastened the deal. President Blewett of Van Anda retains a two fifths interest in the new company which will develop the property extensively and build a large mill.
Silas A. Reed of 1800 Thirteenth Avenue said he was choked and robbed of 4 by two men near his home on the first night. Ah Sam, a Chinaman, was cut on the hand and robbed of 15 dollars by two men on Firet Avenue South last night.
J W Edmunds, formerly local manager of the Aetna Life & Accident, has bought acres of oyster beds on Hood's canal near Union City Washington. He plans to cultivate oysters as both a science and a business. He learned in Olympia and Shelton of owners earning about four thousand dollars from beds in the region.
Admiral Dewey’s name appears on pews in St John’s Episcopal and St Paul’s Catholic churches in Washington. He rented a pew at St John’s while his wife keeps a pew at St Paul’s where the plate was changed from Hazen to Dewey after their marriage. He does not expect to attend the Catholic church and will likely attend St John’s.
Colonel Scully of the U S Army Quartermaster inspected British and American mule transports in New Orleans Dec 12. He found each British stall holds five animals while American stalls hold sixteen, judging the American system superior in efficiency.
James N. Hill was elected president of the Spokane Park and Northern railroad at a board meeting in the city held Wednesday. The resignation of President James J. Hill was accepted at the same time.
Capt. F. M. White plans to depart with a crew on December 4 to man the wrecked bark Mermaid on the lower Aleutian Islands. He bought her after the wreck and aims to float her for repairs at home.
The Italian bark Cavour arrived in Victoria from Shanghai after a typhoon off Japan. The storm damaged the vessel with a broken water tank and salt water had to be distilled from coal oil cans for drinking. Four men were sick, leaving six to work the ship.
William Bittoux says the sacred totem pole is now city property and a ghost dance is planned. Fort Tongass members Kinnimooth left for their northern home with 500 dollars to be divided. they owned the pole. The city paid 9009 for their 10000 damage claim, funded by Piper Lattimer Thompson and Fisher, keeping the monument in Pioneer Square as a daylight curiosity and Kodak target.
A suit filed in Judge Moore's court by Colin W. Cottain Revaud Hanbury and Minerva P. West v Barneson and Chilcott seeks the appointment of a receiver for the bark Seminole and an accounting of all financial transactions. Plaintiffs claim an agreement to buy two thirds interest with $8000 portion of a $12000 purchase and say $28000 earned since not shared. Defendants deny material allegations as legal battle looms.
O. W. Jackson returns from California and stays at Ratnier Grand. A L Whitney of Whitney Co. San Francisco checks in at Ratler Grand. J C Calhoun, Diamond merchant, at Hotel Seattle. Thomas Cranney, Coupeville pioneer, at Diner A D Bordman, deputy fish commissioner, at Hotel Seattle. William F. Brown, manager of the 45 mine near Everett, at Hotel Butler.
Citizens of Key West petition the Navy to keep the Maine victims buried in the local cemetery. They bought a lot, fenced it with iron, and erected a monument, prompting the department to decline removal. Bodies buried in Havana, about 190 in number, will be brought home on the Texas.
Princess Agnes Salm-alm seeks to go to South Africa as a nurse. She first tried to contact President Kruger but British authorities delayed her message. She plans to serve on either side in the conflict.
A rumor circulates that England seeks to purchase the Galapagos group from Ecuador. It claims Ecuador needs money and is selling outlying possessions for cash to bolster finances. The alleged motive is to gain a strategic Pacific position before an inter-oceanic canal opens.
Hon. Miles F B McSweeney writes to governors of Southern states urging united action by Southern representatives in Congress to pass a bill refunding 11 million dollars to Southerners whose cotton was seized by U S troops during the Civil War. The seized cotton was sold by the New York collector of customs and proceeds placed in the U S Treasury.
Portland, Oregon, plans to bid for Cape Nome business as the California and Oregon Coast Steamship Company eyes operation of the George W. Bider and the Imepateh with a possible third vessel. Capt. Clem Randall will command the Elder, a sturdy ship known on the Bound, if it avoids Columbia sand bar delays. May Tacoma follow with spring revival as port activity stirs.
Washington dispatch reports Lieut Brumby showing improvement in condition this morning after a period of illness. The brief update notes a positive change in his health status and progress toward recovery.
J A Poyer a local butcher was stabbed last night by A T Palmer during a quarrel and died minutes later. Palmer and an accomplice named Hall, who were with him, are in custody.
The remains of Joseph W. Blabeon will go East tomorrow afternoon on the Great Northern overland. Funeral services are set for 2:30 at St Mark's Church at Madison and Broadway conducted by Rev J P D Lingd. Pallbearers include J J McGuv ra J D Farrell W H Thomson FE Neufelder Col A J Blethen and Judge Thomas Burke. Mrs Blabon and J W Mabon accompany the body to Portland Maine for the regular services there. Burial will be in Farmington Maine, the native place.
Oscar F. Williams, ex US consul at Manila, believes the Philippines are a valuable acquisition for the United States and that the war should end January 1. He asserts guerrilla warfare persists among Filipinos, that Gen Otto aims to draw insurgents into a decisive battle, and that US troops will not retreat. He suggests Aguinaldo might capitulate on honorable terms but cannot desert his people.
New York December reports say Miss Josephine Drexel denied plans to enter a convent and give 10 million dollars to the church. Cranks flooded her with letters from around the world. one admirer asked to join her in becoming a nun.
Listings include Why Smith Left Home at Beattle Thekrater. Third Avenue Theater presents Human Hearts. Olympic Theater offers Vaudeville and moving pictures with Miniature Dawson City at 1223 Second Avenue.
Market quotations show Tuesday morning activity with lively trade in nuts and green fruits. Oranges and lemons are described as fine quality while ranch eggs firm and prices stable. Grain data list figures for barley wheat chicken feed bran shorts and related values.
A dense list of farm goods and market prices from Puget Sound and Eastern Washington includes rye at 21.00, timothy at 18.00, alfalfa at 10.00, and various livestock such as beef cattle and hogs with specific weights and terms. Also listed are hides, wool, butter, cheese, poultry, fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables, lumber, and other commodities with unit prices and tonnage or per item details. The compilation reflects a comprehensive regional market catalog for farmers and buyers.
A detailed price list for coffee and grains shows per pound and per bag rates. Items include cracked wheat, oats, barley, rye, and roasted coffee with numerous bag weights and regional origins. Prices span from 16 to 60 cents per pound and vary by packaging.
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