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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
4
The Moran interests advance major shipyard work as a floating drydock nears completion. A large terminal building and extensive machinery are under construction, with plans for a new shop and offices. milestones include a $125,000 investment and a dramatic expansion of the yard's handling capacity.
In Pa on December 19 a Milbourn girl rushed to help during a muck match after a stove apron caught fire. She aided a 15 year old, extinguished flames, and searched for Veiva, then ran to a bed and bathroom as smoke filled the area.
In Pa Dee 19 the celebrated miners strike ends with enthusiastic public reaction. Churches ring, steam brews long and victoriously. Women and children cheer as strikers express satisfaction with the new agreement. Officials conceded many demands, marking the first local mine stoppage conducted without bloodshed.
Seven people died in two tenement house fires in New York. A man identified as Geo Barrett was fatally burned. three others were seriously injured including a wife and three-year-old child of Mrs. James Fox. Several other injured names are listed, with incomplete spellings and uncertain details to be verified.
In Dallas Oregon on December 19 the hop market shows a downturn with no buyers at current prices. Growers refuse offers, and Dal ere have declined to accept bids from the Oregon Hop Association.
Paris dispatch reports in the chamber of deputies the Abbe Lemire stating slavery exists in Central African possessions. A colonial minister denies the assertion but says strong orders have been given to end the system.
Akron Ohio December 19 The Rubber Manufacturing Company forming the rubber trust to consolidate with the Peoria Company at Peoria Illinois. Machinery will be moved to Akron and a new plant erected at once increasing local output and employment to nearly 1000 more than before. The Akron plant will be dedicated to tire production and the Bicycle Company will operate locally.
Remains of Lieutenant Brumby were moved from Garfield hospital to the depot this morning and placed aboard a train to Atlanta. Admiral Dewey accompanied the body to the station.
In Adel Iowa on December 19 Jos Matheus age about 65 living east of Adel beat his wife to death with a club then killed himself with a shotgun. He was married about 40 years, left six grown children. Jealousy cited as motive.
Railway notes report Great Northern gaining control of St. Paul & Duluth stock, securing Twin Cities to Lake Superior access. A New York & Long Branch passenger paid extra fare for two bundles of eticka, causing a minor coach dispute. The Timels Central plans a line from Broux City to Omaha to counter the Great Northern and create a Sioux City Omaha link.
Eugenie Blair arrives in Seattle for A Lady of Quality at the theater Thursday night. Miss Blair leads a strong company with Mr William Bramwell as lead, five performances through Saturday matinee, drawing large advance demand. Also review notes Brown's in Town as witty and well staged, plus local skating rink, theater and Dawson City exhibit on Second Avenue, a costly but profitable novelty for the holiday season.
Rev. Dr. A. Bartholomew, pastor of Salem Reformed Church, led a ministers meeting in Allentown on December 19 denouncing Sunday school Christmas festivals. He called for abolishing gaudy tinsel feasts and waltzes, urging a focus on true Christ and an end to revelry and sham during the holiday season.
A quartet of Mormon missionaries has worked in Peru for four weeks, converting about 20 locals. Led by Traveling Elder Samuel C Whites of Beaver City Utah, two missionaries hail from Southern Idaho. Converts are enthusiastic and services draw attention. A five‑person delegation plans to return to Utah after the Peru mission ends next spring. The elder and brothers are financially independent of the church.
The agriculture department reports experiments with a cattle feed made from ground cornstalks including stock pith and mash mixed with blood or molasses. Cakes are formed under pressure, dried, then soaked to swell before feeding. Production costs run $10 to $12 per ton, with potential value equal to $25 of corn or oats.
Rev W F Kellogg challenges the Single Tax League to a discussion on Henry George ideas to end poverty. Alfred J Wolf, a noted propagandist and debater, will oppose. The free public debate occurs Wednesday evening December 20 at Grand Army hall Colline building.
A. B. Duncan of Sunnyside and J. Connerty, a Lake Village lawyer, met at Newman's hotel in Pensacola. In two minutes both were dead from gunshot wounds. Duncan reportedly faced Connerty with a shotgun, Connerty fled, Duncan fired three pistol shots, all hitting Connerty. The dispute stemmed from a recent business disagreement. Duncan was married to Gen. Mr. D. Reynolds's daughter.
A giant male mountain lion, described as one of the finest in the region, was killed Sunday afternoon near the Eureka sawmill by 16 year old Frank Patkin. The animal measured ten feet from tail to nose and weighed about 225 pounds. J C Ralston bought the carcass to ship to Spokane for mounting for the Paris exposition.
In King County Washington a foreclosure suit seeks to foreclose a mortgage on premises in Seattle described as Lot 7 and 8 in Block 2 of B F Day's El Dorado Addition. The action names Arthur Patricksow and others including First National Bank of Beattie and James A Filley. Defendants are summoned to answer within sixty days after November 1 1809 and face judgment if they fail to respond.
Brown's in Town headlines the third avenue stage while Olympic Theater offers vaudeville and moving pictures at Dawson City style venue on Second Avenue.
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