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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented listing from a Seatti Star advertisement shows Wells & Co as publishers and references a subscription or delivery service with a monthly rate. The text mentions a business office at 1107 Third Avenue and hints at a telephony or news delivery arrangement.
The piece describes MANGGESEL of Kentucky surprising opponents amid Democratic divisions over the governorship won by Goebel. It notes Goebel’s followers and protest absence, Goebel’s legal approach, and speculation about future Senate ambitions in Washington. The text highlights the volatile Kentucky race and the leader’s shrewdness and ambition.
The piece portrays British optimism about a quick victory in Africa, then reveals the Boers as a disciplined, growing force. It notes Dutch farmers expanding into a formidable army, training with artillery and French guidance, challenging European assumptions.
A coordinated protest to block Northern Pacific influence in city affairs plans a formal statement next Tuesday night. Organizers emphasize equal Republican and Democrat participation, denying partisanship while warning that municipal domination harms all residents.
Dec 22 Chief Broder posts a notice offering a $600 reward for a footpad killed by a mind or by the coroner's certificate. The report mentions planted evidence and a lingering discussion of live suspects, but details are unclear and incomplete.
A string of arrivals and associations surfaces with Healy the logger from Toit at Hotel Diller, Allen a Monahan associate in Seattle lodging, a business man at Hotel Seattle, Eugenie Piair linked to Quality theater, and Will H. Parry the comptroller in Grays Harbor for a few days. Hillier, CP baggage agent, and Mrs arriving with the Umatilla trip details highlight ongoing regional activity.
An Ohio Southern field report from Anooga Tennessee outlines Mormon missionary activity in the southern states. It notes 24 elders preaching across 13 states including Kentucky, with 14 visited sites and 97 revelations reported, detailing miles walked and miles ridden during the week.
In Washington on December 22 Secretary of War Root was greeted with congratulations as a possible vice president. National Chairman Hanna supports Root, and Senator Platt endorsed him as satisfactory for the ticket.
A 16 month old child of EB Limber living at the corner of Eleventh Avenue and John Streets swallowed gasoline yesterday and died shortly after. An injunction granted to Ruby E serving to prevent interference with the child during the divorce case pendency. A new trial motion in Hosker v Kautz denied. plaintiff awarded $687.44. W F Whitney buys half block on Third Avenue South for $42 000. J J Maney reports the Northern Pacific Clear Water extension will be complete and in the road's hands by March 1.
A small fire sparked by crossed electric lines damaged the Kitchen of the Royal restaurant last night, with about $200 loss covered by insurance. Patrols reported numerous minor incidents including thefts, arrests, and a divorce ruling, as a busy Seattle night unfolded.
Three boys, alleged San Francisco thieves, were arrested after a cloak and millinery store robbery. Sixteen items valued at $106 were recovered from under the Hoslen block and University grounds. A fourth boy, Al Long, was arrested on Washington Street by Detective Cudihee.
Transfers include undivided interests and lots in Maynard's plat and Crawford's addition with dates in December and values from 400 to 14 000 dollars. Notable parties include George W. Plates, Walter A. McClure, Mary M. Herran, and John H. Ingraham.
Public schools closed today for Christmas vacation with programs in many primaries and gifts for children. Parents attended and the exercises pleased the crowd. Catholic schools held no exercises. All schools will reopen Tuesday January 2, revised from January 1 as previously stated.
A grand ball will be held at Ranke hall tomorrow evening hosted by the local Musicians' Union. The notice invites members and guests to attend the formal event.
A street parade will be held tomorrow as part of a union musicians benefit for Carbonado sufferers. Musicians have shown enterprise and energy in initiating the event, which is expected to be a big success.
Yesterday's Great Northern passenger train arrived seven percent hours late this morning and the Northern Pacific overland ran one hour late, reflecting ongoing schedule slippage on major lines.
Joe Golden and John Williams were arrested after a fight by Officer Ed Cummings and charged with disorderly conduct. The pair were said to be planning to rob a tailor shop on First Avenue.
In Vabash Indiana Mrs Bella Fetters of Bristol received a mystery infant by express. The newborn, neatly dressed and tagged, was delivered yesterday by a courier who refused to reveal origin. Fetters announced plans to adopt and raise the child. The infant likely started from a Lake Shore line station near Bristol.
A series of deeds recorded yesterday shows transfers in Gilman park Nagle's second add Edgewater add and other Seattle areas. Notable entries include Peter La Chapelie to Charles E Hays for lot 12 block 69 Gilman park and Mary Cave's div. half, W W Wilshire to Cora Edgers for parts of blocks 1 3 45 Nagle's add, and George W Trimble to Aly adam Hunter with extensive lot descriptions in plat 1 and 2 West Beattle. Additional transfers include Robert M Palmer to J H Williams Mercer's 24 add North Seattle and Anna M Gasch to EB Stonenberg in Denny's Broadway add with values up to 14000 dollars.
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