06 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
1
Copper ores found near Mount Wrangel with a mining claim staked on a pyrite ledge. Prospecting party reports stop in Seattle to confirm discovery and staking details.
Frank Hoffman and two companions report copper pyrites discoveries on a Kotsina branch near Mount Wrangell after winter traverses. They describe a large ledge, high accessibility issues, eerie geysers, and extensive copper deposits along the Copper river region. They plan to stay in Seattle briefly.
In Reading Pennsylvania on July 6 a lightning bolt struck as 16 track workers labored near the Ivania bridge. William Simon Adam Miller and Simon Beli4 were hurled down a fifty foot embankment while six others nearby were stunned. Miller suffered partial paralysis and clothing damage. Simon sustained injuries including rib and facial trauma. Foreman Felix McCall stood distant as the blast unleashed a shocking explosion felt by all in the group.
Mrs Bruce of New York has been conferred a new honor by the Grand Duke of Bay in recognition of her elevations. The announcement notes the ceremony occurred in July and names Mrs Atharine Soll Bruce.
Paris reports M Emile Zola denies speculation that he will write or intends to write a play on the Dreyfus affair for a New York manager. He says he has refused requests for articles and has no desire to contribute to the case beyond his existing involvement.
In Washington July 6 Secretary Alger rescinds an order by Assistant Secretary Mekrie John canceling a Driggs-Seabury contract. Acting Secretary Meiklejohn had recently voided a $700,000 ordnance deal with Driggs-Seabury for failure to meet deadlines. A new contract was later awarded to another firm.
Driggs claims American Ordnance caused delays by sabotaging supply chains after a $170000 advance. They say only the American and Driggs firms can fulfill the contract, and allege the American firm, now a trust absorbing rivals, seeks to push Driggs out of business.
During a violent afternoon storm over Gardeneville, Joseph Connelly was struck and killed by lightning. His wife stood nearby but escaped injury as three houses in the village were struck by bolts.
Jershy City New Jersey July 7 Sheriff of Mudaon county died last night after nearly two years of Bright's disease. He had been given up about a year ago but doctors continued to treat him to finish his term near December.
In Watpaloo July 6 a large skin graft operation covered three square feet of burned skin on Willam Marrett. The graft used skin donated by eleven friends of the patient who is widely known in the community.
Hon F W Monell of Wyoming travels to Alaska aboard the Dirigo with Mrs Monell, joined by congressmen and railway men from the East who praise Alaska’s wealth. He notes Hawaiian discussions on U S integration and calls for ending contract labor to encourage durable immigration. Monell plans a two week stay in Alaska.
Beattie’s labor market shows strong demand for Alaska loggers mill men and general labor with wages sufficient to save. Labor Commissioner Grant notes work available for persistent workers and skilled laborers at outside points. City hall will host the labor bureau on the first floor with separate entrances for women and men and the chamber divided between the mayor and the board of health.
Durand Michigan July 6 Mrs Cy rus Fauble of Durand was killed when her cattle broke into an oat field. While driving them out one of the cattle’s heads knocked her down and it then trampled her body causing internal injuries that led to death a few hours later.
Paris records show Mrs. Resal, widow of a New York hotel keeper, obtained a verdict against Campaignie Generale Transatlantique for $20,000 in damages over the loss of her husband, a passenger on the steamship La Burgoyne. She had sued for $40,000.
The War department was notified of the death of Lieut. McLaughlin of the volunteer signal corps from yellow fever at Gantiago. He gained fame as the bearer of a message reporting the signing of the protocol that reached General Brooks in time to prevent a battle at Albonite Porto Rico.
Several doctors at the dispensary doubt Dr Jacobean's diagnosis and insist the erysipelas is caused by a diatinet germ. They argue it is highly unlikely the baby was infected by a mosquito.
Olympia July 6 George J Byane has pleaded not guilty to the information charged crime. Trial likely set for September.
Paris Texas July 6 EB Greene a farmer and his two hired men were arrested for working in the field on Sunday Greene was fined 16 dollars and costs totaling 111 dollars with a large witness turnout supporting the event The hired men were discharged.
Eleven Northville citizens were arrested in Detroit on July 6 for attempting to lynch Thomas Evane who faced charges of improper conduct with his stepchildren. Evane was hanged and cut down but escaped.
The Princess Alice Mining Company of Buffalo New York opens a four inch aluminum seam in the Lafayette mine Cripple Creek. It assays 106841 dollars in gold and 1671.91 ounces of silver. Twenty feet of the seam hold about 24000 dollars. The seam runs 650 feet into the Ruby mine recently bonded for 95000 dollars to the Princess Alice company. Free shipment will pay the Ruby.
Detroit scene reports ten thousand youths at the Endeavor tent for a praise service with a 1000 voice choir. Across the city thousands join devotional meetings as delegates surge to more than fifteen thousand. Cincinnati remains in the race for the 1991 convention.
Paris July 6 M Hawet a friend of Dreyfus says the prisoner would have refused to accept the quashing of his sentence if offered. Since conviction Dreyfus has desired a retrial to prove his innocence and it was for this reason his wife petitioned for a retrial.
The State department received a report from Commissioner Tripp at Apia detailing the Samoan commission's work to end of May. It notes major progress, chief Justice Chambers is vindicated, and all commissioners approve of his actions.
A severe storm swept the Red River valley last night. Eight lives were reported lost at Crookston amid widespread damage across Minnesota and South Dakota towns along the river.
In Allaha bad Indiana an English railway engineer named Gregory shot a man and a woman after learning his wife eloped with an army captain. He then killed himself in a violent fatal tragedy.
A. B. Cronenwett of Phillips-Judson Excursion says eastern settlers will move northwesternly in coming years. He notes steady, natural state growth and rising investor interest. On the last trip they carried 65 men from Chicago bound for Washington and other newcomers with capital are arriving.
The Columbia Defender race began at 1 p m in Highland New Jersey with the Columbia taking an early lead after the Defender appeared to cross first. By 1 30 both boats were on port tack near shore heading southwest with Columbia in front and both yachts listed as lost in the haze.
Reports from Sofia and Vienna on July 6 describe a Bulgarian revolution with mobs in the capital and soldiers joining. Prince Ferdinand reportedly fled and became a fugitive, signaling a dramatic political upset in Bulgaria.
The schooner Three Sisters was struck by the steamer Tweed near Swansea last night. The captain’s three sons and the boats mate were among the dead.
In St Louis on July 6 Dr J Jacobson certified the death of 7 month old Bila Fink as caused by erysipelas due to infection from a mosquito bite. He said the case is not rare but could not determine if the blood poisoning came directly from the bite or from the child's condition.
The War department responds to Texas Governor requests by ordering all Galveston boats to assist flood victims in the Brazos valley and Navasota bottom. San Antonio commander to supply 10,900 rations to Gov. Sayers. Also notes rowing results from Henley and related races.
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