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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1899
Page
4
A lightning bolt struck during an athletic tournament in Charlottesburg, Berlin, killing three people and seriously injuring sixteen. About 100 spectators were knocked unconscious or prostrated as panic spread through the grandstand.
The Secretary of War informed Senator Foster that contracts for Everett fresh water harbor improvement, funded by $39% appropriation made last winter, will be let during August.
White bathing at Prospect beach one and a quarter miles from Balford ends in tragedy. H B Hutcherson recently arrived from San Francisco and employed at Stimson Mill company drowned while swimming with two companions. He sank before help arrived.
General Otis reports Walter Sweenie of the First California killed in the fight at Budiong Negros and Claude Hull of the same regiment slightly wounded in the arm during the battle.
New York July report speculates A L Mohler, president of the Oregon Railway and Navigation, may become Big Four president succeeding M F Ingalls. The move would affect Morgan interests in the Clearwater dispute, benefit the Northern Pacific’s expansion, and alter lines Mohler would have pursued, with the Oregon Navigation able to find capable successors along the Pacific coast.
In New York on July 24 the Central Federated union discussed forming a new labor party. A convention was called for August 7 to elect delegates from every union and reform body in the city to establish the organization.
Dora Mallon seeks divorce from James Mallon on desertion and support grounds and requests visitation in a two-child arrangement. John Aines sues Patrick J Cubane and wife for possession of leased property, plus $75 damages and back rent. Klien J Bacon protests Weller Street grading as hardship and potential confiscation of property. O and Hienary Fuhrman sue C J Smith and KB Powell for foreclosure on two mortgages totaling $1,844.20. George U B Walker will probate, leaving $1 to each sibling. remainder divided equally.
Former administrator Henry Pullman seeks 1800 judgment against Elaworth E. Kelly and a mortgage securing payment. Lincolns J. H. Miller edits Northwestern Monthly. Prof. A R Coffey returns from Olympia institute. Seattle Mining Exchange held a smoker with about 1000 present. another planned. Marion B H Baxter resigns from W C T federation. Gnander project near completion. A chute boat at Madison Park struck a canoe, injuring Lester Turner Jr. Mrs Prisicilla Maxwell dies aged 72. to be shipped to Pennsylvania. African Methodist church raises funds for Thirteenth avenue improvements. Joseph Malina to lecture at First Methodist. Remains of Thomas George buried under Woodmen of the World. Lt. John L. Hughes opens Tacoma recruiting office. Capt. Roebinson receives lumber and supplies for Philippines and Abercrombie expedition. Beattie press praises continue. Proeck starts clipping collection for pamphlet distributed by chamber.
City Engineer Thomson reports favorable progress on Cedar River water line works. The diverting weir final location is set and work has started. Reservoirs progress well with heavy excavation and embankment at the city park reservoir due to finish in two days before lining begins. Telephone links to the city hall for major Cedar River projects are expected in two to three weeks.
Two Spanish friars in disguise, carrying dispatches from the Filipino junta in Hongkong to Aguinaldo, were arrested by American authorities as they left Manila harbor. The Huey Humboldt arrived from Skagway with word of Addison J. Hill’s suicide there, ruled a temporary insanity.
Washington July 4 A War Department report details a Negros campaign where Captain Byrne and 70 infantry killed a third of a native robber band including their leader a Spaniard. Lieut Pvane pursued and killed three more robbers and captured one. 100 head of stock, spears bolos and provisions seized. 100 huts destroyed. Private David Anderson killed and Albert Jerks wounded.
A mass meeting for the benefit of the local Florence Crittenton Rescue circle was held yesterday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. Emma Moffatt attended with Mr. Crittenton and performed vocal selections. Rev. A. L. Hutchison chaired the event. The program included short talks on the corps work by Rev. Selleck, Rev. Temple, Rev. Bowerman, Rev. Chrum, Rev. Ian Gall, and Judge Birtons, with a scripture reading by Rev. Whitten.
In Cleveland on Saturday night a streetcar was wrecked by dynamite at Fuelid avenue injuring four passengers including Mrs F C Martin who faces possible death from skull fracture and internal injuries. Police seek the perpetrator driving off in a buggy and twenty five rioters are arrested as crowds clash with troops amid ongoing strike disturbances.
The steamer Roanoke will sail tomorrow for St Michael carrying over a ton of mail for St Michael, Dawson, and intermediate Yukon points. A railway clerk is assigned for the trip, with WL Melick acting as clerk after his Beattie Portland assignment. He distributes and sorts the mail today for its destinations.
The board of education has let three more school construction contracts bringing total awards to seven. Rainier school room addition goes to Peter Weeck for 11408 dollars. South school annex awarded to FH Culling for 14850 dollars. Bay Ride one room school awarded to UH Marenhall for 1495 dollars.
A. E. Cooper of Hoek bland Portland general agent and C. J. Meeple southern Pacific district agent traveled to Vancouver this morning. The Phillips Judson excursion company dispatched its Eastbound car from Seattle to depart Portland today for the excursion.
The Northwestern Mining market opened with subdued bidding as the day’s activity stayed muted but prices remained firm. Calle and bids were reported, showing cautious participation and steady pricing despite softer demand.
A license to wed was issued this morning to Carl Landberg aged 4 of Ballard and Annie Sophia Torkel aged 19 of Tacoma. Also notes a 6 acre tract purchase from Moore Inv Co.
The forecast for Seattle and vicinity indicates fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Pressure trends show a fall along the coast and plateau with no distinct high pressure formation this morning. Temperatures rise over the Sound and plateau, with clear skies in the Walla Walla area. dense fog along the coast from Neah Bay to San Francisco. No rain reported except 0.10 inch at Calgary.
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