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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1899
Page
4
Paris reports ex judge Deaurepaire will publish revelations on the Dreyfus affair. Witnesses claim Jews seek to drag France into war. others allege bribes and German contact. The series is viewed as trumped up and timed to inflame tensions.
Dispatch from Olympia cited in Seattle papers claims Brigadier General J D McIntyre of the Washington National Guard resigned. McIntyre calls the report unfounded and says he has had no contact with Governor Rogers, asserting good relations and denying any intention to resign.
Tacoma July 29. President Mei len of the Northern Pacific announces a new depot will be built in Seattle. The project may be a union depot depending on Great Northern head James J. Hill call. Over a million and a quarter will be spent on the erection.
The palatial steamer Queen capt. Wallace sailed for Alaska with an unusually large number of passengers. Over 106 booked from this port and more to be taken at Tacoma. Notables include A. J. Moore and Dr. Rufus P. Lincoln among others.
George Wintrowd a wealthy Clay County farmer was ambushed four miles north of Kokomo Indiana as he returned home with a wagonload of cash from a wheat sale. A bullet struck his head in a woods disabling him. he is unconscious and doctors have not located the bullet.
Marquise Romans of the Malian delegation travels to New Orleans on government orders to conduct an independent inquiry into the Talmah lynching. The move signals a formal international interest and an official investigation underway.
F C Getchell, a Cleveland insurance man, was reunited with his mother after 25 years apart. He traced her to Birmingham Alabama, invited her to live with him, and at a railway station recognized her instinctively as they met, ending a long separation with an emotional embrace.
Vincennes July 29 Mrs Artie Goodwin-Cullen wife of Hon William Allen Cullop will serve as one of five honorary Indiana commissioners to the Paris Exposition in 1960 she received her commission from Governor James A Mount Mrs Colop is noted for strong executive ability and will represent Indiana at the event.
A refined and beautiful woman with global travel experience, five years abroad including several months in Paris. She is fluent in French and regarded as an ideal commissioner candidate based on charm and accomplishments.
Ronald McRea, a 14 or 15 year old boy from New Westminster British Columbia, disappeared after visiting Beattie for the Fourth of July. He is about 6 feet 4 inches tall with a medium build and was last seen leaving Beattie. Police request aid in locating him.
Piward H Bragg 41 died at his residence on Nineteenth avenue near Youler way after years in Beattle police service. A member of Lake Washington lodge No 110 FP he leaves a wife and several children.
New York stock market notes a sharp drop in New York Electric rake and Coupler stock after a surge to 70. Dick Bros. & Co sent a rep to test demand with 100 shares, initial offer 57, then slid to 25, bid fell to 24, and finally the best offer remained.
Northwestern Mining Exchange quotes show listed stocks values and market activity as read from floor listings. The report notes fluctuations in prices and notable movements among primary mining firms.
Capt. Robinson awarded contracts in Tacoma for 1000 tons of oats to Tacoma Elevator and Warehouse Co and 1 414 800 lb to Lilly Bogardus Co. Lumber and corrugated iron contracts await. Troops to Seattle area for quartering. mules shipped from Chattanooga. transport ships Hancock Prince Albert Victoria expected. Beattie site chosen for troop quarters. Woodland Park site prepared. Capt. Chas B Ewing to ship with troops after possible San Francisco layover.
Ike in Huntington West Virginia witnessed a fatal shooting after a dispute over shoe size. Homer Brinscoe and Klart Brinscoe exchanged accusations and fired. Brinscoe died of a heart wound, Brtrause was shot in the leg.
Monday specials feature AMORE LAG APRON OINGILAMB and FRENCH DIMITY at yard prices. Quality WHITH PIQUE suitable for skirts and waste offered at sale price per yard. Ladies 3-Point KID BLIPPIONS promoted as excellent wear value with a weekly special price per pair.
A patient testimonials claim cure of deafness with ringing in the head and improved hearing after Dr Reeves treatment. Another says eyesight restored after painful dizziness and blur. A third reports stomach pain and weight loss reversed by the same doctor.
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