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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1899
Page
4
Fever outbreak at Hampton Roads prompts Surgeon General Wyman to plan aggressive measures. Officials fear spread to Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News and other Virginia towns. Two new cases and a death raise alarm as four hundred guests depart Old Point Comfort by special train.
Deputy Sheriff Joe FP Wilson and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John B Hart faced contempt actions that were dismissed this morning on Assistant Attorney General Vances motion. Judge Jacobs upheld the dismissal noting lack of jurisdiction as acts occurred outside the court. Vance will review alleged libelous newspaper publications before reporting back to the court.
Tacoma grand jury enters its second week of business after issuing an indictment against Tom Hayden for burglary and three indictments against Hyde and Hildebrand for robbery. Four days have been spent probing the Hothenchild store robbery on Pacific avenue in December with results pending.
In Manchester Tennessee Dr M Lafater was shot and killed in his dental office by Campbell A Green who was struck by a monkey wrench but not badly hurt. The men argued over a mule trade when Green fired two shots, one hitting Lafater in the mouth and the heart.
A shower of small black beetles about a half inch long forced western Woodbury residents to close windows and stay indoors last night. The insects landed with a haillike sound on fences and buildings and vanished by morning.
Cork reports that Gallagherr, the Belfast tobacco maker, did not purchase the Mackrona estate including Killarney lakes. The Cork Examiner states the buyer is an American millionaire named Peck.
On Gen. Otis request the War Department will immediately send 12 automatic 7 100,000 rounds of ammunition to the Philippines.
Washington dispatch reports a fatal clash at Calamba with one man killed and six wounded. Among the injured is Private Fred Ballau of the First Washington flight.
Governor Renfrow announced a major deal in zinc mining for the American Zinc Lead and Smelting Company. The Richland mine near Carterville covers thirty acres of mineral land with five plants, bought for $150,000 as part of a series of valuable acquisitions by the firm.
A humorous piece depicts tools in a carpenter shop talking about work and life. The Punch style banter features the Angus, Screw Driver, Glue, Saw, Bench, Hammer, and Auger debating purpose, effort, and being pressed to strike. The spoof ends with the hammer wounding the craftsman’s thumbnail.
Washington July A. T. Atkingen is appointed census supervisor for Hawaii. At kineon, editor of the Mawalian Star, is referenced in connection with the appointment.
The cruiser Newark arrives at Callao and is ordered to San Francisco where Captain Goodrich will be detached and placed in command of Iowa. The transfer reflects midshipman leadership changes within the fleet.
Bishop Thoburn, recently from India and the Philippines, spoke three times yesterday. He lectured at the Piret Methodist church in the morning, addressed the MCA tent at the old University grounds in the afternoon, and spoke at Battery Street M B church in the evening.
MERLIN July 3 reports Prof. Paul Wallot the noted architect who designed the new German Reichstag building tested for merit as a judge in the prize competition for the new University project in San Francisco.
Tacoma July 11 A collision between the steamer Al-Ki and the Victorian caused a gaping hole in Victorians bow and tore away guard rails. The Al-Ki, entering from Alaska, lacked steering aid at landing speed and swung into the wharf amid a strong tide. The impact rattled the ocean dock and bent a beam under the lower freight shed.
Representatives of the exposition center in the city met at the chamber of commerce to discuss travel and exhibit rates for attendees and exhibitors. Trustees considered a two cent per mile passenger rate and favorable exhibit rates for outsiders, with broad support expected for concessions.
The colored residents of Beattie organize and incorporate an exclusive club named Kingston. The group forms a formal organization likely to advance communal interests within the town. Details note its incorporation and local context.
An evening excursion aboard the Kaght Chief will depart Cotman dock at 7 36 for the Florence Crittenton Home mission. Proceeds support the home with passengers urged to join the charitable ride.
Eastern promoters announce the largest cement works in the United States will start next year near Syracuse. A $24,000 contract was let to Westinghouse for machinery and a $42,000 contract for two 60 horsepower engines and boilers. The steel principal buildings will house a facility with 1000 barrels daily capacity, costing about $250,000.
Miss Mary Livingstone, Scotland's champion woman swimmer, tried to swim the Clyde from Greenock to Rothesay a 15 mile course. She grew exhausted after half the distance and abandoned the attempt.
Miss Rose Grosvenor, living near Grosvenor Hill with her brother J. B. Grosvenor and near the Vanderbilt home, felt a sharp sting on her lip during a carriage ride after a dinner party. The pain intensified as the swelling grew, and despite lotions a doctor was kept in attendance at her brother’s villa.
On the Kennebec River in Maine the torpedo boat Dahlgren achieved 20.75 knots in favorable conditions, beating the contract speed of 10.5 knots. The test covered a mile in 145 seconds with water depth near 36 feet, though experts say 10 feet is ideal for best results.
Lansing Michigan announces a new homestead law expanding land access with about 1 000 000 acres set aside for entry at a nominal price. Applicants must prove actual settlement with 16 acres paid at 60 counts per acre and five years residence before deed, law effective September 1.
John Colbert of Kirkeville Missouri and Martin Gerriott of Illinois were arrested in Hannibal for horse stealing. Officers say they belong to a long running gang of horse thieves active in the state for several months.
Congressman Ebeneser J. Hill, back from Alaska, predicts gold output this year could exceed 20 million dollars with Seattle handling about 10 million. He urges better federal governance for Alaska, proposing territorial government, a governor, a congressional delegate, and a territorial legislature to enact region specific laws.
A collage of brief notes lists Gen Fitnhough contemplating a life story of KH Lee, Sir William Crookes early photography, Roosevelt aide gifting a blade linked to von Blucher, and Senator Bate’s Dievyele habit. It also mentions Wheeler’s daily exercise, Mataafa’s memory, Jenelfy’s U S tour limit, Carter’s metallurgical expertise, the Duke of Cambridge, Edison and Poe handwriting likeness, Queen Margherita’s diary, the Prince of Wales portrait collection, and Bucknell’s Prof Heim chair election along with Jordan’s fish study and Lotl’s Central Asia mission.
A fragment notes a special staff handling the Emperor's daily letters. It mentions the Czar's boyhood cycling interest and the Czarina occasionally riding when health allowed, with a hint the Emperor has lately given up pedaling.
Washington officials plan to request from Congress an appropriation of 410,000 dollars to cover horse hire allowance for using automobiles in collecting mail at all first class post offices. The move aims to modernize mail collection by enabling car usage.
Reported drowning of John Lynch in the Yukon river as the Anglian steamer from Dawson recovered his body near Fort Berkirk. Lynch, an old resident of the Sound, had lived there about 35 years.
Washington reports the Navy will exhibit the former cruiser Reina Mercedes in New York and Houston for about two weeks at each city. The ship, sunk at Santiago harbor on July 4 1898 to block Sampson's fleet, reportedly can be caulked and temporarily repaired for $2000.
Florida reports note large fili bustering expeditions heading to Honduras Guatemala and Nicaragua. Attorney General Griggs alerts the United States district attorney and notifies consuls with a strict port watch set in Florida.
The Henry and Knox county coroners dispute custody of Michael McLaughlin killed by a train near Kewanee. The body was split by the impact and left in Henry county with the trunk sent to Knox county. authorities refuse to yield.
Smith says he never felt better and believes he can knock out Costello, despite Costello outweighing him by 16 pounds. Beattie expects a hard battle and plans to spar. Costello trains at Georgetown and hopes to travel to Tacoma to watch the bout.
A bill of complaint was filed Saturday in the case of J P Hendricks versus The First National Bank of Everett et al. The plaintiff seeks to set aside the Snohomish court judgments and the sheriff's deed and to have the executed property turned over to the plaintiff.
At Morgan club in St Louis a riot ended after about forty shots were fired during the early hours. Detective Michael Kelleher was fatally shot in the back, Jerry B Mellee fatally wounded in the groin, and John MacGoillicuddy seriously wounded in the leg. About a dozen men were involved and could not explain how the melee started.
Female teachers in Lower Potts Grove township Montgomery county protest a school board rule from today's teacher election requiring successful applicants to promise not to marry during school terms. Violation results in forfeiting one month's salary of 45 dollars.
Standard Oil Company announces plans to challenge a Tennessee law that diverts fees above a set limit into the state treasury arguing that once deposited they become taxes. A legal bill is prepared for filing in the courts.
A Washington Star excerpt depicts a native asking about joining the army and the recruiting officer questioning resolve. The native replies he fears danger but seeks proximity to Aguinaldo to do all possible to keep out of harm. The exchange highlights wartime enlistment pressure and the desire to engage directly with leadership.
A patient reports six years of ear ringing and hearing loss improving under Dr Reeves treatment. The narrative claims the deafness disappeared and ringing stopped, restoring clear hearing after therapy.
A patient credits Dr Reeves with restoring sight and easing eye pain after years of poor vision and dizziness. The testimonial claims rapid cure and improved reading comfort compared with other doctors who failed over six years.
A patient credits Dr Reeves with curing a severe stomach illness after months of pain belching and bloating. The testimonial notes dramatic weight loss of 40 pounds in under a year and gratitude for the doctor's treatment.
A patient reports R reeves new therapy cured chronic catarrh affecting head and throat with nasal growths. The testimonial says it worked better than anything previously tried and that the patient is recommending it to friends.
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