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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1899
Page
4
In Seattle, former Police Chief Bolton Rogers remains in a critical state after nearly three weeks of illness, with physicians advising his wife Mrs. Rogers to prepare for the worst as hospitalization continues and medical updates are awaited.
Trustees of the state school for defective youth in Vancouver Wash on June 5 found Watson guilty on all charges by W Gibbons and order his immediate discharge as director, creating a vacancy with no successor named at the institution.
Marysville Missouri, June 5. H Taylor, owner of a feed and livery stable, died after drinking carbolic acid by mistake. A bottle of acid was mistaken for whisky by workers who had placed both in the harness room. Taylor drank from the wrong bottle, was taken to a drug store, and died within minutes.
In Belfast a national demonstration ended in a bloody riot as troops charged a mob of about 800 with fixed bayonets, injuring a large number of rioters. The event highlights rising unrest and a heavy police response.
June reports from New York and Ashbury Park describe James Corbett backing Jeffries with bets. Jeffries, 204 pounds, trains hard in New Jersey, predicting a decisive victory within ten rounds while fielding wagers on the bout.
In Tacoma June 5 Odd Potiows and Rebekas convene the twenty first annual session. Delegates arrive including board members for the Odd Fellows home at Walla Walla and the auditing committee. J H Davis of Tacoma expected to be grand master. Katherine Farr of Seattle vice president of Rebekahs. Sessions run through Thursday with a grand ball slated for Armory hall.
The forecast for Seattle and vicinity says Tuesday will be fair and warmer with south winds. The Monday sequence shows sunshine at 6:46 am and evolving through a day of clouds, sun, and warming notes with a playful progression from morning to evening, ending with a successful summer day.
A striking scene unfolds on New York piers as a bold young woman arrives by cab at ten each sailing day. She bursts onto the gangplank in a frenzy of motion, drawing the gaze of anxious workers and travelers on the bustling ships.
A vivid vignette describes a striking young woman with red hair who boards a steamer, tips her hat, and waves a handkerchief as the ship departs. She remains utterly aloof from fellow passengers, never speaking to anyone, and appears in a new gown and hat at each departure, earning the nickname of a mysterious “Good bye” habit.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, the contest for the aerator ship between Alger and McMillen intensifies as candidates fund campaigns from wealthy backers. Republican leaders openly state a hard fight ahead with strong party machines backing McMillen, while Alger faces a less organized but influential supporter base including Gen. Alger and Burrows.
Steamer Humboldt, Capt. Beat, sailed last evening for Lynn canal ports on a record voyage carrying a large passenger list and heavy freight. Passengers include Ethel Hollingsworth Geo Hollingsworth Myrtle Hollingsworth Mrs Louise McVay Frank Rosemussen Mrs Rasmussen A B Dantrick F M Newbold H C Copeland D O Thorp J G Labord Joe Britten W M Armstrong Geo Hopely Marl Green A Reeswanger Gilbert Mrs Geo Gilbert Dr J H Sparta Co W Brown Judge Roger Greene W H Lewis Mrs G Pingree James R Stewart James Willox E F Bravnick D W Steadman C O Brien James McHantie James Lewis Mrs J B Moore Judge J H Hitchcock J J Chisholm Sanford A A Chisrem Arthur Cook Joe Hollinsend J Smith G BR Moorhoune R A Turune C Guibert L Frank Joseph Jandes Cubra Jandes Hans Johnson Alfred Larven James Kelley F Marcantile J E Boucher Frank Babcock T O Harling John Scott Mike Minolette J Neleen John H Huston G O Wahicraz G G Bouz A Semple J Landes J O'Donnell J Miller L Carner S King H W Miller J Hutchinson and 38 steerage.
Fish Commissioner Reed returns from Upper Clackamas report delays to the new hatchery due to unavailable visit by commission members. A June 9 trip is planned to inspect the site. Reed is rounding up cannerymen who have not obtained licenses and will place a patrol boat on the river within a day or two to arrest those fishing without licenses.
William Griffin, visiting Makpa City from Elk Creek placer mines near Susanville, Grant county, reports washing from a single pan yielded 85 dollars in gold nuggets and a nugget worth 60 dollars. The ground was reserved by Sloan and Haskell when part of Pik diggings was sold to Badger Mining company.
Astoria June 5 surveyors began from Seatside under Mr. Anderson to study a grade for a logging road from Nehalem country to Columbia county. The Radir Helkmann party aims to reach lands bonded by an Eastern syndicate.
Varying lots priced at 200 each are offered in Pratt’s Orchard with an Ada transfer to Frait’s Orchard. The notice lists buy in options and potential adjustments for subsequent parcels.
Imported French serge and novelty blends offered at reduced prices. All-wool fabrics in black and colorways, 45 to 46 inches wide, priced around a yard. Novelty silk mixtures and rich patterns touted as valuable, marked down to a few cents per yard. Limited stock from New York importers, with claims of forceful selling.
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