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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1899
Page
3
A new company, Transcontinental Aerial Navigation, formed in South Dakota, promises New York to Paris travel in thirty hours for the Paris exposition. Offices opened in downtown, capital stock $100 million, and three ships planned for daily trips.
The budget committee of the Reichstag approved the initial 200000 mark allotment for Germanys Antarctic expedition. The vote marks the start of the funding process for the polar research mission.
Chicago plans a 100 room hotel on Michigan Avenue Richelieu annex run entirely by women. A ten year lease funds the Lau rel Club hotel with four women directing and women clerks employed. Men serve as porters and labor staff only. Chaperones will accompany theater outings and social events occur twice monthly.
The Columbia River began rising again at 9 o'clock yesterday evening, gaining about six inches in six hours. Over the prior three days the water fell roughly 12 inches, now standing about two feet higher. The annual Clark county Christian Endeavor convention is in Ridgefield with delegates from local organizations. program includes talks by Chaplain Leslie Groves of the U.S. Army and Rev. E. B. Holdridge of Portland.
PARTOL Pa June 1 An old Bristol mill, long idle for six years, is to resume operation within six weeks. Foreman WK Wirter of Philadelphia and inspectors from the city examined the plant thoroughly, and the mill, once among the best of its kind in the state, will restart.
Two year old Henry Sanford son of Georg Sanford cobbler of 002 Broadway Williamsburg was seized by an elderly woman who then fled. Neighbors pursued to the corner of Marcy and Division avenues and Police Lang arrested after the woman dropped the child and resisted the officer until the patrol wagon arrived.
Sixteen year old Ames Burk working on a Windsor township farm was dragged to death after being thrown from a mule. The animal pulled him for about a mile along a stony road before being stopped, his clothing torn and body severely damaged.
Washington reports that Manila faces a currency shortage affecting daily business. The U S treasury holds about 96 million dollars in silver bullion and 7 million in subsidiary coins. while silver dollars of 417 1/2 grains are disliked, freeing bullion for foreign use could ease the famine by shipping silver to colonies.
Tonight and Saturday expect fair weather with north winds. Temperatures rise in Washington and Montana while high pressure stays in Western Washington and a trough remains over California signaling continued pleasant conditions. No precipitation reported by any station in the past several hours.
Washington announces a ten day presidential itinerary through Holyoke Holyoke Massachusetts Northampton Springfield Adams Mass to visit Holyoke seminary Mount Holyoke College Ivy day exercises and Home Market Club leader W E B Plunkett. Mrs McKinley will accompany the president.
New York on June 16 Duncan A. Young facing murder charges heard his sweetheart Christina Heinedorf testify. She said he came home at 4 o clock in the morning excited and confessed he had killed a man. She fainted after her remark.
Norfolk Va June 16 James C Burgess aged 6 son of George Burgess of Dinwiddie county was killed when a runaway horse bolted. He and his elder brother rode a single horse the reins looped about the boy and he was dragged to death the brother escaped injury.
Unusual town report describes a swarm of dragon flies on the East Side baffling residents. Children wearing ear muffs despite heat are said to protect against the pests as stores and homes seal doors and windows. The army of winged insects causes consternation with no clear explanation.
Washington June 14. Officials view Aguinaldo’s dissolution of the Filipino congress and declaration of himself dictator as predictable. Congress members who backed him may favor peace terms offered by American commissioners, though Aguinaldo claimed he could not make peace without his body. The move is seen as his final bid amid decades of resistance.
Washington D C June 16 The government plans to make naval officers families comfortable as they move to administer Guam and establish a colony The Yosemite carries cargo furniture windmills and farming implements for the venture The Gotace will depart San Francisco with accommodations for a limited number of ladies and will take several officers families on its July trip resulting from the Yosemite voyage
The Homeseekers Opportunity, Pratt's Orchard Addition features large bearing fruit trees and lots offered on special terms to buyers seeking homes. Holmes and Robinson at 112 Columbia Street announce the deal as a ticket to home ownership with a free secourt Mad. pay, tomorrow night.
A forged check for $6000 drawn on the Citizens National bank prompted two arrests in Cincinnati after two men presented the bogus draft to a German Insurance bank in Louisville. Fred Feidenheimer admitted using the check and implicated John Parker, son of a Citizens National official, in a scheme involving loans and forged funds. Parker claimed the $2000 found at his hotel and $200 on his person came from horse racing winnings.
Lyman Putnam a prominent Cambria township farmer was found mortally wounded in his barn yesterday morning and died after investigations. Authorities say no murderer has been identified.
Representatives of a New York syndicate have been in Omaha for ten days trying to secure day options on Omaha and South Omaha breweries. They met with early partial success and left last night, planning to return soon for further negotiations.
A bronze panel intended for the Olympia’s forward turret between the guns seen in Manila Bay centering a Victory figure. Inscribed with a greeting from Olympia and Washington state to Admiral Dewey, the piece bears the command You May Fire When Ready. Artists are D C French and Paul W Morris.
In New Brunswick on June 4 heat caused a panic at Hirehorn Mackaril Co. where 19 workers were prostrated and Ella Lauterwig 23 suffered violent convulsions. The firm operates a cramped Netl eon Street building with lofts under the roof. Workers were treated outdoors. one rescuer fainted during transfer.
Chicago veterinary society proclaimed a public war on tuberculosis. A joint conference of veterinarians and physicians will meet June 21 to plan prevention of milk sold in Chicago that may come from cows with tuberculosis. Mayor Harrison Gov Tanner and aldermen to be invited.
Murdoch McKenzie a coachman sues Dr. A Lought for 50000 alleging the physician tried to alienate his wife Nellie Lought after McKenzie eloped with Nellie’s sister Nelle, with Beaton acting as venue. The case opened as McKenzie seeks damages for supposed loss of comfort and society.
A free concert event titled Rattle AT SIGHT is announced for tomorrow night. Audience admission is free with no payment required.
Topeka Kansas June a bulletin from the state board of agriculture details wheat and corn conditions. Wheat acreage largely failed in places due to unfavorable weather while about 61 percent remains at 55 condition. some counties report 7. In eastern corn areas conditions and prospects are encouraging with improved acreage and limited moisture drawbacks. Overall state condition just over 90.
Richmond Ind June 16 Alex Jarvis Pan Handle fireman performed a brave act last evening east of the city near St Paria When train No 1 sped toward a two or three year old child on the track Jarvis left the cab climbed the running board and jumped on the pilot He braced himself and with one hand grasped the child’s clothing lifting it to safety as the engine nearly struck it.
Reports from Austin indicate at least 25 people drowned as Colorado River floods rise. Menardville wrecked with homes washed away. two Minn ea Wells sisters perish near Ban Saba where the river runs a mile wide. Crops and livestock losses mount to about 100000 dollars.
Nicholas Seller, Republican county treasurer of Bhutt, Nebraska, was arrested for embezzlement of county funds reported by the state examiner upon a county board complaint. J. A. Seller posted a $1000 bond for his appearance.
Harland & Wolff announces closure of its shipyard if Nationalist and anti Nationalist disturbances persist. Marland & Wolff Ship yards stand as the city’s largest industrial plant amid the volatility.
Iowa faces a statewide drop in taxable property value by about 50 million dollars as the new reassessment rule assigns 25 percent of real value. Polk county shows a 2.7 million real estate decline, Dallas county a 0.4 million loss, while personal property gains total 0.227 million. The combined effect reduces state revenues and may prompt tax law changes.
Seattle departures via Victoria and Mt Townsend with June and July sailings. Alaska service from Seattle at 9 am with Cottage City Queen Topeka Orteaba and other dates. Company reserves right to change steamers sailing dates and waiting hours without notice. For info obtain folder from agents JP Trowepridge Puget Gd Bupt Ocean Dk Beattie Uptown ticket office 618 First Ave Seattle Goodall Perkins Co San Francisco.
In New York on June 16 a rival street game near San Juan Hill led to violence. Alexander Phillips, 14, led Americans against Spaniards led by Charles Hughes, who allegedly stabbed Phillips in the back wounding him fatally. Hughes was arrested as the injured boy died.
Frederick Tearsbal of Battle Creek Michigan, circus employee, laughed at a Wallaces tent door and died from an apparent heart condition Tuesday. An autopsy note revealed valvular heart disease, suggesting he might have lived longer if not for the joke.
Prescription specialist Whone Vikeos hosts a free concert tomorrow night at the Korn Drug Go venue featuring Vitth and Pile. Attendees may enjoy live music and local entertainment.
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