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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
2
The Duc d Arbritast leads a bold crew from Christiana to skirt Norway then reach Frans Josef Land. They plan to push north to Cape Piora and winter before a spring dash with Eskimos and dogs toward the pole. The group will abandon stragglers to keep pace.
Manila reports the hospital ship Relief departed for San Francisco this morning carrying 250 sick personnel and patients aboard.
Admiral Dewey arrived in Colombo on the Olympia and, after a morning shore visit, took a train to Kandy for a week’s stay. He reports his health fairly good. Public reception was informal though crowds showed enthusiasm. a later tea party presented a silver casket souvenir.
Washington June 22 the secretary of state confirms Samoan Commissioner Tripp that peace in Samoa is restored. The commission upholds Chief Justice Chambers on the contested election for a king. Malictoa resigns and the kingship is to be abolished with a provisional government to be established.
A morning blaze in Philadelphia wipes out Foerder's crocco factory causing an estimated loss of $100,000. No injuries reported. Fire crews battled the flames through dawn, with investigators assessing the scene for a probable cause.
Tonight and Friday expect fair skies and northerly winds across Seattle and surrounding areas. A mild update to seasonal conditions with no precipitation anticipated.
Cairo dispatch reports the Khalifa defeated by allied forces and fleeing to the woods with a small group. Capture said to be imminent as pursuit continues.
Secretary Dick of the Republican National Committee said the panel would not meet before December. The session will determine the time and place for the next national convention, with Denver the only city to file a request for consideration.
A young man, posing at a bank window, stole a bun die containing $10,000 from the Metropolitan National Bank in Boston. He asked about a money order, then seized the bills when the teller left his desk and approached the window.
Waldeck-Rousseau succeeded in forming a cabinet this afternoon and immediately called on the president. The move follows the resignation triggering a reshuffle in Paris.
Allan Cameron of Canadian Pacific Vancouver and W R Barnes of Great Northern Everett visit the city. L H Gray of White Pass & Yukon heads to Vancouver. Northern Pacific offers a 41 round trip to Detroit for Christian Endeavor convention June 2 tickets limited to travel time with return stopovers and direct west routes.
The fishing schooner Mary from Cape Flattery was anchored at the fishing grounds when a large British ship of about 2000 tons crashed into her at about 3 a.m. last Friday. It struck the starboard bow, broke the bowsprit, and carried away the fore rigging, but no leaks appeared. If the large vessel had been faster, the Mary and her crew would have foundered.
The Nordstrom case goes to the Supreme Court on Friday June 30 in an appeal from Judge Jacobs ruling that sanity is a matter for the court before sentence. The defense sought to present witnesses and cross examine, but the judge barred them from the room. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Hart argues the appeal is to waste time and that the defense has no right to appeal.
USDA Weather Bureau Seattle section for week ending June 10 notes sunshiny weather with no rainfall since last Tuesday except southeast showers. Wheat and spring wheat in good condition. potatoes and garden vegetables improving. hops needing spraying. fruit crops expected at half or less. strawberry season underway. alfalfa and clover harvests increasing.
State column notes a poll tax on male citizens in Cheney, 226 school age children in Hillyard, a Colfax Democrats meeting, a Vermont boot maker in Castle Rock, and Davenport mayor denouncing fake smallpox reports. Also mentions a large 61 pound circumpent fossil, Mongolian pheasants near Foster, and multiple regional items from Spokane to Wahkiakum.
The Dirigo plans a nighttime call for Alaskan ports. The collier Willamette likely heads to San Francisco with a coal cargo. The Piritiah ship Hutton Hall has sailed to Tacoma to finish its flour cargo for the Orient.
The steam er Danube ran aground at Denman's Island and has suffered a broken back. Cargo valued at 200000 is described as a total loss according to latest reports received at Victoria, British Columbia on June 22.
Yesterday filings show Eliza Tyler and husband John N transfer to Ole Gunderson a 40 ft lot in D T Denny’s Fast Park addition for 500 dollars. Other transfers include F L Fehren et al to J D Clark son with multiple lots and blocks in several additions for various sums, and George A Bailey to Elizabeth J Anderson Lot 7 in Yeslera 2d. June dates noted with small amounts.
Gue Keister of three miles from Atlanta drank Paris green mistaking it for coffee. He rode his horse toward doctors then collapsed en route. Physicians credit his strong will for the possible recovery though the poison could have killed three men.
In Antiago on June 22 the Spaniards plan a special mass July 3 to honor the souls of Cervera's squadron members who perished when the Spanish warships were destroyed last year. They have permission to fly the Spanish flag and will receive military protection.
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