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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
4
Secretary Alger said Gen Otis will have 46 000 more soldiers in the Philippines as soon as possible with transportation expanded. If needed, 40 000 additional troops may be sent to quell the rebels. President and Alger spoke at the White House after a conference.
Frank J. Mertz appointed milk can Inspector by Auditor Evenson to take over weight and measure duties. He will stamp and seal cans used by milk dealers under the June law, charging 50 cents per can. Deputy Wood has already stamped 11 cans, and Mertz will operate from 417 Main Street, phone Mo 140% for can testing and stamping. The law imposes fines of 5 dollars per offense and seizure of unsealed cans for noncompliance.
DeWitt Jones, former editor of the Prews, was horsewhipped by Miss EMe Jones in Columbus. She accused him of using her name related to an attack on Clarence M. Jones, the paper’s current editor. The incident occurred in the Crisis office. a patrol wagon was summoned but no arrests were made.
Col Ridpath of Spokane resigns from the Tacoma board after noon meeting. A withdrawn resignation for Dr Wilson Lockhart of the Medical Lake asylum is recorded at his request. Gov Rogers has not named a successor as of yet and an investigation into Medical Lake affairs is sought.
Tacoma June 14 The board of saniters and control dismissed Dr. Wilson Lockhart of Medical Lake asylum. His resignation accepted last May and telegraphic instructions ordered. Col. W C Chidester to inspect accounts tonight. Dr. J D McLean named assistant superintendent and will take over immediately.
The Seattle Kennel Club seeks a suspect harming dogs in North Seattle. Four dogs have died and a fifth is ill. A $50 reward is offered for evidence leading to indictment or conviction of the responsible person.
The Bon Marche begins a great American sale Friday morning featuring American made goods for American people.
Amusement listings announce the Passion Play to be staged at the Jefferson Theater this evening, inviting local audiences to view the religious dramatic performance.
At the railroad depot in Washington North Carolina yesterday four young men led by J B Woodward a solicitor for QC M Snyder Co of New York horsewhipped him publicly. Citizens said he insulted a local woman. Woodward denies the charge and says he will prosecute his assailants.
Tonight and Thursday fair and warmer with light northwest to north winds. Rain amounts yesterday included Neah Bay and Tacoma with minimal totals. Katspiel reported 02 inches while elsewhere none. Temperatures rose across California Oregon and Washington except the coast where they held, highs around 66 at Red Bluff and 36 at Calgary, with clear skies at most stations.
Locomotive built by Climax Manufacturing of Corey Pennsylvania for Simpson Logging Company sits on a flat car on a side track. It arrived recently via Great Northern Railway and was towed the entire distance. The pistons tilt upward at about a forty five degree angle and the drive is powered by cog wheels similar to a chainless De Dion type.
Washington DC Jane Gen Miles discusses automobile use in war noting rapid improvements and uncertainty about the best method until the commercial world provides options. She outlines roles including rapid troop movement transport of light artillery telegraph and telephone gear equipment and wounded evacuation.
The jury found Peter Miller guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Tiedeman H. Magenton in Tacoma on March 18. The verdict was returned last night at 9:25 after a little over an hour of deliberation.
Police figures released for Chicago show 2 089 943 inhabitants based on precinct reports compiled by Bergt A T De Long. Publisher Rheuben Donnelley believes the city’s population will fall just short of two million. Officials say the method yields a near correct total and is used to apportion patrols.
Gov. Rogers will issue paroles to George W. Boggs Adolph Krug and a Walla Walla farmer named Bie under the Preston parole act. Three or four more men may be released but exact names are awaiting the warden's recommendations and will be announced soon.
Five hundred colored electric lights miles of bunting and hundreds of flags mark the grand opening parade at the great American dale starting Friday at the Greater Bon Marche.
T N Perkins legal adviser of Eastern capitalists seeks a forty year franchise to consolidate Seattle streetcar lines. He says modifications rumored to pay up to five percent of gross earnings are unfounded and the plan hinges on a forty year grant. Dwight Robinson, engineer, is in town to review terms while Perkins confirms readiness to buy lines and upgrade service.
In Montreal a meeting led to the creation of the Dominion Steel Smelting Company with a $20 million capital. H M Whitney of Boston becomes president and plans iron and steel works at Sydney Cape Breton with a capacity of 1000 to 1500 tons daily, employing 4000 to 5000 workers.
A great American sale begins at the Bon Marche Friday morning with an announcement due Thursday night. The promotion promises special hours and featured items for shoppers.
Lane caster Hepplier a wealthy coal man in Reading and his daughter were playing golf on Wyomiesing links when he stood to her left and, while guiding her stroke, swung the club missing the ball and struck him a heavy blow on the head. A painful wound was caused and a skull fracture feared.
In Ann Arbor Mich on June 28 Dr W J Herdman of the medical faculty reports a new use for electricity fattening pigs. Each cage held pigs of the same age and one cage had daily charged wires. Pigs in the electrified cage gained about ten percent more weight in a given period than those without electricity.
Mrs. Thomas Appleton the Homer postmistress reports her two year old son spilled carbolic acid on his chest and body while opening a bottle at the mall. The child died minutes later from the painful injuries.
A shipment of ambulances sent a year ago from Chicago to Tampa for Cuba bound use by U S troops has disappeared. General Anderson was alerted by a Washington letter noting the War Department’s careless search and urging Chicago officials to aid in the hunt. A freight train carried seventeen cars for the ambulances.
Skagway Health Officer Larkin leads a strict sanitation campaign ripping through suspected disease houses and leveling unsafe structures. About 150 dead horses and other animals found along the riverbanks have been collected and buried, with work expected to finish in a week.
In New York on a June day, Leute Stroka learned of a house for sale at 245 Rivington Street with $700 in existing mortgages. He paid down $56 to show seriousness, had the house remodeled into a flat with a fourth story, secured a $9000 loan, paid off $709 in mortgages and renovation debt, then sold the property for $12,000 earning about $4,000 from a $50 start.
An unknown person drove three spikes between the rails of the B and O branch to Belington in a bid to wreck a southbound passenger train. A man spotted the danger in time and flagged the train to safety.
Mise Heartie Wood sent a Presbyterian church photo to the W C T U Chicago headquarters for the Y almanac. Funeral services for May F E Guptill were at 420 Columbia Street yesterday afternoon.
H C Reif snyder warns Pacific coast readers not to seek gold north of the Stickine river, calling the Liard river district a false boom linked to the Victoria company. He cites frauds, salt jobs, and failed Edmonton route experiences, predicting hardships if investors pursue a summer gold boom.
Two thousand Maryland Steelworks marine department employees held a meeting and resolved to strike after seven days if their demand for a nine hour workday and weekly payments is not granted.
Coal loading continues at the south bunks for San Francisco with ships C F Sargent and Occidental. Steamer Czarina arrives tomorrow from San Francisco with freight. City of Puebla sails for San Francisco addressed by Captain Jephewn. Walla Walla due this afternoon from the same port. Empire Transportation reports Seattle and St Michael operating on the river from Dawson with Yukon traffic expected to rise as carpenters extend the White Star dock adding a southern structure.
Victorian shop advertises various textiles including French satinella stripes, lace fantesie, linen, English drill, and white piques. Prices per yard range from cheap to premium, highlighting floral designs, lace effects, and popular summer fabrics.
San Diego lawyer H. L. Titus is in Seattle for a several weeks trip accompanied by Mrs. Titus.
A display of 500 colored lights will illuminate the Bon Marche as part of a grand American sale event. The lighting promises to enhance the store's promotions and attract shoppers to seasonal bargains.
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