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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
1
Madrid reports a cabinet crisis as the Queen Regent weighs Sagasta's resignation and possible successors. The Cortes faced a defeat on the Philippine bill amendments, prompting continued government strain and anticipation of a new leadership amid Paris peace talks.
Rome dispatch reports the Pope underwent an operation confirmed in Rome on March 1. He had a restless night and slept lightly, with great excitement over recent events. Official bulletins say the Pope is afflicted with pleurisy though doctors advised against action.
Dispatches from Manila claim the stronghold of a Pilipino insurgent group near Manila was bombarded this morning. About fifty attackers were reported killed in the action while a private with the Californiabrigade was killed. A battalion of California volunteers embarked on the transport St Paul for Negros. Holle advices note heavypressing on pickets with no deaths reported. Chaplain Leland of the First Tennessee died of smallpox at Hollo.
Washington dispatch reports Herachell of the first commission was stricken with apoplexy and died at a hotel this morning. The clan reached his side as aid arrived. His remains will be sent to New York for burial.
Czarina suffers from influenza in St Petersburg as reports confirm a health setback. Officials describe the illness as an influenza attack affecting royal household members.
Enrcuili mining district reports praise for early exploration with Bedrock and McKinley seen as promising. A party found 190 colors from a small dirt pan on Bedrock and made good progress on McKinley before a heavy snowstorm buried their camp. They escaped with provisions but planned to return after rest.
An encrypted or corrupted OCR fragment mentions Chicago and numbers but lacks coherent events or names to form a clear summary. The readable bits include a monetary amount and stray letters, giving no identifiable action, date, or organization to report.
Willettie the bay Red Wilkes brood mare used by Columbia theater manager Davis was sold for 9500 dollars to M M H Tichenor & Co at the stockyards. Her lineage traces to Wedgewood and Tulip with Madam Dudley as a third dam. Willettie posted a 2 28 wagon time at Washington Park last Labor Day. Davis plans to have more well bred mares, including one to race for pleasure driving.
Antonio Curati of 672 Adams Street Hoboken was bound over to Hudson County grand jury for allegedly cutting his wife on the head with a carving knife. He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital after the incident. His son Dan recalled the wife waking Curati, who defended himself as the wife attacked with an umbrella.
Attorney Arthur J. Biddy reports the Akron battle over a new cereal trust. An injunction blocks county officials from recording transfers of property to a New Jersey corporation. Seventy one shares are involved, with Mrs. Hower’s husband linked to the deal and present at the sale.
In Chicago Miss Vieja Titles visiting at 48 Seeley Avenue decided life without hearing was not worth living after months of deafness. She prepared meticulously and died from poison taken the previous Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Garrett M Vanewoill found her around 6 pm lying unconscious in bed.
Washington March 1 the webate today passed the house bill appropriating twenty million dollars to pay Spain for the cession of the Philippines.
March 1 court action. Holand Molineauy is held after noon on charges of killing Mrs Kate Adama in what police describe as a fatal assault.
William A Brady states in a letter that Tim Corbett will train James Jeffries for his coming bout with Champion Jim Jeffries and again for a June 18 match with Wank Hole. Brady expects a strong Jeffries showing and a potential knockout of Fitzimmons within ten rounds if Corbett agrees to train Jeffries. He notes Corbett would be the best teacher for Jeffries against Fitzimmons.
J A Manning and wife arrived aboard the City of Beattie. Manning, proprietor of Skagway Occidental hotel, says Shagway has no first class hotel with heating. He plans to form a company to erect a 125 room hotel with modern improvements and conveniences.
A vessel named Stearmahip Cottage City concluded its Alaska voyage this afternoon. Passenger list includes Mre G W Curtis, D Staffieon, A H Rice, Mra Stevena, Mrs Hottman, Campbell, L D Luce, W Winner, H Tracy, Mre Haynes, Henry Crown, Frank M Berry, K Brown, J Melting, Mre L Wallace, Mr Nelson, Mica Fitaceraid, Mra J P Jorgeneen, Mr Jorgensen, Mr Hur tis, Sohn G Heid, Mra VV Nison, HH Cc Kitne, W Bryant, J D Bryant, A Stearns, Alice J Cutten, W A Clark, G W Keene, A M Anderson, Mr Thomas Foster, Frank Tell, J W Sturt, MH Bwaneon, J Derkham, J Benet, O Carlsen, J Brown, 0 Peterson, J Blemily, O Boynton, J Snyder, W Carteson, J P Whitney, Tim Lennan, 3 B Thompinas, Belle Deemona, Minnie Yager, Dan Mc Donald, J McDonald, I J Metcher Chas, J Jownson, Bergenh, b B Denton, RB RK Heid, P Davies H A Bauer, & 8 Beebe, M Tib betts, J Stanley Jr, M Craham, J Smith, J Bergman, R L Miner Mra Miner, C L Miner, PF M Beebe, J A Willems, Mre Williame, Mine Willames, Fred W Prost, and at peerage.
A Michigan bill introduced by Representative Quetin proposes amending the general tax law to abolish township boards of review and county equalisation. It establishes a county court of review with authority to subpoena, compel production of papers, and adjust assessments to cash value, with a governor appointed member and four county supervisor appointees. The measure aims to remove incentives to undervalue property and bypass state tax equalization.
A late bulletin from New York notes Rudyard Kipling shows better sight and calmer symptoms with delirium replaced by natural sleep. Oxygen use has stopped and physicians report lower temperature and pulse, though he remains in a fragile condition amid ongoing concern.
Reports from London had hinted at a postponement but Victoria plans a visit to France early this month. The Queen's Riviera itinerary omits Paris, focusing on other destinations.
New York March 1 The National League magnates delay action until evening as rumors spread that Charles H Freedman is pressing to sell his stake in the Giants for about 65000 dollars amid ongoing negotiations and interest shifting among owners.
The alleged conspirators in the killing of Greek immigrant Michael Falvio Ferrando appeared before Convener Zucca. Four men John Zesweses John Nieholeson Johannes Zonnegranne and Petros Minacakar were committed to the Tombs without bail. Three others Emile Deell observed the crime Demetrios Carragakinis and Arigti den Flores were sent to detention as witnesses.
A major blaze in Holyoke Massachusetts destroyed parts of the nelenese section of the city. Half a million dollars in damage was reported as ten firemen were injured, with some seriously hurt while fighting the flames this morning.
J P Warting of Dovgian Island notes Juneau draws travelers from Atlin area after exclusion act restrictions. Haines Miseten and Porcu pipe creek also see traffic diverted toward Juneau. He argues the act will affect Alaska broadly and tempers Skagway’s hurt, as merchants rely on the spring rush, with Juneau’s new daily paper reaching the town.
Reports from Atlin indicate ongoing mining activity on Spruce Creek with two to three ounces of gold daily from Claims 104 and 9 as tunnels multiply on the right bank near Discovery. Protests and limited building occur after the American exclusion act, with 200 to 900 residents and about 50 to 60 miners around Discovery and Spruce Creek.
Speyer & Co and associates announce a readjustment plan for the Central Pacific Railway after settlement with the government. The plan seeks to refund mortgage bonds and reorganize finances with a syndicate to cover cash needs, naming international firms as readjustment managers.
Senator Cullom delivered a strong senate speech on the proposed Hawaii legislation this morning. He appears inclined to move the Hawaiian bill forward but it may be carried over to the next session.
Washington March 1 report says the Nicaragua canal bill will probably fail. The river and harbor bill has been reported to the house by Chairman Burton who moved to nonconcur in all senate amendments and to confer with the conferees.
The House military committee agreed to accept the Senate army bill without amendment signaling smooth passage for the program.
In Vancouver on March 1 1 Joseph Martin BC attorney general framed a bill to bar aliens from placer mining in the Atlin district. Canadians and British subjects would benefit as Americans allegedly crowded the Klondike fields. Merchants and professionals hailed the measure as a protective move, hoping for a Canadian dominated gold boom.
On March 1 judge Choate and Sir Caesador arrived in Great Britain for a diplomatic mission. The arrival was noted amid local expectations as the mayor and city officials prepared to greet the visitors and discuss official matters.
Peterson of Everett says locals rejoice over credit expansion benefiting James J. Nin of Great Northern. He claims Everett gains railroad facilities and freight yards, while Seattle lacks ground for tracks, arguing Everett offers better infrastructure for the present time.
William Koutnick of Spring Street West Hoboken was found guilty in a Jersey City funeral session court of passing a two and a half percent forged check. The case included an attempt to avoid prosecution by fake drowning reports and involved a 14 year old messenger Leo Lake who helped move a forged check drawn on the People's Safe Deposit Company of Union. The jury rejected Koutnick's insistence of mistaken identity.
Galveston March 1 The official vote of the state for governor shows Democratic 291,548 Populist 124,858 Prohibition 2,437 Socialist 512. No Republican candidate. some Republicans backed Democrats or Populists. Republicans voting for congress totaled 33,978. In 1896 McKinley tally was 167,909.
Congressman elect B B Roberts of Utah received 6296 votes to 9681 for his opponent as Utah grants equal suffrage without sex distinctions. Many opposed his admission to the House despite majority female support for the candidacy.
Havana reports the new police force, about a thousand strong, taking up duties today. A grand review is scheduled for the afternoon to be led by General Ludlow.
President plans to travel to the south lands soon after congress reconvenes. He will leave at the advice of friends who say he needs rest.
In Olympia on March 1 the House committee on printing and supplies exposed a $9188 deficiency in the state printing fund. The 1895 session laws already deem creating a deficit a misdemeanor or fine, and the 1896 legislature debated fixing the deficit as a future risk. A speaker admitted personal strain amid the political debate.
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