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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star reports on Philippine action noting insurgents’ ammunition shortage and Otis’s need for more troops, while urging Seattle to invest in housing, real estate, and a larger public building funded by Congress. It mentions a Seattle dog fair and reflects on colonial implications and local governance.
W A Parker formerly of Mason Illinois and editor of the Mirror at Wesson Mississippi has been missing since yesterday morning. He was last seen leaving his home and his wife is away in Marseilles Illinois. Friends fear foul play and his sudden disappearance causes great unease among his associates.
Minnie Wilson was found not guilty of robbing H. Cline Smith in Judge Cann's court yesterday. Smith plans to pursue a civil action in the superior court. Reports indicate the alleged theft involved $14 and gold nuggets from the Klondike saloon a few nights prior.
The Laurada steamed for Skagway and nearby ports with a large passenger list and freight car. Among the travelers are seven men bound for Haines Mission carrying a load of clothing and gear for the voyage.
The Laurada will call at Everett to load 150000 feet of lumber for the Pacific contract at Skagway. News from Spokane reports P C Harrington of Maid of Brin Mining Co receiving a 20 pound copper ore sample from the Rock Cut camp with a 36.6 percent copper value 110 16 per ton.
Steamship Queen of the Pacific Coast line departed at eight this morning for San Francisco via Victoria. On board were many first class passengers and 168 tons of freight. the Walla Walla expected to arrive later from San Francisco. The passenger list includes Anton Wagner and Mrs Wagner, several Cremer family members, Milton and May Milton, Joseph Pool and Mrs Pool, Mrs Thompson, and others, with twenty three second class passengers.
Senator John L. Wilson contributes a March magazine article arguing American industrial strength and Philippines policy will expand Oriental trade. He cites Manila as a depot for Asia's ports and predicts steady growth for Seattle, San Francisco, and Portland as gateways. references to Dewey, Aguinaldo, and broader imperial ideas illustrate the era's debates.
The New York Sun reports Washington prospects near Index in the Sunset group and other nearby properties with copper, gold, and silver potential. It notes shifts in copper valuation, rising activity in Republic and Silverton districts, and Alaska finds along the Buckeen and Porcupine trails with placer and vein deposits. A separate anecdote humorously recalls a soldier's canned salmon and corned beef from home.
A January 12 letter from A. Patterson at Santa Mesa Manila describes a clash near blockhouse No. 7. Thomas Smith confronted two assailants with a macete. he fired after they fired at him, and authorities found a dead insurgent. Smith reported another shooter fled. later that night two were dead for sure.
Washington report says Secretary Gage dismissed talk of a government bond issue after cabinet meeting. He stated no proposal exists to borrow on government account and that current revenues and war taxes cover expenses. He cautioned against increased army and navy costs but noted resources are rising, not shrinking.
New York society lavishes praise on William K. Vanderbilt Jr and Mine Fair as their marriage approaches. A notable celebration hosted by Gerard Webb’s Adirondack camp drew 50 guests with an elaborate dinner before their return to New York on a five-car private train.
Army dispatch reports the transport Chester delaying the Eighth Regiment from landing on March 10. Colored troops will be housed at Tattersall's, Sixteenth and Dearborn, until muster out. Tattersall's prepared postconvention, with C W Colehour selected to fit up the building and care for the troops. Provisions for 1250 men. bunks, mattresses, pillows, and blankets arranged. Lieutenant Price to supervise bunks after arrival. The unit previously served in Santiago and San Luis Potosi.
Edward Parle Keeley recalls Minook mining life and a provisional court set near Camp Woodworth. The By-laws establish a harsh justice for offenses as a Klondike era governance measure. A ferried steamer Flossie, built for swift sea travel, joins Seattle operations under Captain MacGregor and Tibbetts charter.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe system acquires the 66.4 mile Kansas City to Topeka line from the Kansas City Topeka & Western for one dollar. Mortgages totaling 2 479 000 are assumed, including bonds dated 1875 and 1882. Recording fees and multi county filings follow as Santa Fe consolidates the property. Edward P. Ripley signs the deed for Santa Fe with BE. Wilder acting as secretary.
The Plosal¢ steamer, built by La Conner Trading & Transportation for the Juneau Ferry Co, will likely depart soon for northern service. The vessel has been tested and prepared for regular trips, signaling a new northbound run from the yard to Alaska routes.
A March New York event featured a new ballet by Mrs Playvesant Ping. Five professional dancers dressed in Dresden china shepherdess style performed among divertisements to hearty applause. The lighting highlighted the performers. It marked the first ballet at a private house entertainment in New York, though ballet has appeared in Paris.
In Pasadena on March 1 A wedding is planned near month’s end as Robert J. Burdette the preacher humorist marries Mrs. P C Baker of Pasadena This will be her third marriage Her first husband Professor Wheeler USC died about ten years ago Her second husband Preston C Baker a retired Kentucky lawyer died leaving Mrs Baker about 230000 She and Burdette have two sons around eighteen Burdette will preach at the First Presbyterian Church in Pasadena after his east lecture tour ends.
J P Bauscaren travels from the East toward the Koyukuk mining district in Alaska. He notes Indians have mined gold dust worth 1000 to 1500 dollars annually and describes hydraulic mining methods on 120 acres near Tramway Bar. He expects hydraulics to dominate Alaskan mining, with rough ore at 19 dollars per ounce.
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