03 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
1
Washington March 4 court continues to weigh evidence on canned roast beef fed to soldiers. Witness Clarence Walters, a volunteer engineer, testifies the meat smelled foul and caused illness. commissary approved limited medical use under protest.
In the afternoon session the conference on the riser hearker bill approved an amendment to appropriate one million dollars to investigate the Nicaragua canal proposal. The President would appoint a commission to conduct examinations and surveys. The move marks a setback for Nicaragua project efforts.
In Gunnibon Colorado on March 8 an avalanche from Granite Mountain at Whitewater Valley buried several miners. One man identified as Bill Sead is feared dead with others missing or injured. Rescue teams search the area as authorities confirm fatalities in the mining camp.
The city council last night discussed a half fare for school children traveling to and from school. An ordinance was adopted to punish willful destruction or mutilation of non owned property with fines up to 109 dollars or thirty days in jail. Detective Cudibu arrested Georgie White, a variety show performer, on a charge of robbing a man of 20 dollars. The council also considered widening Eighteenth Avenue and East Denny Way.
Princeton figures K R McCiellan and Geo W Patton stay at the Diller for a few days while planning a trip to Dannor R B Davin a fish trapper from Anacoin at the Beattie Capt R Walters of Port Town send joins Seattie Sam a prominent Whatcom businessman registers at the James Hert Ephatonhesie a Great Nort express company executive arrives from St Paul and checks in at the Tutler Ed Mon and R W Jennings of Pert neend are at the Beattie.
A local observance in honor of Irish patriot Robert Emmet features a dramatic program at the city hall. Prof. Lueeben's orchestra, readings by Miss Ada Poh and Miss A Langer, and performances by Dorothy Burke and Frank McDermott are listed with titles like Tara's Halls and Dermot Athore.
The Cedar River water system ordinance passed city council authorizing contraction work and bidding for contract. Public Works will publish notice, invite bids, and begin construction, with completion target set as May. Opposed by Councilor Naw who argued against the ordinance.
In SHINGTON the House rejected resolutions on General Wheeler and others, preserving seats amid a sharp party split. The tally showed 146 nays and 77 yeas with Democratic and populist defections noted, while 101 Republicans and 44 Democrats opposed the measures.
Sandusky Ohio March 3 coffin manufacturers move to consolidate forming a trust with capital exceeding 60 million dollars. Pittsburgh March 3 reports a second trust of ore refining and smelting managers with capital of 66 million. The combined firms include Omaha and Grant smelting Conso Armante and others, aiming to close many factories and drive prices down, hurting small makers.
The Rhondda Rules Club of London, led by its president Mr Williamete, criticizes Canadian actions as harmful to themselves and not in sympathy with them. The club is noted as a society of male voters and held the ivet prize at the World's Pair in 1864.
Steamship Al Kita left Skagway for port with repairs needed after damage. Tug Golden Gate towed to Moran's for securing while in northern waters. Progreso and Selanaw sailed with coal to San Francisco. Wil lamette cleaned and repainted in port, hailed by mariners. Admiral Dewey and Myrtle arrived from Cape Flattery with no fish. Elisa Thomason reported rough voyage from San Francisco with heavy seas. Return cargo of coal loaded at south bunkers.
In Cincinnati, two to three months away, Cin-Chinet people may see the euegene wstreet among local and eine turers. Negotiations have been underway for two weeks to combine five large shoe houses into one entity, with a capital of about $14.6 million. The shoe business has been unprofitable due to heavy competition, with thirty seven shoe firms noted in the city.
After conferences in New York a semi official note says major U S steel firms formed a pool uniting Federal Steel Carnegie American Steel and Wire and the Pressed Steel Car Company The pact aims to stabilize rates and profits without price hikes while the Pressed Steel Car Company will buy all its steel from Carnegie mills and withdraw from car building
March dispatches report 600 American prisoners held, with 1600 rebels captured, and poor conditions among inmates. In Manila a night clash wounds a unit on the First Montam's front. The Vicayan district includes Pasay Cuba and Negros with Colonel Sedth organizing 200 native volunteers. The Concord burned before landing provisions at Pu gepan.
All passengers and crew of the steamer Labrader that ran ashore at Skerry Vere Root have been transferred to the island of Mull near Mull.
President sent to the senate nominations including George Dewey for admiral in reserve and Elwell Otis for major general by brevet for service in the Philippines. The bill for a public building at Seattle was approved and the senate confirmed Dewey’s nomination this afternoon.
The steamer Macnrovia is confirmed wrecked off Sable Island. Aberdorn reports the crew were saved except for the second officer who died from exposure.
An Australian mining engineer arrived in San Francisco and registered at a hotel. He plans a pleasure tour of the United States. He notes there is no alien exclusion law in Awatratin, except for Chinese, and discusses the exclusion act.
A Vatican bulletin reports His Holiness had a good night and lies still, the general condition is good, and the wound from the operation is healing. He can take nourishment, though dysentery and chest pains persist. The Pope remains under careful observation with recovery proceeding normally.
Rome marked the coronation anniversary with gloom as elaborate fetes were canceled due to the Pope’s condition. He remains cheerful at his bedside as cardinals consider a conclave after the Pontiff’s death. Archbishop Cologne emerges as a leading papal candidate. Large crowds gather outside St Peter’s and entrances to the Vatican for news.
In Santiago de Cuba on March 2 the former Spanish cruiser Retna Mercedes was raised after being sunk in the harbor channel during Admiral Sampson's bombardment. The vessel was pumped out and towed up to the city by a government tug and a wrecking company after a long delay.
The report describes a wreck two miles from a puncture, where the second battalion of the Missouri volunteers were among the sailors, with multiple cars derailed and a car wrecked. It mentions the ex-kgd press Buren’s lineage and a note on Genergette.
A retired ballet dancer in a Telegram tale recalls gossip about a kiss involving Patti and Governor Thomas Crittenden. She describes Patti’s fame from St. Louis farewells and notes the global chatter sparked by the hallway Lip meet at the Southern Hotel.
A Mexican city embraces bull fighting rumors as a New York theatrical agent promotes a Mexico show with Madison Square Garden venues. The agent argues bull fighting offers pure danger, while New York officials say the sport is not ready for broad adoption. Miss Helen Sargent leads a New York group to uplift women art models and improve their social status.
The actress sits with tears streaming down her face as she writes a letter, her body trembles with grief. She sketches portraits of people she knows on the page before her, highlighting the emotional swing of the scene.
In Santiago on March 1 authorities in Havana revised February figures lowering estimates from 920,000 to 90,400 and reallocating 4,000 spent last month as approved. Local officials report a climactic end to the cost dispute.
Andre Jim Flood’s arrival to town triggers rumors of wealth and marriage disputes. The narrative centers on Mise’s engagement to Maud, alleged infidelity, and a proposed New York mansion funded by Pleed and related disputes. The piece paints a portrait of social climbing and jealousy surrounding the Fritz family.
The article outlines a proposed arrangement reducing the young Emperor's powers while granting the Empress Dowager key authorities. The Great Seal is to be controlled by her, and the Emperor informed only when advantageous. The Empress also governs finance and public affairs, with the Emperor able to select and dismiss officials but limited in real influence. The piece notes comic elements in the plan, including credentials handling and letter routing to the Empress for decision.
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