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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
2
A column from The Seattle Star includes musings on American naval officer ranks and the Cuba conflict, Guam's status, new counties Chelan and Ferry, and local business and industry. It also interleaves jokes, poems, and short anecdotes reflecting contemporary culture and events.
Sidelights on labor note a harmonious end at Springfield convention of coal operators where Pittsburg agreement is ratified and the scale adopted. Western plumbers at New Orleans decide to buy only from association members. P M Murphy of Chicago elected president. Thomas Evans glass factory with 260 workers closes indefinitely at Pittburg. Journeymen bakers and confectioners in Chicago session abolish the strike fund. Pig iron advances at Pittsburg to 14 dollars 15 cents a ton.
A comic clip mocks a job applicant asking for a weekly pay and a cash discount while a judge quips about baseball. The piece shifts to a note on spring harbingers and wild greens spreading across the prairie near Okaw river, with a final line from a bluff at Aion.
A Boston Pilot quote clarifies a remark about Artemus Ward and Chancer. It notes Ward saying a kind person sent poems, questions Chancer's talent and spelling, and jokes that no man can be a literary figure without spelling skill.
Government troops depart Merida Yucatan to pursue revolting Indians who have terrorized families and destroyed property. Command to exterminate the tribe if arms are not laid down.
An article argues Beattie shows 293 manufacturing establishments with 3486 workers, challenging claims Seattle relies only on Alaska trade. It compares Seattle’s manufacturing scope and payroll to Duluth Hoboken and Los Angeles, highlighting a diversified local industry list and urging dealers to buy from home manufacturers to boost the town.
The Detroit Journal describes a burglary misadventure where a thief, cursing his luck, attempts entry through a cellar window. He is exposed to germacide from an electric spraying device and is suddenly cured of his crime as fortune turns against him.
Twenty five girls at William Roberts handkerchief factory in West New Brighton walked out in a wage dispute. They were paid one cent per dozen and protested a wage cut, leaving cutters without work as the strike began yesterday morning.
The manager told workers they would receive 1 cent per dan due to clone competition. Workers protested, many left, and management laid off about 10 percent of staff. The owner predicts a quick resumption of full work once the situation stabilizes.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt, a suitor asks for the hand of Inabel’s daughter Tila. The father questions the idea of a mere formality, noting the request came through Inabel’s mother and ends the matter with quiet finality.
Emma de Nevia, indicted January 24, 1897 on a bigamy charge, appeared at the criminal court building with August Paffen. She pleaded not guilty and posted $2000 bail. The case arose after she deserted a Cuban planter and married a wealthy brewer named Bohmitt.
A Baltimore American excerpt muses on the ax to grind metaphor showing today’s supposed self regarding favors. It contrasts old and new times noting how acts of kindness are followed by ulterior motives and yet remains a light, humorous social commentary.
In Chelan Washington on March 17 08 Hoag suffered serious injuries after his horse slipped on a lee on a steep lakeside trail. He attempted to jump clear but the horse toppled onto him causing facial injuries head wounds and possible rib damage. He rode home barely conscious.
Mise Vira A. Farnsworth, superintendent of the University Sunday school, led a sugar eat event on Friday night at the school grounds. The Springfield Republican covered the church school activity and its community reception.
In St Paul, President Hill of the Great Northern Railway clarifies stance on a Puget Sound to Asia steamship line and confirms no immediate plan to Europe. He says the railroad will not build a coastal Portland line while on friendly terms with O R & N and notes Republic ore transport not offering railroad gains. The interview touches on operational flags, branch lines, and the likelihood of future expansions.
General Jim Camp expressed disgust at a Thursday night opera. Zelle de Lus san performed quirky gypsy tunes while the audience initially fell into a heavy silence before finally applauding the star. Jim blamed the muted crowd on discomfort from vaccination, noting men could not applaud and women could not stamp their feet for the same reason.
A stylish woman posing as Emma Taylor a trained nurse swindled crockery dealer C. T. Shipman in Newark and Orange. She used a forged $15 check drawn on Orange National Bank signed H. J. Colt M D to buy $11.22 worth of ware and receive $4.68 in change. Bank officials confirm similar checks were received. a search for H I Coit continues.
Maryland agriculture notes report widespread peach losses as the cold kills buds across the state. Prof Johnson at the Agricultural College inspected thousands of buds and found all dead, with the Blue Ridge belt hit hardest where many young trees were about to bear fruit. Some reports suggest light fruit wet conditions may have occurred in eastern shores, but damage to older orchards is extensive and recovery remains uncertain.
The Leah Maud Decker case, involving alleged encouragement of a minor by the Good Ground public school teacher, resumed tonight before School Commissioner Charles H. Howell. Theodora, the first witness, testified to the events.
The article notes Reed and Conkling avoided formal access to President McKinley during the current session, meeting him only twice by invitation and not attending cabinet dinners. It highlights Conkling’s habit of formal greetings to senate staff and colleagues at the start and end of sessions, and his courtesy in thanking senate employees as he left for home.
Mike the orangutan, brought from Singapore aboard the Merionethshire, draws as much attention as Aguinaldo. Two and a half feet tall, he wears clothes, eats with a knife and fork, smokes, and sleeps in a bed. He reacted with grief when his mate Norah died. A Bible was discarded while he clung to cards, and sailors hope to place him in Central Park.
A reflective verse contemplates time as a procession of memories and phantom lives. It contrasts past joys and sins with a shared fate of death and the unknown future. The piece echoes both Christian and pagan motifs as it moves toward Denver News.
A caller reports seeing Mrs De Style through a window while at the steps, but the servant claims it was only her shadow. The exchange adds a touch of domestic mystery to the scene.
Washington reports a naval personnel bill requires annual retirement of enough officers to create at least 40 promotions. A board of admirals will pick officers for retirement starting in June, with compulsory retirements likely to provoke protests.
Washington reports an official inquiry into the new army law shows volunteers and officers enlisted under April last may be kept in service until peace with Spain is proclaimed. Staff officers may stay, and 25 000 new volunteers may be raised with an option to retain Manila volunteers for six months after peace is declared.
Shipments arrive ahead of Co. M Twenty fourth Infantry as Spokane awaits orders. A 25 000 pound load of bacon rice beans and other rations reaches Portland depot. Clothing also en route from Walla Walla Post. Purchases planned for coal and wood with bids opened March 24.
The piece argues parents seek cheap boys clothing but rarely obtain real value. It boasts a major sale strategy offering better value, longer wear, and all wool items under $1.50, claiming superior quality and study of boys wear versus competitors.
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