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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1899
Page
3
In Kentucky revenue officials restrict whisky distilleries despite strong demand and ample corn. Plants with a 1000000 gallon yearly capacity face reduced production. some old distilleries close or slow down. Also notes gas and electric company consolidations in Westchester and surrounding areas, with various utilities slated for merger into larger holding structures.
Scarcity of whisky staves and barrel shortages cripples Louisville coopers as prices rise and mills struggle to supply. Distillers face empty workshops despite high demand while Louis ville shops turn out barrels at volume. In New York, Rev. J M Lucey promotes Catholic work among southern African Americans, detailing the Colored Industrial Institute and plans for more missions.
ALBANY March 20 The state board of charities authorized President Stewart to appoint a committee to advise on establishing a state hospital in the Adirondacks for incipient pulmonary tuberculosis. The resignation of James C. Fanning as inspector of charities was accepted and the office abolished effective April 1 1890. Inspectors Clarke Brown and Mannaha of New York City were dispensed with due to lack of funds.
Wernberg of Luck New York reported from Mexico to have earned at least 500000 dollars for 70 percent of a copper mine. He is to receive a substantial stake in the operating company as well.
New Haven March 20 Prof James Mason Hoppin oldest in active service at Yale announces resignation effective at end of current school year due to old age. He has taught at Yale for many years and was a 1940 graduate and long time professor of homiletics and pastoral theology in the divinity school.
The will of Rev. Thomas F. Ward pastor of St Charter Borromeo on Sidney Place was admitted to probate by Surrogate Abbott of Brooklyn. The estate valued at £190,000 provides for debts and leaves the residue to executors or qualifying ones with trust for the Roman Catholic church under Bishop ODonnell. Executors named Mer Duffy of St Agnes Church Charles Hoyt of 14 Pierre Pont Street and John North of 664 Madison Street. Mer Duffy qualified.
At 1 o clock this morning masked men armed with revolvers broke into the Waverly and Athens trolley road power house at Waverly New York. They bound and gagged three engineers and firemen then blew open the safe and took 120 dollars. The workers were released after one tied worker freed himself.
Amherst MA March 20 trustees to meet in Springfield to elect a new president as Gates resigns April 1 While a committee reports candidates William F Siccum of Colorado College tops the list Hyde of Hoe din is considered but likely unavailable due to Harvard promotion A subcommittee met today and will convene again before finalizing recommendations
Twenty five Hebrew boys arrested Sunday for throwing stones were committed to the Catholic protectory in the East Market police court after failing to pay small fines imposed by Magistrate Wentworth. The juvenile asylum had been quarantined as relatives reacted with tears and gestured distress.
Frank Pheen of 216 West Sixty-ninth street was held on $1000 bail at West Fifty-fourth Street station for examination on a charge of swindling grocer Jeremiah Carney of 76 Hudson street with a worthless $10 check. Detective Fogarty reported six other Brooklyn complaints and two warrants. Breen, a real estate broker and nephew of ex Senator Kiernan of Utica, allegedly targets grocers with similar schemes.
In Ridgewood New Jersey a Chinaman running a laundry moved quickly when a fire swept the block. With only one vacant store available he rented it on the spot paying a month’s rent in advance. Helpers assisted as flames neared his former shop and he quickly relocated his goods and reopened for business.
New York March 20 The United Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia already controls the Yonkers gas plant and 142 city plants nationwide and plans expansion in Westchester County The Weatchester Gas and Coke Company of Mount Vernon incorporated in Albany with 200000 capital stock was organized yesterday.
New Guinea will be administered by German Emperor William's government after the German New Guinea Company relinquishes control of the territory. The move ends the company's direct policing role while it shifts focus to commercial interests. The article recalls Astrolabe Bay and Dr. Makin do Maclay, with dramatic tales of his stay among natives, illustrating risks and scientific gains.
Mrs. Lena Leopold of Williamsburg returned home to find a young woman intruding in her flat. The suspect escaped but was caught after a chase and jailed on burglary charges. A man nearby, John Friedman, 26, was also arrested on larceny suspicions. Jewelry and valuables valued at $150 were recovered from the woman.
Assistant Secretary Brigham testified at a hearing on farm conditions. He noted long involvement with the Grange movement, including nine years as master of the National Grange. He said farm labor numbers were similar to 50 years ago, but hours were shorter and work lighter, with general wage trends improving.
Mrs Sophia Breslin of 904 Eighth Avenue caused the arrest of her 18 year old daughter Emma after a spree of runaways with a man named Goldstein. Emma had lived in Coney Island and Philadelphia with him, then returned home and again fled with her sister before being locked up at the West Thirtieth Street station. The father had died seven months earlier as a Pequod club member and Tammany Hall worker.
The Princeton team selected to represent at the ninth annual Harvard debate includes James Henry Northrup Nathaniel Smith Reeves and Alfred Sewell Weston. The debate with Harvard is set for April 5 in Alexander hall with Princeton arguing for the affirmative that a formal alliance between Great Britain and the United States is advisable.
The Rev Archibald A Murphy pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Brunsw ick NJ preached on Americanism According to Leo XIII He discussed the Paulist Fathers praising their work and noting the Pope's letter to Cardinal Gibbons as a mild setback to American Catholicism He urged Protestant support of the movement and envisioned future unity among Christian denominations across the world
New Orleans March 20 Dr Edward Souchon president of the Louisiana State board of health and Dr Quitman Kohnke of the New Orleans board were indicted by a East Feliciana grand jury on manslaughter charges for allegedly concealing yellow fever in New Orleans letting the disease spread to towns in East Feliciana. The indictments represent the first of their kind in the country and arise from a newspaper war linked to Dr McKennan. The supreme court has been asked to protect the officers who could face further indictments across Louisiana and Mississippi.
A proposed 65 million dollar consolidation would absorb major smelting firms including United States Smelting and Refining, Pueblo Smelting and Refining, Colorado Smelting and Refining, and others. United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry will assume control this week with directors led by Samuel Thomas Colegate Hoyt and representatives from the consolidated firms. Hoyt is reported to represent Rockefeller interests.
The London Zoo elephants earn about 10000 dollars a year by carrying patrons on their backs for five cents each. The largest elephant leads in profits and draws the most riders while two others attempt to vie for the venous business. Camels also feature, earning roughly 1200 dollars annually with lower upkeep. The zoo once saw a daily crowd of 44000 and fed about 500 pounds of delicacies to the elephants.
Augusta Maine March 20 Municipal elections were held in many Maine towns with small overall turnout. In Biddeford Col I H Kendall commander of the First Maine regiment was the Republican nominee for mayor and was endorsed by Democrats but lost to the Citizens' nominee by a solid majority.
The Chicago Record reports a Tokyo bank with 5,000,000 capital and 3,230,000 reserve fund listing Bar on H Mitsui and eleven Mitsui descendants as directors. The first named is the father. all shares belong to the family and they assume unlimited responsibility for the bank's abilities.
Representative elect John I Burnett of Alabama’s Seventh district arrives in Washington after succeeding M W Howard. The article notes Burnett may be the lightest member ever elected, contrasting with Dixon H Lewis who weighed nearly 400 pounds and required a special chair in the House.
The will of James Keough filed in Boston on March 20 leaves 28000 to charitable institutions. Keough, who died in January, was a coachman for the Brimner family and accumulated wealth through real estate investments.
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