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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1899
Page
4
William Welsh, near Park lodge, was halted last night by two men who bound him and demanded ransom. They directed Pulford to deliver $20 but he only could provide a few dollars, releasing Welsh after the brief failed extortion. No clue to the robbers was found.
In Daviess circuit court Parron seeks divorce after nine years of marriage alleging his wife rarely leaves bed though able to, forcing him to do all house chores care for their daughter and handle family washing.
P F Lemonin of Louisville and a Illinois youth own a large Copper River area tract in Alaska held by Dolan Mining Co. The land borders Copper and Chittyna rivers. Semonin says his stake, acquired six months ago for development work, rose from 85000 to possibly several millions in value after a major copper ledge discovery.
A New York report states Joseph Taiter plans to rob London of horse power omnibuses as London shifts to autos. Hoadley of International Power cites a London Automobile Truck Company with 25 million capital. Mayor Quincy and others contemplate electric cabs and new road service to Albany.
George W. Hawn of the United States secret service captured counterfeit man David Parry after a chase from the spread of fake half dollars. Detective Hazen traced Parry to Portland where arrest followed and a satchel of counterfeit coins, a counterfeiter outfit, and two alleged gang members were seized.
President B A Bryan of the State Agricultural College arrived to prepare for the experimental station near Puyallup set to open around April 1. The legislature appropriated 425000 for two years of maintenance and the Pullman station will provide support. A sixty acre farm a mile from Puyallup was bought four years ago to establish the agricultural station and its value lies in the favorable climate.
The legislature renews support for Washington State College experiments near Puyallup with Moodie as superintendent. Four chief programs start: fertilisers, flax revival, grasses and forage crops, and fruit culture. A plantation of hope replaces the destroyed old site.
Alfred Daniels, claimed to be the largest man in Iowa and perhaps the Northwest, died at his Lehigh home yesterday. Acknowledged at about nine feet tall in reports, details remain sparse as the story notes his remarkable height and the circumstances of his death.
The Tacoma inquest into Mrs. Charles R. Corey's death by a revolver shot fired by her asleep husband returned a verdict that she died from gunshot wounds inflicted by her husband while ill with paralysis. The 83 year old widow had shown improving sight after a month with a red vision stripe. Also noted is the Manila battle death of Milton S. Meise, a former Tacoma clerk.
John Teese and John Ryan were arrested Monday night after entering 266 Canal Street and packing clothes for removal. They were sent to Center Street police court on the charge of burglary with bonded bail set at 1500 dollars yesterday.
Daniels stood about two inches taller than in life and weighed slightly over 600 pounds. A special large coffin was built after his death as the body could not be moved into his house. He left a widow and two children and owned a 200 acre farm near Lehigh. Though offered large salaries to display himself, he refused except for two years with Adam Forepaugh shows. Medical men studied his abnormal development and he was the subject of several articles. The body will be interred at Webster City.
A packed Auditorium heard German-Americans denounce alleged false German guilt in the Spanish American War. Prominent speakers urged unity and a resolution declaring charges of Germany's sympathy with Spain during the war to be false was unanimously adopted.
The Rustler Grocery advertises as the cheapest place to buy groceries. It sits at 210 Columbia between Third and Fourth streets with phone listed as Main 443.
Word reaches that a sister of Mr. Corey, living with their father in Washington City, has departed to bring him back. Mr. Corey once resided in Washington and his father is a practicing physician there. Mrs Corey's remains will be held here awaiting word from relatives in Oregon.
Spokane reports a new order forcing all Indians on the reservation to have passes to leave. Months of trouble include many staying in town, Hangman Creek gatherings, drinking and fighting, and a recent outbreak led by Oscar Spencer that nearly killed a Kalispell squaw.
Portland Indiana March 28 A remarkable case unfolds as Mrs Hanlin, blind five years, regains some vision after a series of promising treatments. The report notes the unusual progress and the patient remains hopeful while medical staff monitor responses to therapy.
Youthful admiration from local police is noted as two thieves in a building on Howard Street trick a driver for the Embroidery Works. The driver delivers a package, hands a receipt, and is sent away as the pair continue their theft in the broken-door site.
Florence Whitman twenty year old died when a raft of piles in Slushlaw river near Mapleton collapsed. He fell into fifteen foot deep water and sank quickly. his father and two brothers unable to rescue. body recovered after two and a half hours. funeral held next day in Mapleton.
The report details quiet market activity in Seattle with unchanged potato prices and scarce fish and crabs. It lists dealer bid prices for grains, hay, poultry, livestock, hides, wool, coffee, butter, cheese, and fresh fish, along with jobbing quotations for flour, sugar, and other staples, including halibut and salmon on the Seattle dock.
Chicago March 28 cattle prices show reef cows unchanged stockers at 3.60 to 4.75 Texans 3.56 to 4.75. Hoge eighteen thousand light 5.00 3.80 rough higher mixed lower heavy 5.60 3.72. Sheep natives 3 to 5 western 2.76 to 3.85 lambs 4 to 5.90.
County commissioners approve installation of protective screens at the jail windows. The security upgrade costs 183 dollars and follows a request from Sheriff Van de Vanter to prevent inmates from receiving jail breaking tools.
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