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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1899

Page

3

Wild Ride of a Baby Carriage in Runaway Wagon

In Chicago on May 2 a four month old baby in a carriage was pinned by a wagon pole when runaway horses dashed two blocks. The mother cried in horror as the carriage bounded along. the infant survived with both legs broken. Nora Quinlan helped push the carriage earlier, then released it as danger loomed. John J. Heonz halted the team and rescuers freed the child amid a crushed carriage.

Chicago Richard Lynch Huron Street Nora Quinlan Erie Street Orleans Street John J. Heonz

Barnett arrested after jail escape plot near Macomb

Springfield report says Barnett alias James Hennessey, released from jail yesterday, was recaptured after attempting to free Jack Kennedy, Bill Ryan, and Bill Sheppard from the county jail. A night-time assault on the jail stables led to a gunfight with deputies. one attacker was captured and Barnett confessed the plan hatched in jail.

Springfield Barnett James Hennessey Jack Kennedy Bill Ryan Bill Sheppard Macomb Lamb Hoop Kennedy Ryan Sheppard

Dallas man killed in Ennis shooting

La Felipe Aguelleno was shot dead at a bar in Ennis by John Lockhart a railroad man. Six bullets were fired into Aguelleno while Lockhart declines to speak publicly about the tragedy.

Dallas Tex Felipe Aguelleno Ennis John Lockhart Agu Jeno Lockhart

Rich strike reported at Mabel mine in Republic

Mining news notes a strong ore body at the Mabel shaft with ore values at 40 per ton or better and an average assay of 60.59 per ton at shaft foot. Another sample near the company cabin 200 feet away assayed at 83 per ton in gold.

War Eagte Rossland Ymir B. C Mabel Republic

Springfield Faces Surge of Burglaries and Private Watch

Springfield records thirty six burglaries since last Saturday night as police admit powerlessness. A citizens movement to hire private watchers grows while a governess named Margaret Dunn fought a burglar, who fled leaving his hat behind. Suspects fill the jail and county holds.

Springfield Margaret Dunn

Five New Monopolies Formed With 63 Million Capital

Reports from Wall Street claim five new trusts form with total capitalization around 63 million dollars. The Copper trust and the Marcus Daly Hagein interests within the Anaconda mine are cited. Standard Oil’s vast wealth backs a trust likely to be valued near 400 million. Consolidation talks involve McIntyre Wardwell brokers. Pillsbury Washburn Creeky mills decline to join. Freeman mill of West Superior shows interest. Urban mills of Buffalo and Amos mills of By racure may join.

New York Wall Street Marcus Daly- Hagein Steat Anaconda Standard Oil Company Im Mense McIntyre & Wardwell Pillsbury-Washburn-Creeky Mille Minneapolis Freeman Milla West Superior Wis Urban Milla Buffalo Amos Milla Byracure

Bullet Extraction Clears Brain After Fourteen Years

In St Louis a man named George Regner had a bullet fired into his brain fourteen years earlier removed today at City Hospital by Dr A C Bernays. The operation lasted about twenty five minutes and Regner is expected to recover.

At. Louis George Kregner City Hospital A. C. Hernays Keener Bernays Hernays Resner Regner

Philippine claims filed with General Otis for damages

Claims totaling millions are filed with General Otis by Spanish German and English residents in the Philippines. They include alleged looting by insurgents and American soldiers, a court martial for loot at a jewelry shop, and shelling of parts of Manila by the Boston and Petrel.

Washington Otls Philippines lTotlo Boston Petrel Otis War Department Judge Advocate General Alger State Department

Commencement Plans At Agricultural College Set

The agricultural college at Pullman will have David Starr Jordan of Stanford deliver the commencement oration. Rev. Herbert H. Gowen of Trinity Parish Seattle to give the baccalaureate sermon. Brick contracts for Science Hall and Ferry Hall to be awarded about June 1. Stevens Hall repairs cost about 60 dollars. Debris from Ferry Hall used for grounds roadways. Cornerstone of Science Hall to be laid June 21. A new two stamp mill has been purchased by the college.

Pullman Wash The Agricultural College and School of Science David Starr Jordan Stanford University Herbert H. Gowen Trinity Pariah Seattle Agricultural Colleg Gowen Board of Regents Science Hall Ferry Hall Stevens Hall Gov. Stevens Acience Hall

College to Refine Ore Samples by Next Year

The Department of Mining Engineering will use a hand stamp to handle ore samples for frustration tests. The college expects to process moderate quantities of ore by amalgam, cyanide, chlorination, or smelting methods next year.

Department of Mining Engineering

Car Inspector Killed by Engine at Central Union Station

William F. Hegeon, a Pullman Palace Car inspector, was instantly killed at Central Union station when train No. 611, an engine driven by engineer T. Chowk, struck him after he sat on track 7 near the Smithe street entrance and fell asleep. The engineer blew the whistle and applied the air brake but Hegeon did not wake.

Cincinnati William F. Hegeon Pullman Palace Car Company Central Union Station Hogeon Smithe Mngineer T. Chowk

Trunk maker fatally hurt in elevator shaft fall

Charles Tieaman of Hankhardt's on West Point Street was fatally injured in Cleveland when he fell into an elevator shaft on the fourth floor while retrieving a bundle. He was found unconscious and died at his home shortly after.

Cleveland Charles Tieaman Hankhardt's West Poart Street

Murder at Dogg y near Texarkana involving Archer family feud

In Texarkana Arkansas on May 2 a farmer’s one year old daughter was murdered near Doggy by a Mexican laborer named Arnold who had pursued marriage that was refused. He shot himself and died in a hospital after being shot in the chest while dying.

Texarkana Ark Archer Arnold

Fatal Attack of Hiccoughs In Covington Saloonkeeper

Covington Kentucky May L T Bernard Ashorn a saloonkeeper of Emma and Bakewell streets Covington died this morning of hiccups after being sick for weeks and yesterday the hiccups were not arrested by physicians.

Covington Bernard Ashorn Emma and Bakewell Streets Rshborn

Adam Peshla Sentenced for Elopement with Minor

Adam Peshla was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for an elopement with a fourteen year old girl in Wilkes-Barre PA. The couple were traced to Philadelphia New York and Teeton and were arrested at Hazleton VA. Peshla admitted the allegations and described having a wife in many countries, about twenty in all, while his last wife cried after the sentence.

Wilk Esharkk Adam Peshla Philadelphia New York Teeton Hasleton Peshia

Wrong Man Arrested In Albany Misidentification Case

In Albany on Saturday afternoon Kan par Vandran was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Roberts of Portland for allegedly cutting open two malt pouches at the Southern Pacific station in February. Officials investigated and Vandran, with an excellent reputation, was found innocent and the charge dismissed by Acting United States Commissioner L H Montange.

Albany Kanpar Vantran United States Roberts Portland Vandran Southern Pacific L. H. Montange

Real estate transfers filed yesterday include numerous Seattle deeds

Aneska Havicek and husband deed to Alice J. Wick for 635 dollars, part of lots 5 and 6 in Bik 18 Parke's Second Add. Jennie M. Shoemaker to G. Henry Smith for 125 dollars, Lot Bik 2 Law's Add. many more transfers list names buyers sellers amounts and parcels across North Seattle plats including Denny’s additions and Crown, Beattle plats with totals ranging from 1 to 6000 dollars and up to 2600+ in one case.

Aneska Haviicek Alice J. Wick Parke Jennie M. Shoemaker G. Henry Smith Law Renel Rebbon Robinson Thomas McDonough Minnale J. Pelton Elizabeth van Buren Ed Harper Maridic T. Turner Emma P. Plumiley Schmidt Edward C. Briswold North Beattle David Kauffman Security Savings Bank A. A. Denny Seattle Thomas Toyd James A. McWilliams B. T. Denny Park Rufus P. Lincoln Jos. Agoati Moore J. W Hatteross Ida Shralicroas Gilman Park John W. Baker W. M M. H. Farquhar Aliee Lind Denny & Hoyt Margaret J. Pontius Margaret Irvine Pontius Duncan Graham John W. Richarda D. T. Denny Sheriff van de Vanter Mary Hutcheson Page Terry Margarett Christensen Johanna Maunagrard D.T. Denny North Beatle Julian Wegert Mae Hallahan

Left Without A Rich Bride by German Attache

Washington May 2 Mr Von Bredow an attaché recently left the German embassy and will return to Berlin in a few days He failed to win the affections of Miss Madeline Goddard daughter of a Providence Newport millionaire The diplomat at twenty two years old sought a culinary mission not matrimony and resigned likely to return to the United States next year

Washington Mr. von Bredow Berlin Count von Goethen Mr. von Breuning von Hredow Madeline Goddard von Dredow Lever Young von Bredow

The Ontocians At Seattle Stage See Five Performances

Manager Howe reports many good seats remain for each show despite yesterday’s ticket sales. The Bostonian company opens Wednesday night with Helein Hood in five performances including Saturday matinee. At Third Avenue Theater Manager Russell presents The Pay Train a comedy drama praised for its strong cast and crowd appeal.

Howe Seattle Theater Bostonians Helein Hood Third Avenue Theater Russell

Market Quotations for Farm Produce and Groceries

The market shows cabbage and cauliflower weak while tomatoes and potatoes are plentiful. Local Seattle round lot quotes cover grain feed hay and dairy items, with prices for oats barley wheat and bran, fresh ranch butter and cheese, meats including chickens and turkeys, various hides and wool, and extensive jobbing prices for flour, coffee, and cereals.

Seattle Puget Sound Washington Amathy Hutter — Fresh Ranch Washington Eastern Iowa Elgin California

Comprehensive 19th Century Market Prices Include Groceries And Lumber

A dense list of prices covers groceries, meats, and produce from barley to butter, plus heavy notes on timber. Items include popcorn at 46 per tb, oats at 24 per ton, various meats, fish, and shellfish, plus Oregon and Washington lumber rates. Multiple named places and goods appear, reflecting broad regional trade.

Beattie and Company General Agents In Upscale District

Puget 64 Hupt Ocean Dk Beattie Uptown ticket office G18 First av Beattie Goodall Perkins Co Gen Agents Ban Francine

Trowmridge Puget Hupt Ocean Beattie Uptown Ticket Office Goodall, Perkins & Co Ban Francine

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