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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star documents broad community support for a public ovation honoring Washington volunteers returning from duty. City leaders voiced unity with no political motives, stressing dignity and significance, while prominent Beattie women share opinions on the best celebration approach.
The Seattle public schools chief Prof. Frank J. Barnard urges a homecoming celebration for Washington volunteers with a chorus of about one thousand children at the old University grounds. He notes broader participation enhances the event and predicts future poets will face Philippine references in verse.
Naval officers are reminded that an after dinner speech may be mightier than a shell. The remark emphasizes the persuasive power of rhetoric in naval settings.
Toledo report notes Mayo Mayor Jones campaigns for governor with a platform centered on municipal ownership and related theories. He vows to run as an independent if not nominated by the Republican convention.
Stevens county reports no public roads while Spokane police court receipts average 849.05 monthly. The Myers Falls Ensign moves to Colville as Rherton residents complain of burglaries. Walla Walla stenographer Ryder is under arrest for forgery. Spring sowing banished east of the Cascades. Monrovia to Snohomish line completed. Walla Walla merchants raise 650 for a fruit fair. A Bossburg mill will use the eyNalde process. Walton Jr. arrested for passing worthless checks in Bossburg. Matlam county to build a 700 bridge over El what river canyon. Stevens county debt share shifted to Ferry county about 17000. Perry Morland, 19, kicked by a horse at Cheney. Yakima hop crop projected 18000 to 20000 bales. over 4000 bales already contracted. Professor Washburn of the University of Oregon applies for state oyster stations superintendent post after Yaquina Bay experiments.
El Paso reports a surge of Chinese travelers crossing from the United States into Mexico by rail and via San Francisco routes. Officials warn the border could see more migrants as they evade stricter Canadian limits. Juarez meanwhile hosts many Chinese nationals and officials seized forged San Francisco certificates.
The navy department spends 100000 on a unique experimental tank at the Washington yard. Models of fighting ships, about nine feet long and paraffin coated, will be tested for speed, water resistance, and other war head conditions under expert supervision to draw lessons for future naval design.
Tonight and Thursday expect occasional rain with southerly winds. Pressure is above normal along the Pacific coast but divided into three centers causing uncertainty. Rain has fallen on the Washington coast and the Sound county as temperatures rise at nearly all stations.
A letter from Captain Flotcherevink, commander of the Antarctic expedition, dated February 28 from Cape Adair Victorialand, reports landing on the great continent with a staff, instruments and seventy five dogs and notes strong discipline throughout the party.
Manila May 3 Admiral Dewey says in a press interview that strong anti Germany feeling exists in the United States. He adds the Germans here went as far as they dared and deserves such reaction due to wartime actions.
Toronto obituary notes John Nolan's death in 1891 left an estate near £100000. Executors allocated £50000 to £60000 for legal heirs. Lawyer Harri a located Agatha Slater, a nun in Pueblo Colorado, identified as heir after decades apart. Mrs Dumainle and John Nolan junior are other heirs. Agatha’s identity confirmed by the Superior Court. Each heir receives about £20000.
Washington May 1 The fate of Quay's possible senate seat will be tested before the next congressional session He plans to canvass all senators to secure a clear expression The effort stems from a Quay Harrington conference at his home with State Chairman King Gen Bingham and other figures Hewwater Hanna’s stated support will be used to influence Republican votes The aim is to frame the issue as partisan rather than judicial to persuade Republicans to reverse last year’s stance.
New Bedford Massachusetts May 1 Aunt Mary Spooner aged 106 died suddenly tonight at the supper table. She had long been famed as the oldest resident of Massachusetts and the oldest Daughters of American Revolution member. Her father Micah Spooner was a minute man at the defense of Boston after the Leadington battle. She was the oldest old maid known among her relatives in the United States until two months ago when ill health began.
In Palma Soriano a band of brigands was overtaken by rurales. One bandit was killed and another captured after a fight. The captain claims the prisoner was shot while attempting to escape, but evidence challenges this. No major disturbance reported in Holguin where one bandit died and six were captured.
Cleveland Ohio May 2 consolidation of chewing gum manufacturers is nearly perfected a company may be formed with nine million dollars capital under New Jersey law headquarters may be in Cleveland W J White and Dr FE M Beeman are directing the organization Dr He man recently returned from New York where he left White to handle that end of the business while he oversaw the details here
Philadelphia May 3 Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service reports most men tied to the large counterfeiting plot will plead guilty when called in United States court Ellery P Ingham and Harvey K Newitt are expected to stand aside Kendig Barnes Taylor and Bredell are named as conspirators Downey the Deputy Internal Revenue Collector faces bribery charges The case features a $4000 bribe and anticipated vivid testimony from Kendig about the operation.
Government officials claim strong evidence in bribery charges against Ingham and Newitt as Jacobs and Kendig reportedly promise to testify for the state. Observers expect a sharp legal battle with defense asserting innocence.
William Conklin shot John Benton near Stephens Station in the forenoon, the exchange fatal for Benton. Conklin and his father surrendered in Columbia claiming Benton wronged the white sister, the girl’s condition described as weak minded. Authorities say the shooting may be justifiable and made no arrest.
Tonight at the Seattle theater the Bostonians heralded as the coast's best opera company open a season of fine performances. The first act of Robin Hood will draw a near sold out audience with the RK sign expected to appear. Tomorrow the program shifts to The Serenade and The Pay Train at the Third Avenue theater continues strong business.
Edward Harr, a young farmer near St Marys Missouri, was shot twice and killed at his home by Gus Hagen who had been living on the farm in exchange for board. Hagen fled after the morning quarrel and was arrested, to be jailed at Perryville Missouri.
In the aftermath of a marriage ceremony near Afton, lightning struck W. J. Reese’s house. Reese was killed, his three children were stunned, and his wife’s clothes were ripped from her as the bolt crashed the scene.
A letter from Mrs. French describes taking a good picture of Admiral Dewey aboard a ship in Kingston and later meeting him in Manila. Dewey joked about boredom in Manila versus being feted in the United States, expressing amusement at the public fuss surrounding him.
A trust to control horse shoe manufacture in the United States is forming in Boston. The capital stock is fixed at $7,000,000 and nearly all American manufacturers are included in the scheme.
May 19 set for the U of W and Washington Agricultural College debate the first in university history. Evangelista Holdridge and ikaon addressed students earlier ARO Prof Williams formerly of Cornell lectured on college subjects and honorary degrees. Mise Reynolds YWCA ward secretary spoke to the girls about the YWCA and its global influence.
Rumor in Wall Street says the presidency of the National Bank of Commerce may open July 1 with W W Sherman’s retirement and Lyman J Gage as a candidate. A friend cites basis though confirmation from the bank is unavailable. Morgan is NNBC vice president and the board lists Stringes Lanier Russell Orr Kennedy Langdon Claffinn. Gage formerly led the First National Bank of Chicago.
Prices in the Pittsburg steel market rose to a high-water mark this week with steel billets selling at 26.50 dollars per ton in thousand-ton lots for delivery in three and four months.
A heavy statewide storm produced cloudbursts and tornado activity. Antigo saw a 45 minute cloudburst and the tower of a wind damaged a mine. Madison faced a cloudburst with a southwest tornado and a lightning strike shattered a church steeple. Wausau reported severe damage and Dartford his bin store was toppled.
Vinton Swoeger was found guilty of torturing and robbing James Slater, a wealthy farmer from Lake township. Slater identified Swogeer as the robber who burned his feet with a lighted lamp.
Mary A. Davis petitions for divorce from Edward A. Davis on grounds of general ill treatment habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty. She previously served as a telephone operator and the couple’s dispute centers on a large Montana mining estate. Davis denies the allegations.
From Tacoma May 2 smallpox has broken out at Alderton on the Northern Pacific twelve miles west of Tacoma. County Physician He kker and deputies have imposed stringent measures to prevent its spread. Former Mayor A V Fawcett declines appointment to the state fair commission due to business interests.
Colfax Washington May 3 A steady soaking rain fell from 6 pm to dawn warming the ground several inches but not hindering farm work if no further rain falls. Farmers resume operations tomorrow as sun returns, with spring seeding near complete west and south of Colfax and later in the north and east. High yield is expected though acreage will drop from last year with many farmers planning summer fallow.
Farmers report unusually large summer fallow acreage due to a harsh winter killing much fall sown grain. Some districts like Heath and west of Colfax show winter wheat resown after losses, while others promise a big crop with more spring moisture enabling substantial yields.
In Republic Washington May 2 B F Keck reports 60000 brick dried with 10000 more soon ready for market in about ten days Louis Adama has four yards at Mud Lake ready to mold brick and plans a large burn The McGill Brick Company also expects a kiln soon M R Straight is burning lime one mile east of Monarch Camp on the state road touted as best in Washington Fifteen tons already contracted Buildings rise rapidly including a new hotel by the Town company but material delays mainly brick for flues persist
Rev. M. H. Brensinger of Fleetwood resigns Sunday evening sermons at St. Pauls Reformed church Mertztown until he receives a portion of his semi annual pay. He preaches in German Sunday mornings and in English Sunday evenings but will withhold the evening message over wages.
Industrial activity continues across the country with wage increases and new operations. Gaylord Iron company in Detroit to blast its charcoal furnace. Keystone Furnace in Hokendauqua, Pa, reopens after stack idle. Colbert Iron in Sheffield, Alabama, to repair and blast Hattie Enley stack. Helen Furnace in Clarksville, Tennessee to start June 1 after long idle. Cambria Steel in Johnstown operates fully. York Rolling Mill to raise wages 2 percent May 1. two skelp mills to begin at Steubenville, Ohio. La Belle Iron Works of Wheeling, W Va, recently bought Steubenville plants.
The Commercial Advertiser reports a hardware manufacturers’ combination led by Charles F. Flint of Flint, Eddy & Co. The new New Jersey corporation will unite leading hardware and lock makers in the United States with properties valued at about 40 million dollars and authorized stock at least that amount. The charter is expected to be filed within days.
Paducah Kentucky May 3 stable J B Burnett of Mayfield attending IT O F celebration was seized by two unknown men on a street car last night and robbed of twenty dollars and papers. One man held him while the other searched his pockets. robbers escaped in the main business portion of the city.
Seattle reports for the week ending May 1, 1899 show April temperatures four to five degrees below normal with showers and limited rainfall. Light frost occurred on the 27th and 28th, while sunny periods were muted by cold winds. Crops advanced slowly with late sown wheat coming up and oats still needing planting in western counties. Seeding and planting dragged due to rainy spells and cool weather, apples not yet blooming, and hops training starting in Pierce county.
In Crossville on April 13, Sam Hall, father of Hiram Hall, who was hanged for his wife’s murder, died in Knoxville on May 3. He spent all his resources trying to save his son and died broken by grief.
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