05 May 1899
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
1
Filipino forces faced a rapid American advance near Santa Tomas, forcing retreat as troops attempted to regroup. The clash highlighted the precarious position of local defenders and the ongoing struggle for control in the area.
General Luna wounded near Santo Tomas as fighting raged around the town. Filipinos flee toward San Fernando on special trains after Santa Tomas burning. Aguinaldo stronghold reported captured at San Fernando per Hong Kong dispatch. Otis reports casualties among Twentieth Kansas and others. high subsistence and cargo captures noted at Balinag and Malolos.
Reports from Washington and London on May 5 summarize Admiral Kautd’s message of quiet at Apia and British demands to Kruger over the Transvaal. In Manila, rebels attacked then retreated as U S forces bombarded Paranaque and San Fernando, with Hale’s brigade driving Filipinos from the town. The cabinet discussed anti expansionist pamphlets and H ward Atkinson’s political stance. Separately, Charles Winston and Edward Strather, both black, were hanged for murder.
The Titopia sails tonight for Alaska carrying a United States Geological Survey party led by Engineer J. W. Peters. Sixteen men and fifteen horses depart to spend two years gathering outfits and conducting field work. Members include H. L. Brown G. Phillips J. C. Calitt and T. Hunt. State Superintendent J. Browne addressed State University students on Single Tax. King County shingle manufacturers plan to form an organization and elect officers with 23 mills expected to send representatives.
Passengers arriving on the steamer Humboldt report Atlin and Bennett flourishing towns with rapid growth. Bennett has five boats under construction, new buildings rising, and rising real estate value. Freight awaiting navigation is stored for dispatch to Atlin or Dawson. Atlin sees heavy building, wages for carpenters at 7 50 daily and laborers at 5, with many idle men. Two sawmills produce 8000 to 16000 feet daily. town orderly with limited saloons, drug stores, and other amenities.
The report notes a water company arranging to bring water from eight miles away by fumes to supply Allin lake, which is declared unsuitable for use. At Discovery on Pine Creek, men are actively working their claims. The gold commissioner is urged to treat American and Canadian miners alike.
In Washington James Sherman of New York leads the fight for the speakership as Western lawmakers resist a single candidate. Sherman has solid support from the New York delegation and expected backing from Pennsylvania, while Moody of Massachusetts and others vie for influence. The administration avoids public stance but is believed to favor Sherman, who aims to unite factions and potentially become speaker with key posts like doorkeeper and serjeant at arms in play.
The Washington State Press association executive committee met in the chamber of commerce and decided to hold the annual convention in Seattle July next, starting one day before the National Editorial association meeting in Portland. Delegates elected include C. M. Schulte, Orne Strong, J. A. Brant, Delhitt C. Dritt, Frank B. Cole, Alonso M. Murphy, J. Hannum Jones, and W. A. Steel.
William A. McFarland, former secretary of state, found guilty of extorting money from clerks in the state census bureau in 1906. Jury orders return of 1429 paid by clerks to cover his gubernatorial canvass expenses. State sought 20000 as the difference between lawful costs and actual expenditures. court says executive council liable, not McFarland. He is likely to pay the judgment with no appeal.
In Mirmingham on May 5 a bull, driven by owner William Duff, charged through the street injuring several. Uttle Roy Robison, a 7-year-old, was bruised but not seriously. Mrs J Logan and Miss Mary A Logan were knocked down. Mrs Logan was badly bruised and Miss Logan suffered a broken collar bone. The enraged animal was eventually caught and killed. overheating during the drive was blamed.
The board of regents will meet the Bar Association of Seattle this afternoon to discuss establishing a University law department. President Groves notes strong support, and a last legislative appropriation could pay a dean. Judge Jacobs and Judge Fenlon back the plan. Wesley Miller, J C Heffner and E D Quinn of Great Northern were injured by falling timbers at Smiths Cove today.
Pittsburg, May 5. United Traction company raises wages for 1200 workers by 10 percent. West End Traction follows with a 7 percent increase for 200 men. Kounts Bros. brickyard workers in Marmareville receive a 1.5 percent hike.
A. B Calder traveling passenger agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway at Vancouver arrived in the city this morning. J. E. Holton of the Southern Pacific office in Tacoma is in town today.
A morning fire in Sturgis Michigan destroyed Munger's shoe store Packard's drug store grocery and jewelry store and Lot's meat market with partial losses to other businesses. Special trains from neighboring towns aided fire departments but the blaze caused extensive damage estimated at about 75000 dollars.
Bank clearances totaled 243922.44 dollars while balances stood at 73455.77 dollars. The figures reflect daily cash flow and account standings as reported.
About 29 bricklayers representing a firm will walk out Monday morning after builders offered 3 cents an hour. The men sought 7 1 2 to 9 1 2 cents, then 40 cents, but the employers refused.
Mayor Humes announced ten citizens to form the committee for welcoming Washington volunteers returning from the Philippines. The list includes Cyrus Walker John A Campbell KE B Piper RE H Wells J Redelsheimer Daniel Jones I A Nadau A J Blethen Jr MH A Chadwick N H Latimer.
The attorney general rented the old Corcoran Art building as a temporary home after Congress authorized one million dollars for a new Justice Department building but forbade renting without express congressional permission. If this stands, the old building remains the office while the new is delayed, a situation the next Congress must fund.
Herman Koehler 23, his sister Mollie 19, and brother Robert 5 were killed near Lansdale Pennsylvania in a grade crossing wreck last night. Robert was found alive on the engine pilot but died minutes later. the tragedy occurred at a local crossing.
Mrs Justin Huntley McCarty known as Ciasie Loftus received an absolute divorce from her husband in the New York supreme court. Justice Stover issued the decree based on a referee report by Charles Donohue who found unduly intimate conduct with an undisclosed woman. McCarty wed Loftus in 1804 when she was under seventeen.
In New Orleans on May 5 William B Herrington, jailed in Leesville for assaulting Miss Mary Lacone, was fatally shot by a woman who visited the jail to arrange a compromise as she planned to marry him. She drew a revolver, shot him in the lungs, and surrendered.
FEARS OF A BIG FLOOD PENDPLETON Or May 6 Shearing operations in this region are two weeks to a month late and hindered by cold weather. Many report heavy losses from winter severity. A record cold spring keeps sheep men uneasy as snow clings to mountains. Columbia valley towns fear floods resembling 1881 and railroad managers prep for high waters.
In Garogs Washington Palouse country woke to snow on May Day. Snow began at 4 30 am and covered the ground within an hour. By 9 am rain and thaw followed, leaving mud and no damage. Sun broke through between showers, the landscape appeared winter like.
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