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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star lists delivery rates as one cent per copy, six cents per week, or twenty-six cents per month by carriers. It notes a telephone contact at Pike 160 and states entry at the Seattle post office as second class matter.
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn declines direct Seattle arrival from Manila for a San Francisco transport after Endicott opposes Port Orchard dry dock. Citizens urged protest to influence Washington officials, while Seattle prepares to muster out the regiment and plan a grand reception.
The article argues General Otis rejects the Filipino congress as sovereign on peace or war and notes his firm stance on Aguinaldo's government. It suggests Aguinaldo’s support is small and hints at possible peace payments similar to Spanish and Cuban ventures, with Latent temptations of monetary concessions in Lauzon.
The piece quips that the report displays balanced arguments with no clear winner. It notes Miles is partly sustained and Kagan is gently criticized while praising honesty, calling the uncertainties similar to a political platform. The writer voices relief at finally knowing little definite about the beef scandal.
Authorities reopened two mysterious graves near Batavia in May, but both were found empty. The case concerns a missing boy named Frank York.
The search for the man possibly buried in a grave continues as he is an important witness in the case against Riley Yorkman charged with assaulting 14 year old Lucy Dumford. A warrant for Miley Yorkman was issued Sunday and he waived examination and was committed. Hair was found in one of the graves.
A novel hack with rubber tires, similar to transits in eastern cities, arrived recently. Owned by David Welsh it is the only one of its kind on Puget Sound. The vehicle features nickel plated metal parts, mahogany woodwork, ball bearing axles, and hard rubber tires that glide noiselessly along the pavement.
The Great Council of the Independent Order of Red Men meets in Seattle for a three day session beginning at 10 o clock. Chief Seattle Tribe and Che makum Snoqualmie Tribes perform degree work, with an Indian supper for guests and ladies. A grand parade, receptions, a ball, and a moonlight lake excursion are planned through Thursday.
In Alexandria a 19 year old girl shot and killed Scarbrook during a dance after he gave her a glass of water. The shooting was prompted by jealousy and the girl was arrested.
John P. Green of Cleveland Ohio former Ohio senator and post office official delivered a lecture criticizing Roosevelt and defending colored soldiers. He condemned lynchings and cited historic battles in which colored men fought for Greece, the Holy Land, Haiti, and the United States to defend Roosevelt and his troops at San Juan Hill.
Thirteen Northwestern university students were initiated into a Greek letter fraternity yesterday. Faculty action is anticipated as the group was stripped of coats, blindfolded, and beaten with sticks before being tied and pushed off a pier into Lake Michigan. They struggled to return and were beaten again.
Captain C L Hooper of the Pacific coast revenue cutter service arrives to finalize Alaska cruise plans. The fleet includes Grant Perry Rush Corwin Bear and the new sternwheeler Nunivak. The Nunivak is en route to Seattle, the Rush towing her, with the fleet aiming to sail north around June 1 after Grant stocks are received. Thetis has been rebuilt and heads to Siberia to herd reindeer, a to domesticate attempt likely to succeed.
Omaha, Nebraska reports the transfer of the Omaha & Grant Emelting property to the American and Refining Company. Supt. Page becomes manager, Chief Clerk Cox auditor, Mr. Nash a new president based in New York. Barton declines honors and retires. In St Louis, medical student F Gray commits suicide with strychnine. leaves family in Woolland, California.
The popular comic actress Della Fox is reported near death after months of declining health. Three doctors confirm rapid decline and a recent stage withdrawal. Her father, a St Louis photographer, urged return home as she battles the pace that killed her vivacity. Her notable works include The Wedding Day with Lilian Russell and J D Angelo. her last appearance was The Little Moat.
The 1898 winter wheat across the Midwest shows heavy damage from freezing. Illinois reports almost all killed and fields plowed under. Wisconsin and Iowa fared poorly while Nebraska will rely on spring wheat. Indiana and Michigan show mixed results with Ohio expected to yield best.
The sealing steamer Hope docked at St Johns to be overhauled and repaired ahead of a planned next month voyage north for Lieut Peary’s relief. The Windward has been trapped in ice since early this year.
Treasury report on foreign commerce notes eight months of this year with exports up nearly nine million dollars to about 150 million yearly rate. Imports climb 11 percent to roughly four million dollars annually in silver. Sinaloa governor suspends constitutional guarantees for kidnapping, patricide, premeditated murder and highway robbery to grant life and property security, with capital punishment by authorities when evidence is clear.
A Boston formed trust plans to dominate the tropical fruit trade with a New Jersey charter as United Fruit Company capitalized at 20 million. Properties valued at 16.2 million were taken, with 1.65 million cash paid. Directors include Andrew W. Preston Minor C. Keith Lamont G. Burnham and T Jefferson Coolidge Jr.
State wagon road commissioners visited Republic, approving plans for queen truss bridges using Hewed timber with pole floors. Bridges will range fifty to eighty feet, aiming to finish quickly so horsemen and pack trains can use the route while funding from poll tax and private contributions covers most costs.
The text outlines a proposed road from Republic to the Columbia River, about thirty miles to be widened at little cost, leaving twenty seven miles to be built. Overall distances cited include Republic to the Columbia river forty seven miles and to Wilbur on the Central Washington railroad seventy miles. The corridor is described as even grade and capable of future fast travel.
Cheney public schools choose Mira Ollie Lance and Miss Mabel Price to represent them at the Woodmen of the World elocutionary contest on May 11 in Medical Lake. The first contester aims for a $30 silver tea set and the second for a gold necklace for girls under twelve.
The Great Northern Cascade tunnel in Spokane shows 5600 feet bored with about 662 feet remaining to reach 13,252 feet total. About 450 men work daily, with compressed air power and pumps handling water at the wast end. completion is expected in roughly eighteen months, by November next year.
In Walla Walla a federal jury acquitted Lemman an attorney formerly of Beattie who had been charged with aiding in concealing stolen government property. He had acted as counsel for three burglars arrested locally a year ago and had received over 100 dollars in postage stamps from one of the burglars to cover Supreme Court appeal expenses. Federal officers traced the stamps to a North Yakima post office robbery and Lemman denied knowledge until guilt was established.
Ward Hillyard of Spokane Falls & Northern resigns from the post of master mechanic a position he has held since the road began. His departure is to be mourned by the line’s employees with J Slavin of St Paul succeeding him in a similar role for the Chicago & Great Western railway.
COLFAX Wash May Rev P Kearns pastor of St Patrick s cathedral church here today received a deed to five acres of land on lower Alkali flat twenty eight miles west of Colfax from John Rauffer The land is to be used for church purposes and is now being fenced and a cemetery laid out Father Kearns hopes to have a new Catholic church built on the tract next fall.
The article reviews a sixty year effort to enforce prohibition in Indian Territory and the border states. It notes Congress penalties on liquor transport and sale to Indians and the expansion of deputy marshals. It argues liquor erodes native citizenship and links most crimes and court business to whisky traffic.
Wheat stored around Independence plus Airlie Monmouth Talmage and Suver reaches about 136 000 bushels up from an estimated 30 000 the previous year warehousemen worry over slow farmer sales and the new crop. Korn Drug Go Fifth and Pike prescription specialists hone Pike 26.
A derailed up bound passenger coach on the White Pass and Yukon line between the tunnel and Glacier overturned at about eight miles an hour but caused no serious injuries. A standing passenger was bruised leaping from the platform. Ice thaw defects are being repaired.
Word from Vancouver Washington says the body of 18 year old Adolph Miller was found hanged from a tree limb near Fern Prairie. Neck broken, foul play suspected. Sheriff Marsh and Coroner Smith began investigation.
The railroad built a large warehouse at Log Cabin, storing hundreds of tons of goods. Travel via the lakes is fair with sledding. Conditions worsen beyond Log Cabin, causing long waits in tents. Frank A. Brooks cites excitement over Fallon Creek discovery eight miles from Log Cabin. The strike is promising and goat colors appear nearby, with stampede anticipated once weather allows prospecting.
John Derken, a late arrival from Lexington, Missouri, was arrested by Constable Campbell on a farm eight miles northwest of Sprague. Recovered on a telegram from a Missouri sheriff, he is held awaiting extradition to answer grand larceny charges in the city jail.
In Oakesdale Washington May editor J Cameron who led the Gun paper a month ago has vanished. Partner W A Shrockner and friends search to locate him amid theories of departure for better pay or possible trouble with unpaid bills. Some doubt misfortune or accident explains his disappearance.
In Rockford Washington sunshine ends a stretch of cold damp days that slowed farm work. Farmers face seed delays and pasture shortages forcing extra feeding of range stock for about 20 days longer than normal, an emergency few anticipated. A week like this could work wonders.
In Kendrick Idaho the water stage now favors low driving and work is active on the upper Potlatch to start the big drive for Willie Arnold's sawmill, expected to reach town tonight. An advance guard of a few isolated lows has already appeared.
Washington reports indicate Mathew Stanley Quay will be seated by the U.S. Senate after appointment by Gov. Stone. Correspondents could reach only a few senators, and many are traveling or abroad making telegraphic inquiries difficult. Quay's personal popularity is expected to influence the outcome.
The piece notes long time senator Quay gains expected support for a gubernatorial appointment despite hesitations among some Republicans. It details key backing from party leaders and committee figures, while اشارهs to dissenting views from rivals like Allen and Hoar.
No official word on when the Spanish minister will arrive. Instructions have been sent to Minister Storer to travel to Madrid, but he is told not to reach Spain until the Duke de Arcos presents credentials to the President.
Re Be Aldrich dies from injuries suffered Friday when a nitric acid tank exploded near the Yester wharf. He passed away at 4 a m in Providence hospital. The body will be sent to Stockton California for burial with relatives living there.
Jim Sing, a Chinaman, committed death by own action yesterday by taking opium. He received a letter from China a few days ago and became despondent. An effort to revive him proved futile.
Portland, May report notes light Columbia salmon catches but rising optimism for a strong run of bluebacks this season. Fishermen adapt nets to catch chinooks and bluebacks, with some preparing for emergencies and others waiting. Market is steady with scow boats offering six cents a pound.
Colfax Washington May dispatch notes the start of construction for a new passenger depot on Main Street east of the O R and N main line. The building will face east and west with a north track planned about 80 feet from the existing line to facilitate a Y junction through land bought from H. F. Corey.
Cook accepts presidency of the Northern Normal School at De Kalb. The post carries a salary of 6000 dollars plus 1000 dollars from Col Elwood of De Kalb. He will leave the Illinois State Normal School at the end of the current school year and move to De Kalb in July with his family.
W Taylor 44 of Terre Haute was found dead beside the Vandalia track near the fair grounds two miles from the city. Bruises indicate a train strike. His wife had secured a divorce from him last week.
In Starbuck Washington it is reported John Montpetit, once believed to have died by his own actions near Walla Walla, is alive. The coroner’s jury previously identified him. a masked body found April 17 was linked to him. Montpetit works for KR J Lizeen on the Snake River Valley railroad project. The Foresters seek to reclaim 75 funeral expenses already paid for the identified man.
Colfax will see a miniature trust as Colfax Electric Light Co expands into wood and coal, gaining control of Hulia Bros and J. W. Brickner fuel trades. The deal leaves one rival, John Blackhurest, and shifts Colfax's fuel and lumber markets with a local saw mill stocked with 6,000,000 feet of logs and a 40,000 feet per day output.
Genesee and Maho host a farmers institute on the afternoon and evening of May 13. Professors from the Moscow experimental station will lead sessions on Grain and Grasses. The meetings attract strong interest with expected beneficial outcomes.
In Covington Kentucky on a Saturday evening sealing documents caused a sealing wax explosion. Assistant county prosecutor William Steinheim suffered severe burns to his hands and county employee William McNally received serious burns to the face.
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