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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
4
In Utah, Dr. Mattie Cannon, fourth wife of An gus Cannon and a former state senator, presided over the birth of a baby girl. The event sparks renewed discussion that Mormons in Utah can practice polygamy and still enjoy citizenship rights amid criticism.
Frank Boudewyna brother of Fred Boudewyna private in Co. H Fifty-fifth Iowa was reported missing in Manila April 15. A Manila cablegram described his capture after a March 25 recon mission east of Manila on Pasig river. A searching party led by Capt Worthington found no trace of the missing soldier. his parents live in Des Moines.
Fire at McLeod & Co dry goods store corner Marion street and Second avenue Saturday night damages about $4000 in goods. Fault traced to crossing electric wires on a messenger box behind cotton geode. Building sustains minor damages, insured for $115,000.
Secretary Alger announces his candidacy to succeed Senator McMillan amid months of interest in his senate run. McMillan declines to confirm support, stating he has over two years remaining in his term and will not decide his successor yet.
The Mat reports a legal opinion stating that if actress Cissy Loftus or Justin Huntley McCarthy, recently divorced in New York, remarry in the United Kingdom or colonies, they could face prosecution for bigamy under local law.
A young woman was found buried two feet underground in the Robinson cemetery near Sugar Drove while removing the body of Richard Walker to Walnut Ridge. The body lay in a nightdress and shoes, apparently buried about two years ago. No disappearances in the area match the timeline, suggesting distant parties placed the remains.
Mrs. Clara G. Tarte and Dr. Wm. I. Ludlowe petition the probate department to revoke the will of Rev. Jan Peter Ludlow. They claim considerable property accumulated by the father and left to his second wife was influenced by a mentally incapacitated testator.
Edward Atkinson vice president of the Anti Imperialist league defiantly challenges the administration. He dares the postmaster general to jail him or fine him for sending alleged seditious reading matter to soldiers in the Philippines. He vows to continue his campaign against the president’s policy.
Readable item notes a listings moment for Moby Gaylor at Moetortey's Twina theater in town, suggesting a brief program or performance event.
A fragmentary letter criticizes US administration for suppressing free speech and restricting mail correspondence with citizens in the Philippines. The author states it was sent to Admiral Dewey and several officials, asserting frustration with restrictions on free expression.
Senator Mark Hanna denounces bossism and says he will name the Ohio governor candidate without pledges. He hints a choice between Judge Neesh and Harry Daugherty, mentions Toledo Mayor Jones and a possible convention clash if his committee falters, signaling a hard fight ahead.
Advices from Skagway indicate J A Whitson of Victoria British Columbia died in the railroad hospital at Log Cabin Alaska in late April from pneumonia. Whitson had gone to Alaska in January and was employed in the office of A T Bethune broker at Log Cabin.
Bobby Gaylor and his company present Meffersey's Twins for a four week run at the Third Avenue theater with a strong cast and new specialties. At the Seattle theater the Devil's Auction closes tonight after two performances. Rosenthal the King of the Plane opens at the Beattle theater for a musicale Wednesday night. Manager Howee touts a robust attraction lineup.
Mrs. Augustus Studwell suffered multiple bite injuries after a large Great Dane attacked her while feeding the dog in the family yard. Neighbors rescued her as the animal shook and mauled her, leaving her in serious condition with bites to five places.
In Kansas City at Independence Avenue Methodist Church last night, women removed hats before service after a protest over pew visibility. The Ladies' Aid Society backed the move, which began after a man threatened to withhold pew rent unless ministers could be seen clearly. Initially resisted, women eventually followed suit as bonneted Easter hats drew taunts.
Licenses to wed issued Saturday include Andrew G Hanson age 14 and Matilda Lavegren age 20 of Preston, Job Henry West age 28 and Clara Louise Gibson age 30 of Seattle, Robert Perrigo age 24 of Edmond and Florence Wooding age 21 of Woodinville.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor spoke to a large crowd in Qca leshapurg Illinois on union tactics. He denied hostility to women workers stating the union aims to secure equal pay and support women in the workplace while condemning racist attempts to divide labor with "hypodermic injections of head."
The monthly board meeting in President Newland's office discussed sending a communication to the city council to eliminate smoke nuisances. Frank H B Cleveland was elected sanitary inspector. Due to limited power in the eastern state, the board asked public works to obtain a pesthouse and an ambulance for emergencies. April recorded seventy eight deaths and sixty seven births, including forty one males and twenty six females.
A Detroit voter comments on General Alger's U S Senate bid. He supports Alger and says Alger should not be blamed for McKinley's administration while noting a desire to have seen Alger run against Burrows in a prior campaign. He asserts Alger's war record is not prejudicial to his candidacy.
Pelly of Lowman and Pelly in the Pioneer building was named vice-consul for the port. The appointment, recommended by Consul Laidlaw of Portland, will ease dealings for shipping men who previously had to go to Tacoma for consul services.
A drunken Mexican confined in San Gabriel calaboose for assault on a teen girl escaped by gnawing through a wooden bar. He climbed to freedom via a two by four gap then fled to an abandoned adobe hut near the mission and was recaptured after refusing to reveal his name.
Spokane reports rising concerns as Japanese workers surge into the Pacific Northwest. Railroads have found Japanese laborers satisfactory, using them as section laborers last year and expanding this year amid increasing arrivals and worrisome implications.
The article notes a growing shift to Japanese labor on Pacific Northwest railroads with 800 Japanese track workers already employed and white workers scarce. It predicts the Northern Pacific and Great Northern will increasingly replace white laborers with Japanese by June, transforming crews on rail lines.
William Peltier of Aberdeen was arrested on a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly passed checks drawn on the Pirot National Bank of Seattle without sufficient funds while causing losses to Aberdeen residents. Sheriff Hutt escorted him to Aberdeen.
John T. Lund of Honolulu arrived on the Starr from Victoria and told Capt. Sullivan he was robbed of 0 in gold after meeting a man at a wharf who led him to a saloon. Lund says he was struck and the stranger escaped. police doubt the assault and suspect a delusion.
Senator Chandler of New Mamoehke foresees next year’s political realignments. He urges Manna to step back Harmony to prevail and McKinney to lead to keep Ohio in line. He attacks copperheads and calls for Cuban liberty and Porto Rico as a U S territory with strong anti trust action.
A swarm of Spokane attorneys including John A. Pierce Del Smith W M Senl ey and Bert Harris arrive for the annual session of the Kagies. Henry Collins of Newcastle granted liquor license by county commissioners. Lyman C. Smith buys the Marehall block for 65000. Globe hotel on site continues operation. Japanese banquet honors Hiyet officers and bids farewell to ex Consul Romeya and welcomes Narita. Wardner martial law ordered for mines to hire non union men. 700 men under arrest pending inquests.
Mrs. fara FE. Gilson aged sixty five, wife of the late Captain Gilson and mother of county commissioner Geo. N. Gilson, died at Providence hospital yesterday at noon after a paralytic stroke. A New York native, she had lived in Seattle twenty four years and leaves three children, all of this city, Mrs. W. Good, Mrs. Wood, and George N. Gilson.
City of Seattle captain Cornell reports arrival at 5 am from Skagway after a rough voyage with snowstorms forcing several anchors. Passengers include Miss Truth Howart, famed barber, who earned a fortune with razorwork and bath prices, planning a summer return trip to Klondike. Also noted is the body of Charlca W. Colton brought by City of Beattie after death at Skagway from Hauer.
A revival gathering near Wiloughby Ohio saw a preacher extend a lengthy discourse until exhaustion crowded out other speakers. A German American in the front whispered a warning about a bare wick and the crowd threatening to go home if it continued.
May Prof. Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago, before the Pundit club, labeled Bryan an ass and McKinley a knave. He accused Bryan of using a press agent and spreading false reports of mass welcomings, and claimed McKinley serves Hanna and plutocrats and started the Spanish War for speculators.
A. P. Stewart, general agent for Pacific coast for the Chicago and Alton, based in San Francisco, is in the city today. Sir William Van Horne, president of the Canadian Pacific, is expected through here any day. A quoted exchange between friends references Mataafa and evokes a mood of regal defiance.
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