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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
2
The Star declares it will remain strictly independent and free of party bias while detailing news from Seattle and the War Department. It discusses troop mustering in Seattle, camping grounds, and the Manila peace context amid talks of a humanitarian shift in modern warfare and a potential Czar peace conference.
The piece discusses possible drastic measures as McGiffert, identified as a higher critic from Briggs’ circle, faces potential notoriety from a rumored heresy trial. It argues he should leave the Presbyterian fold if his beliefs clash with standards and then critique the church freely, rather than remaining in clerical office while opposing its doctrines.
Washington May 1. The commissioner of Internal Revenue issued an order directing deputy collectors to give undivided time to the government. The move stems from reports deputies engaged in outside businesses and services not required by the collectors. Commissioner Wilson says deputies should resign if they wish outside work.
Mantla reports Peace Commissioner Schurman says a government scheme presented to the Filipinos offers greater participation and freedom than the Malolos government. Insurgents are urged to lay down arms as the plan grants more autonomy and sovereign status.
In Chicago at the Union League club a Federal committee on foreign guests heard Col W B Roberts report no doubt Benor Dias will be in Chicago during October. The committee chaired by T B Bryan considered inviting the president of Mexico and tasked a sub committee to prepare the invitation. The group will also invite Canada's governor general and Dr R Cameron plans a Ottawa visit to extend the invitation.
Richard Porter of Phelps county was murdered in a remote wooded area near Mary's Home Miller county while turkey hunting with Marion Capps. An ambush fired the fatal shot as Porter ran 176 yards before collapsing. Capps found him saying I'm shot and returned to the path finding only a fresh knee imprint and a spent gun wad. Porter left behind a divorced wife and one child.
Chicago May 23 Tug lines across the Great Lakes move toward a combined company backed by Rockefellers and allied interests. Target assets include Dunham Towing and Wrecking and Barry Bros Independent Tug line. Capt J B Dunham plans retirement after 40 years. W A Colter leads negotiations with options held on major ports. projected cash purchase exceeds 1 million dollars.
Washington observers say free silver will not be the main issue in the next Democratic platform. The party will keep the doctrine but push it to a secondary role, with imperialism and opposition to trusts likely to lead the lineup. Wealthy contributors may target anti imperialist planks if gains in new possessions rise.
An electric car moving at 12 miles per hour collided with a hose wagon en route to a fire today in Indianapolis. Driver Frank Owens and motorman Jamen Fenner were trapped and badly crushed. passenger Benjamin Fosiow was badly injured. Two may die from the injuries.
In Fort Scott Kansas on a May day United States officers arrested J Pearson a wealthy farmer for obstructing the mail. He had driven a load of corn to Star and while crossing the Santa Fe tracks a freight train blocked him. He remained on the main line despite warnings and delayed the fast mail train by about twenty minutes.
Roberts, treasurer of Hartford Carpet, doubts a $14,000,000 carpet trust will succeed. He notes a prior attempt failed and cites too many participants.
Paragould Arkansas May 22 Dr M L Hodges a prominent physician publicly whipped at Cardwell Missouri today by Mrs John King wife of Mrs King was with her husband when she met the physician King grabbed Hodges and held him while the woman piled the lash Hodges accused by Mrs King of speaking uncomplimentary about her sister Mr Miller with whom Hodges boarded
Washington May 2 information from Mexico and Japan says both governments plan to establish life saving and signal stations along their coasts and use cowton night signals.
New York reports a proposed consolidation of 91 drug trade jobbers east of the Rockies and north of Memphis and Richmond into an amalgamated wholesale house. The promoters deny a trust label and expect 9 percent of the trade to join by June first, with combined interests valued at about 17.9 million dollars and annual sales around 60.09 million.
Albuquerque officials abandon bid to host the Roosevelt Rough Riders reunion set for June 25 to 27 in Las Vegas where about 600 dollars have been raised. Gov Roosevelt signaled his plan to attend, as the southwest prepares for the gathering.
Columbus Brumage, 63, buried at Roseville Cemetery after living near town for decades yet never entering the corporate limits since a 1869 arrest and fine that led him to vow never to set foot in Roseville again. He lived nearby all his life and was a bachelor.
The arid land grant commission of Montana outlines immediate construction of a large canal system in Carbon county along Clarke's Fork valley. The valley in southern Montana is deemed highly fertile with permanent water supply, enough land to support 4 farms of 160 acres on a 10,000 acre tract, and potential for many smaller farms.
The piece A Bachelor’s Honeymoon opens in Seattle with Walter Walker and Mies Stacey leading a strong cast. The run includes three performances with repeat showings tonight and tomorrow. The Three Guardsmen at Third Avenue theater draws steady crowds as Scott de DD stars in a romantic drama, while Clay Clement previews A Southern Gentleman at the Seattle theater Thursday and A New Dominion Friday.
A three night run at the Seattle theater opens Sunday with Melbourne McDowell and Mianche Walsh in La Tosca and Fedore. The Alice Gertrude will sail two Victoria excursions for the Queen's celebration starting with a midnight City dock departure tonight and Victoria arrival tomorrow morning.
The giant Ferris wheel, a World’s Fair era landmark, nears its final Chicago run as negotiations for its move to St. Louis for 1903 Louisiana Purchase centennial or to New York near Manhattan proceed. Manager L V Rice stated the destination remains undecided.
Walter Frost a young white boy fell 100 feet from a rocky bluff into the Tennessee river this afternoon and was not drowned. He was barely scratched and was rescued by a nearby boatman after slipping while playing near the edge.
Dr J W Horner who served in the Seventh Army Corps recovered the eagle carried by Col Bryan's Nebraska regiment and presented it to Dr W H Potter of Columbus Indiana The eagle was stolen or escaped from a cage at Dr Butler's residence the night before last
Prescription specialists at Yhone Pike 35 offer tailored compounding and pharmaceutical services in a storefront at the Fifth and Pike intersection.
State Labor Commissioners Behiid and Me Cormack visit Munice to mediate a dispute between planing mill owners and builders. The shutdown halts all local planing mills. carpenters source frames from Indianapolis mills and area yards. Mill owners demand carpenters buy supplies from them only, risking union contractor discrimination.
John A. Gafford is convicted of first degree murder in Greenville Alabama after a jury deliberation that began the night before and ended at 1 30 p m. The defendant is sentenced to life in the penitentiary for the killing of F B Lloyd a Butler County legislator and newspaper writer.
A representative in Richmond Indiana stated on Monday that all attempts to form a coffin trust had failed. The options at the local plant were withdrawn.
Whipped by citizens on May 22 in the Gak and Orleans streets area three wheelmen faced an enraged crowd. One rider struck Mrs. J. Wieman, injuries possibly fatal. A buggy rider rescued another, the duo fled as others arrived. Police later arrested all three. George Bennett admitted striking Mrs. Wieman and said he could not avoid the crash.
South McAlester I T May 23 At Wilburton today John Deneefe section foreman for the Choctaw railway dropped dead as he was about to embrace his mother Heart disease was the cause.
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