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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
1
Senator Foster has pressed for the return of volunteers to Tacoma, seeking relief and alignment with city needs. The move follows local calls for support and congressional action.
The Star reports urgent talks over where First Washington volunteers will be mustered out. Seattle seeks a homecoming, while Tacoma may hold a separate Fourth of July celebration. Senator Postier joins calls for a joint decision to avoid conflict and ensure muster at Camp Rogers or Puget Sound.
In Missouri on May 26, Mt. Clair county judges moved into the courthouse after U S marshals left to arrest them. They gathered to affirm the county expense levy recently approved by the court during a brush incident.
San Antonio hosts a joint invitation to Gen. Joe Wheeler, veteran hero of Santiago, to attend the Fourth of July celebration organized by veterans of the Civil and Spanish American wars. The event aims to feature him as the leading ad dryer at the parade.
The Columbia Navigation company plans to charter the steamer Jalaeovery to run between St Michael and Nome this season. It will be the sole vessel covering the route, easing transport of ore and yellow metal to markets. The Leunr previously served Lynn Canal and the company aims to operate it between Beatie and What com along with the new charter.
Hastings Nebraska reports a cyclone crossing Adams County early morning with heavy damage to homes and farms. Four farmers are seriously wounded as the storm strikes the southern part of the city and remote areas suffer unknown losses. In Hong Kong, Admiral Dewey declines invitations and remains quiet as Victoria Peak area sees later benefits.
In Calumet Canyon Monochurch last night Rev M Gunter stated that American volunteers in the Spanish war had no special motives. Charles Toomas, a Michigan guardsman, denounced him as a traitor and exited the church.
At a cabinet meeting President's plan advances a civil service exemption affecting about 4900 of 65,000 employees. Deputy marshals and those serving in trust and confidence roles may be exempt, with government printing office staff likely included.
A garbled report from Havana cites a May announcement about a special train to carry money to Puget Sound area. It references Gen. Oe and a petition to Weetingeton, with unclear names and numbers. The text notes deductions in an unspecified capenece and a plan to deploy funds via a special train to the inland region.
May 3 1981 reports indicate failure of talks with the jamigh commission over a seat to Boneter Roberta af Tab. The same motion favors a constitutional amendment on the coupelaynamy proposal.
Fire at Coney Island swept eight blocks destroying saloons pavilions and amusements. Incendiary origin suspected. Brooklyn response aided by Bath Fort Hamilton and Gravesend. Several injuries including police and fire brigade members. Estimated loss around half a million dollars. summer opening postponed.
Austin May 26 Governor Sayres signed a stringent anti-trust law described as the drasti est ever passed in the United States. The measure, which became effective January 1900, faced serious consideration by the executive body and is seen as a landmark in anti-trust statutes.
Glasgow reports the collapse of Nelson Bros the leading Scottish ironmakers with liabilities around 1.25 million dollars. The setback signals a major industrial crisis and triggers concern over American competition pressures in the sector.
Reports from Republic Washington describe the vessel Parti breaking up after hull breaches and rising seas. A planned rescue attempt hinges on a favorable tide while the other break worsens hull damage and engine room leakage, signaling potential end. Separately, Clarence J. McCunig of Montreal takes control of the Black Tail mine with large stock purchases and bonds, shifting ownership from Spokane to Eastern Canada.
A fragment describes the Mingk Toll mine site in Republic Camp with ongoing development and extensions. It notes about 500 dollars in development proceeds and mentions a Menobite mine nearby, indicating ongoing mining activity and potential expansion.
Fragmentary text reports strong support for sustaining Otis' judgment amid military matters. The readable portions indicate controversy and calls for unconditional surrender, with fellow officers and possibly political figures weighing in. The source lacks clear dates, places, or named organizations.
The International Peace Association of Women presented petitions to M. De Staal, president of the conference. Petitions from women’s organizations in fourteen nations called for universal peace and pledged to join hands across the world with a girdle of love.
An imperfect Manila dispatch notes that on May 4 American forces engaged insurgents near Santa Anita. Six Americans were wounded, ten badly, and several captured. General Morera was reported dead from prior wounds, while Spanish troops evacuated Zamboanga and modern reinforcements arrived to bolster positions.
This morning the farmyard animal painter Parit Gey M Rosa P Ronheur died of pneumonia. She was unmarried and always dressed in male attire, which was reportedly allowed by government permission.
In Cologne two men were arrested for helping conscripts escape by giving pills that caused heart palpitations. Four recipients died, prompting widespread suspicion as a reception for Gen John M. Wilson is planned at the chamber of commerce and the Washington Pioneers prepare for their June reunion.
A man on foot was killed by a Weet Bhore train at Fort Montgomery in the morning. The body was hurled up and one leg became entangled in telegraph wires, swinging until removal. He carried army discharge papers bearing the name Ferdinand Freimuth and a Bible with the name Carl Berger.
Spra cum Ward and R M Johnston finished shearing 2900 sheep. The wool, shipped to San Francisco on consignment, averaged 13 pounds per head and was described as the best quality and cleanest wool for several seasons.
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