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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1899
Page
3
A Chicago boy of 11 swallowed a peanut after coughing fits struck him. The nut lodged in his lung, prompting a two hour operation at Alexian Brothers hospital to remove it. Doctors misdiagnosed pneumonia before discovering the foreign object and proceeding with surgery.
Prof Iman introduces a four disc patent disc plow at the agricultural college farm in Pulaalan Waeh. The device turns an eight inch furrow and works well on hard ground though concerns about soil throwing limits adoption. Spiritman praises the tool though suitability for local use remains uncertain.
In Goldendale Washington on May 29 engineers Strack and White led a railway survey crew along the north bank of the Columbia River starting at Paul F Mohr’s warehouses. The activity drew attention from the town and local officials including Klickitat coroner Wil Mart. Hart notes investors back the project and calls the work serious.
A miscellany of figures and quips cites suicide in Russia, trade notes on leather and fruit, Massachusetts prison counts, and political neighbors in Washington. It includes remarks on a royal from birth, Sunday school enrollment, and public ovens in Japanese streets, with a librarian’s jab at the library’s role.
William G Passmore fired a revolver into a crowd of football players and onlookers to shield his younger brother, injuring Michael Woods in the thigh. The assailants stormed Passmore and his kin at their home until police arrived and arrested William. The incident followed Horace Passmore’s kick near the ball that sparked the melee.
Memorial day races in Cheney under Spokane County Fair association oversee new track improvements. Trainers include Dave Young with Joe and Trixy, Yakima George gelding purchased in Yakima, Renator Turner handled by W. Baker, John Lance and R. M. Philippe training pacers and trotters Lady Cr einahan Dec Harnell Flora Gray Harney Little Billy, Chelan and Calloa also listed from Devonport and Davenport.
May 29. Clinton county in Southern Illinois, a leading wheat region, faces disaster as Heesian fly devastates standing crops. Prospects for a fair yield fade. many fields destroyed. Farmers plow under dead straw and switch to corn to save livelihoods.
Colfax, Wash May 211. 8. Grauech a Colton saloon keeper bound over to the superior court on two counts selling whisky on Sunday and admitting minors to his saloon. He allegedly sold drinks to Addison E Ferguson and John N Maynard both 17 on May 14. Fathers complained to Prosecuting Attorney Loman leading to Grauschs arrest. Preliminary hearing before J L Flowers. Inman prosecuted Pickering defended. Bonds set at 15 dollars each.
A collection of aphorisms and remarks on women, happiness, dinner, and human nature. Snippets joke about ideal women, strawberries, bread carts, sermons, and forgiveness with a sharp social tone. The piece reads like a column of wry maxims.
Dr H E Nelson state veterinarian from Pullman arrived with Dr A J Smith at a farm seven miles southeast of Oakesdale. They found one horse dead and two badly diseased. the two were killed and the band quarantined. Quarantine extended to neighboring horses with forty to fifty exposed.
May 29 Kalispell Montana notes from the state tree inspector for Flathead county report more than 91 000 fruit trees planted this season and over 25 000 small fruit trees set out. The valley now holds about 200 000 fruit trees with abundant fruiting potential. All fruit grows well except peaches and the area is described as one of the finest fruit countries in the West with fruit rivaling Michigan orchards.
In Bedford Indiana the jury found Misa Stella Cooper and Utterback guilty in the Sievks-Cooper blackmail case after nearly two hours of deliberation. The defendants face commitment under the indeterminate sentence law as Mise Cooper accused Sheeka of criminal assault and Wheeks, a member of a wealthy family, testified.
James Porter prominent farmer of Bt Mary's Mouse Miller county died from a gunshot wound to the neck while hunting with his brother in law Hen Cappe. Capps heard the shot, found Porter, a coroner's jury ruled death by unknown assailant, no arrests yet.
J C Oberly a Marietta baggage master for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad confessed to stealing from two packages totaling $645 found in the baggage room. One package belonged to M J Preem Armour agent Chicago and the other to United States Express. He implicated other employees and authorities expect a gang of express robbers to be brought to justice in eastern Ohio.
Mrs. Lydia Bradley donates all her Peoria county property valued over $500,000 to Bradley Polytechnic Institute, retaining a life interest in the estate. The gift follows a substantial prior endowment to the institution.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 29 a pastor at St Am brows Toman Catholic church in Schuylkill Haven heard a noise at the rectory rear. He looked out the window and asked for a sick call before three bullets whizzed by his head. The intruder fled into the night on Madison Pay.
Market quotations list producer prices for grain hay and feed items at Beattie. Items include oats wheat timothy alfalfa and bran with prices per ton per cwt and per pound for livestock products such as beef cattle hogs calves and hides. Also listed are dairy butter cheese poultry eggs and various fruits vegetables and nuts with regional suppliers and current rates.
A compilation of lumber rates for fir cedar spruce and shingles with box boards and nails, plus extensive jobbing quotations for sugar flour coffee and grain products. Specifics include per M pricing for fir and cedar, box sizes for shingles, and assorted weights and dimensions, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Holman and Robinson of 112 Columbia street advertise Pratt's Orchard Addition with all large bearing fruit trees. Lots are offered on special terms to buyers seeking homes and invite inquiries at their office.
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