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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
2
The article discusses Gen White's view of the Ladysmith disaster blaming worn Kentucky mules for stalling British supply munitions. It notes Boer kindness to prisoners, a Boer smoker for captured enemies, and praises Africa war conduct while mocking Anglo British covenants.
Northwestern Glass works has purchased the Puget Sound Glass plant at Smiths Cove. Fourteen men are at work adding and altering, with three carloads of new machinery arriving. By December 1 nearly 70 workers and an annual output of 9000 dollars are expected. A 10 to 12 ton tank furnace is being erected. Production will range from wide mouth glassware to a new patent fruit jar with a removable glass top. Raw materials include local silica soda and lime, with most sourcing from the state.
In Columbus, Senator Foraker appears to switch from longtime allies Charlie L. Kurts and Geo Bushnell to align with the national administration and Presidentially friendly forces for re election. Three months ago he faced distrust from Hannapek and others but remained reluctant, not fully embracing the Democrats. He broke with Kurts when he endorsed Judge Nash.
The article surveys black clothing options and fabrics for women, noting jackets and skirts in black cheviot and Venetian, herringbone novelty weaves, and silk blends. It discusses prices from a dollar to several dollars, defines standard cashmeres and henrietta fabrics, and highlights crepes, grenadines, and crepon effects for day and evening wear with emphasis on width, texture, and adaptability.
Bath Me Oct 4 The torpedo boat Dahlgren achieved 31 knots during hours at sea meeting contract requirements and demonstrated superior firing over a mile course for a boat of her size with favorable testing conditions. Buy 5 acres Moore Invest Co
In Olympia the record shows seven prisoners released on parole from the Walla Walla penitentiary since the law took effect last June. All paroled men are reportedly complying and no beneficiary has violated parole. Warden Catron’s recommendations must reach the governor by the 15th of each month. One such recommendation was made in October and Governor Rogers was under consideration.
New Haven Nov. 1 Judge Edwin C. Dow ordered B. O. Lawrence and Miss May Carroll to spend half a month in jail for kissing in public after dining at a cafe. An officer arrested them as they left. bail was posted and an appeal noted to the court of common pleas.
The Retail Coal Dealers Association of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois met in Madison with about 60 delegates. The focus was to prevent wholesale dealers from selling directly to consumers. Officers said no attempt was made to regulate prices.
Chicago reports that General Federation club women may travel to the Paris Exposition with their own funds. Eastern leaders and New York whispers approve the plan and suggest a July sail for Southampton just after Milwaukee biennial closes.
Capt N L Johnson aboard the schooner Gen Gigtin brings the Siglin to Schwabachers dock after a calm passage from Port Townsend and Cook Inlet. The ship carries 95 000 to 70 000 dollars in gold dust and 16 passengers reporting mining season near Port Townsend closed with winter oncoming.
The Union Trunk system begins work immediately to standardize gauge and modernize equipment. New cars with two 53 horsepower motors will run on all electric lines, and rails ordered with track-laying starting within two weeks. Suburban travel times will improve on the Lake Washington and Rainier Heights branch.
Secretary Long decides to place several battleships out of commission to meet manpower needs in the Philippines. The Indiana at Brooklyn and the Texas at Norfolk will be laid up first with others following, as officers and men are reassigned to Philippine service.
Grace church in New York has purchased the saloon of J. Bock at No Fourth avenue to extend its chapel. The lease runs for two years and the rector Dr. muntington says they may not buy out the lease. He defends church treatment of nearby houses.
George J. Shaeffer, leader of St. Louis baseball club for the new American association, announced the postponed meeting will be held in New York on Saturday, November 4, instead of tomorrow.
In Minneapolis on November 1 Rev Nowell, pastor of St Lawrence and Miller Methodist churches, tried to move the parsonage from St Lawrence to Miller and was arrested. Miller women with sheriff and workmen seized the building. interference by St Lawrence figures led to arrests for intimidating laborers as the group heads toward Miller with the parsonage.
Registration books for the school election will be opened from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, November 3, 1899, in the comptroller's office at the city hall. Lyman Banks, Sec.
Receipts in the police court last night totaled 2480.10 dollars, the largest amount ever turned over to the city treasurer during Judge Canahan's tenure on the bench.
A lone bandit robbed four men and two women at about the hour last evening in Pendleton Oregon. The suspect displayed three teams and forced drivers to raise their hands before escaping.
Report from Washington shows officials at the White House and War Department withheld reasons behind Col. Hawking’s failed brigadier general promotion. President reportedly required Gen. Otis’s recommendation, which Otis refused. Otis reportedly disliked Hawking for defying fleet arrangements and questioned the Tenth Pennsylvania’s valor, with unnamed allegations of cowardice.
Cardiff Wales Nev L Twenty five thousand Welsh coal miners have struck disrupting coal supply. The stoppage could hinder government coal shipments needed for army transports.
Amusements notice details limited show listings from Beattie theater with Hoyt’s A Milk White Play leading a crowded house. The Brand of Cain at Third Avenue theater earns praise for its melodrama and strong cast performances. The Seattle theater scene features Hate! Topsy Turty at the Seattle theater for one night, and In Old Kentucky returns to Seattle Theater with updated scenery and a successful run. Olympic theater musical offerings and vaudeville acts receive steady attendance and praise for performers like Miss Steiner Allan White Hilly Reynolda Earl Lloyd and Arnestide.
Wednesday morning market notes report few changes as supply remains tight for fish and poultry. Bananas and apples arrive in modest amounts while grains and hay stay inactive. overstock pressures storage facilities as prices for oats, wheat, hay and feed adjust for round lots on the dock.
New York November 1 Twenty five motor vehicles from steam electric gasoline and petroleum will take part in the first club parade in Manhattan on November 4 at 2 pm. The Automobile Club of America organizes the event led by Gen A D Andrews and Capt Homer D Wedge with public view along a twenty mile route.
The Paladin reports that Cubans, before self government, should trust Americans, abandon politics, and focus on domestic economy. It questions what independence can be gained by a nation whose people waste time on revenge and futile propaganda.
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