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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
2
Washington Nov 2 Dr Bedioce will remain in the consular service but will not be sent back to Canton under a state department report to the president. His friends call the decision a vindication and expect a replacement consul elsewhere to create a Canton post for him.
In Chicago the school board, to curb infectious diseases among children, will appoint medical Inspectors. They will examine pupils who have been absent four or more days. The plan runs as a two month experiment.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on November 2 John Briel strained himself while handling beef and was driven into a violent sneezing spell. He was taken home for medical care and continues to sneeze, prompting concern from family and neighbors.
The quarrel between Mining brokers and Seattle Stock Exchange management exposes fake sales and inflated prices. Brokers push a sham open market to mislead the press and public, while President Corcoran fights crooked schemes and aims to uphold genuine valuation in mining shares.
The Supreme Court ruling removes the present method of assessing and taxing insurance express telegraph telephone sleeping car and fast freight firms. It holds that corporations must be assessed on the same basis as individuals and pay percentages of gross receipts to the state treasury.
Two union miners were shot and several bruised in a clash at Pecatur on November 2. Fred Dongowshl died from a breast wound and Charles Maurita was wounded in the arm. Marion Mays, a non union worker, was said to have fired the shot. One arrest, strong police guard, and special protection for imported labor marked the incident.
In Leake county Mississippi a vigilante reign of terror emerges after the Gamble family murder. Joe Leare, colored, was burned at the stake last week as authorities seek Leflore's alleged accomplices. Whippings and torture by firebrands followed to extract confessions, until a twelve member committee was formed to investigate, but lawless elements rejected it.
The California fast freight drawn by two monster engines derailed about Langley, leaving 13 cars wrecked. Engineers and firemen escaped with serious injuries. one engine crewman Hattaire seriously hurt. two firemen badly bruised. Three tramp riders in a box car were killed instantly. Wrecking crews head to the scene.
Salt Lake, Nov 3. The Oregon Short Line reports a U S department of agriculture notice requiring all sheep shipped from the West to Chicago or east of the Missouri river to stop at Joseph or Kansas City stock yards for inspection before continuing.
Washington reports a push to build at Cavite a dry dock and full naval facilities to accommodate the largest vessels. Congress is to be asked for funds to fortify a Hawaiian harbor and establish a Wake Island cable station, with plans kept tightly controlled by naval officials.
Detective Hellett of the provincial police at Victoria came to the city yesterday and returned last night with J. Marga the self confessed slayer of a man named Hallois at Dawnon City last July. Marga was brought to Seattle on the revenue cutter Hear Monday and placed in the county jail.
A vintage style note explains how hat strings influence a bonnet’s look. It discusses velvet cords, satin ribbons, and delicate threads like crepe and net. The piece covers draped arrangements, left-hand string lengths, and decorative brooches joining hat and gown for a flowing silhouette.
Reports from State Commissioner Lister detail progress at the state hospital for the insane at Stellacoom with roofs completed and top-floor plastering near finish. The dining hall roof is finished and painting will start. occupancy is expected around December 14.
The Shaw company delivered Alp Van Winkle to a receptive Seattle audience. Kip impressed, Gretchen and others received mixed notices, while Sam T. Shaw studied Kip himself. Upcoming: Jack O Diamonds this evening, Jeffries Sharkey fight full read, and Hotel Topsy Turvy at Seattle theater. Olympic Theater sees Areneldo out. replacements include Joe Hayden and Queenie Hetherton. In Old Kentucky and a Beattie engagement frame the week with a varied program and popular prices.
A dynamite blast at Hecker's furnace dump in Norristown Pennsylvania destroyed windows and wrecked houses. Workers had left six hundred pounds of dynamite at the site and a mysterious ignition caused the explosion. The WoW and Potta houses suffered damage as officials investigate how the blast occurred.
Five masked men broke in the door of Warren Irvin's residence in Harrin township, bound all the servants, and robbed the house of several hundred dollars in cash watches and jewelry.
In federal court the libel of A Chilberg on the bark Pnoch Ta'bet was dismissed with all claims satisfied.
J. C. de Granges of Los Angeles, returning via the Northern, reports Golofnin Bay’s Fidorado district yielded over 100000 dollars in a recent season. C. D. Lane of San Francisco has leased and purchased many Ophir Creek claims and plans 106000 dollars in machinery and mining ventures next year.
J D MeIntyre faces a preliminary hearing today in Waterville on arson charges tied to a blaze that destroyed a four pumping station at Stratford Washington. The case centers on his alleged role in starting the fire.
The Rev. D Wayland Hoyt is called to Cambridge First Baptist. Samuel Capen named president of the American Board of Foreign Missions. Dr Joseph Parker returns to London City Temple to a full welcome crowd. Rev D Henry Stimson raises a $56000 mission fund in six minutes. President Tyler’s grave in Hollywood cemetery to receive a monument from cemetery officials. Henry Bourassa resigns Canadian parliament seat over Transvaal troop deployment. Robert Green, Baptist preacher, to be ordained in Boston after seminary. Queen Victoria sends James Shaw a silver loving cup on retirement from London and Northwestern Railway.
The dining room should be in perfect order before breakfast. Serve hot coffee with hot milk and clean glasses. Keep butter in the refrigerator until needed and ready to spread in winter. Maintain a ready table with minimal calls for cutlery and add a floral touch. Also notes 22 Chinese workers paid a poll tax in 1899 at Puget Sound Packing, Fairhaven.
A new firm opens Saturday at 602 First Avenue Pioneer block. Goldberg Bros. Cinc. introduces themselves and seeks Seattle patronage. They open a fine cigar store on the Pacific coast with furnishings made locally and offer Havana, Key West, and domestic cigars along with pipes and smokers’ articles.
Rear Admiral Schley asks the navy to assign five additional war vessels to command the South Atlantic squadron. His current force includes the Chicago Montgomery and Wilmington. He believes a strong fleet may be needed in South African waters, but ships are unlikely to be available.
The Port Stephens transport Moran Hrow completed ahead of schedule at Arlington dock. The vessel, with three 400 horse power triple expansion engines, carries 660 mules and stock, plus liv estock distillers and crew of 335. It will head to Tacoma for fodder, then Seattle, planning about 35 days with a Kobe stop for animal rest.
The opening of Goldberg's New Cigar More at 602 First Avenue is set for Saturday, November 4, inviting smokers and shoppers to a neighborhood launch event.
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