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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
4
Alaska Indians seek damages over a graven image as attorneys Mesare Sachs and Hale prepare a compromise proposal for the city council. They aim to accept part of the $10,000 claim to settle promptly, with speeches planned on the pole’s value. If urged, the council may approve an immediate $6,000 to end the case.
New York reports that James H Smith, described as the silent broker, stands to inherit 50,000,000 from George Smith of the London Reform Club. George, once a Chicago Board of Trade figure, died in his arm chair leaving a wealthy but private heir living at 44 Wall Street and Wilbraham Court.
The American Federation of Labor reports membership gains exceeding 250000 this year. The Post Office Savings Bank of England holds 3100000 in deposits. From New York journeymen bakers strike records, and Connecticut printers win a nine hour day. Union activity spans carpenters, typographical workers, and electrical workers debating international scope. International tension over the Philippines and Britain’s fortification programs are also noted.
Irvin Feller Bush, treated in Chicago with goat lymph under Drs Hawley and Lowenthal, was declared cured after a sequence of injections. The case, once deemed paranoiac and incurable, led to his release to Joliet to resume business. Dr. Roberts of Green City promoted the treatment and traveled to Europe to instruct physicians.
Gov. Tanner argues against any alliance with Great Britain or other nations. He says the United States can stand alone and should avoid European entanglements, seeking only trade while letting monarchies quarrel among themselves. He spoke during South Africa war discussions at the Great Northern hotel.
A temporary injunction granted by Judge Jacoben halts work by the Northern Pacific railroad near Auburn. Affidavits claim the project is unnecessary and would cause substantial damage to nearby land values.
W H L Jones the Northwest colored welterweight meets Baltimore’s Young Peter Jackson at Germania hall under Beattie Club auspices. Heavyweight bout opens with Billy Wright versus Young Choynekl. Jones favored. officials, seconds, and a busy shipping and shipyard talk fill the event.
London reports that the Boer War mobilizes Britain’s aristocracy with princes and dukes in front line service. Royal family members and prominent nobles including Prince Christian Victor, Prince Francis of Teck, Lord Edward Cecil, and others drive allocations and staff roles as ministers’ sons, dukes, and lords join regiments to defend Mafeking and areas in Transvaal.
Crowded Third Avenue theater hosts Shaw company in Pink Dominoes with notable acts by Leone Waterman Sisters Gallagher Band Hooley Kelton and stage changes to applause. Beatle Theater offers Gray Opera Paul Jones while Hayden duo perform Chinese acts and Ollie Hayden’s baritone. Murray and Mack present Finnigan’s Ball and Finnigan’s Tale as Irish farce continues strong.
The Grau company's The Electrician impresses Seattle with fine costuming and mounting. Wang proves a crowd favorite replacing Paul Jones, while The Olymp ic Theater plans ongoing affordable shows. The Electrician features dramatic electrical stage effects and strong public reception.
FW Deasley and CG Pacus filed answers in superior court denying personal liability for FL Crampton’s promissory note to Crampton. The defense asserts the note was society debt, not theirs, and that Crampton falsely claimed ownership of Snowflake and Snowshoe claims in Casstar district. They allege payments totaling 468 for Snowshoe discovery and 244 for Snowflake, plus 100 cash and 100 paid as a note. They seek cancellation of the note and damages for expenditures.
Mrs Emma Louise Hitchcock of Washington plans an expedition to Cocos Island to search a cave for $20,000,000 in gold silver and diamonds. Legends place the treasure on the tropical island 650 miles southwest of Panama amid pirates refugees and a storied burial by a pirate known as Tom Smith who looted churches on the South American coast.
The inquiry into the November 2 collision between the City of Seattle ferry and the revenue cutter Patterson was conducted at the U S Mall Inspector office. Testimony from ferry employees described actions at the time and afterward. Capt Pratt presented his side. Capt Bryant said a decision will not come until next week.
The scattered notes describe U S electric progress with nearly 500 water-power plants, 1600000 in investment, and new transmission from Blue Lakes to San Francisco. California towns push electrified transit, aluminum trolley trials, and expanding St Louis car capacity amid coastal survey needs.
Amusements listed include the Sjrau Opera company in Erminie at Tonient theater, the Under the Gaslight program at Third Avenue Theater, and vaudeville plus moving pictures at Olympic Halile venue.
Classified offer for fine all wool English Cheviot pants with double knees and seat, advertised at $1.25 value but priced at 86 cents per pair. Limited stock, emphasis on quality construction and bargain price.
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