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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
4
Authorities declare war on bunco operators after a Star report exposed confidence men. The Pincus gang is broken up and members jailed or bound over on larceny and vagrancy charges. Patrolmen are ordered to arrest any crook on sight as the crackdown widens.
Eight Klondikers from Seattle arrived in Chicago recounting hardship under an excursion firm running Boston to Seattle. spokesman Clark Eileworth said they paid 82.50 for passage to Chicago including meals. Two company men accompanied them, one left near Ogden, another refused to buy more food, leaving the party to feed themselves to Pueblo and onward to Chicago.
Wreckers work rapidly on the burned bark Wiina at Tacoma as the hull is hauled high and dry, providing access for stripping and salvage operations.
J Morgan Smith nephew of Pierpont Morgan returns from seven month Arctic voyage aboard the Fearless then Hera. He says roughing has changed him and he is ready to begin anew after hardships aboard the whaler and schooner.
The Pacific Steam Whaling company steamer Newport arrived from Cook Inlet with passengers noting exciting activity at Sunrise City though no gold was found. Most travelers head to San Francisco or Seattle, listing passengers from Sunrise City Homer Valdez Orca and survey team members. The Newport departed again in the afternoon after coal bunkering.
Whitman College of Walla Walla defeated Pullman yesterday in a football game that drew protest. The University of Washington plans to play the Eastern Washington champion on Thanksgiving Day.
At a Thursday night chamber of commerce trustees meeting the push for a Shippers' association was a main topic. The aim is unified shipper action to persuade transcontinental railroads to build into Tacoma. The plan does not threaten Great Northern shipments but seeks inducements to Union Pacific and Burlington to serve Tacoma.
Aberdeen honors returning soldiers with a large gathering hosted by Geo. Creek Post G A R. The Aberdeen band provides music as Judge N W Bush delivers the welcome address in Mayor Maley’s absence. Col Toklan and Revs Metz Crawford and Lackey speak. A luncheon follows for the veterans and invited guests served by the Woman's Relief Corps.
Tacoma Nov 11 County Commissioners Randle Van Alstine and Dow have not acted on County Attorney Walker’s resignation though he asked it take effect after January 1. A board showdown may occur today as each commissioner signals a preferred successor Fremont Campbell Shackelford McMurray Titlow with no consensus.
Tacoma November 11 Capt Walters of the Pacific Wrecking company prepares to start diving on the sunken Andelana but delays persist due to bad weather. Frank Clark, a stevedore claiming to be a diver, reportedly contracted with Old Rouse of San Francisco but has not descended.
San Francisco November 11 Captain Harry Struve son of Beattie judge wins field for appointment to command the model transport Hancock.
The Gondoliers by the opera company at Seattle Theater Tonight with an additional vaudeville and moving pictures program at Olympic Hall and the Third Avenue Theater showing Pink Dominoes tonight.
At Ger mania hall the Beattie Social club opened with an eight round curtain raiser between Hilly Wright of Benecia and Young Choyneki of San Francisco. Peter Jackson fought W H Jones in a late main event refereed by Australian Billy Smith with Jackson winning in low gear by fifth round knockout after Jones’ corner threw in the sponge.
The officers and members of the First Washington sign a petition to Congress for relief of J. Br. Wetherter wounded near Paco church Manila February 5, 1899. Wetherbes served with Company G First Regiment Washington.
An unnamed volunteer from Company D Washington Volunteers was wounded while assisting in raising a telegraph wire on a stone bridge during a Confederate raid. He had been with First Regiment Washington Volunteers in action at a church and was told to hide the wire to establish communications. The bullet wound left him permanently disabled for life. The writer appeals for government relief due to his non regular enlistment status but severe disability from the injury.
U S forest supervisor W Bheller issues notice that 8 220 acres around Cedar Lake toward Cascade Mountains below Snoqualmie Pass are temporarily withdrawn from settlement at Waterville and Seattle land offices. Bona fide settlers within the area retain rights. final reservation may follow.
Rh Pelly the local British consul received the trunk yesterday of Thos Hughes the English barrister who died at Providence hospital two weeks ago. A memorandum in the trunk showed Hughes had business with a Holton England brewery. Pelly cabled the firm for disposition instructions.
The University team trains hard for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day game with Nichols from U of W coaching the line. Stanford’s Jeffs will boost the backs and ends as the squad aims to return to old-time form under a new rules set for golf and strong boxing prospects on the scene.
Readers urged to buy pianos organs and musical instruments for home use as many seek music after volunteers return and various patrons gain means. The note highlights cash or easy installment options and promises a wide piano range led by a world renowned line.
A dealer touts Ludwig Harrington and Kingsbury pianos made by major American firms. The note promises superior tone and tuning, competitive prices from 300 to 375 dollars, and a large selection including second hand uprights and organs. It claims broad California to Washington distribution with strong sales in conservatories and salons. It invites inquiries and calls to view the goods.
Next week features broad deals on black dress goods and novelties. Prices list rich designs and substantial yards with values ranging from 8c to $2.60 per yard. Fabrics include brocade drapers, cashmere, English and French crepons, serges, cheepones, and cravenette for wet weather.
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