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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
2
The excerpt indicates Wells & Co publishers of The Seattle Star, issued in the Palace-XH Well building, with publication every afternoon except Sunday, as described in the damaged text.
Kentucky shows a near split between Goebel and Taylor supporters with Goebel drawing strength from opposition to the L and N railroad. The issue centers on who should govern as voters distrust the railroad and recall past graft claims.
Milwaukee brewers deny involvement in a Chicago beer price war and vow to keep prices steady. They expect to match Chicago cuts if rivals lower rates. Meantime Mrs. Jefferson Davis is reported to consider making New Orleans her permanent home.
In Banado prison near Santiago de Cuba on November 14 a near riot occurred as inmates refused to wear the new uniform with stripes, clipped hair, and clean shaven faces. Officials used force and tied prisoners during shearing operations, seen by inmates as the lowest degradation.
The schooner Lottie Bennett was finished yesterday by Mall Hrow at Port Makeley. This is the third boat constructed by them. This vessel can carry 1,000,000 feet of lumber. She will run between Port Gamble and Hilo.
In Chicago on November 14 twelve plane and organ factories closed, locking out 3,000 workers. The move preempts a threat by the Plane and Organ Makers' Union, leaving eight factories operating with 1,290 workers. Some remaining plants have signed the union agreement.
A fragmentary set of maxims contrasts money talks with favor, fate, and ignorance. It hints that wealth favors a few, luck misfails many, and a wise man yields to a woman’s wishes. It jokes that Bostonians value Deans and notes the difficulty of pleasing a person unsure of what they want.
The Blaine and Fairhaven canneries dominate a Puget Sound salmon pack reported at 607 000 cases worth about 4 000 000 dollars. Sockeye leads with 156 500 cases from Fairhaven and 91 000 from Blaine, plus contributions from Point Roberts and other canneries across the coast.
Washington reports rapid growth in trade with Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. Imports from these islands rise 61 percent and exports 141 percent in the nine months ending September. Total import value reaches 2099 B09,278,224 while exports total 829,071,782 with Cuba’s wartime losses noted.
Chicago observers say Tuesday’s state elections point to McKinley securing the Republican nomination and Bryan the Democratic one for next year. They note Ohio’s Republican win endorses McKinley, while Nebraska fusion strength backs Bryan, yet dispute remains on national issues and platform unity.
Fifteen masked regulators storm the Arthur hotel in Liberty Missouri between midnight and 1 am. They took John F. Robinson from bed to the cemetery and whipped him in his night clothes. He agreed to leave Liberty in 15 days. Mrs Robinson is prostrate and blamed for the trouble.
Passengers arriving on the Cleveland report Nome City risks from fire rather than famine. Ice-locked and with supplies at stake, a major blaze could wipe out most goods. An officer recalled a prior woman arsonist who repeatedly ignited lamps.
The Toledo city council votes 11 to 2 to pass over Mayor Jones veto and approve selling the city gas plant, as reported November 14.
W G Arm atrong state organizer for the federation of labor visited Tacoma to promote patronizing home industries. A meeting at Foresters hall last night led to a central organization with unions from Typographical Moulders Mill workers Stevedores and Barbers forming. Armstrong aims to reestablish a cigar makers union and reunite other forgotten trades.
Portland Maine November 14 reports that Senator William P Frye denied being considered for the Republican vice presidential nomination next year He said he would not abandon his senate role noting he is president pro tem and that a vice presidency would be a practical nullity with a tie only.
Police search for Percy Young of Ballard He on a serious offense charge arising from a complaint sworn by Pearl Wrights father accusing him of causing her downfall.
Troops at Weare on the Yukon face hardship this winter as their winter clothing, moved from the Rhode Island, appears to have been mishandled and not delivered before reaching their destination.
The Commandery of the State of Washington Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States will hold its next regular meeting at the Rainier Club tomorrow evening. A paper will be read by Companion Prommer.
In Tacoma on November 14, Indian leader George Leech notes scarce salmon this fall due to encroachments on spawning beds. He calls on the fish commission to enforce rules strictly to preserve runs, as traps kill thousands nightly. He hopes new hatcheries will replenish waters and avert extinction.
The Humane Society will meet at 7 45 this evening in the Hinckley block third floor hall. Several well known people will give short addresses and a brief musical program will be rendered. The public is invited.
Relatives of Geo. Buskirk of Banneville report information suggesting he was burned at the stake in Central America after a quarrel with a native escalated. Buskirk allegedly killed two captors before being recaptured. Ten years earlier he killed Elsie Maton of Stineville but was acquitted.
The Citizens ticket nominees include mayor David MecVay treasurer F Mo De Mors city attorney Ivan Hyland health officer Dr Emery and councilmen A F Nethe Charles Sears L Hawley and Robert Seceles. The election is set for December 5.
New York November 14. Despite prior public notes of heart disease, authorities confirm Vice President Hobart also has stomach cancer. Doctors diagnosed the cancer some time ago, and the family asked for secrecy while the heart condition was disclosed.
Washington D C Nov 14 A new system for rating player averages will start next season only players with at least thirty games will be considered President Young asserts he has ruling power to ensure fairness to players who participate in most games Harry White Georgetown star will turn professional in the National League next year and wear a Quaker uniform.
A deed filed in the auditor's office transfers lots 5 and 6 of block 26 in C. D Noren's plat Seattle to J. A. Baillargeon for 24000 pounds. The property sits at the northeast corner of Columbia Street and Third Avenue.
Harry H Collier of Tacoma has been appointed deputy food and dairy commissioner by Commissioner McDonald to replace Dr Cassels who resigned. Collier, editor of the Pacific Poultryman, will enforce the pure food law in Tacoma and promote poultry exhibitions in the region.
Washington November reports that Brigham Roberta of Utah plans to resign after being sworn in to avoid unseating over polygamy. Negotiations unfold among Republican leaders and Mormon allies as they seek a solution allowing Utah to elect a representative acceptable to colleagues and constituents.
In a fatal clash of freight and passenger trains, Aleck sacrifices himself to save Carrie and others. The engine driver orders evacuation and the crash leaves wreckage and cries as bystanders mourn a heroic, selfless act.
Chicago officials and union contractors announced a planned lockout of union labor in new buildings by January 1, 1900. Firms connected with the central council of contractors authorized the action at a mass meeting, citing alleged arbitrary exactions by unions as the reason.
Jasper Morris Hixson of the J M Hixon company commission firm died at his residence 162 Fourteenth Avenue about 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon from kidney trouble. He came to Seattle in 189? and engaged in business on Western Avenue. He leaves four children Mrs J W Baker of Redlands California Mrs R L Holman of Oregon City Oregon Mrs J Po Hines of Beatle and one son Walter Dr Hixson. His widow survives him.
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