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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
2
The death of Major John A. Logan during a bombardment of Filipino trenches at San Jacinto prompts reflection on his public service. His courage in Cuba and now this final act illustrate a worthy son of a famed family. A social obituary marks his valiant choices and enduring legacy.
New York Nov 22 Judge James M Thomas head of Independent Telephone Association says a plan to absorb 2200 independents and rival Bell Telephone could benefit subscribers with toll cuts and more than doubling numbers. Directors named include John Jacob Astor and Charles R Flint as stockholders meet at 10 Broadway office.
A humorous sketch contrasts travelers waiting for a train. A nurse with five children, a well travelled woman, and a pretty girl draw attention with their luggage habits and behavior. The piece notes grass, thirst, boredom, and various travel anecdotes.
The White Pass & Yukon railway draws up extensive coal bunkers at Skagway on the railway dock to supply all railroad and local coal needs. Tracks will be built for loading copper ore on ships. The company will add more side-dump dump cars and aims to handle ore at low rates to spur mineral development nearby White Horse.
Senator Proctor of Vermont told a Post reporter that he is not initiating a Dewey presidential boom. He says the nomination of Admiral Dewey next year is absolutely not possible and that Dewey is not a candidate.
The army faces three brigadier general vacancies due to deaths and retirements including Gen Guy V. Henry, Gen Shafter, and Gen Thomas M. Anderson. Colonels Kellogg Burt and Parker seek early retirement with promotion. Schwan, a brigadier general of volunteers now in the Philippines, may retire if allowed. Rules and ages govern eligibility, with several long-serving officers seeking advancement before retirement.
State Fish Commissioner Little purchased two and a half acres near Dart's flour mill about ten miles north of Spokane for a new hatchery. The island site is bordered by the river and a channel, with a dam planned to form a pond. A mainland spring and an island spring provide abundant water for year round operation.
Washington reports Senator William F. Mason will resign soon to create a vacancy to be filled by Gov. Tanner. Col. Isaac J. Ellwood, a Tanner aide and director of the American Wire and Steel Trust, is expected to be his successor.
Captain J A Slamm transfers from the revenue cutter Grant to the cutter Corwin now stationed at Seattle Captain D F Toler assumes command of the Grant at Port Townsend.
Washington November 22 The issue of appointing a civil governor for Cuba was set aside until Congress acts. Cabinet discussions questioned the president’s civil authority beyond his role as commander in chief. The attorney general found no basis for presidential power in Cuba except belligerent rights, leaving civil governance to Congress or military control as roads sewers and public works proceed under military authority.
John W. Gates of Chicago president of the American Bree and Wire Company and William Edenhurs of New York closed negotiations with J. W. Drape Co of Pittsburg for the purchase of 6000 acres of ore land on the Alabama Tennessee border. The cash price is $1,000,000. The lease runs on a belt with rich iron ore.
Jane Anderson plans a return to America to visit Jamie MacDougall whom she loved in youth. Years apart fade as Jeanie MacDougall and John rejoin in Central Park and near their former life, ending with affectionate praise for a woman whose face glows in firelight as she finds love anew.
London reports indirect war effects as undertakers protest unceremonious burials and authors see publishing slowdowns. In Texas, Rio Grande City citizens clash with U S cavalry at Fort Ringold amid Gatling fire, while Walla Walla farmers note unusually tall fall-wall wheat for the era.
From Republic Washington dated November 22 reports ore in the Tom Thumb north drift at 150 feet level is three and a half feet wide. An average assay across the drift yields 48.68 dollars with a large sample returning 10848 dollars. The vein has straightened and dips about eight degrees.
Duluth reports a huge forthcoming log crop around Lake Superior and the upper Mississippi. An army of 15,000 men with 5,000 horses and oxen will cut the wood, earning an average monthly wage of 28 dollars plus board. Wood delivery costs 2.26 a load for Seattle Fuel Co.
In Center town Outagamie county a man is accused of using supernatural means to kill four people in recent months and to take neighbors stock. The case has sparked fear of lynching and the accused claims inherited witchcraft power from his mother as reports of cures and strange happenings spread through the community.
The Vehicle Implement and Hardware Club in Kansas City announces plans to open a club house for members and guests. Luncheons will be served. dining hall and several lounge rooms will function as smoking rooms for social and business visits. A chef and wait staff will support the facility.
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