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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
3
The Janitors Association of New York Public Schools issues an ultimatum to school commissioners claiming current dusters and sweeps are substandard. They warn they may strike unless orders are obeyed, and note a broader push toward a tenant tip tariff in Harlem as part of a growing janitors' trust movement.
Murdoch of Lafayette declares Indiana Democrats favor Admiral Schley as vice president on a Bryan ticket in an interview. The move is seen as a signal to spark a Bryan and Schley boom in the state, with Murdoch also referenced as a possible state central committee chairmanship candidate.
Nov 4 Urbana report details a vigilante mob that tarred Nellie Jackson and her relatives, then destroyed Jackson’s livery stable with axes. Citizens praised the actions, despite prior indictments for receiving stolen goods. A marshal’s barn was burned. Jacksons and Rickman faced arson charges.
Berlin reports the National Butchers Guild plans a congress of European butchers to counter rising American meat competition. The group has circulated posters and pamphlets, while the Reichstag debate focuses on the meat inspection bill. Agrarian press campaigns against U S meat continue.
Gen Lee and Acting Secretary Allen meet in Washington to arrange bringing home Maine disaster bodies. Congress has allocated 10 000 dollars for the effort. Divers search the wreck for American sailors and plan interment at Arlington on February 15 with full military honors.
Richmond Indiana hosts the Indiana Christian Endeavor's 12th annual gathering from November to December 4. An attendance of a thousand or more is expected for the event held in this city.
Leather and hides have surged in price in the United States and Canada due to a general shortage of raw materials. Belting leather No 1 and oak butt prices jumped sharply, exports to England increased, and an anti-duty movement in Boston seeks to bring hides back by repealing the duty.
Calvin Phillips, a major investor in timber and coal sands, returns from New York and the East to discuss western migration of lumber operations. He notes Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan forests will not last and predicts western Washington remains attractive while Canada forests also draw interest. He cites brisk postwar demand and questions the future value of timber lands, deeming western Washington a solid investment.
Pierre C. Stevens of the volunteer pay department of the army in Porto Rico is suspended for a $4000 shortage. A War Department report from General Daviate states no suspicious circumstances affect Stevens, a Pennsylvanian appointed September 1, 1904, with many believing theft is involved.
The county convention of the W C T U concluded last night with Miss Marie C Drehm delivering a forceful lecture on Equal Opportunities. Her address emphasized fairness and access across society and urged continued advocacy by the group.
Fort Casey receives four 10 inch rifles while Morlyn mines employ 1000 workers. Aberdeen imposes a five mill levy with city expenses covered by licenses. Sumner explores a condensed milk factory and Kent reports factory success. Goldendale Sentinel notes GN surveyors heading for the Columbia and Klickitat. Governor elect Nash of Ohio connected to Gen Nash at Vancouver barracks. A six legged horse at Wenatchee stockyards draws curiosity. Hoquiam Aberdeen toll bridge likely dead. Mr Dillman resists franchises. Coomopolia shows scarce labor in coal unloading. Tacoma Academy bans tobacco for students after January 1 due to academic impact.
At yesterday's county commissioners meeting Justice of the Peace William H Timpe of Martin Creek resigned. W H Slocum was appointed to fill the vacancy. Supervisor of Road District No 1 J S Brown also resigned and was succeeded by August Peterson.
The steamer City of Seattle reached port at five yesterday afternoon from the north carrying 70 passengers and possibly $200,000 in treasure. Among the travelers were Capt. A. J. Ritchie of the Anglian and 4. a. Price, the Alaska delegate elected to represent needs in Congress.
John G. Price of Skagway, elected Alaska delegate at Juneau, arrives to push for two district court judges and a federal delegation. He seeks civil code reforms, probate authority, court facilities, and tax revenues directed to schools and local projects. Price departs for Washington, D.C. immediately.
Market quotations show a firm but quiet market with stable prices. Alaska halibut totaling 43,000 pounds arrived aboard the Beattie last night and local dealers quoted round lot prices for delivery on the dock or in the car.
A fragmentary catalog lists Reyes seal trees and assorted clothing items with bargain prices. It cites items such as Cape Rain Coats, cashmere suits, Melton overcoats and various values, indicating a clearance through the entire stock.
A dense price list from Puget Sound markets covers grains hay poultry dairy and meats. It lists prices for bran rye popcorn Timothy alfalfa and barley per ton or per hundredweight, live cattle hogs and calves, various hides and pelts, fresh fish and seafood, fruits vegetables and nuts, lumber and lumber products, sugar and general provisions, with multiple regional notes from Eastern and Western Washington and Oregon. The document serves as a snapshot of commodity values across farms and markets.
Sequences of sailing dates for Seattle to San Francisco and other ports listed with city, dates, and every fifth day note. Company reserves right to change without notice. J. F. Trowbridge Puget Sound Supt Ocean Dock Beattie and Beattie agents in San Francisco Goodall Perkins & Co.
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