30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
Official dispatches report Lieut Col Northcott Stopford and Capt Earl killed after Modder River engagement with eight wounded. Methuen urged troops at Modder river, condemned use of dumdum bullets. Chamberlain sparked controversy with Anglo German American alliance remark.
A Star investigation reports that two Seattle defense attorneys and several police officers are linked to a ring of petty thefts and caloon-box robberies in Seattle. It alleges East Coast imports, a Klondike saloon rendezvous, and corrupt police court practices amid demoralization claims.
Reports say Creek nation elected Chitto Harjo as principal chief and Arlinger as second chief, opposing changes in tribal customs. Gen Porter was re elected principal chief and slated for installation. Harjo supporters mobilize to resist Porter with 299 full bipoda in camp near Okmulgee. US Indian Agent Schoenfelt plans to deploy police to prevent bloodshed.
The Pilipino troupe performs remarkable gymnastic feats at the Third Avenue theater drawing a large matinee crowd. Tonight's show sells out as advance sales indicate many will be turned away. The Post-Intelligencer may change hands on December 10 under current plans. Northern Pacific directors reportedly provided at least 990000 of the 445000 price for the paper. Mr and Mrs N P R Hatch hosted a social at Rainier Grand. Hatch, reputed Cape Nome millionaire, and his wife drew attention before departing for Chicago after his release from police custody.
About three hundred girls at the Foster waist factory in Fort Wayne Indiana walked out in a strike over the revived wage schedule and new work styles. Manager M Foster says most workers do not know why they left and blames a few leaders for prompting the walkout.
A collision on the D L and W line at Paterson New Jersey results in numerous fatalities and many injuries. The dead include Miller Crai Walter Welbrook Mrs Mary Roe two daughters and several others. The injured list includes Dante Maxwell Wm C Onsel Chas Remaen Louie Freedman Louis Caron David Roe Oscar Aronson John White Samuel Mendelasohn Mamie Doyle Lizzie Kane Agnes McDonald and more. Admiral Watson reports Cadet Edward Woods killed in action aboard the gunboat Itlanteta after insurgent seizure.
Judge Moore signs verdicts in First Avenue grade cases. Beattie & Tacoma railway fortifies long tide trestle. piling underway under W M Heaworth supervision. Great Northern overland delayed 20 hours due to weather. Pacific bonds slump after Ataht & Straub failure. officers unconcerned. Police court receipts for November total 2418.20. Japanese COSMOPOLITAN inmate reports robbery by unknown man. Dan Wilson held for goose theft by Officer Hubbard. Brooklyn lodging house sold for 42000. 150 Chinese cannery workers head to Portland for winter.
James Witeon, a sailor, was found in the act of robbing a room on the steamer Shagit Queen at the City dock last night. He attempted to escape but was captured by OMicere Grant and Cummine who recovered two overcoats from him.
The court saw an unexpected tribute as Judge Jacobse received a solid sliver toilet set and Hite popular walk presented by Clark who also received a meerbaum pipe.
The Up of W Whitman faced Roth in a spirited afternoon game at 1 90 o clock with strong student support. The purple and gold dominated the scene while Whitman displayed gold and pink. Lineups included Galloway, Mauerbach, Hi, Brown, Hill, Luteher, Wright, Lasater, Huntoon, Lasater, Schoder, and Rigby in a closely contested matchup.
A Philadelphia blaze caused estimated losses across multiple firms. Partridge and Richardson sustained about 700000 dollars, J A Appinesti Publishing Co 600000, Artman and Theehler 100000, Lit Bros 85000, Strawbridge and Clothier 80000, Baileys, Rosenbergs millinery 26000, Partridge and Sona 20000, and Westcott and Thompson 10900 with about 24000 more spread among a dozen smaller concerns. All leases are insured.
Arthur Walker favors over Peter Jackson as the Australian and ebony champion meet at Germania hall next Monday. Weights set with 800 forfeit overage, both training in Seattle areas, under Social club management led by Kiddy Bishop. vast interest and hoped-for record gate.
President J J Witt of the Great Northern says he will visit the coast in two to three weeks to present definite plans for a union passenger depot south of King street. Judge Burke will have authority to speak for the road and a letter from Mr Hill will accompany the plans outlining needed information.
Seattle marked Thanksgiving with union and parish services across First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Trinity, Battery Street and North Seattle churches. Dr. Temple delivered the sermon. Rev. Sawyer’s annual sermon drew praise. County offices closed. civic life centered on dining, football crowds, and public meals at jails and the Merchants' cafe.
London reports another unity gathering in Dublin where Millonites boycotted and the main result is continued lack of unity. Healyites and Redmondites edge toward rapprochement with a potential practical outcome.
Elery P. Ingham former United States Mistrict Attorney and Harvey K Newitt were sentenced by Judge McPherson to two years and six months in prison and fined one dollar plus costs for conspiracy in attempting to bribe a secret service operative connected with a recent revenue stamp counterfeit scheme.
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