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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
2
French aristocracy still wary as a bull is driven into the upper circle at Deuil near Paris. The animal broke barriers and charged nobles, scattering the crowd and escaping to the fields. The incident fuels opposition to bullfighting in France and prompts calls for honoring the bull.
Grover Cleveland writes from Buzzards Bay Mass to Bolton Hall praising the American League statement opposing expansion. He notes no objection to subscribing if changes are advised before recording and emphasizes guarding the power of American institutions.
In Pana Illinois on October 18 after secret talks involving UC M W of A leaders and local business figures, miners resume under union rule. The 40 cent scale remains and yardage pay is set at 1.40, down ten cents from prior.
Baltimore leaders map a public reception for President McKinley upon his return from the West. The plan calls for a city and county Republican club gathering to honor the president in Baltimore.
David B. Hill arrived from Albany and rented rooms at the Hoffman House to mount a battle for control of the Democratic state committee. He aims to block the Croker Murphy alliance as ex Senator Hill seeks solid Chicago platform backing if a clash erupts.
Millions of grasshoppers fell in a wide Georgia area overnight creating a rain of insects that covered ground and rooftops. The Texas variety reportedly blew in from the west and swarmed homes and farms from Meawman to Westpoint, damaging crops and unsettling residents.
A man known as Jeffries arrived yesterday and his brother, Dr. La Place of Philadelphia, was killed on his plantation a few miles above the city in St. Charles parish. The fatal shot came from a male relative of a girl he is said to have wronged, authorities report.
Ipton Bruce, known as the hermit of the Alleghenies, was found dead in his Oakland cabin at age eighty. He lived in isolation for decades in Garrett County, with a long history of eccentricity and little to no employment. His daughter in Washington tried to persuade him to return to society, but he remained secluded.
W E Mansel a railway employee was mysteriously cut in front of the Derey saloon on second avenue. He entered with a woman and was assaulted at the door. Dr Bortes Mansel attended and said he could not describe the assailant but would recognize him again.
Wedel Amusements previews Madam Modjeska appearance in Seattle with Mary Stuart and Beatrice roles. Public shows strong advance sales and high anticipation as Gorton’s minstrel show continues two nights at the Olympic theater under new management. Yon Yonson draws big crowds with four thousand already seen. next week Sam T. Shaw's Jim the Penman and Held by the Enemy join the lineup.
Rear Admiral Schley to raise his flag on the cruiser Chicago about October 25 and assume command of the South Atlantic squadron. He will sail for Capetown after a conference with acting Secretary Allen. His staff includes Lieut. Commander J. H. Sears and Lieut. Wells.
Surgeon General Sternberg receives a letter from Major Valery Harvard detailing a tour with Gen. Wood through Santiago and Puerto Principe provinces. He notes healthy posts on the north coast, mild malaria, well cared for soldiers, and suggests reducing American troops and forming native regiments partly officered by Americans due to climate challenges.
W Maguire a former Marquette attorney now in the Ronora Mexico mining district reports his partners Ramsey and Miller attempted mining in Yuqui Indian territory. They were captured and burned at the stake according to his letter dated October 18.
Gen Otis in Washington disapproves officers families joining them at Manila. He states provision for families cannot be made and that many already arrived with families of enlisted men have caused perplexity. He would not permit his own family to come under such circumstances.
A Naples dispatch says forty persons are drowned after severe rains in Salerno province. Many small villages and factories are destroyed, with enormous property losses. Troops are dispatched to aid the inhabitants.
Prairie fires three miles north of Millersville devoured hay and shock corn leaving several families homeless. Meadows were destroyed and belongings ruined. Rain aided by farmers slowed the blaze. Estimated loss reaches $40,000.
About 16 anti expansionists from various groups gathered in Chicago to form a crusade against American troop presence in the Philippines. Temporary Chairman Edwin Marritt Reith of Chicago spoke, opposing U S troops occupying Philippine islands and labeling the war as criminal aggression. A committee on organization was appointed.
A passenger list details Seamer City of Teneka arriving from Lynn canal at 10:90. It records Capt Ed win Goodall and John F Trowbridge of Pacific Coast Steamship Co on the Dawson trip, and F B Woodruff of Tacoma Chamber of Commerce returning from Juneau.
A letter from Alaska notes the territorial convention is near completion. The sole major debate in the committee of the whole concerns petitioning Congress for two or three judicial districts. One district would cover the Yukon and Cape Nome areas, the rest would form the remaining Alaska districts.
The bark Wilna, Captain Slater, burned to the water's edge in Tacoma. Valued at about 95000, the ship was to load 1200000 feet of lumber for Sydney and held around 1000000 feet when the blaze started, likely in the galley. Owned in San Francisco by Kon Drog Co. Fifth and Pike.
The quake struck Kenobila Wisconsin at seven p m causing alarm in town and county wide reports. No damage was reported though the tremor was stronger than the one three years ago.
Slow opening on local markets with 45 000 pounds of halibut the main arrival. Overstocks in poultry keep prices low while fruit and vegetable stocks run light. Lists prices for oats barley wheat and other feeds, live stock values, hides wool and dairy products with regional Seattle delivery terms and freight notes.
A historical price sheet shows alfalfa at $7.0 per ton and oats at $12 24e per ton, with barley $20, corn $22.5 whole or $24 cracked, and feed meal $24 per ton. Fresh meats list per ib and various fish, shellfish, and crab prices are given, including Dungeness crab live $1.35 and cooked $1.50, and oysters at $4.00 per sack.
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