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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1899
Page
4
The Philippine committee sent a petition to the government seeking direct arrangements with the Ful branded Government or Agoncillo for the release of Spanish prisoners held by the insurgents. Petitioners argue such action would ensure the prisoners' release.
A parcel post convention negotiated over ten years was signed by Postmaster General Smith and Dr Mumm von Kwartaenstein. It becomes operative October 1 and allows U S to Germany parcels up to 11 pounds at 12 cents per pound. German parcels pay one marks per parcel for under two pounds. Senders must declare contents on the outside. all dwt able articles incur customs at entry.
This evening marks the reopening of free lectures by the Academy of Science. Prof Trevor Kincaid will discuss the Barriman expedition and its central Shumagin distance. The talk, in the old hall third floor Mineiby block, is free and open to the public.
Washington logs describe a weak logging season with toggers at work. The Gray's Harbor mills face a bleak cut in 1899, near twenty dollars per fest, while Mack Logging of Hoquiam plans to divert output to Puget Sound and dump at Olympia, with others expected to follow.
Two women visiting Washington during a Senate session entered the capitol galleries without the required senator’s pass. The doorkeeper urged them to obtain one from any senator they knew, though they replied they knew none. He replied it was to their credit and allowed them to proceed.
Sept. 6. A movement to combine the trusts aims to form a corporation called the Central Company. New Jersey charter papers have been filed in Trenton. Ruresei Thompson, a Cleveland newspaper man, advocates consolidation as a new economics school. Cleveland businessmen back the plan. directors are addressed about the project.
London dispatch reports Pope meeting Father Martin head of the Jesuits to urge moderation of violence toward Dreyfus as concerns grow over France unrest.
The Criterion saloon on First Avenue between Seneca and University Streets was closed by order of Chief Reed last night after a relocation from a earlier site and a transfer request to the city council was denied.
Workmen under Samuel A Harrvon broke ground for the Kirkland smelter yesterday afternoon. The furnace is expected to be operating next January. Materials for buildings and machinery ordered. The old steel company building will be remodeled for a blast furnace.
Walter M. Cowell presents a proposal to Kenosha council requiring women to be examined by three experts before riding a bicycle. If approved, a 100 dollar bond covers damages from careless riding. Exams and riding academy would be held in Market Square.
Salem Oregon Sept 4 The new Oregon National Guard organized in June builds up rapidly. A full regiment is expected soon with 12 infantry companies totaling about 68 men and Battery A of Portland with around men.
A rough collage of aphorisms on marriage love and business ethics. The speaker notes that success can erode belief, proximity to greatness inflates ego, and even marriages blur truth. It cautions against following fools and hints at tensions between desire and autonomy.
Former Speaker T. BR. Reed and his wife are in New York staying with Col. A. G. Paine. They will remain for three or four days while house hunting.
The Rev. William Johnson a former pastor and evangelist was killed at 6 o clock last night by Policeman John Wallace while resisting arrest. Johnson had earlier caused a stir by urging negroes to organize and arm to retaliate against lynch mobs. He had just been convicted for indecent proposals toward Mrs. Alice Horton and sentenced to nine months in Nodaway county jail.
War Department reports 221 recruits joined the volunteer system yesterday bringing total to 4985. Eight more men enlisted for the Philippine service today reaching 951. Officials anticipate levying two additional volunteer infantry regiments this week with colonels and several field officers already selected. Some regulars who joined for the Spanish American War remain in Manila awaiting transportation home aboard the Pennsylvania and Tarrar within six weeks.
The Union Pacific Company directors propose a $100,100,000 increase in preferred stock and an $8,000,000 rise in common stock. The new preferred will be used to convert portions of outstanding Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company preferred stock.
The YMCA lower floors close temporarily for repairs with about 62 500 budgeted for overhaul and approval of the premises. The upper floor stays open until early next week. Plans include a new bath plant shower spray and tub a refurbished swimming tank and wall water prep with five new workers for the educational program. About 500 will fund new gym apparatus and the three week project ends with an open house featuring a music and literary program and athletic demonstrations led by Prof. Allen.
The Third Avenue theater drew a full house for the Shaw company's production From Sire to Son. Tonight the program shifts to the drama Always on Time with full company and special scenery carried by Mr Bhaw.
Followers of John Brown disinterred the bodies of Adam D Stevens and Albert Hazlett at Perth Amboy New Jersey and prepared for shipment to North Piba to lie beside the rest of the Harper’s Ferry party. They were moved after the execution of Mrs Rebecca Spring who sympathized with Brown and his men. The remains were interred on property owned by her brother.
PORT TOWNSEND September 5. Some anxiety felt for the safety of the American barkentine Katie Pitckinger which sailed from Valparaiso Chile June 9 for Royal Roads and is now 69 days out. Fifty days from that point to Royal Roads is a long run.
Noise Idaho reports August gold receipts at the U S assay office totaled 243820 dollars, the highest monthly amount in its history. For January through August the total reached 1120583 dollars, compared with 285796 dollars for the same period last year.
Washington dispatch notes that Captain Carter’s fate likely will be announced weeks after Wayne MacVeagh, his attorney, has had another chance to be heard by the attorney general. Critics flag irregularities in the case and suggest public briefings aim to sway opinion while the original document remains with the attorney general.
Report from Mexia Limestone county describes a remarkable oil discovery seven miles west of Mexia on Ira Woods farm. Oil spouted fifty feet high from a 7 foot depth, believed to be a shell with larger reserves deeper. Machinery arrangements are being made and many wells will be sunk at once.
A national Democratic carnival is arranged in Dallas under Trees Democrats. The event features a dollar dinner headlined by William J. Bryan with plans to invite leaders from New York Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Missouri Virginia and Illinois. Proceeds go to the national campaign fund for next year.
In Portland during the past month 38 men were brought to the U S Army recruiting office. Only three enrolled for regular service while the rest joined as volunteers. About 39 were rejected and many ex volunteers visited with intent to enlist but did not return. Northwest officers had little success and many were recalled.
Victoria British Columbia dispatch reports the steamer Danube arriving from the north with 1 passenger and 106 dollars in treasure. It notes fire incidents on the Cariboo railway extension, and predicts the railroad’s completion to White Horse, fifty four miles away, by Christmas in level country.
Reports from Oregon Washington and Northern Idaho indicate heavy rain severely disrupted harvests. Much standing grain has been ruined or damaged and total Northwest yield losses are estimated at about 15 percent, with further assessments pending.
The Herald prints views from many Fifty sixth congressmen on next winter's big questions. Republicans largely back a definite currency standard and reform, while Southern and Western Democrats push free silver with bank note withdrawal and greenbacks kept. Trusts may split Republicans but unite Democrats on currency.
The Dirigo steamed to Alaska carrying about 49 passengers and around 200 tons of general merchandise. Among the travelers were James J. Wood, Yukon manager for Trading & Exploring Co, plus numerous named individuals including Mrs. J W Moore, Miss M Wart, Mrs C C Loomie, H Hines, J W Pierce, and J B Wood.
County Commissioner C. H. Dow toured the southern part of the county and said oats around Cheep and Sliver lake suffered greatly from the rain. The land was poor and has declined for years. grain has fallen, with a new growth emerging from the lodged mass.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific local passenger No. 202, known as the Keokuk express, ran off the track one mile west of here at 11.00 today. The engine, baggage car, mail car and smoking car were demolished due to a broken wheel. The engineer, fireman, mail clerk and baggageman were injured but not fatally. Passengers reportedly escaped serious harm.
Washington D C Sept stamp collectors nationwide buzz over a philetaiia rarity. Last December an order to supply Cuba with letter stamps produced 2 cent pink stamps inscribed Cuba 2% de Peso causing a mistaken rate. Unsold stamps were recalled. News of the mistake boosted hoarding and rarity prospects among collectors.
In Wilmington the Addicks faction mobilizes around Governor Tunnell's potential future appointee. Rumors push Willard Salisbury as a seated senator while Addicks leaders press for influence. They foresee one unified Republican party, with consolidation leaning to their favor to back McKinley.
A Cincinnati firm received a contract worth about five hundred thousand dollars from a French company for electric railway generators to be shipped to France China and South Africa.
Six people perished in a Yuma blaze at the F. F. Sanguinetti mercantile building after a 2 AM fire overwhelmed the city’s limited equipment. Victims include City Councilman H. Neahr and James Tapia. Richard Wilson died later. Debris searches continue as losses exceed 100000 dollars with 40000 in insurance. The building, owned by John Gandofo, valued at 15000.
Blooming ton remains the center of a smallpox outbreak after Dr. Charles Nelson of Springfield, an agent of the state board of health, announced the disease and urged immediate quarantine and strict sanitary measures following examination of five cases. One confluent smallpox case, one semi confluent, and three vartoloid cases were identified. The investigation continues tomorrow.
The Michigan Central Railroad lowered freight rates from Chicago to the seaboard by two cents yesterday. Today all other railroads involved joined in the rate cut batch.
The Third Avenue Theater debuts a program titled Tonight from Sire to Son featuring a series of performances exploring family storytelling and musical heritage. Local audiences are invited to enjoy a night of intimate recital and theatrical sketches highlighting intergenerational artistry.
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