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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1899
Page
3
Lieutenant Niblack outlines four Philippine groups and naval needs. The Star argues for broad public disclosure of municipal affairs, criticizing secrecy and policy cloaked news. It defends reporting police links to gamblers as essential public information.
A fierce timber fire about 19 miles south of Omaha is raging with a south wind. The blaze, sparked last night, threatens a wide area as tinder dry conditions and a gale hamper efforts. Residents flee toward safety while Englwood on the Burlington railroad faces potential destruction.
The Pittsburg coal combine took charge of the railroad mines in the district and advanced coal prices to 1.10 per ton. Retail dealers raised consumer prices by 1 cent a bushel or 4 cents per ton. Earlier mine prices ranged from 0.75 to 1.00 per ton.
The New York plan to reorganize the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf Railroad was released, opposing the Philadelphia committee led by William V. Harrity. It proposes forming a new company with $15 million mortgage bonds, $15.9 million adjustment bonds, $20 million non cumulative stock and $25 million common stock, offering bondholders portions of new first mortgage bonds and cash for coupons. Existing stockholders would receive par in new common stock and adjustments, with the treasury taking adjustment bonds and preferred stock. The underwriting syndicate would gain adjustment bonds.
Elwood Indiana reports the tin plate strike expanding as an effort aims to call out all hot mill workers in the fifth district. Hiwood Anderson Middletown Cas City Montpelier and Atlanta are included with two thirds of plants closed and about 12 000 men idle.
A massive fire at J Dedd's packing plant in Kansas City began in the fertilizing department just after midnight and rapidly engulfed the complex. The fertilizer building was completely destroyed and a large tank of ammonia exploded sending debris into the air. Firemen fought the flames through the night, with several guns firing from the ruins at dawn.
In Lansing Michigan the Republican party shows unprecedented early activity for a state campaign with many candidates already vying for offices. Col James ODonnell of Jackson stands out as the most active and persistent gubernatorial hopeful as he pursues a nomination after multiple prior attempts.
Chattanooga Tenn Sept 7 The Southern Railway cut wages by 10 percent during the dull season of 1896-6. Wages of shopmen were restored earlier and engineers got a small raise. President Spencer will restore the 10 percent cut and announce it around September 10.
In Milwacker on a private business visit Scofield avoided confirming future plans. He said the gubernatorial race is far off and he has made no decision about renomination. His stance leaves open his position next year as speculation grows among friends and reporters.
The government hospital built in Savannah last winter at a cost over 100000 dollars will be permanently abandoned after capital. It is now closed and the ward rooms are being used as storage for medical supplies temporarily.
Fire destroyed a barn on the shore of Lake Union near the Western mill yesterday afternoon. The blaze left the barn completely ruined. the building was occupied at the time and the lower temperature was minimal.
Reports from hotels and business houses show unprecedented demand for parade view rooms and windows. Rooms commanding sight lines are auctioned or rented at high prices as Admiral Dewey's arrival attracts large crowds across the city.
In September bouts outline a busy schedule as fighters like Tien Jordan England's featherweight champion and Dick Harge negotiate fights. George Monroe and Tommy Sullivan clash in a bantamweight showcase at the Greenwell Athletic Club, while Eddie Gardner meets Fred Green in Sandusky Ohio over 20 rounds. Tim Kearnahan eyes a title bid with Frank Erne at Westchester and Jack O'Brien looms as a potential gatekeeper outcome.
The widow Mrs Emma Ward known as Mrs Sam Jack denies the will's strange clause asking her to marry her late husband Bam T Jack's brother James Jack. She states clearly she will never become James Jack's wife despite his dying wish.
A historic comparison shows machinery dramatically outpacing hand work across farming, shoemaking, bread and cracker production, bricklaying, button assembly, carpet weaving, and coffin making. Each example highlights time savings from mechanization versus traditional hand labor, with specific hours and minutes for both methods.
London laughs at Judge French of the London county court after a seaside bath. He and his sons swam in a tiny bathing garment eight to ten inches wide at Felixstowe amid nearby ladies and children. The judge paid a 40 shilling fine to avoid a week in prison.
Archbishop Altmayr reports to the Pope that in the trimester 50,000 Nestorians in Mesopotamia have embraced Catholicism and 90,000 Gre gorian Armenians in nearby regions have joined. A cinema show at Madison Park Pavilion features a Warners bend in tone.
Walter Koller 24 was stabbed to death in Mere Man boarding house by two unknown men who knocked and killed him as he opened the door. Police say a clue exists and suspect relatives of the young woman he mentored.
At the Northwestern Mining exchange today some gains were recorded as stocks strengthened. Reported sales include 0,000 shares of Loat Creek and 1,000 Rebate at Se.
The steamer City of Topeka departed for Lynn Canal Porte at 11 last night carrying 125 passengers and 70 tons of freight. The list includes May Greier, W. Jackson, Oliver Sanford, William Botta, J. L. Meder, Miss L. Louden, Mlle Van Viethead, and many others.
A new Chehalis citizens group forms to develop the Northern Light claim in the St Helens mining district. The claim is owned by H C Lange and Wm Lange, with a 4 foot shaft to be sunk immediately as work proceeds to establish its value. County surveyor Wenley Keach and J Coffman depart with equipment to locate and open a practical trail into the district under the Citizens' club direction.
A wide ranging labor and industry digest lists counts of workers and wages by country and city, from Virginia's 33 woolen mills to New York painters earning per day, Ireland co operative societies, and Duluth freight rates. It notes policy moves, union actions, and transport wage changes, including Germanys employment figures and the Atlanta Railway Power wage rise, with scattered regional facts and trade snapshots.
In Omaha the Nebraska Attorney General asks the district court to stop the American School Furniture Company a New Jersey based trust with 22 mostly Ohio and Michigan firms from doing business in Douglass County and the state. The petition claims a 12 million dollar capital and 500000 set aside to crush competition with five member committees controlling outputs and set prices up 25 percent. It seeks to bar contracts with the state and negotiations with the Omaha board of education.
Washington reports Gen Otis and Chinese officials discussed Philippine policy with Secretary Taft no change is noted. Otis has limited exclusion to Chinese while screening all nationalities, aiming to weed out undesirable characters. If continued, Chinese government is not expected to protest.
The fragment hints at a literary image of a bird released from a go context, bringing a cornucopia of titles and kings. It presents a vivid, symbolic scene without concrete events or人物 referenced.
The Statiot weekly notes no American pig iron is being sold for shipment to Europe this year and questions the reported 1900 sales. It says U S production likely peak and expects America to be a eager buyer in Europe before the boom ends.
A European report claimed Baldwin Locomotive Works secured a contract to supply twenty compound locomotives to the Saxon State Railway in Germany. Alba Johnson at the plant cast doubt, saying only tendering via Sanderson & Co. of London is confirmed and acceptance remains unknown.
Tacoma council to meet as a committee of the whole next Monday night to thoroughly discuss an ordinance for refunding the city indebtedness. The session aims to promote free discussion and cover the matter and method in detail.
Daily at 2 20 p m the New York Jewelery Co offers free diamond rings and 10 other gifts to boost attendance for the sale of diamonds watches and silver ware. Rogers Silver ware goes on sale at 3 p m each day with seats for ladies. Last week recipients included Mrs Martin Mrs Young Mrs Jacobs J R Wilson and Mrs Jackin. Auction sales occur at 2 30 and 7 30 daily with reserved seating at the Emporium 817 Second.
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