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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star discusses trusts and price rises. It argues trusts exploit consumers, urges federal action, and foresees public rejection of monopolies. It then reports on Boer negotiations in South Africa, noting Outlander franchise concessions and British suzerainty tensions.
Ed Chilberg reports from Nome that the Cape Nome district holds vast gold potential with about 1,400 men working the beach. He says $15,000 daily has been taken from the beach for two months, and predicts a larger gold rush next year as more diggings open and Dawson miners flock to Cape Nome.
The Ohio River, at its lowest level in decades, begins to rise as rains sweep the valley. Increased rainfall in Ohio and Kentucky rivers aids traffic and could allow ferries and larger boats to resume service if rain continues.
Bulawayo reports Tiia said an exploring party bound for Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa has been almost entirely killed by natives, with only one survivor.
East Indian potentate Sir Jung Bahadur reportedly owns a hat valued at ten thousand dollars, a figure highlighted as a remarkable item in a note on his attire and possessions.
Washington reports that Admiral Dewey will be toasted at a grand dinner by old friends at the Metropolitan Club after a wave of testimonials. The gathering recalls a prior dinner when he left for Asiatic duties and contrasts with earlier protests over his reassignment to the Asian squadron.
The Kuskokwim region in Western Alaska, mostly unknown, will be wintered by several parties seeking gold. J E B Cahliberg of Columbia Navigation notes a party will depart from the Russian mission to spend the season in the district. Dr Romig reports gold found on the Kuskokwim bank about 100 miles from the mouth, while the US Geological Survey earlier noted gravels with drainage gold near the Tordrilo mountains.
London reports the Amalgamated Coates American Thread Company has absorbed a leading Belgian firm and plans to acquire more to dominate South American markets once served by Belgium. In England, a church clock at Harborne halted due to bees honeying the clockwork, trapping the dial.
Fire broke out in the Hamner beach line yards of Puget Bound Brick Tie and Terra Cotta company around midnight. Damage totals between 2000 and 2700 dollars with the drying room, engine and boiler room destroyed. the drying shed contained about 7000 dollars of prepared brick and insurance will cover the loss.
The opening here Sunday evening signals a weeklong engagement by the Heston Lyric Opera company. New to Seattle audiences are operas such as La Belle Helene and Carmen, with strong voices and comedy from the troupe expected to draw crowds.
Otto Kawakami and Madame Yacco of Tokio headline The Knight and the Geisha at the Seattle theater tonight and tomorrow with a 20 person company. A complete synopsis, lavish costumes, and stage scenery accompany this Japanese attraction en route to the Paris exposition.
London Ky Sept 15 A Jackson county court at McKee adjourned when Senator Clark who defended all cases on the calendar was badly injured in a street duel with three enemies and could not attend court.
In San Francisco and San Mateo a hidden horsemeat operation is uncovered. Dr O Rourke and Officer Butterworth traced immature cattle and horse carcasses to a barn near the Mission Road, finding seven dressed horses and horse skins as evidence of slaughter for meat.
A New Orleans man is credited with inventing a sugar cane planter in wagon form that, with three men and four mules, can perform work previously done by nine men and nine mules. A daughter asks about a possible marriage to Mr Perkins with a witty exchange about politics and religion.
Corporal Tucker, wounded in service and now in a helpless state, may fund a cigar and tobacco stand. The Tucker fund, started by Louis Levy of Cooper & Levy, raised 5890.80 dollars to help a disabled hero establish business before the Washington regiment arrives.
At the Puget Sound Methodist conference in session Whatcom candidates for admission have filed reports. Dr Mamilton of the Freedman's Aid Society spoke on the church work in the South. Rev Sulliger gave his final report as presiding elder of Tacoma. After adjournment, church society meetings were held across the city.
Senator Morgan of Alabama forecasts a global shift in cotton trade with Manila replacing Liverpool as the world market. He envisions Americans in Pacific cities handling two thirds of world cotton and saving billions for U S growers.
Charles M. Shortridge former Mercury and San Francisco Call proprietor has bought the controlling stake in the San Jose Herald and took full management of the paper yesterday in San Jose California.
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