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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1899
Page
2
The Seattle Star notes Captain Dreyfus is pardoned in Paris amid calls that full justice is far from complete. The piece shifts to critique French actions, implies enduring injustice, and comments on Indian policy, Beattie’s anti smoke law, and urban pollution fears.
The Seattle council adopted a resolution by Councilman Diller directing the police chief to investigate complaints of disorderly houses on First and Second avenues north of Yeaster Way and along Pike Street. A recent Star exposé prompted the move as officials pledge vigorous enforcement to curb vice and secure convictions where possible.
The plan committee debates shifting the Dewey celebration land parade to Fifth Avenue from Fifty Ninth Street to Washington Square. Major General Roe supports Fifth Avenue, convincing Gen. Carroll, who will back the motion at Friday’s meeting. Carroll notes asphalt is easier for marchers than Broadway paving.
Beattie lacrosse squad gains strong talent as Victoria prepares to send its team for international supremacy. The gathering at Hotel Beattie included veteran players now in the city. No officers will be elected until the team begins work in the near future.
Pacific Coast Gold Mining Co. operates forty one active mines and promotes stock purchases at the Seattle and Northwestern Mining exchange, signaling a market opportunity for investors.
Detroit, Sept. 19. Governor Pingree said he will not seek the mayor’s job and will retire at the end of his current term to devote himself to private business. He called talk of a mayoral run idle and said he would serve out his term.
In Superior Court Helen Broad sues for damages after a collision that killed her husband. The Northern Pacific blames the electric railway for the wreck and seeks to shift fault. Damages sought total 30 000 dollars.
Quartermaster W. W. Robinson announces a call for 200000 feet of lumber 2200 tons of hay 1700 tons of oats and 100 tons of bran with the award not to be made for several days, signaling a procurement need.
The Ballard city council voted thanks to Seattle residents for aid after a large mill fire. It notes Columbia & Puget Sound railroad obstruction at Kingsted and refers the issue to the Corporation Committee. A nine day sewer completion extension request and a Maynard avenue protest are recorded along with liquor license grants for several applicants.
The apostle of single tax Mr Crosby spoke before a large responsive audience at Ballard. He addressed Hon John and Crosby and delivered a strong address filled with witty epigrams. He spoke at the university at noon and will lecture at Auburn Kent Olympia and Spokane on successive nights this week.
The Boston Lyric Opera presented Martians at the Seattle theater to a full house last night. Performances by Mise Josephine Stanton, Mari tana, Mise M leckier, and others drew praise for singing and stage presence. The program lists Cavalleria Rusticana and La Belle Hélène as subsequent offerings with Girl from Chili at the Third Avenue theater for the rest of the week.
John Cavanaugh and an unidentified companion entered the Wo Chong building on Washington street last night and were found prowling in a room. Police were notified and the men fled. Cavanaugh was captured while the accomplice escaped. A plaster mould for counterfeit silver dollars was found on Cavanaugh.
The steamer Dirigo sailed for Lynn canal with heavy passenger capacity and a large cargo. Among the travelers was C. EF. Severance who shipped machinery and provisions for the Klondike along with numerous passengers including Mrs. Holden Mrs. Fowle J. King John King and others.
The battalion drill and ball by companies Bt and of the Flest regiment at the Armory drew twenty four men from each company. The dance lasted into the morning with a crowded floor. Proceeds will go to the Fortson Relief Corps.
Anti Saloon League action leads to a council resolution asking saloons close during the Washington Volunteers homecoming celebration. The measure was sent to the police license and revenue committee for review.
Prof Meney Landes will lecture at the Academy of Science on The Mineral Resources of Washington. Landes, formerly a geologist, is now professor of mineralogy and geology at the state university. Admission is free and all are invited to attend on the third floor of the Minckley block.
Tacoma report says the Weeteen Machinery plant near Mureka dock will likely be sold Thursday by Steeetver Hrgan to J. M. Mardy of lverter Conn for $7,000.
Results across the National League show Philadelphia 6 over Louisville 1, Washington 4 over Cleveland 5 in the first game, Baltimore 3 over Cincinnati 2, Chicago 1 over Brooklyn 10 with darkness halting play, Boston 6 over Pittsburgh 7, and a second Boston loss 11 to Pittsburgh 4. Standings follow.
Danube tributaries overflow in Austria with a bridge collapse at Payerbach trapping ten people. A train derails into a river between Rohrbach and another location killing five. Widespread flood damage hits northern Germany and the city of Zwickau experiences inundation.
A compact notebook-style notice from 1865 highlights the idea that large growth begins with small acts. It mentions H. H. Dearborn and C. Still selling tide lots and uplands on ground floor at Haller's bee-hive, established eighteen sixty-five.
A bar with the captain and 11 crew from the French steamer Dumas reportedly foundered off Inland Fibe in the Mediterranean. It is feared the vessel went down with all hands.
A solemn mass was held in Cincinnati for the repose of Jim Franer the pugilist who died in a San Francisco ring. The ceremony honored the fallen fighter and reflected on his career and life.
News from Victoria D C recounts a clash among members of the Nat Nat Indians on Vancouver Island. One tribe member is reported killed. The region is noted for its rich soil and crops including coffee cocoa ginger and hennepin.
Hoeten Lyric Opera presents Cavalleria Rusticana and La Traviata tonight at the Third Avenue Theater, starring Helene and a regional company lineup. The program offers operatic double feature with traditional performances and local talent.
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