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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
3
A summary of weekly events notes a Manila Spaniard convicted of treason and ministerial transfers under Loomis. Reports include Czars’ assassination attempts, Reed's death, vast Washington reserves opening, fraud in Manila subsistence, Marseilles dock strike misery, and Cuba’s fate tied to native statesmen.
The Philippine commission meets Sultan in Jolo with flags and 17-gun salute. Taft assures no interference with local customs while urging treaty observance. Officials note civil government in Sulu appears impossible due to vassalage, servitude, polygamy, and Koran as law. Morros and Chinese seek end to military rule.
Report from Canton says French influence rises as two Hong Kong Canton steamers ply the river, gunboats patrol waterways, two French ships are built for Hong Kong to Canton service, and a postal office may open in Canton. A French hospital opened at Shameen, Chinese captains fly the tricolor with extra stars, and objections arise to steam launches under the tricolor.
Yang Yu the Chinese minister in St Petersburg slipped on a wax floor while in the city for the Russo-Chinese Manchuria convention. He bruised his elbow and leg and injured his head, confining him to his bedroom. He is over 60 and favored liberal party positions, raising doubts about his signing upon return to China.
The Spanish American War claims commission has received from the state department a full list of Cuban insurrection claims filed up to March 15. The total lies around 30 million dollars with five claims over 1 million, led by John W. Brock’s 2,162,514 property loss claim and Mrs. Ruiz seeking 75,000 for her dentist husband’s Havana prison death.
The body of John Allman a pioneer stage coach operator of the coast was found in the harbor and is believed to be an accidental drowning. He bid on nearly every mail carrying contract in the west and at one time held more government contracts than any other in the business. He was a personal friend of President U S Grant and spent much time in Washington during his administration.
Washington news briefs note Waitsburg plans a cold storage plant by O R N Co, Dayton gold discovery six miles south, and other industrial and civic developments. Obituaries include Richard Olney in Pasco and O M Temple in Colville.
The Jefferson hotel in Richmond Virginia valued at about one million dollars was destroyed by fire with no fatalities. The blaze began in the linen room from a defective flue and spread quickly through the Main street side. Looting occurred and several arrests were made as the statue of Jefferson and artworks were damaged. Insurance is about six hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Prices paid to farmers for hides pelts and tallow. livestock beef cattle cows sters and sheep. live poultry chickens and turkeys. dairy butter eggs and grain oats barley wheat. hay field seeds and peas across Puget Sound and Eastern Washington markets. Strong emphasis on regional commodity values and weights.
A German trade journal notes large carpet imports into Turkey with Britain supplying most Brussels carpets and small foot rugs. Belgium leads Syrian clothing materials, offering affordable goods that fit Syrian taste. Germany intensifies efforts to compete.
Aguinaldo rests in a comfortable Malacanan room under guard of Captain Randolph and Lieutenant Youngberg. He appears cheerful in a dark blue suit and white helmet, while visitors are allowed only with permits. News of Trias’s surrender hints at more insurrections ending under American rule. General Funston may be promoted to brigadier general.
Washington April 1. Colombia outlines the conditions under which it would permit transferring the French concession for the Panama canal to the United States if that route is chosen. Senor Silvera, Colombia's minister, met with Secretary Hay and submitted a confidential memorandum. The concession originally expired in 1904 and was extended to 1910.
Akron reports the Diamond pottery plant destroyed by fire started from oil soaked waste spread throughout the factory. A well dressed man was seen loitering nearby before the blaze. Earlier, an attempt to dynamite the Robinson-Merrill Company pottery was detected with dynamite sticks found in the main building. Oil spattered waste also found at other factories.
Phoenix April 1 report states a party of six Mexican prospectors from Tepepa are feared killed after a fierce battle with Ceris Indians on Tiburon island in the Gulf of California. Pedro Pasquiela survived and reached the mainland in a small boat describing the fight.
Washington April 1 dispatch from General MacArthur indicates Mindanao rebellion near end with surrender of 9 officers and 160 men and large numbers of weapons. Navy report praises collaboration with army and thanks to officers, while push for Brigadier General Funston faces potential opposition despite recognition.
Washington March 30 Hermann is likely to resign as commissioner of the general land office. The president values him but cannot pair him with Hitchcock due to friction. Hermann prefers civil service rather than a salary cut. Possible successor: George D. Meiklejohn, ex-assistant secretary of war, connected to party loyalty and past Senate fights.
A blaze in Dubuque Iowa destroyed the four story structure housing George Richardson & Co shoe makers and B F Richardson & Co ladies shoes. Loss estimated at 118000 dollars. Fire departments fought the flames through the night.
Samuel Philby of Tacoma asserts he is an heir to the English Holden estate. His mother Elizabeth Shelton Philby, 76, of Brazil Iowa, is said to be granddaughter of Thomas Holden through her mother. The Philby claim contests the Broadbents of Baltimore the Stambaughs of New York and others who trace descent via Holden's sister Elizabeth.
A terse report states massacre by Ceris Indians on Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California with Phoenix, Arizona noting the event dated April 1. Details are sparse and organizations or exact numbers are not confirmed in the fragment.
Fire in the Petrel's jail room at Cavite led to the death of Lieutenant Commander Jesse M. Roper while attempting to rescue sailors. Twenty two officers and men were prostrated but recovering. Roper, born Missouri, joined the Navy in 1868 and commanded the Petrel from November 15, 1899. Roper's remains will be sent home aboard the Buffalo.
Major General S B M Young arrived from Manila aboard the Logan and praised General Funston’s bravery while predicting troops stay in the Philippines for six more months. He warned of marauding bands and said self-government will require two generations and changes among Filipino leaders.
A petition signed by officers of the Fourteenth infantry requests Adjutant General Corbin appoint Musician Calvin P. Titus of company E to the military academy. Titus, first American to enter Pekin in the 1900 China troubles, is praised for trustworthiness bravery and meritorious conduct.
Pittsburg April 2 Mrs Anna Ward aged 60 lies in critical condition after three masked burglars burst into her home at dawn. Revolvers aimed at both women’s heads forced resistance, one assailant held the daughter, another battered Mrs Ward knocking her unconscious and crushing her skull. Husband and son slept on the third floor with about 1200 dollars in their possession, the presumed booty.
A heavy rain storm with strong winds battered Dallas on April 1. Winds damaged roofs, blew down shrubbery, and torrents flooded streets. Streetcar traffic slowed and a quarter mile of southern track was out of service for the day. Damage estimated at 25,000 dollars.
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