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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
2
A mix of satirical quips and news bites from the Aberdeen Herald page notes evolving topics from Alaska platinum finds to looming coal shortages and novel trains of thought. It mocks trusts, hints at revolutions, jokes about kissing widows, and muses on inventions like the rubber-tired horseless carriage while forecasting early advantages for local manufacturers.
A columnist riffs on medical naming for influenza germs and flashy cosmetic eye color, then moves to divorce, genealogy and Darwin, and remarks on a Filipino raid where a woman with a gun was barred from a flag of truce. The piece contrasts Western attitudes with wartime restraint.
A Popular Science reader recalls his youth dominated by anger and his decades of self mastery. The piece notes how anger harms health and cites examples of women outperforming men in physical contests, including a wife subduing a champion and Mrs Sullivan winning a divorce case. It ends by urging women to pursue broader, more profitable fields.
A Berlin Daily News note describes William the First and Second as potential child entertainers and hints at future careers for royal twins. The piece then shifts to Crete where Britain weighs strategy after Prince George of Greece visits Candia and discussions of autonomy, union with Greece, and British military presence raise questions of control and succession.
A Kipling biographical note links illness to neglect of health rules. The piece urges personal responsibility in everyday choices from eating to dressing, arguing careless habits risk life and affect families and business associates.
A brief Globe item notes that Jones once obsessed over a girl but now she is completely out of his thoughts. The short update emphasizes a shift from fixation to indifference in his regard.
Manila April 1. Malolos is ours as MacArthur’s division advanced from Guiginto at 2:30 this morning. Aguinaldo fled toward San Fernando while orders came to press to Calumpit despite rivers and rough terrain.
United States forces advanced from Manila toward Malolos on April 1, crossing the Guiquinto river and pushing through enemy trenches. Nebraska, South Dakota, and Pennsylvania regiments suffered casualties while repelling Filipino resistance as MacArthur’s staff moved along the track in the jungle.
General Otis reports additional Second Oregon casualties from Manila for March 28 and March 29. Killed: Private Bert J. Clark of Company A. Wounded: Captain Harry L. Wells. Sergeant W. W. Wilson. Private Charles R. Roberts. Frank J. Adams. Benjamin F. Smith Jr.. Quartermaster-Sergeant E. D. Coghlan. Private Thomas C. Townsend. Private Edward Jaques. Company L and M personnel listed with various wounds. Private Frank C. Woodruff and E. C. Thornton of Company G also wounded.
Echo de Paris reports a Copenhagen dispatch on a plotted conspiracy involving the czar's mother and M. Pobyedonotzoff, head of the holy synod. The plan sought to exploit the czar's health to depose him and place government control with his uncle, described as a notorious reactionary.
Washington argues that official regret over Samoa signals a bid to strengthen Anglo American ties. observers note possible concessions in disputes with Canada and a mood to curb Germany after Manila. public sentiment favors countering German influence while maintaining alliance with England.
Berlin reports from Apia dated March 31 describe ongoing coastal bombardments by British and American warships. White residents flee many houses under military orders while Malietoa Tanus chiefs are repatriated from Upola after exile. Firearms and ammunition seized January 2 are returned.
In Havana on April 1, Governor General Brooke weighs sending eight million dollars back to the United States if the Cuban military assembly refuses to surrender the army rolls. Secretary Alger pressed the point in a two day conference with Brooke and General Gomez. The move could fuel opposition to the assembly and widen tensions in Cuba.
News from Memphis reports the Rowena Lee of the Lee line foundered near Tyler Missouri with about 50 passengers aboard. Four bodies were recovered and the captain and one officer survived.
Deputy Fish Commissioner Cathcart patrolled near Rainier and near Oak Point while pursuing drifting boats. He exchanged shots with fishermen but no injuries occurred. He planned another arrest attempt after nightfall to seize boats and nets.
The City of Seattle reports a $20,000 fire at Dawson on March 9 caused by a defective flue in a barber shop inside the Rosenthal building, which, along with the Adcock building, was destroyed. William J. Terry arrived in Skagway by bicycle last Friday claiming a Dawson-to-Skagway ride in just over nine days.
Abundant subsistence and medical supplies reported by Manila on April 1. Meats deteriorating in the heat are sold at public auction at high prices. Much hard bread spoiled with some losses expected. Other departments show goods in good condition.
A German officer Hanneman a dragoman Mootz and mining engineer Vorschulte were attacked near I-Tscho-Fu by villagers. Several Chinese were killed and wounded in the clash before the Germans reached Shanghai safely.
The city’s restaurant men organize to test the validity of the war revenue law requiring a stamp on every bottle of wine sold to patrons. They claim the law imposes hardship and was not intended to apply to restaurants. The piece notes the appeal to public opinion with casual reference to money in pockets.
The passenger steamer Stella en route from Southampton to the Channel Islands struck Casquet rock in dense fog near Alderney and foundered in about ten minutes. About 120 people reportedly drowned. survivors include 40 rescued by the Lynx and 40 more by the Vera.
A joint high commission to settle the Samoan dispute is practically agreed among the United States Britain and Germany. London delays formal acceptance due to Lord Salisbury's absence. Spain calls 30000 reserves amid fears of Carlist uprising as New York hosts the National Sound Money League meeting reaffirming silver positions.
Reports describe rebel defenses near Manila breaking as American troops led by Colonel Funston advance. Fires ravage the city as Filipinos retreat. prisoners report executions and panic among Chinese residents. The American force aims to press toward Calumpit while curbing insurgent mobility.
In San Francisco on April 8 an express wagon carrying 2500 dollars in gold coin was robbed near Fargo & Co. A man accosted Waters at the Grand hotel and demanded the money, then rode away as the attempt unfolded. Waters, long tied to banking houses, traced the coin through the Anglo California bank press office and other lenders.
News from Kingston reports two American sailors killed and several wounded in a wharf brawl involving native boatmen and a ship’s crew. The Newark arrives as a naval commission seeks a peaceful Samoan settlement and the high commission plan gains favor among three governments. Chief Moses dies on the reservation. Colonel Anderson promoted to brigadier general. Reports from Smyrna describe Mussulman refugees pillaging Greek quarters amid economic distress.
Fragmentary OCR text references Philippine rebels and government lines. Mentions Malolos, Ag Malolos group, and lines with troops in a clash context. Details are obscured by garbled characters and need full article.
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