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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
3
Washington reports a split in the steering committee as the Philippine tariff bill gains right of way ahead of the Nicaragua canal bill. Advocates warn of a delay to adjournment while Cuban reciprocity and appropriation bills take priority, risking a defeat for the canal measure.
Washington April 7 reports show opposition growing against the Chinese exclusion bill as Canadian Pacific and its U S lines mobilize to defeat the measure and push for the Geary law. Despite New England labor influence and organized opposition, amendments appear unlikely and passage in the Senate seems certain.
Washington April 6 Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduces a bill granting a 200 foot right of way to the Alaskan Gulf & Yukon Railway Company organized in Washington. The road would run from Valdes to Eagle City Alaska with alternate sections of land for ten miles each side.
Washington notes that reports of attempts to shift the Canadian Alaskan boundary marker surface annually. Officials investigate every time a miner claims a Russian boundary stone exists, only to find no such stones after years of searching. The latest inquiry, routed from the coast survey through the Treasury to War and Navy Departments, remains in progress.
Washington April 7 an opinion by the assistant attorney general for the interior department and approved by the secretary holds that general US laws including rights of way have no application in Hawaii until congress provides otherwise Hawaiian laws furnish the sole authority for disposition and management of the islands
Des Moines reports the Iowa house approved a measure with one dissenting vote mandating that all mine operators employ shot examiners and firers at their own expense. The demand arose from a miners and operators conference that nearly triggered a strike, with miners counting on the legislature to secure the goal.
Everett telegram reports C P Woodman a machinist has learned from Chicago attorneys that a great uncle left him 35000 in cash plus property valued at a similar amount. The source notes the windfall is a significant estate bequest.
Washington April 6 George B Cortelyou secretary to the president is slated for the secretaryship of the department of mines when the bill creating that department becomes law.
Olympia reports iron beams ordered from the East will be shipped within two weeks and arrive about May 1, enabling a large labor force to advance the annex project through the summer. Stone work is prepared on the ground ready to set in once beams arrive.
The University of Washington defeated Idaho in the second annual Washington Idaho debate held at the University of Idaho auditorium. Over 500 attended as judges from Lewiston Normal, Washington Agricultural College, and Moscow presided. Debaters included J. Fred Ceis, J. Y. C. Kellogg, Joseph Bird for Washington and William S. Lee, Fred McConnell, Mr. Mitchell for Idaho. The topic was the Fifteenth Amendment and its justification. Idaho led in oratory while Washington shone in argument weight and clarity.
Washington April 7 Powell Clayton United States Ambassador to Mexico secured submission of the first case to The Hague arbitration. The dispute between the Catholic church of California and the Mexican government concerns interest on church lands held as trustee for the church. The claim totals about 1 000 000 and the settlement follows decades of effort. The agreement was reached as Mr Clayton left Mexico City for Washington.
London reports another striking clause in Cecil Rhodes will with executors and residuary heirs named as Rosebery Grey Milner Bell Jameson Micell and Hawk sle. They plan to divide over one million pounds. As each legatee dies his share reverts to a common fund until one survivor remains sole legatee.
Des Moines April 5 The senate passed the House Bard merger bill authorizing Iowa railroads to extend lines into other states and to own construct and control stock in adjacent roads. An amendment prohibits acquiring stock or property of competing lines in those states.
Lima April 7 Senor Garland urges Peru to push a reciprocity treaty with the United States mirroring Cuba’s plan to protect Peru’s sugar industry through balanced trade.
Minneapolis April 4. The Northern Pacific has filed two mortgages with the register of deeds totaling 370 million dollars. A prior lien mortgage of 180 million is pledged to the Mercantile Trust Company and a general lien mortgage of 190 million goes to the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company. Both mortgages apply in every county in which the railroad operates.
New York April 8. Lawyer Albert Patrick who was convicted of murdering millionaire William Rice has been sentenced to be electrocuted in the week beginning May 5.
The Agriculture Department reports foreign sales of American farm products in 1901 hit 952 million dollars, the highest in history, up from 1900 by over 100 million. Cotton and breadstuffs led exports, with meat products and other items following. Hawaii and Puerto Rico are excluded from 1901 totals.
There is authority that the New York Chamber of Commerce will invite the Prince of Wales to attend the dedication of its new home in August or September. Negotiations have been under way for two months. no formal invitation has yet been sent, but such an invitation is expected and likely to be accepted.
Fire destroyed the frame dwelling of Dr. Boyne in Boyne City Michigan. Mrs. James Thompson Mrs. Frank Littlefield a six year old girl and a six year old boy were burned to death while all occupants slept upstairs. The Littlefields were visiting from Spokane Washington.
The Colorado Supreme Court rules Postal Telegraph Company may construct lines along Union Pacific railroad right-of-way. Union Pacific and Western Union had resisted the Postal application.
Two imported English Percheron stallions fought to the death aboard a fast stock train on Union Pacific near Cheyenne Wyoming. Keepers climbed outside to separate the furious animals but one horse severed the other's jugular, bleeding to death as the car was smashed to splinters and sidetracked.
In Portland Oregon on April 6 a California express from San Francisco moving into the city was met by a runaway electric freight car on the incline. The freight car struck the baggage car of the incoming train, leaving it splintered. No injuries reported.
An old-fashioned stanchion method for cows is outmoded. A bent rod chain setup, three feet long iron piece attached to the stall lets cows rise and move their heads freely. Secure the iron piece to the stall sides and fasten a strong chain to the stall post for mobility.
The article outlines a reinforced cattle tether with a ring and short chain to prevent animals from escaping. It discusses farmer relations with butchers and stock foods, advises on raising most farm meat and dairy needs, and covers alfalfa cultivation, sowing, and harvesting guidelines for multiple cuts annually. It also highlights promising Iowa creamery growth and seedling fruit developments in Wisconsin. The piece ends with notes on cowpeas, fieldpeas, and the shift toward pork consumption and careful seed selection for corn and potatoes.
London reports from St Petersburg via the Daily Mail that novelist Maxime Gorki is dying of consumption. He was expelled from St Petersburg a year ago for anti police brutality protests and is said to be under police surveillance in the Crimea.
Organized labor achieves a Hartford mayoral win following Bridgeport and Ansonia. They secured the Democratic nomination and their candidate Ignatius A Sullivan, a clothing store clerk, drew the solid vote of the trades unions.
The article notes the popularity of young pork with ample lean meat, highlighting farmers’ profits from the first 100 pounds of an animal versus the last.
A humorous meditation on women artists shifting from decorative crafts to earning money by painting microbes and bacilli. The author contrasts past dainty scenes with modern, marketable science portraits and notes the money to be made, ending with a quip about painting an elephant and retiring.
An amusing note from Vienna recounts Charles M. Schwab stopping a gypsy performance at Neuhausel and gifting hundred gulden notes to musicians. On his return journey villagers and players awaited another display. Schwab stayed in his carriage. A separate County Clerk tale describes a joking lottery license mix up and a $3 marriage license fee.
A brief note claims drunkenness is diminishing in Italy while a woman unable to shop calls a neighbor and they engage in conversation about shopping.
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