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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
A Sells Floto circus elephant rampaged through Riverside after a huge oil tank explosion. The leader attacked Miss Ella Gibbs killing her, while guest D P Chapman and keeper were injured. The elephant wrecked shops and hotel areas before capture with others aiding.
Nellie Allen a 23 year old from Spokane at Front avenue shooting gallery wore men's clothing and was taken into custody. Police said no law in state to prosecute and released her on promise to report to the chief. Allen claimed nine years living as a man and said she came from St Joseph Idaho and had worked as an express wagon driver in Seattle.
Eugene Dr Hattie Summers, eight, daughter of Warren Summers, was fatally struck by a streetcar at East Thirteenth and Alder. She walked backward toward the track while with companions near Patterson school and died instantly when the front wheels crushed her. Her father rushed to the scene.
Spokane report says the Great Northern fast train Oriental Limited No 2 eastbound struck a landslide near Summit Montana in the Rocky Mountains. The engine was demolished and nearly all cars derailed and burned, with only the standard sleeper and the observation car escaping. officials report no serious injuries.
An Italian squadron of 11 warships with 5095 men, led by Admiral Grenet, will sail to Asia Miszet to press Turkish waters over Italian post offices. If needed, a small port may be occupied to secure full satisfaction and avert harsher steps.
A. A. Bald win died after a horse fell on him during a roundup near the Davenport Stanley ranch in Or. Bald win, riding with Lucky Baldwin, was thrown when his horse collided with a wire gate. He struck his head on rocky ground and succumbed to injuries the following morning.
The storm in North Texas has likely ended with losses estimated over $1,000,000. Waters are receding, travel will reopen as soon as possible, and business will resume. No trains have operated from California or to the West since Friday.
Seattle reports spring clean up in Nome and surrounding gold camps may exceed 3 million dollars. Cable advices to prominent mining men with Northern gold field interests indicate higher spending for seasonal operations.
Portland markets show barley feed at 24 dollars rolled 27 28 for brewing 26 oats No 1 white 26 50 27 gray 26 hay Willamette Valley fancy 17 ordinary 15 Eastern Oregon 17 50 mixed 16 clover 14 alfalfa 12 butter extras 25 fancy 24 choice 22 store 16 eggs loss and commission off 16 hops 1907 crop 4 5c wool Valley 12 15c Eastern Oregon 10 15c as to shrinking age
Seattle markets report steady wheat with Bluestem at 87c, club 85c. Puget Sound oats at 26.50 to 28 per ton, Eastern Washington 27 to 28 per ton. Hay values range 10 to 15 per ton across Puget Sound and Eastern Washington. barley at 23 per ton. Butter prices from Washington creamery 28c per lb, Eastern storage 25c, renovated 28c, ranch 20 to 22c. Eggs at 21 to 22c per dozen for selected local. Eastern Oregon 19 to 20c per dozen.
Washington reports indicate Senate and House leaders may grant blanket authority to the President to act against Venezuela if needed to defend U S interests and citizens. Roosevelt and Root dispute Castro methods as Cullom aides push for a diplomatic spanking while versions of the Aldrich financial bill face table votes. Pension increases automate May payments for widows on the rolls. new applicants must apply.
Department of Commerce and Labor figures show more than one third of U S wheat exports in March 1908 came from Portland Oregon.
Secretary of War William H. Taft would resign from the Cabinet if nominated in June. otherwise he would remain head of the War Department through Roosevelt's term. Roosevelt recently sent Congress an appropriation request to discharge U.S. obligations to Sweden over Samoan claims totaling 375 dollars.
The treasury statement lists available cash balances at 258,523,747 dollars, gold coin and bullion valued at 23,721,443 dollars, and gold certificates at 27,137,860 dollars. These figures reflect the department's liquid assets and precious metal holdings.
A crowded elevated train scene from New York Globe features a self possessed woman asking a man to move up so she can sit, while a sour faced passenger resists. A judge recounts a lawyer who mocks a witness about premises, and a Philadelphia hatter explains a white bow in hats as a relic of old times.
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Ind Ter says he was near death but a druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle and regained strength and health, saying he had one foot in the grave before using the tonic. Sold under guarantee at Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy for 50c.
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