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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
2
Resume of notable events outside Washington includes Shaw denying candidacy, Morgan denying retirement, Reid back from London, a train crash in Terre Haute injuring eleven, pirates and politics abroad, Bryan signaling no second run, and other incidents such as a Venice church risk, a river drowning in Pittsburgh, and Haiti’s Firmin retreat.
Aug. 5 Wilbur reports a man matching Tracy’s description rode a gray horse with a rifle and two revolvers, leading a pack animal and asking for Wilbur Davenport Reardon and Prague directions. Spokane notes Tracy is moving by night toward Davenport with posses guarding outlets and rumors of sightings near Connewai Creek and Davenport.
Paris reports King Leopold of Belgium will tour the United States in a private car next winter with Thomas F. Walsh and partner hosting. The visit includes a Washington stay and a trip to Camp Bird mine to observe mining methods and potentially apply ideas to Belgium mines.
Former President Steyn of the Orange Free State arrived at Southampton aboard the Carisbrook Castle with his family. He was met by former Boer delegates and will proceed to The Hague to meet Kruger, though he is too ill for the London journey.
Seattle harbor incident involved two sailors attacking the Glenholm mate and a near mutiny. City jail condemned for filth while housing all classes. Fraud claims and armed threats by imitators reported.
A territorial court suit in Dawson seeks a one third share of the Worden brothers Eldorado claims and a third of their estate assets for William Zahn. Zahn alleges a prior Petaluma agreement to share all stakes and profits from mining in the Klondike. The Wordens are among region’s wealthiest miners, with claims Nos. 25 and 26 at Eldorado and potential output around one million dollars.
Hartford Aug 5 The third heat of the 50 000 match race between Lord Derby owned by E E Smithers New York and Boralma owned by Thomas W Lawson Boston was marred by an injury to Boralma drawing the race for Lord Derby before about 15000 spectators at Charter Oak Park. The injury ruined what was billed as turf history and disappointed both Lawson and the crowd.
Army reports say General G R Randall and key staff will relocate the Department of the Columbia from Vancouver to Seattle. Portland faces loss of trade as supply officers move with him. a Portland substation for purchases will stay. Col Jacobs to retire. successor unnamed.
Washington reports that U S ordnance experts developed a shell and fuse capable of penetrating battleship armor. Lieutenant Davis produced an armor plate said to withstand the new projectile, enabling faster lighter ships. If secret kept, U S ships could deter foes and sink fleets with superior protection.
Seattle reports the sale of the Seattle and San Francisco Railway and Navigation Company assets to the Northern Pacific. The deal, worth about 1.3 million dollars, includes West Seattle tide lands, a bay crossing rail line, and a warehouse. CG S Mellen becomes NP president. B F Bush named VP and GM as Seattle gains stronger NP influence and strategic dock access.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on August 4 a public letter accuses Mitchell of insincerity in opposing lawlessness as Citi zens' Alliance ends its correspondence. A new Workingmen's Alliance pledges to counter the alliance and expose a plot to resume mining with inexperienced workers. Public Alliance forms to seek strike resolution by arbitration.
Telegraphic messages from Panama state that San Carlos reestablished contact and General Salzara received word that revolutionary officers under General Herrera moved through the town in fighting. They claimed a defeat of the revolutionists at Agua Dulce, but the report is unconfirmed and more details are awaited.
The Republican Congressional Committee has issued a 380 page campaign pamphlet in 1902. It quotes speeches by McKinley and Roosevelt and their messages to Congress in support of the party doctrine. The book reviews the Republican record from its beginnings to the present time.
Columbus Aug. 5 feature closing day of the grand circuit harness meet highlights the undefeated pacing stallion Dan Patch defeating the record of his sire Joe Patchen in 2 00 3 4 seconds, finishing a second faster than the sire's mark on the track.
James J. Hill of Great Northern urges partnership with farmers at Davenport conference, promising benefits to the coming wheat crop. Northern Pacific President Mellen announces Coulee Adrian line gift to farmers and a 350000 dollar rail project. Grain rate cuts for Eastern Washington likely, boosting 1905 crop prospects.
News from San Francisco reports the 62nd Coast Artillery at Fort Mason under Capt Clarence Deems has been ordered to Fort Worden Washington. This marks the third company withdrawn to Puget Sound in a month, leaving San Francisco with insufficient artillery manpower for its strong harbor defenses.
The Eighth regiment, in camp on a plateau near Shenandoah, Pa., faces repeated ambush attacks by unseen assailants. Brigadier General Gobin orders stern measures with a double guard and ball cartridges, instructing sentries to shoot to kill if stone throwing resumes and to investigate afterward.
An excursion train of 11 coaches carrying 700 passengers on the Ann Arbor railway wrecked six miles north of Cadillac Michigan. No fatalities reported though about a dozen people were seriously injured with others mildly hurt.
Treasury figures show shipments from the United States to Hawaii Alaska Puerto Rico and the Philippines totaled about 50 million dollars in the just ended fiscal year. Hawaii and Alaska led at roughly 20 and 15 million respectively with Puerto Rico near 10 million and the Philippines about 5 million.
The contract to build the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line on the Snake river north bank between Riparia and Lewiston goes to Wren and Greenough of Spokane and Missoula. Work starts immediately with completion target April 15 next year, covering 71 miles and grading and bridging at about 800000 dollars. A 1000 foot steel bridge across the Clearwater river at Lewiston costs around 350000 dollars. Regular service likely won’t begin before August. The Northern Pacific will share the line with O R N.
Panama August 4 The peace commissioners who left July 29 aboard the Cana returned claiming they could not complete their mission as a major engagement between Herrera forces and government troops had been ongoing since July 29 at Agua Dulce. Rebels reportedly suffered heavy losses over 200 by July 30 with eight government dead and 11 wounded. A white flag was raised that afternoon and an armistice granted to bury the dead.
The state board of equalization has received protests from Montana railroads against an 185 percent increase in railroad assessment. Hearings are set for next week. The raise implies railroad taxes in Montana will rise by about 420,000 to 450,000 dollars this year compared with last year. Governor Toole favored 300 percent, but the auditor and treasurer forced acceptance of the assessment.
New York reports J Pierpont Morgan has purchased from the Countess of Dudley her elegant No 53 Grosvenor Street home in London. The corner property at Davies Street is noted for its fine design and lavish decoration completed at a cost near $200 000.
Commander McCrea of the gunboat Machias at Cape Haytien cables that affairs there appear more satisfactory. National forces are well armed and rebels driven from their menacing position. no further danger.
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