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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
2
A fragmentary column from the Aberdeen Herald mocks inter national taxes and ships news through wry references to Schley, Weyler, Manila and Santiago. It jokes about the Philippines, Spanish fleet, and U S politics with witty quips on Columbus and Crane.
A Western clergyman amid sixteen engaged wives foreshadows rocky outcomes for polygamy. The piece argues Americans mix war readiness with peacetime industry, notes Cuba’s mass losses, and critiques yellow journalism. It cites Yousouf’s drowning with gold and a Victorian legal quip about gutter profits versus honor.
The article traces American dominance in Philippine exports from opening trade to a decline caused by capital withdrawal by older American firms. It notes younger family members taking over with reduced capital, allowing English firms with ample capital to take the lead, with the last American firms in Manila displaced by Spanish intrigues.
The article recounts carrier pigeons as historic messengers from ancient Egypt and China to medieval sieges and the Paris siege, noting their role in sending letters across long distances. It reflects on enduring motives of combatants and the persistence of old methods alongside modern tech.
The article explains Congress’s recently enacted bankruptcy law, designed to help honest debtors start anew after paying as much as possible. It introduces voluntary and involuntary proceedings, defines insolvency by total asset value, exempts farmers and wage earners, and voids fraudulent transfers while preventing debtor favoritism toward specific creditors.
The Golden Penny reports a peculiar eel-skin factory in a quiet street near London Bridge. Workers prepare eel skins through several processes to resemble supple leather used for whip lashes harness-laces and handles. The skin’s flexibility and toughness suit such items, making the plant unusually profitable.
Reports from Washington note the Guatemala revolution suppressed and peace in effect. Fire at Bismarck, North Dakota causes losses up to 750000 dollars with at least 250000 insured. Cuban forces under Gomez press around Holguin as Spaniards fortify near Gibraltar. Naval actions off Cape San Juan and at Santiago send Spanish prisoners to repatriation. General Miles advances toward San Juan with a four frontier plan and keen attention to logistics.
Rumors of Blanco's escape from Havana and General Miles' troops in Porto Rico amid peace talks. O R N Co to build Spokane steamer for Snake river. Manila activity, Manila fall rumor, and hostile actions in London and Yokohama. Drowning of Miss Percy Wing at Clatsop beach and severe London heat with prostrations. New Seattle Honolulu steam line and first voyage on 25 inst. Reports of Admiral Cervera at Annapolis and Shafter’s forces in Santiago.
An elderly man attends a coming out event accompanied by younger ladies. The note hints at a conclusive sentence having run its course for the man referenced.
The invasion army will total thirty five thousand when fully assembled. Heavy artillery is concentrated in Spain’s Northern Sierra amid fear of a Carlist uprising. One of our first class battleships likely the Oregon sails to reinforce Admiral Dewey at Manila. Governor Pingree of Michigan backs establishing republics in Spain's colonies with the United States as guardian.
The Havana batteries opened fire on the San Francisco Miantonomoh and Silvia near Morro Castle at dawn. Shells damaged the San Francisco stern but Commodore Howell and crew were uninjured as the ships withdrew to sea.
London reports a stunned public as Spain accepts the protocol ending its empire. The press mourns Spain's fall from global status, fears for volunteers in Havana, and questions the capability of those who would govern the country.
Madrid editorials debate the U S peace proposal following the war. Imparcial calls Spain a third-rate power, Nacional laments loss, Epoca condemns peace as saddest since Utrecht, Liberal questions gains, Globo predicts a new European history, and Tiemp notes bitter acceptance.
A severe cloudburst at Beach Creek north of Rogersville floods the area washing away crops and structures. The Figan family perished along with several neighbors while others remain missing or presumed buried as search teams sweep the affected zone. Destruction spans farms and palatial homes with communications broken and details to follow.
Fighting ends and peace news stops the American army activity in Porto Rico. General Wilson remains at Concord General Schwan at Mayague. General Henry at Utuado will return to Adjuntas. General Brooke who went beyond Guayama will return there. General Miles waits for the peace commissioner's arrival in San Juan.
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