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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
2
The Washington State page notes a string of tumultuous events including storms causing fatalities at Rolla, military and political mentions with figures like General Alger and Senator McMillan, and international tensions with Venezuela and the Philippines. It references the King Edward review and a push for an eight hour day, plus local fairs and harvest updates.
A late 19th century dispatch reports tensions over a reciprocity plan as Cuba may seek retaliatory measures toward the United States. Details discuss high tariff effects, U S trade talks with England, and possible shifts in policy. Lieutenant Emmons research and a new ruin near Alaska are noted alongside anticipated State Department reporting.
The fragment describes Charles Minah Wilis retiring from a local post and references Peterseg Siegert. It notes President Charlie Woernwet of United Ptave Meret Corpestion and mentions foreign crime and legal matters. The text also recalls Dor Golden and a Serewat home setting with a view of a veranda and a family scene.
Uneven text fragment references a distant event or statement with mentions of the world, possessions, a far north location, and a save or history. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving a cryptic, partial passage without verifiable details.
Vienna reports the death of embryologist and author Schenck at Schwannberg. His controversial work argued that a mother could determine a child’s sex through prebirth treatment. The claim stirred medical circles years ago and drew attention from Russian figures including the czarina, though reports on effectiveness and outcomes varied.
A volcanic eruption on Tokohama Island between August 13 and 14 wiped out most homes and killed up to 150 inhabitants. Debris covers the island as eruption continues and nearby waters remain hazardous for vessels. Torishama lies in the Bonin chain between Japan’s main island and Bonin islands.
A sheriff and posse pursue two robbers described as an owl ff Zzwen outlaw who held up Hezekiah Key's parent in Freewater in the morning and a depot attack in the afternoon six miles southwest of Freewater. They took Ritchie from Lishore, mounted their animals, and escaped with no trace found. chase by local men continues. Sheriff Ritchie of Milton leads the pursuit.
A Rock Island El Paso limited train derailed a mile west of Jelie following a cloudburst washout. Five coaches and the engine toppled into a ditch, with a heavy passenger list and numerous injuries reported. Causes of the washout cited as the storm.
Bremerton August 18 Puget Sound will receive a training vessel to instruct crews aboard a schooner rebuilt for this purpose The ship will be stationed permanently at Bremerton as the receiving ship Nipeic and will serve under United States Navy authority This marks one of the best bids for training vessels in years with naval officers hoping the vessel will bolster local shipboard skills and readiness.
The United States War Department purchased rights from Herr Erhardt, a Dusseldorf gunmaker, to procure a new field artillery piece. Captain Henry D. Borup of the United States Ordnance Department visited Jrieseldorf to study gun construction and improve offerings. Herr Erhardt’s design is claimed to be lighter with longer range, challenging British, French, and German models. The Kruppe firm reportedly declined a demonstration, fearing U S adoption of their best piece.
Representatives of the Antan Shiv Building Cetena and others met to discuss a proposed price for the Comat project. The Inner Circle showed the proposition as templates with a preferred offer of $154 while earlier bids ranged around $49.24.
A severe wildfire in Ymir British Columbia devastates Wolde Creek and reaches the Ym section’s key mines. Five miles along wagon routes, bridges, camps and buildings burn. several families lose homes as the Black Rock camp life is disrupted and workers race to evacuate.
The native crew aboard the inter island steamer Mis Hermanne clashed with Spaniard officers near Catandranes. Twenty three crew died in battle, five surrendered, five jumped overboard and are believed drowned. The vessel later ran aground during the fighting.
Mouzaffar Ed Din shah of Persia reached Dover aboard a Calais steamer. At the shah's request the Empress traveled slowly. The escort included British cruisers Galatea and Immortalite and salutes greeted the arrival amid a large military display.
Washington reports a dispatch from Chaffee stating a need to curb Moro opposition in Mindanao with an active campaign. The move, considered important, steers General Chaffee to remain in the Philippines beyond September 30 as he plans aggressive actions against insurgents aligned with resistance to U S authority.
Fragmentary text describes a Seattle carnival, praising its grandeur as the world’s highest carnival. It mentions an artistic program near Columbus and Frank C. Eagan, with processions starting at a street corner. Western section committee involvement indicated.
Fragmentary text references a report from States berg dated July 19 about trade statistics and a person named Witmer, with figures around $235 and $2,618,000. Mentions United States treasury, Andrews bail, and a bill of exceptions. Many words are garbled.
Olympia August 19 The county board of equalization increased Thurston county railroad assessment to 1200 dollars per mile on main lines. The rise followed a petition from the taxpayers league signed by 144 members.
A fragmentary anecdote recalls Lerd Noma the sleeping parliamentarian of the eighteenth century. Whispers claim he ignored orations, provoking laughter as members faced humiliation while he slept through sessions. Lord North later awoke to a playful exchange.
The piece lauds scientists stationed on Mount Vesuvius who study the volcano despite ongoing danger. It recalls fires, near destruction, and a 1912 incident when windows cracked from heat and a volcanic roar, praising the outposts of mankind and their courage serving science.
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