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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
2
A witty Aberdeen Herald column surveys fashion shifts from skirts not touching the ground to critiques of bicycle fads and clinging to era gossip. It also reflects on carbolic acid dangers and calls for restraint in violent sports while praising reform-minded views.
The Chicago Times-Herald ponders who to admire today, comparing a military admiral and boy billionaires with Kaiser, Edison, Kipling, Chamberlain, Funston, and other famous figures. It contrasts nobility and wealth while asking readers to choose whom they would rather be, given vast fortunes and public stature.
A French gift to an Indian Rajah features a bicycle with nickel-plated parts replaced by gold. Spokes, rims, and saddle are jeweled with turquoises, rubies, and scarlet cloth. An epigram is a collection of words arranged to obscure meaning. The note ends by noting sailing to the Rajah offers unsatisfactory compensation.
A condensed roundup notes the Boston postmaster resigns as other items cover a Chicago oleomargarine factory case, the Payne-Hanna bill, Boer War events, and varied U S and international developments including rail, telegraph, and harbor projects.
English spirits sag over Africa while reporting on Bangaed Abra occupation. Mangatare treasury seized by Americans. reindeer herd in Alaska hits 2000. Russia resumes Vatican talks. Bishop Potter visits Manila. Mines strike in California. quarantine plans for infected nursery stock. Crani raids, Ladysmith sortie, and Mafeking investment move ahead. Other items include political shifts, ship casualties, and legal cases.
A Carbonado mine explosion near Tacoma today killed 32 men with 44 of 76 shift workers surviving. Rescue teams battle black damp and gas as families gather at the mouth of the shaft. Governor Rogers orders a full inquiry into cause and ventilation. Aid funds are being organized by Washington miners and unions.
British force of about 2000 including the Northumberland Fusiliers and Royal Irish Rifles faced Boer fire after crossing toward Stormberg. Despite an artillery duel, Gatacre’s troops withdrew at 7 AM and moved toward Molteno as the Boers held a seemingly impregnable position. In Seattle Cape Nome miners press to block corporate moves to tip the diggings in their favor.
The O. R. & N. Co. completed purchases of new modern passenger equipment enabling a second train via the Huntington route. Portland will gain morning and evening service in both directions, boosting capacity for Baker City mining district growth and traffic.
Report references a grand jury indictments matter as speakers including Grosvenor Tennessee discuss finance proposals and a three mile extension project. The piece notes injury among factory workers in a reading city incident and mentions workers at a plant amid ongoing labor and political tension.
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