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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
6
The Aberdeen Herald column highlights global tensions as England and Russia expand in Asia, Cuba debt costs rise, and the Spanish empire suffers losses. It recalls the Prince of Wales Irish visit of 1868 with scenes of endless duties and public appearances.
An essay reflects on America lacking a Westminster Abbey style memorial and celebrates how Americans keep their heroes in memory. It describes the restoration of Philadelphia’s old State House, revealing original features linked to Independence and the Declaration signing. Americans, it argues, honor their heroes in hearts and history rather than stone monuments.
Engineering News reports the Panama venture has regained momentum after past scandals. French financiers now lead with a $13 million capital and a plan to finish the canal within ten years for about $100 million. Government involvement may follow once engineering reports and traffic statistics are reviewed.
Louis XIV drank the first cup of coffee in Western Europe, marking a landmark in European taste. Coffee then sold for 28 a pound, reflecting early value and curiosity about the exotic brew.
William T Stead reports the czar proposes a rapid armament halt and a peace conference. He urges Americans to publicly demonstrate support before end of January to back the Russian initiative and press for a joint Anglo American peace delegation across Europe. The movement gains British backing and royal sympathy.
Lieutenant Richard Pearson Hobson drew a throng of 163 kissing girls at the Auditorium Chicago after a lecture on The Sinking of the Merrimac. He accepted the attention with good humor and later left for Kansas City to speak, then Denver, San Francisco and Manila bound City of Peking.
On December 29 Havana authorities report Cerro and Jesus del Monte suburbs evacuated by Spanish commissioners and troops. American and Cuban flags flew amid celebrations while crowds fired shots injuring several, with a Spanish unit sustaining casualties as rioting spread through Cerro and Calzada del Monte.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati struck a rock in Santiago Harbor Cuba as she departed at sunset yesterday. A buoy marking the rock had been removed after a previous incident with a buoy carried away by the Bessie. The Cincinnati shows no sign of leaking but remains stuck as government colliers Southery and Mayflower attempt to pull her off, hoping for success at high tide.
The transport Scandia arrived after 83 days from Manila and eight days from Honolulu with the remaining companies of the First New York volunteer regiment. Passengers include W A Walsh of the Astor battery and W J Cohn C H Herrman and W H Curran of the Pennsylvania volunteers joined by several from the First California regiment. The Scandia is in quarantine and no mail or passengers will be landed tonight.
Major General Brooke the military governor of Cuba arrived in Savannah for a conference with President and Secretary Alger regarding island affairs. He is ill with a cold and fever and may not depart for Havana for a week. The Colfax Implement Company in Colfax Washington was incorporated to trade agricultural implements with Aaron Kuhn J W Hereford and L D Woodworth as trustees and a 100000 capital.
Reprint summarizes General Davis's dispatch from Pinar del Rio, Cuba, noting orderly encampment, tax concerns, and plans to raise the flag. Davis reports depopulation, ruined agriculture, and the absence of sickness among troops. he promises security and future prosperity with co operation.
A fragmented Victorian era style summary describes damaging evidence in a custody dispute involving Mrs Botkin and Mrs Dunning, with references to misconduct and purchased handkerchiefs. The scrolled items shift to reports on Admiral Dewey in Manila and insurgent activity, then to U.S. legislative moves on foreign affairs and veterans' homes. A New York incident reports a fatal train wreck near Allenwood with families affected, followed by global famine reports in China and sizable Mexican concession news.
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