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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
2
A column mixes comic and serious notes from late 19th century America and Europe, referencing Hobson and Copenhagen, Yerkes, Hall Caine, Bernhardt, Cuba's status under Spain, and new farm labor via camels in Poland. It lampoons media, politics, and public figures while pondering language, disarmament, and progress.
In a terse exchange a character asks for a pocket book as a gift, and the other responds questioning what she would gain. The dialogue hints at a bargain or reward tied to the present.
The fragment hints at a comic or domestic line where fear and nervous strain appear. It mentions a wedding moment followed by a comment on a noisy office environment causing nervous prostration, overwork, and poor health. The text combines personal vows with workplace stress references.
In Havana a rain soaked crowd of four thousand heard six Marti tributes and witnessed a tablet unveiling at his birthplace. A mass meeting is planned for February six at the Tacon theater to found a separatist independence party led by figures like Giberga and Lacret.
Wisconsin temperature records show extreme cold with Appleton at 85 degrees below zero the coldest in years. Black River Falls Medford and Whitehall report 40 40 and 88 degrees below zero respectively.
Fourteen persons were killed today by a gas explosion in the Palia mine near Mazarron Spain. The accident occurred about 20 miles west of Cartagena. Remaining miners escaped unharmed and fled to safety.
An ancient San Bruno road landmark hotel burned in the city area today. Porter Mathias Eichorn perished in the flames. A four year old, Thomas Wilford Ballet, also died in a fire at the rear of the Pacific Gas Improvement Company works at Fillmore and Chestnut streets.
The House continued the army reorganization discussion until 2 o'clock, then paid tributes to late Representative Simpkins. A single amendment allowed veterinarians in cavalry as second lieutenants. Debate shifted to the advisability of retaining the Philippines as the Senate passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.
General Eagan commissary general of subsistence is found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline. He is sentenced to dismissal from the United States army with a recommendation for executive clemency. The court had no choice in penalty, which is dismissal, under regulations. The president may grant commutation or disapproval.
Havana reports Senor Fredrico Mora urges Cuba to be paid in full for troops using customs revenues as security. Washington covers the Dawes Commission Cherokee treaty allotment, with four tribes agreeing and Creeks negotiations pending.
Four men were badly burned in a basement boiler explosion at the Chicago Tribune plant after workers had finished installing new grates. They were sprayed with live coals and scalding water as the blast occurred. The incident followed a restraining order issued in Washington to prevent senior officers from seizing quarters aboard transports. The president named two consuls in Washington while February 6 was set for a Senate vote on a peace treaty.
George F. White of Mendocino county has filed a petition in insolvency. Liabilities amount to 181000 dollars including a 100000 dollar judgment in favor of his divorced wife. Assets total 110000 dollars. Snow covered Central and Southern Georgia and Alabama on Saturday in Atlanta style.
The Washington state senate approved 25,000 for each normal school at Ellensburg Cheney and New Whatcom with 16,900 for equipment at New Whatcom. It also advanced road funding, debated the Mantz Gray election contest and reported no election in Stevens Spokane district. Republicans caucused failing to nominate, while bills for relief to Spanish War service and various public works were introduced and passed in part.
Amid a flurry of Senate and House activity, Oregon and Washington move on bills affecting schools, prisons, and public works. Debates cover tax and funding measures, a hospital expansion plan, and repairs to public infrastructure as stormy sessions unfold.
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