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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
3
Retired Rear Admiral Sampson files a battle against Schley’s claims while geopolitical issues unfold. Roosevelt junior ill with pneumonia. Manchurian treaty, Boer war mediation, and European disputes shape a tense scene. Notable incidents include fires in Albany and Waterbury, gas explosions in Chicago, ship losses, and major legislative actions in the U.S. Senate.
Senate foreign relations committee notes 1900 trade with the United States for the Danish West Indies totaling $568 945 in exports and $624 524 in imports. It highlights strategic value of St Thomas St John and Porto Rico for military and commercial needs and mentions a pension cost not to exceed $2 000 annually.
Washington reports Chairman Ray of the house judiciary committee introduced a bill to protect the president and successors, safeguard foreign ministers, curb open approval of crimes and pernicious doctrines, bar entry to those teaching them, deter conspiracies to murder rulers, and establish uniform punishments for offenses against government.
Citizens raise 10000 for the Goldendale to Lyle railroad right of way and expect grading to start within 30 days. Most of the route runs through government land with few settlers, boosting local property values as planning proceeds.
An explosion of dynamite in the New York rapid transit subway on Park Avenue between Forty first and Forty second streets hurled an 80 pound rock through the Grand Union hotel plate glass door and shattered several windows. Two people were injured by flying fragments but none seriously.
A survey of recent developments across Washington shows progress in commerce, utilities, and infrastructure. The Hoquiam Commercial Club opens a gymnasium while Fort Flagler reports smallpox cases. Spokane county adds five rural free delivery routes. Governor McBride conducts state inspections. and burglaries in Tacoma Lakeview Olympia prompt security concerns. A new Pacific Packing Company forms in Fairhaven with 7500 shares, while mining work continues at Conconully and artesian wells appear near White Bluff.
The column lists hides, pelts, tallow, wool, live stock, poultry, butter and eggs, grain, hay, and field seeds with prices across Washington and regional markets. It also notes the death of Rev. John Healy Haywood in Louisville at age 84 and Miss Vivian Sartoris stepping away from society to pursue art and music.
A gas mains explosion at Twenty-second street and Archer avenue causes collapse of a three story frame building and a two story adjacent structure. Fire spreads to several blocks as manholes burst and many residents flee. Damages total about 50000 with numerous injuries.
Representative Newlands proposes inviting Cuba to join the United States first as a territory, then as a state named Cuba, with a 25 percent duty reduction on Cuban sugar before 1903. He says annexation should be voluntary and Cuba’s own congress and government will be formed, after which U S control ends and Cuban will is expressed.
Paris February 7 deputies approve a bill setting a phased reduction in daily mine work hours. A nine hour day to start at coal pits after six months, then eight and a half hours within two years, and eight hours after another two years.
Dutch source reports the Venezuelan revolutionary steamer Libertador at Sabanilla on January 31 and due to leave February 1 to renew operations, contradicting rumors it was sunk at Porto Colombo during repairs.
Panama February 10 General Herrera envoy Del Castillo arrives under police escort after delivering a note to American British French and German consuls. Herrera calls Marroquin's government unlawful and seeks neutral ground on the Panama Colón line while urging foreign refuges and contemplating actions to seize Panama and Colón. Governing officials doubt the demand’s feasibility and prepare for renewed action with 38 500 troops, consuls' replies to be relayed through Governor Arjona.
London reports a Daily Telegraph Brussels correspondent says the Dutch government will abandon the Boer cause and any fresh intervention. In the Commons Balfour said peace correspondence with Britain was mailed to Lord Milner to inform Lord Kitchener. Chamberlain added that Boer leaders’ settlement proposals would be forwarded for government consideration.
Senator Mitchell introduced a bill to extend the depredation claims act to citizens, and to those who declared intent to become citizens, allowing adjudication of property losses caused by Indians from any tribe in amity with the United States.
Secretary Wilson reports from Colombo on China trade prospects. Fairchild notes rising Shanghai demand, Japan as a growing competitor, and potential for American canned goods, dairy, and meats. China taxes press foreigners. labor costs rise postwar. Canton tax collection struggles. Tien Tsin arsenal rekindles Western fears. The awakening of China accelerates.
A large terminal station will be built west of Sixth Avenue between Christopher and Leroy streets to serve New York and New Jersey street railways. Property purchases have begun. A new tunnel company will lease tracks to traction companies with tracks rising from the tunnel to street level on a gentle incline across two blocks acquired for the terminals.
A nitro glycerine car loaded cariously by an operator at the Carnegie Manufacturing Company plant in Ardwick Maryland nine miles from Washington exploded early today. One man was killed and two others injured. The building sustained minor damage and eight tons of high explosive material nearby remained undisturbed.
Washington February 6 The house commerce committee acted favorably on a bill to promote the efficiency of the revenue cutter service It establishes officer ranks with captain equal to army major and lieutenant commander in the navy Retirement at age 64 with three fourths pay is provided for.
Fire swept the tug Walter Hackett early today in Oakland harbor. The vessel valued at $20,000 was reported under control, but the loss is expected to be substantial.
Lord Kitchener states in his weekly war office report for the week ending February 1 that 29 Boers were killed, six wounded, 142 captured, and 48 surrendered.
The charred remains of A. T. Vail, a well known pioneer rancher, were found in the ruins of his Aravapai County home near Tucson. Authorities conjecture Apache Indians killed Vail, looted the house, and burned the dwelling amid ration cutoffs.
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