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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
6
The item list covers foreign affairs with Portugal, China, and the Boers, plus domestic events from Oregon and Massachusetts. It notes casualties in a Boston fire, notable deaths including Colonel Shaw and chemist Pettinkofer, arrests in Manila and Salem, and labor strikes in Boston. It also mentions political moves, rail and telegraph disruptions, and societal notes such as marriages and philanthropy.
A Seattle real estate company offers a five acre tract about 1.4 miles from downtown as the site for the state capital. It plans a $250,000 building ready for occupancy by the next legislative session.
Very little business passed in both chambers on Wednesday. The house received the boundary report for Oregon and this state, referred it to the fisheries committee due to Columbia river fishing conflicts, but the report is of little value as Oregon did not appoint a companion committee to assist the task.
A House bill proposes regulating trap use in the lower sound waters and another measure bars traps from Saturday night to Sunday night to protect fish spawning runs.
Bills were introduced in both houses on Wednesday proposing reductions in passenger fares telephone and telegraph charges and sleeping car berths. The measures were referred to the appropriate committees for review.
The house adopted the majority report supporting the passage of Easter day’s bill for the repeal of the present libel law.
After the senate adjourned on Wednesday a joint Republican Democratic caucus met to discuss early adjournment. Senator Megler of Wahkiakum presided while Senator Hamilton of Pierce offered a resolution urging the legislature to complete its business and adjourn by March 1. The constitutional 60 day limit allows adjournment by March 15.
A Tuesday vote appropriates 50000 for a state road from near Jithel post office in Lewis county to Tacoma. Funding breaks down as 25000 state 15000 Lewis county and 10000 Pierce county. The bill creates a road commission appointed by the governor and sets road construction supervision by a government engineer.
Baker of Klickitat introduces a senate bill Tuesday to annex three sparsely settled townships in the southwest corner of Yakima county to Klickitat county. The move argues the townships’ natural affiliation lies with Klickitat rather than Yakima.
Sharp of Kittitas introduces a bill to create three judicial districts from Chelan Okanogan Ferry Adams Douglas Lincoln Kittitas Yakima Franklin counties. First district Ferry Okanogan Douglas would appoint a new governor’s judge until next election. Second district Kittitas Chelan Yakima to be presided by Judge Rudkin. Third district Lincoln Adams Franklin to be presided by Judge Neal.
The house approved a bill releasing the United States from all damages to the state in building the Lake Washington canal after it had cleared the senate. The Pierce county delegation in the house registered opposition to the measure.
When the senate met Monday the lobby crowded awaiting Ruths bill to buy the Thurston county courthouse for capitol use. Ruth moved to defer action until Thursday morning and expressed confidence he has enough votes to pass.
The House approved a bill extending the Columbia River fishing season to September 15 from the current September 10. The action delays the end of fishing and impacts local anglers and related commerce.
The legislative reappointment issue troubles both houses. The house committee favors granting Cowlitz county its own senator, while the senate committee has not yet reached a decision.
The house on Monday passed a bill fixing eight hours as a day’s labor in mines smelters and reduction works, aligning work time across key industrial sites.
Train No. 6 on the Erie railroad wrecks within Greenville Pennsylvania. Five passengers die and many are hurt with several missing. A nine man party of soldiers from Fort Porter New York to Fort Crook Nebraska occupies part of the smoker. Sergeant-Major Harry A Hart leads the group.
A blast at the San Andres silver mine in the Sierra Madres near Durango destroys the mountain top and kills 87 people including the mine superintendent Hermann Luetzman and several family members. Many more are injured as emergency crews rush to the surface to aid survivors. The mine is described as Mexico’s most celebrated silver producer, valued at about 20 million dollars.
A Pennsylvania Limited express struck the rear of the Cleveland express at Allegheny avenue crossing in Pittsburg on February 9. The Limited engine and the Cleveland rear sleeper were wrecked. Passengers on the Limited were shaken but uninjured. One passenger, Henry Lublang of New York, was seriously hurt. others had minor bruises. The crash is blamed on failure to flag the Limited.
In Oakland on February 9 Bert Henderson a San Francisco telephone company employee shot his fiancée Miss Fannie O’Neill after learning of the broken engagement. He then fatally shot himself.
An eight story building at Harrison and Canal streets owned by Edwin Foss of Boston burned tonight. The loss is estimated at 75000 dollars.
A large fire in St. Cloud Minnesota started in the Wert hotel and destroyed Delia Bros grocery Myers laundry the California wine store and the public library located in the hotel. Later reports say the opera house livery stable and smaller buildings were destroyed as flames spread through the area.
General MacArthur issues a proclamation in Manila warning Filipinos that breaches of the laws of war will be punished. Insurgents who threaten, kidnap, or assassinate friendly natives face murder charges, and those aiding insurgent committees or supplying them risk punishment as war traitors. Newspapers are admonished against sedition. Intermittent fighters are not entitled to POW privileges.
Senor Enrique C. Creel a Mexican banker spoke at a dinner hosted by Charles R. Flint. He outlined plans involving Limantour as acting president during Diaz's European trip and suggested Mexico could shift to a gold standard. Creel said U.S. and Mexican financial ties are strong and American capital seeks investment abroad, with Mexico a prime opportunity.
In Washington on February 11 Senator Barry introduced a senate resolution asking the president to state whether the United States minister to China joined other powers in demanding execution of Prince Tuan or other Chinese officials at Pekin and who authorized the minister to join in the demand.
Ottawa Feb 11 Senator MacKenzie Rowell opposition leader in the senate has given notice to move for a committee on inquiry into charges touching H H Cook formerly a member of the commons who said during the last general election that he was offered a senator ship for ten thousand dollars
The Baltimore and Ohio directors announce a 2 percent common stock dividend and a 2 percent preferred stock dividend. The board approves new $15,000,000 4 percent, 10 year gold convertible debentures to fund construction and improvements.
A Japanese newspaper titled the Japanese American Weekly News has launched in New York, signaling a new channel for immigrant communities. The paper aims to cover local and national news from a Japanese American perspective.
The United States transport Sheridan arrived in ballast from Manila with 27 officers and 640 men of the Thirty-seventh volunteer regiment. Five crew and passengers died en route, report says.
Lord Rosebery warns that American and German competition threaten Britain’s position. He urges vigilance in economic and naval issues while addressing rising international rivalry and its implications for the empire.
London reports a reply to the United States Nicaragua canal project will not meet the senate demands nor be a flat refusal. It will mostly comprise counter proposals likely to prolong negotiations. Lord Pauncefote will convey the reply and lead talks as the Hay Pauncefote treaty nears expiration.
Washington reports no clear word to the administration on Britain’s counter proposals over the Nicaragua canal. Senator Morgan warns of Senate resentment if Britain shifts course and notes possible action on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. A suggested British counter would trade concessions for access to an open Alaskan port for Klondike gold fields.
London reports renewed public focus on South Africa as reinforcements are sent and Lord Roberts dispatches published. Rumors claim Chamberlain may shift policy and recall Sir Alfred Milner appeals to enlist colonial mounted defense forces amid Boer actions and a plague threat in Cape Town.
London reports the government has requisitioned three Castle liners to transport reinforcements to South Africa. The remount department is unusually active with agents buying widely. Following yesterday’s war office announcement, recruiting today was brisk.
A freight train wreck occurred in snowsheds east of Blue Canyon Truckee California on February 11 after rails spread in snow 800 feet of track were torn up and several cars piled and demolished. The No 4 Atlantic Express had passed moments before the collision.
Both states announce efforts to draft new constitutions in 1901. Alabama and Virginia will pursue revisions to their governing documents, with processes expected to involve constitutional conventions and voter approvals.
Bethany Missouri February 11 General Mayberry Prentiss one of the oldest surviving Civil War volunteers is dead at his home aged 81. Known as the hero of Shiloh he defeated Generals Holmes and Price at Helena Arkansas on July 4 1862. He was the last survivor of the Fitz John Porter court martial and earlier served in Illinois during the Mormon excitement.
Three Manila residents John Jackson John Stovall and Charles Hayes were arrested in Sioux City Ia for a robbery of a United States Express safe valued around 40000. Mrs Jackson released. All held on 12000 bonds each. No money recovered. The heist involved a waiting horse and wagon and was traced by snow tracks.
Boston news reports a four story brick dwelling fire on Harrison avenue leaving three dead and four injured. Suspected incendiary origin leads to two arrests Harris Levin and his wife Bertha. Residents on all floors evacuated via jumps from windows as firefighters and police battled the flames.
The United States transport Rawlins ran aground on a coral reef near the Merrimac wreck at dawn while preparing to embark Tenth Infantry for New York. Three tugs worked all afternoon to refloat her, with likely need for elaborate rigging. No danger or injuries reported.
Yale University undergraduates have decided to participate in the inaugural parade in Washington next March. The move signals student support for the new administration and reflects campus interest in national events.
Mexican forces clash with entrenched rebels in Yucatan. The Indians flee the position after a failed stand, while many seek release from the tyranny and tortures attributed to chiele and his adherents.
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