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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
2
The Toronto Evening Telegram questions demands for free newspapers comparing to free consumer goods. It argues newspapers are products that cost money and businesses cannot be expected to provide free copies, citing general opposition to free distribution as a matter of principle and sound business conduct.
Dawson merchants launch a rate battle against the White Pass & Yukon railroad on the Dawson to White Horse trail. Passengers report travel to White Horse $20 cheaper than two weeks earlier and say the railroad has met the cut, with further reductions likely.
Berlin February 16 Minister of Commerce Mueller told the Hanover Chamber of Commerce that the United States will be Germany's chief competitor in future world markets. He urged Germany to study American methods, noting the concentration of capital into trusts as a key practice likely to gain acceptance after syndicate evils are removed.
The House passed a $3000 decisiency appropriation for cruising state lands and approved a reform school bill. Residents of northwestern Lewis county petitioned to join Chehalis county. The senate was not in session. Educational institution appropriations were approved by both houses. A rider to shift school spending to the board of control was deferred for investigation. A new railroad commission bill and a tax commission bill were introduced.
Dr A A Ames once Minneapolis mayor was arrested in Hancock New Hampshire at the request of Minneapolis authorities on a bribery charge. He was found in the home of a local minister and placed under guard by Sheriff Doane. He will fight extradition aided by Charles Hamblett Nashua former US Attorney.
Washington February 16 Dr Rixey Mrs Roosevelts physician orders absolute rest for several days Though not in immediate danger she is very weak and may suffer a nervous collapse akin to last spring After a taxing social season she fainted before a dinner honoring Baron von Sternberg and his wife and later missed a music event Previously she grew ill at the congressional reception nine days ago and was helped from the room as guests arrived
Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford, surviving founder of Stanford University, will surrender all control of university affairs to the board of trustees. Dr. David Starr Jordan announced the plan at a Stanford alumni gathering in San Francisco. A legislative bill would provide for immediate board succession upon Mrs. Stanford's resignation, with Brestanford named president and Whitelaw Reid a member.
Seattle dealers offer delivery prices on the dock or car in round lots. Grain Oats 24 25 ton barley 24 ton wheat chicken feed 85 ton bran 17.00 ton shorts 18.4 ton Hay Piaget Sound 8 11 ton Eastern Washington 16 alfalfa 10 Egge strictly fresh ranch 32c per dozen Poultry Live hens 14c lb old roosters 8c duces 13 14c spring chickens 13c lb geese 9c lb Livestock Choice beef cattle cows 4c lb steers 41 43 4c lb sheep 4c lb hogs 6c lb calves 5 7c lb spring lambs 4c lb
Wheat Bluestem priced at $2c. Cattle steers $4.75 per cwt cows $3.60. Sheep $4.50. Hogs $6.50. Veal ranged $7.00 to $9.00. Oats $25.50 to $26.50, rolled oats $26.50. Barley feed $25, rolled $26. Timothy east of the mountains $17 to $18 per ton. Clover $15.50. Alfalfa $15.63. Wheat $26. Grain prices listed with multiple units and regional notes.
Washington February 17 senate judiciary panel reports the Littlefield anti trust measure with major substitutes expanding section 6 and 7. The panel removes rebates section and scales damages to plain liability, tightening penalties for aiding violations. Only two dissenters opposed the report.
From Vienna the Daily Mail correspondent reports Austria has mobilized two army corps and concentrated 40,000 additional troops. Military observers foresee armed intervention as likely with Field Marshal Rhedacher to command the force.
Washington February 16 the senate confirmed many naval promotions and a large number of army nominations long held in committee. All officers nominated to brigadier general for retirement were confirmed. The president sent to the senate the nomination of John J Boyce of California to be United States attorney for Alaska.
Rt Rev Edward J O She a bishop moves his official residence from Vancouver Washington to Seattle making Seattle the headquarters for the diocese in this state. The diocese will be renamed the diocese of Seattle and a $250000 cathedral will be built on Ninth avenue on property already purchased.
The Los Angeles city council approved an ordinance to pay 2.42 dollars per rat scalp presented as a public health measure. Doctors warn rats may spread disease and potentially carry bubonic plague if entering from Mexico.
Maj. Millis and Maj. Bingham inspected Bean Point to plan soon to be erected government barracks. A sizable garrison will arrive, with officer and enlisted quarters, gun positions, and rapid progress under Maj. Millis. The site faces Puget Sound navy yard and will become a guard station and important post.
Vienna reports that if Turkey fails to enact reforms in Macedonia Russia and Austria may call a European congress to address the crisis. Times correspondent says Russia rejects Bulgaria's plea over bands near Monastir. Sofia notes Turkey will not accept Bulgaria’s claim of no bands and warns of explicit orders to curb disturbances.
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of George B. Cortelyou to head the new department of labor and commerce. James A. Garfield Jr. is named commissioner of corporations in the same department, after Cortelyou's confirmation and a swift floor vote.
Robert E Peary plans a renewed bid for the North Pole pending backing of 150000 to 200000 dollars. Frederick Cook says the Peary Arctic Club is raising funds to outfit another spring Arctic expedition.
A New York County Medical Association committee reports after inter-society talks that legislation should abolish the coroner’s office and divide duties among city and county departments.
Sadlem Oregon February 17. The legislature will appropriate 1000 dollars each to the widows of Jones Tiffany and Ferrell, guards killed by Tracy and Merrill during their escape from the penitentiary.
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