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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald issues subscription terms and advertising rates new readers. The notice requests births marriages and deaths, welcomes county correspondence, and emphasizes circulation claims tied to advertising contracts.
A Seattle Times critique argues the Democratic stance on the Philippines centers on protecting U.S. self-government rather than aiding Filipinos. It cites Bryan’s remarks on independence as a safeguard for 70 million Americans and discusses Bacon’s senate resolutions proposing staged independence after peace.
The passage argues for recognizing Cuba's independence and transferring rights from Spain to the United States and then to Cuban governance. It criticizes the resolution's rejection, claiming it shifts war responsibility to the administration and asserts Democratic loyalty to peace efforts and Cuba liberation. Senator Bacon’s resolution is cited as key.
The New York Post-Intelligencer criticizes Congressman Sulzer for alleging a White House Downing Street secret understanding. The piece argues the claim lacks documentary proof and accuses the P I of inconsistency by highlighting similar denials about a Great Britain Germany Portugal treaty. The editorial mocks selective reporting and political use of claims.
A Bowling Green Democrat table contrasts 1898 and 1899 prices for wheat corn iron pipe nails and more to claim farm prosperity favors trusts, not farmers. It notes wheat buys fewer goods in 1899 than 1898, asserting crop gains do not offset price increases or exchange values.
The Albany People's Press notes farmers barter 100 pounds wire fencing for 3 bushels wheat, now requiring 7 bushels for the same. It queries who will inform the Sultan of Sulu of Congress action on the Roberts vase and reports Republican VP speculation around McKinley’s era. The National Watchman argues fairness favors Grover Cleveland or John M Palmer if Republicans abandon their platform.
After prolonged talks for 1,000,000 acres of Washington timber land the Weyerhaeuser syndicate, based in St. Paul, paid Northern Pacific $6,500,000. It marks the largest single timber land deal in the West, with the group already controlling vast timber holdings in Wisconsin and Minnesota. They also have an option on another Northern Pacific tract in Washington at 660 an acre, likely to be financed next year.
The piece contrasts Boer resistance with British superiority, praising the Boers while noting England will win the war. It cites leaders Joubert Cronje and other figures as earning renown, and comments on England’s past and present conflicts and imperial ambitions. It also previews The Delineator January issue content and notices for advertisements due Wednesday noon.
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