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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
7
The Senate advances a 41 to 25 party line vote to proceed with the ARS resolution linking silver bond payments to public trust. Debate highlights include West and Reed clashing on agenda, Bailey and Speaker tensions, and a rare focus on Cuban diplomacy overshadowed by the budget and census bill.
Two New York women funded Presbyterian aid sent Rev. Hall Young and Dr. W. A. McEwen to Dawson City Klondike. They leased a saloon building for worship, held 650 attendance, and organized a Young People’s Society and a Y M C A branch as miners faced shortages and a destructive blaze. The letter notes food sufficiency into spring and revival of worship after the fire. The names of the benefactors remain confidential.
Kington Jan 22 Assistant Vanderlip orders inland hull and boiler inspectors and local builders inspectors to pass civil service tests to prove fitness. The 62 inspectors must undergo exams unless already admitted or covered by existing commissions. The aim is safety for commerce and traveling public and to prevent boiler or hull accidents.
Andreas Calaveras county records show Joseph II convicted of murdering a man at a bar in April 1895. He was resentenced by the Amador judge Rust to be hanged in the penitentiary on April 15.
James H. Jackson brother of East Oregonian editor 8. Jackson, was said to have died in the Klondike. A letter from John E. Lathrop and Dr. Beatle confirms he camped with two lumbermen at an island at Swatue mouth above Dawson City. He left Dawson City November 9 to return alone and was not seen again. He is believed to have drowned crossing weak ice in a dangerous trail.
A Tacoma mother receives a letter from her son who joined five others for the Klondike journey and stopped at a small island. He reports diggings yielding about 50 dollars daily per person and sends a canvas sack with nearly seven hundred dollars in gold dust from Juneau. He plans to return in May or June with about seven thousand dollars.
In Tacoma on January 24, seven crew members of the English ship Marion Frazier were returned to the vessel in irons from the county jail after desertion. They concealed iron fragments to break two plate-glass windows during boarding, and deputies restrained them. Captain McDonald notes court and detention costs will consume all wages for the voyage.
British warships sailed from Victoria with sealed orders as naval opinion divided whether their destination lay in China or South America. Admiral Pallister declined to reveal plans, and it was announced that the Imperieuse would not accompany the fleet. The Leander is due to depart next Wednesday.
English Indiana reports the Little Blue river floods washing away three of five bridges. About fifty people on Court Street bridge were saved with difficulty by citizens as the Miramer steamer from Brazil ports delivered three packages of yellow fever serum forwarded by Dr Saranelli.
The long awaited decision by arbitrators over the assault on J V Kellett United States vice consul at Chiengmai on November 19 1896 ends with victory for Mr Barrett United States minister resident and consul general The Siamese government will apologize punish offenders publicly reprimand officers degrade rank and suspend pay for three months for the soldiers involved.
Kansas City January 24 Judge Wofford upholds police court ruling fining Mrs A J Baird Christian Scientist fifty dollars plus costs for failing to report a diphtheria case. The patient child died during treatment and Mrs Baird plans appeal.
Goldendale Wash Jan 24 The Bank of Goldendale ceased business today posting a notice to depositors to withdraw deposits in full at once The First National Bank in Goldendale had closed in 1896 and was followed by the Bank of Goldendale leaving Klickitat county without a bank drawing regret from local business men The bank has operated about a decade since its founding.
William Jennings Bryan appeared as a witness in the Draper murder trial in Jacksonville Illinois on January 24. The crowd grew unruly at his entrance while General Palmer also drew attention. Bryan stated he shared an office with Draper for four years and vouched for his honesty, though cross examination noted Draper’s easily provoked violent temper.
London reports a responsible statement claims the government will add 7,000 naval personnel and commission the first class battleship Hannibal at Portsmouth immediately, though no official confirmation has been issued.
The German missionary Homeyer of the Nam Jung station, who was robbed and wounded near Lang Then, has returned to Nam Jung and is out of danger. Chinese authorities pledge protection for the station and promise satisfaction.
A young man attacked priests during Vespers at a Corfu Catholic church. Father Ernest Laitoux was killed, another priest fatally wounded, and two more injured.
Cairo reports a dervish raid north of Athbara yesterday ended in defeat with five dervishes killed and repulse by opposing forces.
Washington reports definite congress plans to fortify the coast with focus on disappearing gun carriages and emplacements. Major cities like New York Boston and San Francisco receive strong defenses while smaller towns rely on limited protection.
In Washington a clash occurred at the Hotel Johnson after Senator W. E. Mason booked a room for Mrs. Wigall. The clerk attacked Mason during a dispute over the room, and friends separated them. Mrs. Wigall later stayed at the Arlington for the night amid the incident. San Francisco reports balloonist C. W. Vosmer plans Klondike travel by balloon with a team of pilots.
London dispatch reports from Yokohama that nine Japanese warships will sail for Chinese waters within a week. The move signals preparations for conflict, likely heading to Wei Hai Wei, to deter Russia and secure Japan’s interests in Manchuria and Korea. Also noted is Japan's rising naval power and potential to challenge Russian and German ships east of Suez. Germany may open Kiao Chou as a port under crown leases similar to Hong Kong arrangements.
The New York Tribune argues Hawaii cannot remain independent and notes the islands’ failing monarchy in 1893. It urges a decisive solution through annexation or protectorate, warning that delay risks losing Pacific commerce to other powers and urging U S action now. A Spokane case tests a state school attendance law.
Senate action in Washington today confirms Joseph McKenna for the U S Supreme Court in executive session. The day includes a pending final vote on the Teller silver dollar bond resolution and related amendments set for Thursday after a Wednesday 4 P M start. In the House, debate stalls the Methodist Episcopal church book publishing relief bill while Alaska land rights and a general right of way bill move forward. The silver deposit provisions were altered in the Senate, shifting bullion transport costs away from depositors.
Professor W Libby of Princeton University will lead a scientific expedition to the Hawaiian islands this summer. He will take four or five students for four to five months to explore forests and other sites for biological archaeological and botanical specimens.
The Louisville river reports the water two feet above danger level and still rising slowly. Tide flood expected by daylight. At Fourth Street waves wash into the street while the falls remain smooth.
Illinois Attorney General Aiken begins proceedings in circuit court to revoke the Independent Medical College in Chicago charging it usurps corporate powers and issues diplomas without proper qualification. The state moves to dissolve the college's authority.
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