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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
2
The Aberdeen Herald lists opinions on religion and opportunity, contrasts Boxer violence with Chinese tactics, questions a Chicago politician’s conduct, and notes racial and marital topics. It also humorously mentions Dr. Hillis disliking a bride’s attire and cautions against fashion trends at weddings.
The year ending March shows death duties in England nearly 15 million dollars higher than the prior year, driven mainly by influenza among the elderly and large estates such as the Duke of Westminster. The total personally charged with duty stands at £205,000,000, a level last matched in 1891-92 amid an influenza epidemic. Scientists pursue a combined telephone and phonograph to record and replay messages for absentee recipients, a tech boon that may curb profanity and reduce Don't Worry Clubs, while also promising cheaper telephone service.
The article notes agitation over using bird feathers for ladies hat trimmings and cites New Jersey and Sioux City readers. It contrasts anti feather slaughter with blame on pigeon shooters as a sport. It argues shooting live birds is cruel and that clay pigeons test a gunner’s accuracy better.
The piece contrasts American views of military careers with German reverence for the army. It notes Germans feel a constant threat, elevating soldiers above merchants and scholars, and describes officers as an aristocracy with limited personal freedoms including marriage permissions.
The passage argues that military service in Germany provides marked career advantages for officers. It notes Jews are excluded from trust with secrets, creating exclusivity in the regime. It highlights two years of German army training as superior to U S peacetime service, stressing disciplined routine, health, vigor, and orderly habits.
Capt. Walker W. Baxter reports in New York that giant turtles once abundant in the Chatham Islands of New Zealand are disappearing. He notes 10,000,000 destroyed in 100 years by natives sailors and predators, with giants weighing 800 to 1,000 pounds replaced by descendants under 20 pounds. The species may vanish, leaving only museum relics.
A vivid anecdote about a social climber in Washington who pretended to be an intimate friend of a prominent hostess. She greeted two cabinet members with politeness, then slipped past unnoticed, using charm to insert herself into high circles. The piece lampoons social climbing.
A Baltimore News summary notes an Audubon lecturer’s take on the oven-bird Furnariidae. The nest’s ground dome is split into two chambers, one for the female with a feather bed and the other for the male’s rough clay couch, framed as a humorous lesson in gender duties.
A condensed digest reports Russians moving 30,000 toward ward New Chwang. Illinois and Kentucky politics noted with governors and platforms. Strikes, heat waves, storms, and crop troubles sweep North Dakota and The Dalles. Battles and diplomacy cross the seas as Admiral Seymour and Kempff positions are tracked. Local sports see Ruhlin knock out Sharkey in New York.
The report lists various fronts and figures: Kruger in Machu Adorp, Japanese laborers striking in Hawaii, German orders for China guns, Boers and British clashes at Sena kal and Roodvalspruit, and unrest in Baralongs. Also notes on Taft era policy signals, rail deals, heat deaths, and public health actions in New York and Alpha Washington.
London reports active Boer guerilla operations at several Orange River locations. A June 26 Lindley engagement left 10 soldiers and 4 officers dead with about 50 wounded. total two-column casualties include 3 dead and 28 wounded. Looting and cattle losses noted. Springs raid repelled by Canadian garrison. Also cites British plans to deploy 6,000 plus to China under Chaffe.
Berlin notes Admiral Bendemann’s dispatch announcing the legations’ arrival at Tien Tsin with Admiral Seymour. The foreign office has no further information and treats Bendemann’s report as correct until proven otherwise. It finds it odd that other powers have yet to receive similar news.
John Markey a converter skimmer at the United Verde mine in Jerome was burned to death when a pail broke spilling seething copper over him and two Italian workers. The accident occurred while the crane hoisted the crucible into a ladle. Markset clothing burned away and he died after a brief, agonizing blaze.
A blaze in the Best Manufacturing Company machine shop in Pittsburg Pennsylvania killed one fireman and injured 11 others. Nearly 300000 dollars in property was destroyed as winds toppled windmills and crops were blown down in the area. Hawaiian post office classifications were updated with several offices advancing to presidential class and Honolulu postmaster appointed.
Cape Coast Castle reports Colonel Casler moving to reinforce Captain Hall with 400 men and 200 carriers toward Bekwai. A clash near Compensei leaves several officers and many troops dead or wounded. Enemy losses estimated at 50 killed. natives said to number 10,000 with muskets. London notes telegraph line reopening and Burroughs advancing on Bekwai with 500 men.
Honolulu reports Japanese laborers strike over contract terms and wages amid islandwide unrest. Plantations may pay 2.50 monthly per worker. contracts contested under territorial law. Chicago: McClain brothers expelled from Board of Trade after bucket shop case. London: Khedive of Egypt visits Queen Victoria at Windsor, escorted by guards and royalty, with formal reception.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard board of wages recommends cuts for several mechanics and machinists grades. Secretary Long reportedly approves the plan, to take effect in July. The current board includes Naval Constructor Watt Lieutenant-Commander Morrell Lieutenant Gideon and Paymaster Jackson. Workers plan to appeal to the Navy secretary via the yard commandant.
A masked bandit on the Omaha to Billings Burlington train after York snatched two watches and $70 from a Pullman car. He alarmed the crew, pulled the air brake, and fled before completing the crime.
The supreme court clerk issued the remittitur affirming the lower court judgment and ordering the death sentence for Abe Majors. It was mailed to Judge Hart, and the court will resentence the youth likely next week.
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