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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
2
News from outside Washington summarizes major events of the past week. Sultan Hamad Bin Mahomed of Zanzibar is dead. explorer Paul du Chailly plans a five year Russia trip. Secretary Root issues a new army uniform order for January.
Washington July 18 Puget Sound ports increased exports of breadstuffs to foreign countries by more than 50 percent in the fiscal year ended June 30, a record for the district. The Sound rose from twelfth to eighth in raw cotton exports, while wheat and flour shipments showed strong gains despite overall US declines. San Francisco remained ahead in several measures, but Puget Sound set notable records in June shipments and total breadstuffs exports.
Secretary Root announced Gen. Jacob H. Smith was admonished by the President after a Manila court martial found him guilty of orders issued by Maj. Waller. Smith was retired under age 62 as allowed by law, while Root issued a circular detailing the case and noting casualties were few among natives killed under Waller.
A certificate of incorporation filed by the Pacific Alaska Transportation Company of Trenton New Jersey shows capital of 3 million dollars. The firm is authorized to mine and operate a transportation business.
John and Zera Smith two infant sons of John Smith a Walla Walla implement dealer were burned to death in an oat bin fire sparked by playing with matches. The blaze killed the children aged three and five before their mother reached the scene. Also reports Seattle Grand Lodge of Good Templars closes a four day session with elections and tours.
The United States Steel Corporation filed its answer to an injunction suit led by J Aspinwall Hodge et al. Vice Chancellor Emery set July 23 for further proceedings. Charles M Schwab swore the document listing assets totaling about 1.4 billion including 400 mills 75 furnaces iron ore coal gas fields and cash with earnings cited at over 140 million annually. He claims assets exceed 1.4 billion and notes 15 month earnings above 10 percent of capital stock.
News from Jennings Louisiana reports a continuing fire at Jennings well No 2 with the gate valve intact. Efforts to snuff the blaze include surrounding the well with a boiler to apply steam. A lightning strike during a storm set field tanks ablaze, destroying derricks and tanks at several companies and threatening the entire field.
Thirty persons drowned when a small passenger steamer sank on the Luge river near Probroa Schenskain due to overcrowding. Only those on the upper deck survived.
Ravensdale and Seattle dispatches report Harry Tracy still at large near Sawyer lake, with deputies closing in after a night raid found an empty cabin. Authorities believe he may be wounded or hiding with two companions. a missing boat on Lake Sawyer signals a possible escape route as pursuit continues.
A Lake Michigan seiche produced a massive landward wave washing over the breakwater and beach. Steamers and boats were dashed against docks and shore, with two boys saved near Lincoln Park and another rescues by Evanston crews. A sudden barometric shift preceded the wave.
Reports from Ninghsia describe General Tung Fu Hsiang Prince Tuan and Lan Kung arming thousands as rebel plots to invade Peking and place Tung on the throne. The Shanghai Mercury links mass killings to unrest and notes growing support for secret societies seeking either imperial restoration or complete Manchu overthrow.
Emilio de Ojeda, Spain's new minister, advocates deeper US Spain understanding to boost commerce. He proposes a syndicate of Spanish bankers railroad firms and hotels to encourage American tourism by making trips cheaper and more comfortable.
In Madison on July 17 followers of Gov. La Follette defeated the stalwarts and Sen. Spooner after a sharp contest. They adopted the majority report, adjourned until morning, and backed Roosevelt era policies. La Follette renominated Whitehead by an overwhelming majority.
A blaze in Moscow on July 17 attacked the Pacific Coast elevator causing a conflagration valued near 30000 dollars. The structure was worth 15000 dollars and the insurance amount is not known.
Renewed activity by Chicago business men followed the settlement of the freight handlers and teamsters strike. By 2 p.m. every capable striker had returned, and thousands of tons of freight moved again. The conflict cost Chicago merchants about 10 million dollars and spurred plans for an educational campaign against sympathetic strikes.
London reports say Judge Taft presented Secretary Root's full note to the Vatican. The Vatican opposition from Jesuit Cardinal Stienhuber is blamed for the failure of negotiations with Rome. The document keeps the dispute unsettled and transfers action to the Philippines where it will be argued. Root states friars must leave and expulsion by force would not violate the Paris treaty.
A 19 foot whaleboat carrying Oceanic house waiters and waitresses, led by Skipper Fred Miles, capsized in a squall near Portsmouth. Fourteen youths aged about 20 perished, with three survivors rescued by nearby fishermen. Most victims were Massachusetts school teachers on seasonal work at the hotel.
Evidence suggests Eastern capital backs a large Coos bay foothold for harbor works and rail rights to advance a belt line road around the bay shore. Empire Construction Company and Great Central Railroad formed, Belt Line Railway Company files articles of incorporation. Capital stock is $1,000,000.
Nearly 100 gas managers from towns along the coast from Vancouver to San Diego attend the first day of the Pacific Coast Gas Association tenth annual meeting in San Francisco. President C. E. Burrows of Walla Walla says the association is in a very prosperous condition and protects the interests of gas producers and consumers.
Four miners died when a dynamite blast ripped through Berwin White Co’s No 4 mine at Whyaker Pennsylvania at noon. Officials admit an explosion occurred but provide few details on casualties while reports vary and many were injured.
The Navy Department elevates Puget Sound yard to flag rank, naming Rear Admiral Yates Stirling as commandant replacing Captain William T. Burwell who moves to command the Battleship Oregon. Stirling, from Maryland with a Baltimore family, recently led the San Juan station. Burwell’s term at Bremerton ends soon as he heads to Asiatic duties with the Oregon. An order also detaches Captain J. G. Eaton from the Oregon to waiting orders.
In Saint Paul on July 18 the state of Minnesota and the Northern Securities Company along with Great Northern and Northern Pacific agreed to submit to the US circuit court. The state waived removal, defendants waived service challenges, and all parties plan an August entry of appearance with 50 days to answer. The case stems from an injunction aimed at halting a merger and consolidation of stock between Northern Pacific and Great Northern, with Northern Securities Company and J J Hill involved.
Chicago July 16 The famous John W Gates corner on July corn ended abruptly when shorts totaling about a million bushels settled privately with Harris Gates Co. The number of bushels and the identities of the big players remain unknown. Gates is in New York while Scotten admits only a settlement by outstanding shorts. The market infers no further corner is possible.
A massive blaze began at 9 o'clock in Guayaquil Ecuador and continued burning for over ten hours. Authorities estimate losses around 2 million dollars with extensive property damage reported across the city.
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