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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
2
From outside the state a weekly condensed review notes Great Falls gambling houses closed. Tornado deaths in New Jersey and storms causing damage in Chicago are cited along with multiple ship sailings from San Francisco to Manila and London death notices.
Harvesting has started on Eureka flat with many threshing outfits at work. Early estimates favor a larger yield than expected though still lower than past years. Eureka flat average 18 bushels per acre, with some fields 25. Waitsburg and Dixie around 24 bushels, foothills southeast of Walla Walla up to 40.
Three masked men forced Capt. Myrick of the Connor Creek mine to open the office safe near Huntington. They took gold bullion worth about 10,000 dollars, ore samples, and cash. A posse pursues with no trace yet. Rumors of larger losses exist but owners and informed sources estimate around 10,000 dollars or less.
Seattle on July 22 reports the executive committee plans for the delegates reception. George B. Cortelyou secretary of commerce and labor has indicated he will participate if duties permit. Efforts are under way to secure Admiral Dewey for the program.
Charles Hedges has been removed from the office of superintendent of free delivery in the post office department on charges of falsifying his diary and loaning his traveling commission. He allegedly reported being at distant places on dates he was not there, and he contends the charges are not sufficient for removal.
Washington July 22 The district supreme court granted the commissioners' petition for judgment to recover 10 138 from James M A Watson Jr a former clerk. Watson is jailed on charges of embezzling 73 000 from the district.
A Ballard fire ruined two million shingles in a dry kiln. An Eastern Washington heat wave hit Wednesday. Chinook traps report fish thieves. The Fourth annual Colored Baptists convention met in Seattle. J F Miles of Colville killed his wife accidentally. The Oakesdale United Brethren church was struck by lightning and destroyed. Dr W R Betts and H M Sarean scaled Mount Rainier. Governor McBride named Joseph Merchant to the American Mining Congress. Oscar Stontagh, exNorthport smelting manager, died by suicide in Spokane. The Wenatchee wagon bridge over the Wenatchee River burned, cutting off river towns from road access. A headless dead man body found near Kent on White River. Fort Walla Walla raided booze party causes desertions and possible trials, about twenty cited. beer quantity noted.
Warrensburg Missouri July 24 James Shepherd editor of the Warrensburg Sentinel was fined $500 by the supreme court for contempt in printing criticism of that body’s opinion. Townspeople telegraphed offers to cover the amount and formed a committee to welcome him at the depot. Sedalia Missouri July 24 Colonel Charles H Zoll on Governor Dockery's staff circulated a petition to raise funds to pay the fine and costs for John J Cundiff editor of the Capital who criticized the court's opinion.
In Baku on July 24 a general strike involving 40 000 people was declared causing newspapers to suspend publication and business to halt across the city.
A Seattle market report lists prices offered by local dealers for delivery in round lots. Items include grains such as oats 21 22 per ton barley 21 wheat 26 27 for chicken feed and bran 21 shorts 22. Hay eastern Washington 23 alfalfa 11 per ton. Eggs strictly fresh ranch 23 24 per dozen. Poultry live hens 13 14 per lb old roosters 8 per lb spring chicks 3 4 per dozen ducks 11 18 per lb geese 9 10 per lb. Livestock beef cattle cows 8 4 per lb steers 4 4 1/2 per lb sheep 3 1/4 per lb hogs 6 7 per lb calves 5 7 per lb spring lambs 2 50 3 per head. Hides pelts and tallow heavy salted steers over 60 lbs 8c medium Te light under 50 lbs 6 1/2e cows all weights 6 15c salted kips Te calf 8c stags and bulls 5c green hides le less than salted calls and grubby le less dry hides 12 18c winter deer dry 14 20c good but cher tallow 4 4 1/4c grease 11 2e
Wheat and hay prices listed with various grades and units. Cattle and hog prices given by cwt and unit. poultry, eggs, butter, honey and oats also quoted. Includes complex feed prices for parley, grain, and hay, with multiple seasonal and product distinctions across regions.
The Roosevelt administration ordered W A Miller reinstated but local bookbinders pledge to quit if he resumes work at the government printing office. Allied unions may join, accusing Miller of insults and improper conduct, with officials urging a full investigation and noting Miller's current location in Minneapolis.
The third day of the I. O. G. T grand lodge session in Ballard saw officer reports and an morning election. New officers elected include N. O. Bald win Pomeroy as Past grand chief templar John A. Forehand Seattle as grand chief templar James R. O Farrell Ort ing as grand councillor Miss J Johnston Prescott as grand vice templar M K E Brewer Seattle as grand secretary B Hershey as grand treasurer Mrs L Campbell Seattle as junior templars grand vice councillor Joseph ine Snyder Seattle as grand superintendent O G Fowler Orting as grand chief superintendent The afternoon featured a Prospect beach picnic under Perseverance lodge Ballard The evening installed the new officers and adjourned to meet next year at Chau tauqua.
Fire fighters and volunteers from Woodinville and Bothell mobilize to stop a rapidly spreading forest fire that has burned about 500 acres. No loss of life reported, only timber damage.
London July 22 The Irish land bill passed its third reading in the house of commons by a vote of 257 to 202.
Rome July 25 Pope Leo remains in state at St Peter's Basilica with interment planned for this evening The Vatican reports rising public interest in the forthcoming papal conclave and possible shifts among leading cardinals Cardinal Got til s chances are viewed as improving while Cardinal Oreglia notes decay in the Vatican gardens and anticipates changes if elected The conclave date may be set for August 1 with preparations underway inside the palace and guards reassigned to accommodate the gathering.
New York July 22. John Bishop deputy suveyor of customs tours Europe to study baggage examination and customs collection at major ports. He is expected to recommend to Secretary Shaw changes ending the inquisitorial rack and trunk rummage, aiming to ease inspections for travelers and curb passenger complaints.
Kerr Gifford Co through agent Harry Schaefer agree to pay 60 cents a bushel for 20 000 bushels of white and red wheat from Alfred Coolidge president of the Second National Bank. Deliveries to Colfax and Glenwood warehouses upon threshing. Highest opening price in Palouse in years and 20 cents above last year’s opening price. Hopes stir of 65 to 70 cents by November. First big contract of the season, others at 50 to 55 cents earlier.
Caracas reports government troops of about 5200 moved on rebel positions amid heavy fighting. The Zamora fortress at Cuidad Bolivar fell with Gen. Azanza killed, many rebels dead, and the capitol surrounded as customs house and Dalton block fell later. Rebels suffer lack of provisions and water. situation dire.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in Dublin amid heavy rain and a formal welcome by the city authorities. The royal party was greeted by the lord mayor, council, and crowds as regiments lined the route. Edward praised Pope Leo and Ireland’s hopeful era before a final visit to the Duke of Connaught. He refused extra police protection, trusting the Irish people instead.
The Sir Thomas Lipton challenge cup arrives in San Diego to be the prize in a series of coastal yacht races open to thirty foot cabin sloops from Pacific coast clubs. The Corinthian Yacht Club holds the cup as its property and must meet conditions. Three races yearly determine the holder, with the winning club inscribing its name.
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