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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
A collage of editorials and notes discusses economic trusts, rail orders, foreign policy shifts in China and Cuba, and social topics. It touches on parasols, civil war bravery, Chinese spheres, and the rising age of maiden marriage, with varied international and local references.
The recent psthasia marriage of Perry Belmont and Mrs. Sloane, four hours after Mr. Sloane obtained his divorce, fuels calls for uniform divorce laws. The event is cited as a notable example in reform discussions.
The article contrasts a New York prohibition on marriage and a Saxony corset ban with broader questions of state power. It notes how local laws and interstate moves affect legality and personal rights, while praising Senator Justin Morrill’s land grant system funding agricultural and mechanic colleges that aim to connect science with industry and broaden access to higher education for farmers and workers.
Windsor plate valued at 21,000,000 includes a gold service ordered by George IV to dine 140, a top wine cooler, a snuff-box shield worth 22,000, and thirty dozen plates valued at 210,000. Abroad pieces from India feature a precious stone peacock worth 250,000, Tippoo’s foot-stool, a tiger head with crystal teeth and a solid gold tongue.
Londons vast population of 1,201,667 on GUS square miles records a death rate of 17.7 per 1,000. The Lancet notes this rate is not greater than that of a fairly healthy rural district.
Bangor manufacturers send canoes built of birch and canvas to Palestine, Japan, and China, signaling a growing export effort and international trade reach.
John Barrett ex-minister to Siam addressed the New York Chamber of Commerce on Americas interests in the Far East. He urged open door trade and global expansion, urging support for Philippine and Chinese trade to defend Pacific coast prosperity and national influence.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger ordered a quartermaster general tally of mileage for Philippine volunteers if mustered out in San Francisco. The plan lists Western state ranges for travel pay excluding two months extra pay, and each regiment may vote on muster-out location San Francisco or home state.
London reports Mrs Florence Maybrick likely to be freed shortly due to urging from U S ambassador Joseph H Choate. The Daily Chronicle notes renewed efforts to reopen the case amid diplomatic backing.
The Lincoln Park board in Chicago on June 3 decided to build a 100000 dollar memorial to Admiral Dewey. The sum will be raised by public subscription.
Mrs Jane L Stanford widow of the late Senator Stanford transfers her wealth to Leland Stanford Jr University. Deeds valuing over 10 million dollars placed in trust with trustees plus prior endowment over 15 million dollars create one of the world’s richest universities. She advises future plans and urges mechanical training courses while retaining limited control as a university trustee.
A Paris speech by Major Marchand at Toulon shocks observers and is labeled seditious. It criticizes evacuation of Fashoda and warns of France's division over the issue. Following the remarks, Paris officials consider canceling Marchand’s Hotel de Ville reception and restrict access to the station for all but officials with permits.
Insurgents attacked the outposts near San Fernando wounding two from the Fifty-first Iowa. Colonel French moved Twenty-second infantry to Kandaba as insurgents gathered there. General Lawton heads Manila defenses while MacArthur commands outlying garrisons and rail/rivers troops. Otis reports Punishment of insurgents for Captain Tilley’s murder and protection requests from eastern Negros villagers. Missing and wounded lists include several from Ninth and Fourteenth infantry.
Paris authorities arrested Lieutenant Colonel Paty du Clam at 7 30 pm and jailed him at Cherche-Midi. The cassation court resumed hearings in the Dreyfus case at noon yesterday, with strong implications on forgery involvement.
In Hong Kong on June 8, Admiral Dewey enjoys a quiet life at the Victoria Peak hotel, declines society visits, takes solitary walks and recovers swiftly. He plans to treat Olympia’s crew to a Mediterranean voyage and expects to reach New York around October 1. The Brooklyn repair bill and Pacific cracker trust news follow in brief notices.
A six man gang blew open the express car safe on a Union Pacific mail and express train near Wilcox, Wyoming. They escaped with about $46,000 in cash and diamonds, while the mail clerks were protected. Engineer Jones was injured as bridges were dynamited to aid the escape and the Hole in the Wall gang is suspected. Local sheriffs and federal marshals pursue the robbers.
Union Pacific Company offers a reward of 1000 dollars per head for the robbers who held up its train in Wyoming this morning in Omaha.
Madrid June 5 a royal speech announced cession of the Marianne Caro line and Pelew islands to Germany by the late cabinet.
Paris reports the arrest of Lieutenant-Colonel Paty du Clam linked to the Dreyfus affair and held at Cherche Midi prison. Authorities weigh trial by court martial or disciplinary court while Mercier and other officers face potential proceedings.
The cabinet decided there is no present need for more volunteers. The president is ready to authorize enlistment if necessary. A letter from General Wood, governor of Santiago province, was read and deemed satisfactory after his tour found conditions admirable.
On June 5 in San Francisco excitement rose when a box containing 5,000 sovereigns vanished from the steamer Alameda after arriving from Australia. The ship carried 750,000 dollars in gold sent from Sydney in 30 steel boxes of 25,000 each. One box was stolen from the treasure-room during the voyage, leaving the theft shrouded in mystery.
In Washington on June 2 bids were to open for armor for battleships monitors and armored cruisers but none were received within the price fixed by Congress. Carnegie Steel and Bethlehem Iron cited inability to meet character requirements set by law.
In Manila on June 5 the commission hosted a lavish evening for Americans and locals. The event at the residence near Harbor included illuminated grounds, decorated halls, military officers, and a program of Filipino dances ending with a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. General Smith disciplined Sargents over the Escalante murder, and clashes near the town left three South regiment members wounded.
In New York on June 5 Sam T Jack, famed actor and theater manager, willed his wife Emma Ward to his brother James C Jack. The will allocates one third to Emma, one third to James, with the remainder to other relatives. The estate, valued around 80,000, includes holdings in New York and Chicago.
The NY dispatch discusses whether Dewey’s residence remains the Navy head’s main home or if the Edwards heirs own it, with testimony from Admiral Upshur and a history department inquiry. The Hague peace conference commission and Baltimore shipyard strikes also appear in brief items from the period.
Fragments from a 1898 report discuss General Otis amid anxiety over a Philippine campaign. The article notes calls for increased Army presence, potential volunteer enlistment, and the role of Philippine forces, with references to Alger and Washington.
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