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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
3
A wide array of events is reported including a deadly Oklahoma tornado, Manila currency plans, Klondike gold finding, and Philippine policy shifts. War and mining disputes stir North American, European, and Asian regions while disasters, transport accidents, and political changes shape the news.
Commander Tilley reports Tutuila population at 4000 and Nanua at 2000 with about 100 whites. He notes a light copra tax per head, the copra harvest underway, and that natives show improved cooperation and fair prices efforts. Tutuila deemed in very satisfactory condition.
Washington reports the naval academy dismissed Calvin Joy Creassey after a court martial found him guilty of hazing. The act of congress to prevent hazing at the academy was cited and the superintendent approved the dismissal. The cadet was said to have forced a fellow cadet to stand on his head in a hazing act.
The column surveys growth across industries in the commonwealth with notes on Wilbur’s building boom, a Latah post office robbery, and audits of ex County Treasurer Whittlesey. It reports veterans encampment dates, rail progress to Republic, a state monument project, and Chelan Mine grade work.
Dawson news reports the spring clean-up in the Klondike is underway with millions in gold dust washing from winter dumps. Output estimates put the season at 15 million dollars, with summer at 10 million, while daily dust receipts reach 30 thousand to 40 thousand. Banks and trading firms absorb much of the dust as mining camps flourish and boats await steadier river conditions for outside shipments.
A naval board reports against creating a fresh water basin at Lakes Union near Seattle. It finds a basin here would be costly to maintain and would force abandonment of either the new site or Puget Sound Naval Station. The minority supports the basin, detailing required engineering work.
Colonel J J Weisenburger of the First Washington National Guard died in New Whatcom at age 46 from cerebral meningitis. He served as ranking major in the Philippines where dispatches noted his gallantry. General Merriam recommended him for promotion and he became a regular army lieutenant colonel before resigning to practice law and serving as city attorney. He was a native of Illinois.
Washington dispatch reports the cabinet debating Cuba and Philippines policy. A Wood communication on accepting the Platt amendment is discussed with hopeful signs of eventual acceptance, while civil government plans for the Philippines are outlined under Taft commission oversight and military supervision.
Madrid reports a critical situation with gendarmes at Corunna Octroi offices, arrests ongoing, and a threatened general strike after a factory refuses to hire 300 men. Railway workers strike at Vigo and Barcelona sees anarchist agitation as Reds defy the civil governor. Liberal leader Gamazee calls the moment exceedingly grave.
The boundary commission of the American and Canadian governments finished relocating the international line along the western slope of the Cascades through the Mount Baker mining district. It runs three fifths of a mile farther south than previously believed, though all the most valuable mines lie on the American side.
Seattle dealers offer round lot dock and car delivery prices for hides pelts and tallow heavy salted steers over 60 lbs at 7c per lb medium 7c light under 50 lbs 7c cows all weights 7c salted hips 61c calf 8c stags and bulls 44c dry hides 12c dry culls 10c wool Western Washington clean 18c dirty 12c Eastern Washington wool 8-10c live cattle choice cows 9-7c steers 9-5c choice sheep 5c good hogs live 9-6c dressed 7c calves live large 4c small 7c live poultry chickens 11-12 3c turkeys 12 12c ducks 13c butter creamery 23-24c dairy 15-16c ranch eggs 16c grain oats 27.50 barley 17.50-18 wheat 20 chicken feed hay Puget Sound 12 Eastern Washington timothy 16.25-16.50 alfalfa 10-10.75 field seeds white peas 37 oats 26 spring seed wheat 20 seed rye 18 seed barley 18.
Hollanders find it cheaper to import hay from La Plata than to raise it on their own meadows. The rare element helion detected in Bath England gas. It costs 200 pounds per cubic foot to collect. Russian famine in Cherson and Kiev districts affects over 80 percent of inhabitants, more widespread than in 1894 and 1895.
The state board of pardons reduces the life sentence of E. O Kelleyg to 18 years for the Crede Colorado killing of Bob Ford the man who killed Jesse James. The crime occurred July 12 1892 in Crede Colorado.
A 36 inch Newtonian mirror at Lick Observatory was broken during drilling to convert it into a cassegrain glass. The incident may postpone the southern hemisphere exposition. Professor Brashear will craft a new glass though it cannot arrive for at least six months. Value was about 3000 dollars.
A major blaze in Lexington Kentucky on June 10 consumed the Otts cooper shop and spread to nearby buildings. The fire raged for two hours and destroyed twenty three houses, mainly tenements, with contents. estimated loss eighty thousand dollars.
A Washington dispatch reports a bitter dispute between the bureau of ordnance and the board of ordnance and fortifications over explosive shells. The board urges the secretary of war to acquire patents for thorite and related fillers, while tests at Sandy Hook show limited efficiency and suggest discontinuing thorite. Maximite is viewed more favorably. General Bushington withholds the full report.
Washington reports the president and secretary of war consider a civil government for the Philippines led by a governor and legislative council. It would control civil affairs under war power with the secretary of war supreme, while the general commanding and civil governor share duties, resembling early New Mexico governance.
Major George Arthur assistant paymaster U S Army recently back from the Philippines died suddenly at the Weddell house Cleveland about age 43 and unmarried. He was found gasping for breath unconscious in the hotel lobby and died after being moved to a room.
A June snow storm swept central and northern North Dakota with Jamestown and nearby towns reporting snowfall for two hours. The snow quickly melted and this June event appears unprecedented in local records, following a late May snowfall.
Major W S Daly surgeon on General Miles staff in Porto Rico shot himself at his home in Pittsburg at age 59. He lay dead in a bathroom with a 38 caliber revolver on the floor and a bullet hole in the temple. Insomnia had troubled him and he left no immediate family. Daly had long been prominent in medicine and his Cuban war report helped trigger the embalmed beef inquiry.
The Independence enjoyed a short sail in moderate breeze in Boston harbor. The yacht displayed strong reaching qualities and windward ability, holding within three points and tacking in about 20 seconds. No accidents occurred aside from a mainsail rent, and another outing was possible tomorrow afternoon after repairs.
A Lackawanna freight train was rear ended by a wildcat double header near Vestal New York. A car carrying dynamite exploded on impact blowing both trains apart. Six men died and three were fatally injured while the crews of the remaining cars escaped with minor injuries. Glass shattered across Vestal Union and Binghamton from the concussion. The blast was felt thirty miles away.
Seattle reports the annual government ship voyage to Siberia for reindeer has been called off for the season. Lt Berthoff, who crossed Russia and Siberia last year to gather a herd, will be left alone until July next year. Dr. Sheldon Jackson fears Berthoff may starve while awaiting rescue, with ice preventing approach until after next June.
Davenport item reports H. D. Winhoff, a prospector from Stevens County, arriving with a gold brick valued at 834 dollars. He refuses to disclose how the specimen was secured, noting it was molded in a babbitt ladle and suggests extraction from rich ore.
An imperial edict dated June 6 in Shanghai states the court will not return to Pekin until September 1 due to heat and the Dowager Empress's age. Astrologers deem September 1 a lucky day to begin the journey.
Commander J. H. Bull of the United States navy, in charge of the hydrographic service on the Pan-American grounds, fell from the dome of the government building in Buffalo. He sustained a fractured skull near the left eye and a broken leg. Hospital authorities report serious injuries but expect recovery.
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