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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
2
A boat overturned near Port Huron, Michigan, resulting in the drowning of three people. Other items note Liberals seeking representation, the steamer Dolphin bringing dust from Skagway to Seattle, and assorted political tomorrows across the country.
A famed dealer reports an unprecedented rush from Eastern lumbermen and capitalists to acquire timber claims and standing timber. Prices soar with standing timber fetching about 60 cents per thousand, while sawmill prospects drive daily applications for timber tracts, as large corporations and logging firms hold much of the land.
Washington June 16 Representative Bartlett of Georgia introduced a resolution directing the secretary of war to disclose any payments made from the Cuban treasury or Cuban people’s funds by the military governor or U S officers during occupation to F B Thurber or others for advocacy of reciprocal trade and the dates of such payments.
Washinton June 16. Several senators with knowledge of business conditions say Congress will adjourn by July 1. One advocate of reciprocity with Cuba said if no agreement is reached by that date it would be useless to stay, though a settled deal could allow a bill to pass by the first.
Irwin A. Gardner received a six year penitentiary term in Minneapolis. bail set at 10000 may release him pending a new trial motion. Mayor Ames faces potential indictment before the grand jury. Detective Norbeck goes on trial. Ames resigns from the board of charities and corrections and may quit as mayor as accusations near his door.
Washington June 16 The senate committee on territories will take up for consideration early in the next session a bill admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona to statehood. The decision was adopted on party lines upon Senator Nelson's motion.
Memorial exercises were held by the Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen and Maccabees at Everett. Officers and citizens of Vancouver are excited over the reported arrival in that county of convicts Tracy and Merrill. All roads are carefully guarded. The daily interests near Elma are developing rapidly. A Waterville stock company plans a 40 room brick hotel. A fruit tree insect threatens Clarke county orchards the pear blight beetle or shot hole borer. The state fair livestock premium list is completed with cattle first prize 30 dollars second prize 15. William I. Thompson pioneer of Whitman county died at Colfax at age 80 after 30 years in the county.
A Senate resolution by Senator Elkins proposes annexing Cuba and admitting it as a U S state named the state of Cuba with a republican government. The plan requires congressional consent, a Cuban constitution by deputies, and an annexation decision by January 1, 1904, with Cuban debts not charged to the U S government. An alternative allows direct admission under the resolution terms.
Washington fish commissioner T R Kershaw announces an agreement with British Columbia to allow Washington to establish and fund a sockeye salmon hatchery on the Fraser River. The hatchery will open next year with an annual capacity of 50 000 000 fish to prevent depletion of Puget Sound supplies.
The deficiency bill reported in Washington lists appropriations for Washington state including 17082 dollars to reimburse state advances for surveys 17064 dollars for armament and equipment for a revenue steamer on the Pacific coast and 8550 dollars for transportation of destitute citizens from Alaska to Seattle and San Francisco.
In Curacao on June 17 Venezuelan revolutionists attacked La Guaya near Caracas. Government forces bombarded Maiqueta suburb. Casualties included several peaceful women. After a brief engagement the rebels were repulsed and Caracas fears siege as Venezuela faces a growing crisis.
Market rates for grain oats barley wheat and other feeds listed by Seattle dealers for dock and car delivery in round lots. Prices cover eggs butter poultry live stock hides and wool with assorted weights and quality grades noted.
New Orleans reports an imminent Washington disclosure tying Gov Wood to a 25000 payment to Maximo Gomez during Cuba elections. Charles M. Dobson says the sum was paid with high level sanction to keep Gomez and Cuban factions quiet, a move tied to diplomacy before the McKinley era election.
June 17 report from Minneapolis details bribery cases with Detective Norbeck missing and a bench warrant planned. Albert Ames is indicted for offering a bribe as Mayor seeks to influence sheriff appointment through a $20,000 annual share with three county commissioners, per grand jury testimony by Nash and Ed Sweet.
In Washington on June 17 officials note that the Castro revolution in Venezuela appears most formidable yet but would likely fail if rebels remain confined to outlying towns and avoid central Valencia, making final success unlikely.
The San Francisco arrival of the steam er Alameda from Honolulu reports the four masted bark Fannie Kerr was abandoned May 20 about 800 miles northeast of Kauai as a fire raged. Decks exploded after being left and the vessel is presumed lost or sunk. The crew were saved.
A general court martial is convened by direction of the resident to try Captain James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth cavalry in Manila. He faces charges of unnecessary severity in dealing with natives in the province where he was stationed in the Philippines.
Five men were horribly scalded in an accident aboard the United States transport Meade when the main stop valve on a steam pipe blew out at 1:90 in the afternoon. They were taken to the narrow woodiving hospital for treatment.
Davenport prepares for a conference before harvest with farmers and shippers from the Big Bend and Presidents Hill Harriman and Mellen of three railroads. Delegates from each precinct will discuss grievances with traffic managers to secure concessions and improve shipping for wheat fruit and vegetables.
Admiral Dewey will fly his flag again as commander of a large U S fleet. The fleet of North Atlantic, European and South Atlantic squadrons will assemble near Culebra Island in the West Indies next December for winter maneuvers. Secretary Moody arranged the plan after consulting Dewey. The president may visit to view the maneuvers.
Washington notes Secretary Root takes full responsibility for money paid to Gen. Gomez by Gen. Wood during the American occupation of Cuba. He says Congress will receive what he calls convincing proof that the payments were prudent. The War Department reports Gomez has been paid for at least three years and has submitted all Cuban expense statements.
New York reports Lewis Nixon's shipbuilding combination has acquired the Bethlehem Steel Company, largest steel maker outside the steel trust. Nixon says the absorption makes the United States capable of building a battleship complete with armament armor and all equipment, marking a major independent step in the industry.
Secretary Moody has forwarded the board’s report to the president. Captain Lemly is placed on the retired list at once. He will remain as advocate general under the Chandler law until a permanent policy for his office is defined.
The Pennsylvania and Lake Shore railroads set a new record with a New York to Chicago run of 19 hours and 44 minutes. The 24 hour schedules on both lines were nearly matched, with the Pennsylvania train arriving three minutes early and the Lake Shore train proving the same rapid duration.
The president plans a extended tour through the West in late September. He will visit Detroit and Minneapolis among other cities and return via Springfield Illinois to attend the state fair on October 2.
Vancouver Wash June 17 guards Luther Davidson and Herman Biesecker engaged Tracy and Merrill at 100 yards near Betts bridge Salmon Creek. After an hour of firing both sides retreated into brush with the horse shot multiple times and Biesecker slightly wounded. posses with bloodhounds pursue the fugitives toward Orchards.
An opened carriage parade in Vienna reveals an alleged plan to kill Emperor Franz Josef. A Trieste tailor linked to the plot has vanished. Police tighten security with a thousand extra men while no official details are released.
London reports a telegraphic dispatch from Lord Kitchener stating the surrender of the Boers in the Transvaal is complete and that the Orange River colony will finish tomorrow. He notes favorable sentiment, women staying in camps until husbands return, and government aid for their care. Burghers head home with government assistance as they depart for farms.
Washington reports Senator Gen Zales de Quesada, newly named Cuban minister, escorted to the White House by Secretary Hay. He presented credentials to President Roosevelt who expressed deep gratification at greeting the first minister from Cuba, his longtime friend.
London June 16 King Lewanika the only monarch besides Edward VII expected at the coronation is described as the most picturesque figure seen in England in years. He rules the Barotsi on the Zambesia bank and is noted for his very dark complexion and regal presence.
The Meade departed San Francisco on June 16 bound for Manila via Nagasaki carrying a full army supply cargo along with 50 recruits and casuals 11 signal corpsmen 22 hospital corps members and about 50 cabin passengers.
Nearly 100 fire bosses in Lackawanna region refuse inspections under strike orders, threatening gas buildup and possible explosions. Officials warn mining property will suffer and fill-in crews lack experience. Delaware and Hudson deputy Robinson shot in Oliphant remains alive, with a $1,000 reward for the assailant.
Rome reports the negotiations between Governor Taft of the Philippines and the Vatican on friar lands near completion with four of five cardinals supporting the governor. Cardinal Steinhueber opposes. A further clash is anticipated over the use of U S funds for the islands and its grant to the Vatican propaganda body.
Seattle officials report a proposed Tyser line link of three 10,000 ton steamers between Seattle and Australian ports if the woolen mill project proceeds. Promoter R A Alley cites local backing, Lake Washington site near Ravenna Park, and English capital for the mill and ship venture.
Manila reports the bodies of a sergeant two corporals and four privates from the Fifth cavalry recovered after being captured May 30 by ladrones at Binangonan Risal province. Many bodies were mutilated beyond recognition. nine bandits identified, including two Teresa police. American soldiers buried together.
The official count in Portland Oregon on June 17 shows Chamberlain a Democratic candidate wins the governor race by a 256 vote majority.
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