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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
6
Aberdeen forward in a satirical column mocks wartime mood with quips about the Maine incident a Glasgow clerk payroll views and a German astronomer who sees a second moon. It notes a ship speed knot measure and jokes about a Broadway Jeweler selling an eight thousand dollar American flag parable.
A fashion journal says suits of large overplaids in tweed and cheviots suit golf and cycling. It notes that large cheeks are still endorsed by tailors. In Berlin a prize gold ring went to the woman who waltzed longest, twelve couples competed, and the last couple collapsed after four hours and fifteen minutes.
The Washington Star reports a claim that what is called sunstroke is actually caused by hachi while common understanding attributes it to whiskey. It notes that boys failing physical exams could take comfort that if such tests had existed, Bonaparte and Nelson would not have been defeated and Britain might not have its naval commander.
The article notes Japan constructing eleven warships including three battleships and cruiser classes, with Emerson emphasis on global naval progress. It recalls monarchic lineage trends, a tale of Prince William of Prussia, and a lightning-haunted North Carolina hilltop yielding iron wealth. It condemns misuses of the flag and urges reverence for national symbols while reporting a Philadelphia murder verdict in the Menderson case.
A 15 year old defendant charged with killing a playmate is deemed not insane but with retarded development. The jury’s verdict balances mercy and public safety, serving society for years. The piece also notes coal production in 1806 and global trade, a Quebec Plains of Abraham reminiscence about Wolfe and Montcalm, and concerns over cigarette use weakening military recruiting in the United States.
On nearly every block in Japanese cities there are public ovens where housewives may have their dinners cooked for a small fee. The ovens provide a convenient option amid urban life and changing domestic roles.
The article notes Prussian blue paint is produced from the ashes of burned horse hoofs. It describes the vivid historic process and its unusual source material used in pigment production.
A news digest outlines U S naval actions in Cuba with Sampson's fleet progressing on Guantanamo and Shafter's expedition, desertions in Cuban towns, and bombardment of fortifications. It notes promotions, court actions, and a high deficiency bill for wartime expenses. It also reports the Patterson nomination for Willamette customs and a barbers’ homicide-suicide in Tacoma.
Dispatches describe Spanish troops and Cuban insurgents clashing around Havana as ships reinforce the blockade and supply cuts worsen. In the Philippines Aguinaldo proclaims independence at Cavite while American expeditions prepare for Manila and the U S annexation debate advances in Hawaii. Meanwhile a German captain notes Cadiz fleet movements and a U S paper magnate dies in Cleveland.
Cuban scouts report Caima nera residents plan to burn the town and flee to the hills as hunger panic spreads. Spanish gunboat loaded with inflammables tied to the city and may be burned with it. Marines await a possible general attack near Camp McCalla with 3,500 Spanish troops rumored.
In Honolulu on June 10 the United States ships Peking Australia and City arrived to a crowded harbor as troops were ashore and crowds cheered. President Dole and Inez greeted officers, a formal reception followed with outdoor luncheon. Two deserters from the flotilla were recorded and a small number of sick were isolated aboard ship. The voyage continued to Mare Island with Mohican and Bennington leading the fleet, while local citizens and Hawaii regiments expressed strong American sentiment.
Reports from aboard Kingston dated June 21 describe heavy bombardment of Santiago harbor by American ships. Destruction along the eastern and western batteries. Morro castle flag half-masted amid suspected Spanish casualties. prisoners taken at Guan tanamo. Spanish troops shown in disarray under constant fire.
Washington June 21 The Navy Department issued proclamations calling for proposals to build three great battleships authorized by the last naval bill. Bidders must specify completion time, with bids judged on speed of delivery. The department aims to award contracts to the lowest bidder, with a maximum construction period shorter than prior battleship contracts. Park City Utah Burned Park City’s ideal mine district is a ruin after a fire that began at 4 a m and burned eight hours. Park Avenue is ruined and the Chinese quarter is wiped out with extensive losses. insurance light and total damages uncertain.
James Gatewood of Richmond, a veteran who served under General Fitzhugh Lee and sailed off Santiago de Cuba, was killed instantly by lightning while bathing in Jacksonville on June a. The report notes blockade activity, smuggling of food to Havana via the Isle of Pines, and auxiliary cruisers Yosemite and Purisima Concist patrolling the area.
A fragment describes an Anglo American proposal to visit insurgent positions as artillery exchanges intensify. The passage mentions a protective stance, possible casualties, and tensions on the outskirts of a troubled area.
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