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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
4
The Herald notes it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor, serves as the official paper of record, and boasts nine larger circulations than any other paper in the county.
The article cites General Weyler and General Otis with divergent signals about the Cuban rebellion. It notes Otis’s cable saying insurgents are tired of war and references press reports questioning the reliability of Otis’s daily dispatches.
A garbled column discusses officials from the treasury department probing harbor operations in Aberdeen and Hoquiam. It mentions Torrens title transfers transforming real estate security, cites cost figures for the Philippine War and public relief, and critiques social reform debates with scattered references to American industry and civilization.
The piece mocks supporters of a new law requiring signatures on publications about living individuals flaws. It suggests political backlash and predicts the measure may die. It notes Senator Gorman’s presidential prospects and critiques Bryan Belmont dinner politicking amid party tensions.
Secretary Alger spoke in Detroit noting a beef contract scandal that sickened soldiers and caused deaths. The case prompted two investigations, revealed wasteful payments to contractors, and could influence next year’s political contest.
Report notes over 49 000 men deployed to the Philippines with fewer than 2 000 returned. Estimated monthly cost of the occupation runs at 3 090 000 dollars.
The Chicago Tithone advocates extreme jaipenialism and argues that expansion law would rest on a merit system. The claim rests on President Melinley’s pledges and the St. Louis platform under which he was elected, challenging the policy’s chief justification.
An exchange praising a new retail lumber firm notes the business starts rightly by advertising and forecasts success. The writer urges all firms, including lumber concerns, to adopt the advertising policy to ensure future prosperity.
The Buffalo Express cites presses railing that McKinley supporters use the slogan “This is no time to find fault” to justify restrictions on Filipino liberties while allegedly stealing rights at home. It notes Laughlin calling the U S flag a symbol of tyranny and butchery and warns imperialism may come to the United States if such remarks become treasonous.
Washington state rail shipments show a ten percent increase in lumber compared with the same period last year, totaling 76,800,000 feet. May shingle shipments reach 2,483 cars, up from 1,16 in May 1807, as rival papers attack Mark Hanna.
The new law effective June 8 requires fire and marine insurance agents to obtain a license and pay a $2 fee per company represented, while agents for all other insurance types must pay $5 for each license.
The report states an American missionary was killed in China. The note links the incident to a push for at least one U S port in China amid ongoing commercial influence.
The Cubans refuse to be satisfied as more than 2,009 saloons have opened on the island since liberty was introduced, signaling persistent demand and social change.
A world-weary observer notes that while the world praises soldiers, the current campaign in the Philippines has become a ridicule among military men worldwide, highlighting a stark contrast between courage and strategy.
The Chicago Tribune notes that even the most sanguine prophet cannot view the Philippines task as easy. The remark underscores doubts about difficulties ahead for U.S. policy or military operations in the region.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Washington State Press Association will convene in Seattle on July 11 through 13. The event gathers editors publishers and reporters for discussions awards and networking.
The article notes that political trusts regard Havemeyer as a Democrat, presenting this label as a sufficient answer. It highlights the party affiliation as the notable fact in the discussion.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures headaches and dyspepsia, relieves coughs, and aids wasting illness. It features testimonials from local readers praising relief after taking the remedy, in a period advertising voice.
The Washington Standard notes protracted Spanish American War dates in the Philippines with Gen. Shafter commanding 17 000 officers and men and Gen. Miles 46 Porto Rico 8 415 men. It cites 25 expeditions across the Pacific and four via the Suez route, detailing 1 279 officers and 87 287 men involved and rail freight grievances affecting mill workers and flatcar timber."
A historic advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for cuts bruises burns and all skin eruptions. It claims quick pain relief and healing with a 25 cent box offered by W. B. Paine & Co Druggist, with a cure guaranteed.
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