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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1899
Page
3
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Cairo dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes advocates U S growth toward global reach within a century, envisioning Cuba Philippines and other territories under American influence. He urges colonization via a strong navy and colonial administration, arguing duty to civilize and sustain governance amid foreign entanglements.
Dispatch reports Professor Koch’s pupil develops a serum claimed to cure disease. Experiments with rabbits and mice suggest the serum affects bone marrow and could be used as a vaccine or treatment. Separate items note Kipling’s health concerns and military officials discussing reorganizations and liquor restrictions.
The Pacific American Fisheries Company, incorporated in New Jersey with 5 million dollars capital, will control about 70 percent of Puget Sound salmon and may catch and can fish in the Columbia River, Puget Sound, Fraser River, Alaska and other districts. Directors include John Cudahy, Charles Counselman, and Judge A T Moran. Headquarters will be Chicago with underwriters American Trust & Savings Bank and Manhattan Trust Company trustees. The firm plans expansion and absorption of other canneries, with projected net earnings over 826 thousand dollars and plans for a large central cannery at Fairhaven Washington.
In Poseyville Indiana a double murder and arson followed by suicide killed Mrs Elizbeth Kenchloe widow 21 year old Steve Glover and his 17 year old wife. Neighbors found the burned house after the fire was put out and the bodies in a room. Glover killed his wife and mother in law then shot himself.
A Manila dispatch reports the former Spanish gunboat La Guna de Bayo moved up the river opposite Mavati and opened fire on insurgents with Gatling guns Nordenfeldts and a one pounder. Insurgents initially returned fire but were unable to withstand the bombardment. After a 45-minute engagement they scattered, then resumed harassing fire when the gunboat withdrew.
Washington reports United States consular agent at Bluefields says revolutionaries under Reyes surrendered to the Nicaraguan general to avoid bloodshed. Captains Simmonds and Burr advised the move. Reyes and followers’ lives guaranteed. foreigners who participated must leave Nicaragua. forces were landed by Simmonds and Burr. quiet prevails.
The Philadelphia mint coined 500,190 double eagles and 76,000 dollars in silver plus 112,000 half dollars. It produced 446,000 five cent pieces and 1,167,000 pennies, totaling 2,291,190 pieces with value 10,169,670 dollars.
The former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes, sunk in Santiago harbor during a June bombardment, has been raised and pumped out. Government tugs assisted the wrecking company as she was brought up to the city this afternoon.
A Sandusky report to the Plaindealer says a gigantic coffin trust is in formation in Sandusky. Prices will be raised.
In Havana on March 4 General Gomez asked Governor General Brooke to cut the army of occupation to 10 000 men while keeping 10 000 Cubans in military government service. Senor Manuel de Cespedes, interpreter at the council, stated that Brooke would consult Washington before deciding. Brooke offered no public comment on the proposal.
A Rome dispatch reports the pope suddenly fell ill. Battleship Oregon sailed from Honolulu for Manila with a collier. Senate passes sundry civil and building bills. American Pottery Company faces collapse. Army reorganization bill limits increases through 1901. Germany withdraws ships from the Philippines. Cuban Spanish sailors join the American navy. West Point officers head to Manila. A Portland to Roseburg rail landslide injures crew. A British destroyer boat foundered near Samos with eight drowned. Relief hospital ship set to sail to Manila with supplies for 25,000 men. Naval appropriations debates shape six new war vessels. Gunboat Princeton heads to Manila via Suez. North Dakota okays county marriage-licence physician panels. Tacoma foreclosures settle $30,000 in claims. Manila fire loss totals 60 stone buildings and 150 wooden structures plus 8,000 nipa huts. Spanish senate backs parliamentary inquiry into recent war. 8,000 insurgents at Malolos allegedly ready to surrender. flag-of-truce peace talks. German officials announce fruits will pass Germany without exam. Mataafa to be king in Samoa, Malietoa supported. Chief Justice Cham bers to be recalled over a controversial letter.
A Dawson letter reports the first mail since last fall arrived January 28 with about 2,500 letters. Funds to erect a monument for Oregon volunteers will be raised in Portland by the Woodmen of the World through patriotic benefits beginning in May. Excursions will run to the city to allow outsiders to attend.
The transport Senator reaches Manila with troops. Admiral Dewey raises his flag aboard the Olympia in Manila, receiving salutes from British and German cruisers and the U.S. fleet. Reports note rising anti American sentiment in Havana and broader war related developments.
Olympia solons advance measures including cemetery association incorporation a state museum of historical documents to track tax evasion by moving stock and residents ferry maintenance for cities and counties and safety upgrades for railroads and hotels. The package also covers state land timber rules dairy product regulation and a new standard full cream cheese brand with a $1 annual license for milkmen.
On Wednesday the house took up the paroling bill on second reading and after debate passed it 53 to 15. Other measures approved include juror competency, city sidewalks in certain classes, state and school lands, destruction of Russian and Canadian thistles, and appeals to the supreme court.
In the Washington senate on Thursday a petition approved sending two historic office desks to Tacoma and a university museum. A bill to reduce railroad freight rates was debated and killed 20 to 11. Other bills passed relate to waterfront leases, permanent school fund investments, horseshoer civil service exams, and state bonds.
In Thursday session the House approved bills on natural and deep sea oyster beds, compulsory attendance for cities over 10 000, game laws and state game warden, and milk can sealing. A Senate bill to fund legislative expenses at 10 000 was moved out of order and passed. The governor veto was sustained 38 to 37 after debate. Pratt sought two thirds to introduce a 250 000 capitol building bill, but the House denied 34 to 28.
At Friday's session the house received a Senate resolution directing disposal of old desks from Governor Stevens. Falkner moved to lay the resolution over for investigation. A general election law bill passed. other bills were postponed. Senate also passed measures regulating Columbia River sturgeon fishing and banning Chinese hooks, plus road appropriations of 20000 for Buckley road and 10000 for Wilbur to Republic.
Governor Rogers vetoed the capitol building bill and the house, on Falkner’s motion, made its reconsideration a special order for Thursday at 11 o’clock. Senate actions included empowering the land board to relinquish lands if title fails and measures on incorporation penalties for foreign firms. A constitutional amendment submission on property tax exemptions was substituted for a similar Senate bill.
In the Washington legislature the La Follette railway maximum rate bill was moved as a special order but defeated 85 to 42 after a lengthy debate. La Follette criticized railroad statements as inaccurate and pressed the measure before the vote.
Washington senate morning session hears Walla Wallaian W. C. Painter urge passage of the bill admitting Indian war veterans to the Soldier's Home. Afternoon debate centers on house bill 354 as it moves through sections on sales under executions decrees and sheriffs' sales with mortgage repayment terms and redemption rules.
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