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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
3
Comprehensive survey of events from Pittsburg strike talks to Far East and European developments. Includes Funston pursuing Aguinaldo in the Philippines, Kruger’s expected U.S. visit, Negros testimony, Japan’s protest over Russo-Chinese treaty, Lisbon Jesuit property seizure, and other international incidents. Also notes weather disasters, political shifts, labor actions, and naval updates across multiple nations.
In Pekin on March 23 Count Von Waldersee General Barrow and General Wogack agreed to withdraw Russian troops from the disputed Tien Tsin ground if Britain also withdraws. Work on the railway siding must wait until diplomatic adjustment. British and Russian troops will withdraw at five o clock. naval marines return to ships. Admiral Seymour objects to Australian naval brigade remaining. French commander Ballaud’s arrangements are viewed as satisfactory and risk of British Russian clash is avoided.
Washington reports the shift from military to civil rule in the Philippines should occur around June 30. The War Department, guided by Taft commission and General MacArthur, expects continued military support as civil governments form. The aim is rapid withdrawal with soldiers acting mainly as police, and native police to be organized where feasible.
The flagship Kearsarge and the battleship Alabama of the North Atlantic squadron crossed Pensacola Bar for a Gulf cruise to Target Bay Culebra Island. The Massachusetts ran aground at buoy No 7 with 24 feet forward water. she is expected to be refloated tomorrow.
Washington March 23 The war department insular affairs division reports that imports from the United States to the Philippine Islands rose 72 percent in the first eight months of 1900 compared with 1899, totaling 1 340 717 dollars versus 780 793. Total merchandise imports and exports show a positive balance for the archipelago, with exports 17 808 222 dollars against imports of 16 805 684 dollars, while exports to the United States fell from 2 547 839 to 1 954 631 dollars.
A Chicago blaze leveled the warehouse of J. B. Ford Johnson & Co at Sixteenth Street and Wabash Avenue. The collapse of north south and east walls trapped firefighters and spectators, with bricks injuring several and women and children trampled in the rush to safety. Total loss estimated at 200000 dollars, split between building and stock.
In Cleveland Ohio on March 21 railway men announced a 1-cent-per-mile rate for the Grand Army of the Republic National encampment to be held in Cleveland next September. The rate applies to all Central Passenger Association territory and will be offered to connecting lines and for leasing outside territory.
A compilation of regional updates notes a new brickyard at New Whatcom, a Boys and Girls Society home in Seattle, and a Uniontown creamery to open by April 15. Whitman College receives a $5,000 gift. Palouse sees an Oil Company inspector. Fort Canby reports a minor explosive incident with no damage.
Prices paid to farmers in Seattle markets cover hides pelts and tallow with steers cows and calves listed by weight and grade. Wool livestock poultry butter eggs grain hay field seeds and order values from Western and Eastern Washington regions are given with specific per pound or per bushel figures.
A report notes the discovery of one million acres of oil lands in New Mexico. Robert F Kennedy, president of the Jacksonville and St Louis railroad, died at his Philadelphia home. Scientists estimate Earth’s age at about 250 million years from skeletons in South Dakota. Since May the tallest New York skyscraper at Broad Street and Exchange Place has risen as a 28 story office building.
Berlin reports Count von Waldersee says Anglo-Russian dispute settled militarily with guards withdrawn and boundary marks not removed by command. Pekin notes both sides pull back from the disputed land and escape risk. marines aided Madras Pioneers to quell abuses by foreign troops.
London reports outline of talks between Lord Kitchener and General Botha on amnesty and self government. Offer includes million pound compensation, loans for rebuilding, English or Dutch instruction, and restricted gun ownership with licenses. Botha approved most terms but rejected full black citizenship despite other equal rights assurances.
The territorial supreme court ruled that the territory must refund bonds issued by Pima County to promote a Tucson to Globe railroad. The $200,000 issue, plus interest, totals about $352,000, with the ruling also reestablishing the territorial loan commission. Bonds are held in New York and interest had been refused by the county.
Seattle March 25 Major Ruhlen will issue an invitation to shipping concerns to submit proposals for a lighterage contract in Seattle to St Michael and other Alaska posts. About 15 000 tons of freight are expected this summer and bids open March 30 as the government schedules four ships for the Alaskan service.
Tom Ketchum known as Black Jack was executed in Santa Fe New Mexico after being sentenced February 25 by the territorial supreme court. Despite multiple murder accusations and appeals he was put to death for the train robbery near Folsom New Mexico.
Northwest Pensions lists grants on March 25 for Oregon and Washington. Names include William H. Rum ley Medford $8 and Catherine A Young Portland $12 under further acts. Samuel B. Jackson Eugene $12. John Dennis Portland $12. Thomas F. Mahan Seattle $8. Peter Chambers Port Angeles $6. William M. Mattox Thorp $6.
The cruiser New York arrived at Gibraltar to carry Mr. Gummere, the U S consul general, from Tangier to Mazagan and overland to Morocco City. He will press the sultan for an apology and settle long-pending U S claims arising from interference with American citizens. The envoy faces stiff resistance from the grand vizier and foreign minister who warned the sultan would withdraw if visited. The action follows prior U S pressure over the Fez mob incident and a $6,000 payment after threats to send a warship.
In Pekin British and Russian troops withdraw from the Tien Tsin area while French forces replace a regiment. A ministers meeting orders policing of legation quarters and forms a committee to assess China's resources to pay the indemnity. Many oppose keeping 10 000 to 12 000 troops for two years.
Seattle March 25 government expert C H Sin clair will depart soon to re mark the Mount Baker boundary. Captain J F Pratt of the US Coast and Geodetic Survey says no change to the line just re marking. Posts monuments and landmarks will be restored and new ones placed to reduce future errors with E C Bernard directing the expedition. A Canadian commission may observe to prevent data disputes during remarking.
Zenas E. Evans father of Mrs Marcus Daly and Mrs J Ross Clark died at Anaconda Montana aged 79 He came to Montana in the early sixties from Pennsylvania and was noted as the patriarch of a prominent mining family in Helena reports.
Bloemfontein reports the result of combined movements against General Fourie near Thabanchu. About 200 Boers were captured along with 120000 sheep 5000 horses and numerous cattle. The Boers fled southward to the right and left.
The Ironside Oregon post office moves one mile west with same postmaster. A new Connell Washington office opens between Judson and Hatton, Charles A. Joyce named postmaster. Eddyville King County Washington to be discontinued on March 30.
A runaway eastbound freight with coal and eighteen oil tank cars derailed near Glengarden New Jersey and sent a river of flaming oil through the village destroying eleven buildings and causing an estimated loss of 60000 to 75000 dollars. Villagers awoke to exploding tanks and flames enveloping homes and the Masonic Temple within minutes.
Delegates from Occidental Negros and scattered Oriental delegates favor provincial government for Negros Island. They cite lower taxes and salaries, school establishment, and better roads as benefits, criticise lack of education as liberty turning into license, and note Taft promises American teachers and provincial uniformity. Panay surrender news met with applause.
Ex President Harrison left forty thousand dollars in life insurance and the Union Trust Company reports the estate’s total value at about three hundred eighty thousand dollars. Real estate railroad bonds stock in Union Trust and the law building are among the assets.
The first day of spring brings a gale and heavy snow across the channel with three days of storm over the North Sea. Wintry weather blankets Central Europe and more than 300 steamers anchor off South End to ride out the gale, causing minor collisions as ships crowd the anchorage.
Early today a blaze consumed the West Park ice palace at Fifty second and Jefferson in Philadelphia causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Insurance coverage stood at roughly 75000 dollars. The rink also produced ice for commercial use and was owned by the York Ice Manufacturing Company of York Pennsylvania.
Topeka Kansas March 25 Governor Stanley pardoned Convict Floyd Graham who aided Warden Tomlinson in suppressing the prison uprising this week. Graham climbed 400 feet up the air shaft to report that the convicts were weakening due to their deplorable condition.
In Cavite four insurgent officers and 53 men with 56 rifles surrendered to Lt Col Frank D. Baldwin of the Fourth U S Cavalry. One insurgent officer and 12 men with 16 rifles surrendered to Col Walter Schuyler of the Forty-Sixth Volunteer Infantry. The Evangelical church service attendance in Manila remains steady as Protestantism spreads quickly in Pampanga.
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