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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
A long column of varied notes covers social satire on rhetoric and politics, a young woman dies after eighteen plates of ice cream, Budd Doble's wife seeks divorce, and remarks on wheat and agriculture. Other items discuss Lord Salisbury, confidence schemes, William Waldorf Astor, and a Connecticut farmer planning a Garden of Eden project.
The piece argues dairying with scientific care yields high returns, citing Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois while Iowa tilts to selling cattle. It condemns modern sports and extols oxygen therapy for pneumonia, detailing a New York case using 8,500 gallons of oxygen and 85 cylinders at $425, urging broader use.
A push to adopt a one half cent coin in general circulation gathers steam as major stores in New York Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburg back the plan. A document signed by heads of leading department stores urges government action while Chicago already uses the half cent coin for two years. The issue would be privately issued and accepted only at issuing stores, with no government involvement.
Scientists report memory is stronger in summer than winter and warn that excess food, excessive exercise, and too much education can harm memory. The piece notes the irony of placing faith in a child and the idea of a new sibling as a cruel imposition in a broader reflection.
A compressed roundup notes Tacoma painters and paperhangers winning a shorter workday. Other items cover battles in Manchuria, Dewey’s Memphis reception, Alaska lighthouses, and various political and crime notes from across the globe.
The bulletin notes a new cheese trust formed in Chicago and reports on multiple global and domestic events including the St Louis streetcar strike, Kroonstaad developments, Honolulu declared a clean port, and political conventions with Bryan and Barker named for president and vice president respectively.
London May 15 The Daily Chronicle says the war is practically over as Lord Roberts advances rapidly into Kroonstad with little Boer resistance. Boers reportedly retreating with 10 000 men and 20 guns, while Kruger vows to continue fighting. News notes demoralization but urges end not assumed.
A severe wind and rain storm killed three people and seriously injured two in St Paul and damaged Telegraph and trolley infrastructure. Fire and street debris disrupted travel while a cigar dealer, Patrick Sexton, died when a sidewalk collapsed onto his carriage near Dale Street.
Special treasury agents seized 100 sacks of wool valued at 6000 in Boston Lawrence and Bristol R I as part of a swindling scheme. An estimated 50000 worth of wool has been smuggled through Boston port over the past year.
A War Department report from Brigadier General Wheaton details January operations south of Manila toward Lake Taal. American forces from multiple infantry and artillery units engaged insurgents at Imus Patol and Lemering, with notable losses on both sides, culminating in the capture of Taal and the insurgent cannon.
James W Johnson of Isaac Johnson & Co explains the soft nose or cap on the Johnson shell. He describes how the soft steel concentrates force at the point to prevent glancing and enable armor penetration, citing tests at Indian Head.
Washington May 14 After a long day of debate no disposition has been made on the naval appropriation bill in the Senate. Senator Lodge urged immediate construction of a stronger navy, delivering a vigorous talk that drew wide attention. Senator Daniel pressed for a government armor factory while Senator Allison argued against it on economical grounds.
Charles A. Towne says he has not sought the office but would accept if Populists and others deem him most available. He hopes Sioux Falls will name a committee to meet with Kansas City committees to discuss the vice presidential question.
Madrid May 14 reports say unrest was minor overall across Spain despite broad anti taxation agitation. Valencia saw rioting with barricades and street clashes as gendarmes faced rifle fire leaving two officers injured before the mob dispersed.
More than 400 Japanese immigrants wait at the quarantine station after landing from the Sikh. Nearly all seek passage to the United States, with 200 to be sent directly. Many are listed as weavers under a contract with a New York firm and destined for New England mills.
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