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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions positions, protests, naval movements, islands, tides, and possible ship crews. Many garbled names and events render a coherent summary difficult. the readable bits suggest a maritime incident with commands or protests around an island area and potential engagements.
The article reports Roosevelt’s New York win by a Republican plurality as results flow from 45 states. It notes Republican gains in Massachusetts Illinois Michigan and other states, predicting a Republican-leaning next Senate with several states flipping seats.
A brief summary notes the vote from Washington as far as it has been received. The report focuses on preliminary returns and party alignment, extracting early figures and geographic spread across counties. Further tallies and official canvass results remain pending.
Fragmentary results indicate Republicans winning governorships and many congressional seats in Nebraska Michigan Delaware California Idaho North Carolina Tennessee New Jersey Pennsylvania and more. Fusion and third parties appear reduced as Democrats gain in the South while the 56th Congress forecast bounds around 186 Republican votes in the House amid mixed party totals.
In Washington the Republicans won congressional seats with Jones Cushman and by judges Anders Fullerton. The municipal tax and woman suffrage amendments were defeated. Legislature splits show Republicans with fusionists and independents held over. Republicans credit victory to the tax issue and support for the national administration.
The record lists numbered legislative districts across Washington with district names and party designations for the senators and representatives. It also notes elected in 1896 lists for many districts, naming individuals and parties.
The Miles report reviewed Spanish War campaigns, Panama and Porto Rico operations, and urged strengthened coast defenses. It outlined unpreparedness after the Civil War, recommended 40 000 men for coast defense, and stressed pre deployment encampments to keep troops healthy and efficiently supplied. It covers navy first, transport delays at Tampa, and the Santiago expedition ending with Toral's surrender.
The itemized report lists Wheat and Feed wheat prices, hay and grains, dairy and cheese values, poultry costs, vegetables, fruits, and meats. Notable entries include Wheat 680 per bushel, dairy creamery at 45 50c, eggs 30c, chickens $2 38.50 per dozen, potatoes 50 60c per sack, apples 50-65c per box, and beef and mutton prices across ranges.
Prices listed include Wool from Nevada and Oregon ranges 10 to 14 cents per pound, valley grades at 15 1⁄6 to 9 11 cents, millstuffs and bran per ton, Onions Yellow at 45 cents per sack, Butter Fancy Creamery at 21 to 22 cents, Eggs Store 18 to 22 cents, Citrus fruit Valencia oranges around 2.50 to 3.50 per box, Mexican limes 66.50, California lemons 2.00 to 4.50 per box.
Camden Maine leads ship anchor production and steel rails are dominant in track work. Pens use more steel than swords and guns combined. Alabama pig iron output tops Tennessee. The cigar industry reaches a record peak aside from 1892 93. Air brake production in Pittsburgh supports 250000 freight cars 6000 passenger cars and 10000 locomotives. Wheat transport this year would load 640000 freight cars of 60000 pounds each.
The article argues the Nicaragua canal could handle 8 to 14 million tons yearly with a $2.50 toll and US ownership. It analyzes potential revenue, wheat and lumber savings, and boosts for American commerce and Atlantic ports, while noting construction cost estimates near $100 million and site considerations. It also discusses drought's effect on California water supply, salmon season end, and shipping news including lead shipments to China and a new Port Orchard brickyard.
Baker City plans an extens candy manufactory. Ashland peachgrowers expect 380000 for the season. Over 120000 sacks of grain received for shipment at Almo Washington. Klamath residents buy flour and supplies in Goose Lake this fall. Indian wagons travel daily from Pine Creek mills. A massive coal piece in Spokane weighs 1 pounds and required seven men to load. The mine belongs to the railroad company at Roslyn. Columbia River Logging Company of Golden BC to surges in activity this winter with 150 bush men to work in the woods.
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