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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
2
Across summaries from Washington to Asia the day’s notes span allied strategies, Oregon industry openings, tariff moves, rebel campaigns, census data for Florida Rhode Island Minnesota and Mexico, smallpox in Dawson City, and Turkey world Islam census.
Reports list 55 yellow fever cases in Havana as political figures comment on future activity. The Ken tucky battleship sails from Naples toward Smyrna while U S vote tallies place Bryan ahead in Florida and national results show McKinley leading in Ohio and Nebraska.
A massive Marseilles crowd greeted Mr. Kruger with chants and cheers as he arrived, outshining past demonstrations and signaling strong Boer resolve. An English coin incident sparked police action and minor arrests as crowds surged toward the British consulate. In separate notes, Atlantic Trust and Bankers' Trust plan a formal consolidation, pending stockholder ratification.
George J Gould sells his yacht Atalanta with war equipment used for Colombia to Venezuela for 125000 dollars. General Nicanor Bolet-Pearaza of the Castro Liberal party handled the negotiations and paid the first installment of 30000 dollars.
A 1100 foot section of the government breakwater was demolished by last night's storm in Buffalo causing extensive repairs. Damages are estimated at 200000 dollars. In Memphis an appeal for help from LaGrange Tenn reports most business and homes ruined and destitute residents seek aid sent to Mayor W. B. Hancock.
A heavy storm yesterday ruined nearly 8,000 oil derricks in fields south and east of Toledo Ohio. The figure covers installations in a wide area and signals major disruption to local oil operations. Local agencies assess impact and restoration efforts begin immediately.
Memphis reports late tonight that the Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee storms caused extensive damage and isolation. Wires were cut so telephones and telegraphs failed leaving communication to railroad men and travelers. The death toll is now estimated to exceed 75.
A November Tennessee storm cut a wide swath from northern Mississippi to the Cumberland range, killing over 50 people and injuring about 100. Columbia and Lavergne suffered heavy damage with many homes destroyed and key buildings wrecked. The Cumberland River rose 20 feet in Nashville as Memphis also faced losses, and lumber yards on Wolf River reported severe log depressions with losses estimated at 300000 to 500000 dollars.
A carrier report from near Tunica, Mississippi describes a severe tornado near Tunica Lula and Hernando with five fatalities on the Hamlin place and more than 50 missing. Churches and buildings demolished, numerous cabins destroyed, and crops damaged amid disrupted Memphis rail traffic due to high water.
A Mississippi tornado devastated Arkabutla Tate county killing ten people and injuring twenty as the town’s buildings were destroyed around 5 p.m. Victims were trapped under wreckage and rescued with difficulty. The storm moved northeast causing further damage in surrounding districts.
The porte rejected the exequatur for a US consul at Harpoot condemning the move as not a commercial point. Despite the rejection, Thomas H. Norton is ordered to proceed to Harpoot to establish the post as US officials view the decision as a treaty rights violation. The matter is linked to tensions over indemnity and the upcoming naval visit to Smyrna.
Reports from Kingston say government troops fought rebels at Culebra with heavy losses to the loyal forces. A second rebel force clashed with troops near Panama, threatening large-scale slaughter as Colon and Panama suffer terror and business shutdowns. Rebels reportedly hold Buena Ventura amid Colombian efforts to retake it.
Summary of short items: Canton Cantonese unrest amid tax resistance and French gunboat action at Shan Tak with 170,000 taels claim. W J Bryan letter from Mexico Mo defends Chicago platform. Brand Boers defeated at Baderspan with Brand wounded. Caleb Powers appeal in Frankfort Kentucky awaiting December 1 briefing. Pan German Association seeks damages from Britain over Transvaal expulsion. Macedonian Bulgarians sentenced in Bucharest for plot against King Charles. West Virginia McKinley majority 21,089 per unofficial returns. South Carolina population 1,840,816 in 1900 up 36.4 percent.
The Colorado Springs gale of November 25 caused about 500 structures damaged, 150 trees uprooted, and thousands in roof and glass losses. One man, Colonel E T Ensign, was seriously injured with a broken leg. no lives were lost. Fire alarms ran to ten within 10 hours as Mayor Robinson and Major Shapcott led relief and street patrols, with no mercy shown to arson.
The Columbia Fruit Canning Company is formed in Clark county to engage in a general fruit canning business. Ground has been acquired at Fishers six miles east for a spring factory on the Columbia river with wharves for shipping. The plant aims for an 80,000 caisse per season capacity. Promoters include J C Pancher and Fred G Pickett with $4,000 capital.
A Mexican raid at Colonia Pacheco led to the death of the Apache Kid, identified by O A Woodruff and others with President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church arriving in Paso. Woodruff and party will seek the reward for the slain Apache Kid.
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