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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
2
The Aberdeen Herald notes on varied topics from French military honor to a judge’s example, jokes about politicians, and a remark on education with a playful dig at a remarried couple and a push for Spanish in schools.
Returning prospectors assert no space remains for newcomers in the Cape Nome gold fields. They warn Alaska miners may be engaging in a social freeze out to limit entry and keep available claims to established workers.
The fragment recalls Fred Funston and hints at a youth marked by rule bending and hockey or swimming exploits. It suggests a contrast between youthful defiance and possible future fame in Kansas media. The text implies a retrospective note on character and influence of sports on his path.
In a Virginia dispute a court sustains a referee decision that the wife cannot be head of the house. The ruling hints that a judge may bow to his wife in private life and notes that many fearless judges have been fearful husbands.
To day the store in which Stewart the advertiser made millions which Hilton the non advertiser lost has revived into the busy arena of trade where millions may be made again. There is no moral in this for all who care to read.
An English paper notes steamship lines skip the fatal No 13 on boats to avoid bad luck. The article jokes that the north star is actually three stars dancing, and mentions boxing star McGovern earning about 2500 dollars a minute against Palmer in under three minutes as a sensational aside.
A historical note recalls a generous American merchant who refused to end relations with an English customer, urging that such favors should not mark the last transaction between them. It argues the United States and Canada should view Alaska border settlements similarly as ongoing, cooperative engagements.
The piece argues extreme division of labor leaves many faculties underused, as city life pressures specialists to neglect general development. It notes need for intellectual stimulation for physical workers and recreation for sedentary workers, predicting plans to correct this imbalance.
The article analyzes how trendy phrases replace older terms and how adverbs like utterly bitterly and completely lie fill speech. It notes the shift from words like croquet to tennis and golf and warns that once all superlatives are exhausted writers will struggle for strong phrasing.
A prominent physician publicly endorses doctors aiding death for incurable patients. He claims mercy in ending suffering with chloroform, a practice he says has continued for thirty five years. Judge Simeon E. Baldwin sparked the discussion at Saratoga, but critics warn such views undermine life's sacredness and the law.
A reflective piece argues that ridicule targets fools but harms both giver and receiver. It asserts ridicule stems from weak logic, breeds false shame, and undermines principle. The author cautions that ridicule scorches virtue and destroys trust among peers.
The Shahin Shah of Persia owns the most expensive pipe in the world, the Kall an, valued at $400,000 and encrusted with diamonds rubies and emeralds. Its snake-like gold tank water bowl and pipe bowls display lavish gem work. A 1862 Narghile gifted to the Prince of Wales was diamond studded and valued at $15,000, and a meerschaum and amber pipe for Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria cost 83,000.
A woman is flattered as members of a social circle ask her to appear at an event dressed in a low neck gown and accept payment for her appearance.
Condensed items report on political indorsements in Massachusetts, naval ship repairs for the New Orleans, Venezuela peace talks, and troop movements. Also noted are Dawson mining flights to Cape Nome, telegraph line surveys to Daw son, a £40 million cession talk for Delagoa Bay, and new shoe machinery consolidation plans in Trenton.
A massive labor action disrupts New York as ten thousand carpenters walk out. A typhoon incident reports a train swept from a bridge into a river near Utsumomya Japan with multiple fatalities and injuries. In Alameda California Police Chief Conrade shoots a jewelry-store robber. he is wounded slightly.
Boston hosted Admiral Dewey with a watch gift while Chicago plans next month’s entertainment for him. The Navy shifts the Ranger into Philippine reinforcement as the Badger is replaced. Yellowstone visitation reached 9159 with many foreign tourists.
Survivors of the Laurada reach Dutch Harbor after the steamer ran aground in Zapadine bay on September 28. Captain Frank White steered the vessel toward St George Island, with 48 officers and men and 20 passengers aboard, as heavy seas damaged the ship and forced abandonment. The Corwin plucked 135 people from the wreck to safety on October 4.
Charles L. Fair filed an amended answer in San Francisco challenging Mrs. Nettie R. Craven’s bid for $5,000 a month from the late James G. Fair estate. The document asserts the marriage contract is a forgery and restates earlier defense statements.
The Port land mine is described as the greatest dividend payer among Cripple Creek mines. Its latest dividend is 60,000 for September and total stockholder payments reach 2,377,080 to date. Captain Rockwell, current commandant of the Norfolk navy yard, is ordered to command the Chicago, Admiral Schley’s flagship on the South Atlantic squadron, a detail requested by Rockwell.
Roseburg October 10 Mrs. Rondeau aged 20 wife of G W Rondeau took her own life by hanging to a tree at a wood camp near Roseburg about 2 AM The coroner's jury found death self inflicted and no blame attached to anyone
Washington reports General Shafter will retire from the regular army on October 16. The move is expected to prompt promotions of at least five colonels to brigadier generals and could pave the way for staff officers Lawton and MacArthur to be elevated to general officers of the line.
Officials of the census aim to document land ownership among colored citizens and assess tenure patterns across states. The plan calls for fuller recording of tract ownership, payments, and transfers to reveal true ownership and reduce duplications while avoiding misrepresentation in the land records.
A historic notice reports nationwide efforts to ban alum in baking powders amid sanitary concerns. It lists brands like CALUMET and HOME Baking and notes observations from Michigan, Ohio, and other states. The piece comments on the perceived health effects and urges caution for households and grocers.
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