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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
3
A garbled OCR passage references Congress strong government topics and a March departure. It mentions a port, racing through mid sentences with names and numbers, and hints at military activity near a river and an army vicinity.
The Morning Post reports Pretoria sources believe war is now inevitable after Mr Chamberlain's speech. Boers are arming, forts are fortified, Kruger’s presidency remains secure, and Matabeles show unrest. Zulu leader Dinizulu weighs sides as plans for conflict unfold.
Pacific will raise both preferred and common stock in a restructuring move. Directors propose issuing 25, to 100,000,000 in preferred stock and increasing common stock by 75,000,000 to new totals, with substitutions involving Short Line and Oregon Navigation holdings to consolidate ownership along the union Pacific mainline from Omaha to Portland.
The piece details Kansas, Washington, and Nevada units departing Manila aboard Tartar, Pennsylvania, and Ohio with hundreds returning and dozens staying or reenlisting. It notes casualties from battle and disease, Funston’s wish to stay to help quell insurrection, and calls for cavalry to pursue insurgents in Luzon, predicting future armed bands and highwaymen.
American troops led by Colonel Bayless with two field pieces moved into the hills after natives ambushed four soldiers. There were no American casualties though heat prostrations occurred. Charleston guards Cebu City during the operation as Fourth Infantry prepared for a strong strike.
Dreyfus wept openly as testimonies recounted his struggle with the desire to commit suicide after the Devil's Island ordeal. Major Forsenetti and Captain Lebrun Renault testified about the confession and the officer's strained silence before the Elysee, while Dreyfus thanked his wife for keeping him alive.
Admiral Dewey remains aboard the Olympia at Villefranche as the cruiser prepares to sail for Gibraltar, with crowds watching the 3:15 to 4:00 pm routine and the mail delivery at 3:30. In Tacoma the transport Victoria sails to the Philippines with 74 cavalry and supplies. World harvest estimates from Vienna show global deficits across wheat rye barley and oats totaling about 97 million hectolitres.
News from Santo Domingo reports President Figuero resigning and transferring authority to his ministers as a provisional government forms. The capital notes the change, with General Imbert as provisional governor in Porto Plata and a victorious revolution tied to Jimenes. The Restauracion gunboat is ashore at Macoris harbor entrance.
Rome notes Chinese foreign office evasion in ongoing talks with Italy and states the Italian squadron in Chinese waters will be reinforced immediately by two torpedo boat destroyers. Johannesburg reports Boer women forming rifle clubs and petitioning the Transvaal government against granting the franchise to the Cithinders based on a five year residence.
Oliver Holmes, an elderly Livermore resident, was choked to death by his brother George during a family dispute in a room near the ranch hands' breakfast area in Oakland. Work is set to begin soon in Chicago on a permanent agricultural exposition building at the Union stockyards main entrance, costing $100,000.
The Dirigo arrived from Alaska with 200 passengers and $250000 in gold dust. Barclay of North Dakota won $100000. S. Coastworth reported sick with scurvy but evacuated. Since navigation opened 9447 left Dawson and 2899 arrived. 1500 men floated to Cape Nome. Telegraph along Yukon extended 150 miles south of Dawson. wagon trail toWhitehorse rapids begun, cutting winter distance by about 100 miles.
The Newark cruiser suffered piston engine damage off Angel Island, breaking a piston and damaging the cylinder head. Repairs are expected at Mare Island, while command shifts occur with Captain Goodrich moving to the battleship Towa and Captain Bri. H. Mc Calla set to command the Newark. Captain Terry faces awaiting orders and possible rear admiral promotion.
General Frank reports four yellow fever cases at Key West and seeks guidance. General Miles responds with instructions to relocate the Key West garrison, proposing Tort McPherson as a possible site, while noting no cases among the troops in the garrison of batteries B and N, First Artillery.
Autopsy on Adolph, who died yesterday in New Orleans, confirms death by yellow fever after authorities were alerted four days earlier. The case involved Dr. Murphy of the marine hospital service who was unaware it was yellow fever.
The mill building at Chetan Falls for the M. M. and M. company nears completion. Machinery is expected to arrive within a week or two and the mill should operate shortly after.
Manila Sept 5. Sixth Infantry under Lt Col Bryne captured Argogula, Negros stronghold of rebels after a perilous uphill assault. 400 native defenders, heavy fire, and rocks raining down as Americans gained the 1000 foot hill. Many rebels wounded or killed. stores seized and fortifications destroyed. The raid followed by arrests and new orders on port duties.
Manila prisoners scramble for food and munitions while many troops suffer rations shortages and home made powder. Smuggling attempts, including a cargo of rice hidden in bamboo poles, are common as authorities detain contraband.
In Darien Georgia on Sept 5 five of the rioters on trial were convicted after three days of sitting. A second panel of five jurors heard evidence and arguments while the first panel had already retired. By noon today no verdict had been reached and fear persisted of a hung jury.
The R. G. Dun weekly review highlights 23 percent higher payments through principal clearings and 26.3 percent higher daily averages for the month compared with last year. Iron outputs for Pittsburg stay high as demand for rails and vessels surges. Wheat receipts in the West lag behind prior year while four week totals rise. Atlantic and Pacific exports show mixed gains. Weekly U.S. and Canadian failures decline versus last year.
A detailed report of Portland market prices for wheat, flour, oats, barley, millstuffs, hay, dairy, cheese, poultry, potatoes, vegetables, hops, wool, mohair, mutton, hogs, beef and veal. Includes ranges for quality grades and per unit costs, with 1897 era figures.
A market rundown lists prices for onions potatoes beets turnips carrots parsnips cauliflower cabbage cherries peaches apples pears prunes watermelons cantaloupes blackberries butter creamery dairy eggs cheese poultry hay corn barley flour millstuffs and feed. Prices are given per sack per box per ton and per barrel with varied regional and product notes.
Wool prices across regions like Nevada Oregon Eastern Valley Northern range from 8 to 14 cents per pound. Onions Silverskin fetch 90 cents to 1 dollar each. Butter Fancy creamery and fancy dairy show 22 to 27 cents per pound with seconds under 22 cents. Eggs Store and fancy ranch are quoted at 19 to 22 cents per pound. This listing compiles regional commodity prices and product quality notes.
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