Political potpourri fills Aberdeen ward contests
Voters face a quiet election season as Citizens nominees push a platform favoring economical city governance. In First Ward R A Wiley and L Pressey contend. Second Ward civic nominee William Irvine leads against Ingram. Third Ward hosts a three way race with J J Carney as sole policy speaker. Fourth Ward sees Dolan bolstered by Lowrie’s Independent bid. Fifth Ward sees inactive Weatherwax and active Empey. Sixth Ward pits McDougall against Pierre with a third independent.
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Aberdeen
William Irvine
Citizens
Ingram
Redlight
Fourth Ward
Ed Dolan
W. B. Lowrie
Dolan
Coxey
Lowrie
C. M. Weatherwax
J. H. Empey
Geo. Stalding
McDougall
W. H. Pierre
Pierre
Bulletin Composing Room
Lessee Rights Upheld in Clam Digging Case
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that a state title lands lessee may restrain others from trespassing and digging clams. Seguin Canning Co v H J Buggee concerned lessees Davis Dick and Fiske, who posted notices. Buggee argued natural fishery rights. The high court reversed the lower court and ordered trial proceedings.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Seguin Canning Company
H. J. Buggee
Superior Court
Clallam County
George Davis
James Dick
Frank Fiske
Baggee
Western Washington Christian Endeavor Convention Planned
The Western Washington Christian Endeavor Association will hold its annual convention in this city from April 21 to 23. Delegates from Elma Montesano Hoquiam Tacoma Seattle Ballard Bellingham Everett and other cities will attend with speakers including Dr Matthews of Seattle expected to draw a large crowd.
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Western Washington Christian Endeavor Association
Congregational Church
Elma
Montesano
Hoquiam
Tacoma
Seattle
Ballard
Bellingham
Everett
Matthews
Herald Twice a Week Tells It All
The Herald publishes twice weekly editions delivering local news summaries and community notices. Readers receive concise reports on events, politics, crime updates, and society happenings, with emphasis on timely coverage and accessible information.
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the Herald
Massachusetts Voter Douglas Urges Tariff Reform for Democracy
The 1904 election era featured tariff reform as a central issue. Massachusetts voter William L. Douglas argues the Democratic party must adopt tariff reform, oppose federal overreach, fight special privilege, and unite on core democratic principles to win. He links high tariffs to trusts, graft, and rising living costs, insisting removal of duties is the remedy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Douglas
Russia
United States
Welso
Washington
American Mill to Start After Visit Brings Hope
The visit of B. F. Johnson and A. S. Coats to San Francisco on behalf of the American Mill company led to a positive outcome for local employment. The mill will open next Monday with a full crew after a two month closure, easing unemployment and boosting spirits in the Aberdeen area. Also, the C. E. Burrows plant will resume soon, with more mills expected to begin work, improving local prospects.
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B. F. Johnson
A. S. Coats
San Francisco
American Mill Company
C. E. Burrows
Aberdeen
Third Ward Rally At Aberdeen City Hall
A Citizens meeting in Aberdeen attracted a large crowd as J. J. Carney spoke about municipal management. He criticized city expenditures in 1907, waterworks costs, department spending, and wasteful purchasing, urging an end to political influence in city affairs.
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J. J. Carney
Third Ward
Aberdeen
South Aberdeen
Tideland
Red Light
Wilson Mill Shutdown Tied to Marine Engineer Strike
The Wilson mill closed last night indefinitely due to a strike by marine engineers affecting company steamers. Dock congestion results from halted vessels held in San Francisco for a month while a bridge is repaired, cutting supply and delaying lumber movement.
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Wilson
San Francisco
Abe deen Semi-Weekly Herald Ad Notice
Aber deen Semi-Weekly Herald charges $2.00 per year with a twice weekly transcript offering news. The notice emphasizes value and printing terms for subscribers and readers.
Street improvements dominate council actions and bids
The council approved street upgrades from I to Eighth streets and Benn & Hopkins addition with costs up to 5000, updates on Oak Griffin Nash Third Fourth and Hume streets, and authorized bids for work. McDougall appointed public works superintendent at 125 dollars monthly, bond set at 3000, with bonds, protests, and assessments shaping the agenda.
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France
G. I. McDougall
McDougall
I Street
First
Eighth Street
Benn & Hopkins
Oak, Griffin and
Nash Streets
Third Street
G Street
Fourth Street
Hume Street
Michigan Avenue
Bowes
Parks and Crivyen
C. W. Becker
Clark Street
A. Benham
John G. Lewis
Special Assessment Committee For
Frank Dole
Market
Johnson & Co
Dabney Hill
Hugh McHugh
Troutman
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Cvarty
R. A. Wiley
L. Pressey
Wiley
Pressey
East Aberdeen
Messrs. Coats and Johnson
Western Cooverage Co
Wash
Gray’s Harbor
Abedeen
Herald
Council
Second
River Street
Charley Creek
Schneider & Olson
Crivyen
Schneider
C. W. Miller
Wishkah Street
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