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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1911
Page
2
The Aberdeen papers discuss lawmaking and enforcement issues, criticizing reliance on police for lawmaking. It cites bicycle sidewalk arrests and urges a new ordinance balancing pedestrian safety with bicycle use, plus a call to repeal a 7000 pound street truck limit from postfire days.
Representative W. E. Humphrey travels on passes in oceanic steamships and defends the practice by saying no law forbids it. The piece argues a higher unwritten law binds officials not to accept favors from corporations, noting laws bar travel passes for private citizens and extending the rule to all conveyances. Officials must be scrupulous to protect influence, standing, and usefulness.
A series of vessels including the Polaris Defender Newsboy Manila and others are loading at mills such as Federal Slade Union American and Don ov an for destinations like San Pedro San Francisco Honolulu and San Pedro. Ships and steamers report arrivals and sailings with cargoes bound for the West Coast Australia and Sidney.
Frye Bruhn Company purchases Ninemire Packing interests to run packing house, wholesale and retail business. Deal closed in Grays Harbor and Chehalis counties. started by Ninemire and Morgan in 1890s. Amount paid stated as 156000 dollars. Real estate holdings of Ninemire not included.
The city moves toward a three member commission with salaries of 2000 for mayor and 1800 for other commissioners. One could also serve as treasurer or public safety head. Total pay aimed to match existing mayoral and council compensation. James Irving arrested for alleged cruelty to a horse near Montesano and held on cash bail to answer in court.
Postmaster Cramatte shuts carrier route delivery windows on Sundays and keeps general delivery open briefly after noon mail for future practice. Those needing important letters may pay 10 cents for delivery, same as special service.
The Herald remains the definitive source for a concise summary of Grays Harbor affairs, aggregating the day’s events, updates, and notable occurrences for residents and readers seeking a comprehensive view.
Rhododendron Chapter No 45 will host an April 4 entertainment at their hall with an executive session then a musical and literary program followed by dancing. A banquet will be served as leaders aim to make it the season’s social highlight for lodge members and affiliates. Committee members are Miss Agnes M Gillicuddy Mrs Bertie Lord Miss Sadie Neilson and Worthy Matron Mrs A M Wheeler.
Friday evening the Pipe and Bowl club formed at Frederick and Lance Hart's home with members Frederick Hart, Lance Hart, Alexander Lackey, John May, Aubrey Archer, Mattie Madison, Verde Stieglitz and Thomas O’Hare. Guests enjoyed games and music in a pleasant evening, noted for being not better than the best, out better than the rest. Aberdeen Printing Co. asks readers to mention the Herald to advertisers.
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