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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald surveys public finance plans and national debates. It discusses school age policies, water rate increases, Philippine policy, irrigation needs, and a proposed bond issue for sewer, bridge, and water system upgrades.
The article argues for a side wheel steam ferry to connect South Aberdeen with the city. It proposes a two-team wagon and horse ferry costing about $3,000, with fuel costs managed by mills on the south side. The plan aims to boost commerce and manufacturing without waiting for a city bridge.
A senate substitute proposes U S sovereignty over key bases and a 30 member Manila constitutional convention to form a local government and grant amnesty. It envisions independence proclamation after elections, with U S withdrawal within sixty days of officers’ inauguration and neutral trade guarantees with major powers.
Francisco Amigo and Isadore Argenta, Italian laborers, fought Friday near the railroad depot. Argenta struck Amigo with a demijohn and Amigo returned with a knife, injuring Argenta. both were hospitalized. Argenta arrested, bail raised to 1000, awaiting trial before Judge Pearson.
Multiple vessels including schooners Henry Wilson Sophia Christensen A B Johnsen Laura Madsen Letitia and Fanny Adee plus steamers Sequoia Lindauer Santa Barbara Coronado and Newburg arrive or sail, loading for San Francisco. Mills involved include Wilson mill Bryden Leitch Anderson Middleton Aberdeen Lumber Shingle American Wharf.
M J Hobson owner of Aber deen Brewery saloon ill in Crescent Hotel goes out at night and wanders onto Market Street and Hoquiam road. He enters James Barrett Star meat market home and up to Mrs Barrett’s room where a scream draws Barrett upstairs. Barrett assaults Hobson thinking him a burglar and ejects him, later deciding not to pursue once delirium is confirmed.
The Aberdeen Herato will be issued as a semi weekly and described as a humorous Pacific journal. The paper appears handsome and shows Carney in every paragraph. The Chronicle congratulates the Herato on its enterprise. J J Carney of the Aberdeen Hexarp announces next month he will begin publishing his paper as a semi weekly.
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