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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1907
Page
4
The article critiques railroad lobby tactics and political methods while urging restraint on rate legislation. It argues hostility targets improper campaigning, not railroads, and calls for public awareness of corporate influence and the need to protect voters from manipulated promises.
The Washington Evening Star discusses Harriman and railway profiteering, criticizing Bryan and calling for national railroad ownership and tariff revision. It notes legal threat to prison for corrupt practices, mentions Roosevelt, Hughes, and a Sing Sing precedent, with Broad critique of graft and special interests.
The county commission discusses about planking and repairing roads and a bridge over the Nord river. Officials authorize crews for Aberdeen Montene river work and approve notices to advertise graveling and planking, with various bids and contracts reviewed for Westport and Satsop areas.
Creech Bros and Frank Stenzel buy Chandler Bros sawmill business at Leatham for about 197000 dollars. The new firm Leva Mill & Timber Co will operate the Leatham mill with Frank Stenzel president and F E Creech secretary. Timber remains part of the deal and future logging planned at Raymond mill site.
A fragmented report notes vessels navigating between mills and ports. The Wilcow mill and various steamboats are mentioned as they transport men and cargo, with sightings near the Ameren and Wilson mills. The Newborg arrives, the Temple Eo Door to San Francisco, and other ships are described in passing, reflecting a busy shipping scene.
The Attorney General’s opinion states that justices of the peace have jurisdiction in cases involving city ordinances even if not elected as police magistrates. It clarifies that a de facto police justice can preside over such prosecutions when acting in that role.
Yesterday a gospel band formed from city denominations aims to promote full gospel teaching and prayer. The group will meet Sunday afternoons at the Congregational church for Bible study, with A. Heinibier elected treasurer to dispense charity to the needy across all denominations.
Elder John T. Ongiley of Rootville Pa reports relief after using Chamberlain Salve since December 1905. The salve alleviated severe itching that had kept him awake nights, and he endorses Evans Drug Co as the seller.
Li a H. B. Elder, Agent N. P. Rv. Aberdeen Washington or A. D. Chariton Assistant Gen. Pas. Act. 255 Morrison street Portland Oregon.
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