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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
3
Aberdeen Herald lists subscription prices and publication policies. Notices of births marriages or deaths printed free. Readers invited to send county correspondence and short public interest notes with names for potential publication.
The Herald, Grays Harbor’s oldest newspaper, serves as Chehalis County’s official paper and boasts the largest circulation in the county.
The article cites criticism of American expansion in the Philippines. It quotes Captain Wells and a Seattle Post-Intelligencer stance arguing Filipinos lack capacity for independence, alongside a counterpoint from a volunteer officer claiming 8 million Filipinos are as civilized as Mexicans. The piece discusses implications for U S policy and potential consequences of withdrawal or continued rule.
An editorial compares colonial efforts in Mexico and the Philippines, arguing Mexicans deserve self rule similar to U S policy. It notes 20 000 troops and suggests a closer look at the Philippines climate as a factor. The piece references Max millan and calls for editors to work together.
Yakima Democrat reports Colonel Blethen of the Seattle Times shifted tone after traveling to Chicago to press Bryan and Democratic leaders on expansion. Blethen now aligns with anti expansion views, urging the party keep the issue out of politics. The piece notes his conversion and welcomes him to the true American party while urging confession of past antis remarks.
Captain Harry Taylor reports progress on Grays Harbor with jetty trestle 5152 feet beyond high water, foundation 4320 feet, enrockment 1104 feet, and above high water line for 3520 feet. Wharf, trestle, and plant completed. barge loss caused delays. Stone receipts total 88,102 tons valued at 96,913 with imports and exports totaling 826,346 and 425,743 respectively. heavy lumber shipments to domestic and foreign ports. Water depth at the bar reaches 21 to 25 feet at high water, jetty improving the bar channel. Separate note quotes M. L. Lockwood on Bryan support and Democratic unity.
The letter notes that a circulating tale about inflated Chehalis county taxes is false since footings on the assessment roll do not set state levies. It explains that the state board of equalization, state auditor, and county auditor determine and certify amounts and mills to extend on rolls.
Commentary argues Elihu Root must press McKinley to empower Gen. Miles as army commander in military matters or risk public regret. It notes political cabinet shifts and criticizes Corpral Tanner for defending Algerism amid pension bureau rows and a delinquent subscriber case in Anoka Minnesota.
Readers who write to advertisers are urged to mention the Aberdeen Hrrand to receive courteous attention and better service.
J J Higgins sold the Elma Chronicle to Ed C Kibbe late publisher of the Plain Talker Hartford South Dakota who assumes control this week Higgins improved the Chronicle and the Elma public now has a better paper The Cheblis county press welcomes Editor Kibbe in its ranks The piece ends with a political jab about trusts and party control.
The speaker insists government derives from consent, argues monarchical force versus republican consent, cites the Declaration of Independence, and says liberty for Filipinos should come from right, not conquest or purchase, urging a principled, enduring course.
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