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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
4
The Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald published by Joe J. Carney lists subscription rates of two dollars per year for cash in advance and one dollar for six months. The paper proclaims it is the oldest on Grays Harbor with the largest Chehalis county circulation and warns contracts may be void if circulation claims aren’t true.
The Evening Bulletin accuses the Herald of thumbing its nose at decency by printing a drummer’s defense and slurs its rival as slush dipped from journalism sewers. It defends a local confidence man jailed for worthless checks, noting the Bulletin’s prior coverage and questioning the Herald’s silence on the case.
Commentary notes renewed talk on excluding Chinese labor on the Isthmus and criticizes immigration officials for humiliating Oriental dignitaries. It praises President Roosevelt for ordering an end to such indignities with firm action, warning against repeating past abuses.
An August American Monthly Review of Reviews excerpt argues that Chinese educated classes have pushed back against boycotts yet warns against viewing China as inferior. It notes China’s large educated population and a culture rooted in literature ethics and philosophy, while criticizing disjointed action among Chinese groups.
The Bulletin defends its union labor standing and accuses rival offices of being rat operations while urging union men to resist bribes. It cites a Supreme Court opinion about jurors accepting drinks before verdicts in the Eugene Buchanan case.
The Chehalis river across Aberdeen gains a 1580 foot steel and wood bridge built by A J West. It connects the city halves, carries electric cars and teams, includes a 20 foot 8 inch street width and five foot sidewalks, with electric swing operations. Also a note on Dr Kings New Discovery curing a Cumberland Maryland baby girl after 11 months of illness.
Notice states that Natalia Lenoy has left husband Louis Lenoy and that he will not be responsible for any debts she incurs. It is issued as a formal public notice.
Aberdeen Herald reports on multiple Chehalis County items including residents visiting relatives in Portland and Olympia, new business leases, a plank roadway project, lodge officer installs, plans for a night crew at Montesano mill, hotel renovations, and upcoming trips to the Portland fair and Mt. Rainier outing.
Birth announced for a son to the wife of Frank Lyons on Monday July 26. Nell Dawson of Nebraska visits relatives in the city. Finnell lands the concrete contract for the city water works. Camillo and Godnour buy three fine Jersey cattle. C E Ray buys sheep and calves for the Aberdeen market. Ivy Himes returns from Portland. Lulu Stiffler visits her uncle R F Wright in Norwalk. Mrs Hansell and son visit Mollie Carroll from Chehalis. C H Hartman travels from Santa Cruz to see his brother John. Homer Martin, Peter Wood, Wm Twidwell and son purchase thoroughbred Durhams. Al Firth injured by barbed wire after White Star mill run. W A Combes party return from Summit Lake camping.
The city council condemned the Heron Street Bridge after an inspection found it beyond repair. A committee of the whole will meet to discuss funding for a new Wishkah Street bridge, while a scow ferry slip is prepared at Wishkah Street to aid crossings for teams. Foot travel remains the major river crossing concern.
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