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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
5
The Aberdeen Herald notes the death of Prince Bismarck. It lauds his power and achievements in unifying Germany and shaping its empire. It recalls his failure to subdue the Roman Catholic church and socialism and mentions his resignation in 1890 and retirement to Friedricheruh Castle.
The article notes the president invites public opinion on how to dispose of the Philippines and warns that Senate ratification of any peace terms leaving the Spanish flag there is unlikely. It says hostilities might end with Spain's withdrawal from Puerto Rico and Cuba, after which negotiations begin, giving the administration time to gauge the public will.
The Herald proclaims Aberdeen’s prosperity in a special issue, calling it the best paper yet on Gray's Harbor. It credits the town’s money and advertising effort for its success, noting the edition’s quality would honor a much larger city.
Times on Grays Harbor report a surge in demand for lumber shingles and fluusber with mills at full capacity and crowded with orders. Wages in camps have climbed from 1.50 to 1.75 per day and some camps pay 2.25 to 4.00, with expected mill wage increases soon.
Hon. James Hamilton Lewis serves as volunteer aid to General Brooke at the front. Col Lewis will supervise ammunition and supply distribution to field regiments with high fever risk in August and September. The U S naval service notes faster warships aided by lessons from destroying Cervera’s fleet. A remodel raises new battleship speed from 15 to 18 knots. Aberdeens building boom shows more homes and business blocks than any year since the boom’s start.
Local promotion touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as a leading cough remedy. The Evans Drug Co., prescription druggists, sells it and claims it is pleasant to take and effective at the spot.
Notice from Chehalis county Democratic central committee announces a convention set for Montesano on August 26 1898 to select 12 delegates for the state convention in Ellensburg September 6 1898. It lists precinct delegate apportionment and primary locations with voter qualifications and dates August 20 1898. Also includes proposed constitutional amendments for taxation and women suffrage to be voted on November 1898.
Northern Pacific Ry lines advertise through tickets to Japan and China via Tacoma. Information provided by O E Shaul agent in Aberdeen and A D Charlton assistant GPA at 255 Morrison Street Portland Oregon. Time cards maps and tickets available.
One fare round trip from all listed points to Westport with freight for horses and vehicles. Tickets returnable through September 11, 1898. Schedule shows departures from Westport Montesano Hoquiam Aberdeen Cosmopolis and connections with trains at Cosmopolis and Aberdeen. Steamers Reed and Montesano operate with weekend variations and Sunday excursions. card effective July 20, 1898.
A City Attorney of Aberdeen Washington is practicing in state and federal courts as part of legal services offered.
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