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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald proclaims it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis county and warns that advertising contracts will be forfeited if circulation claims are not proven true.
The Aber Deen water situation worsens as annual droughts prove the system insufficient. The council stalls, talks of selling the plant to private firms resurface, while advocates urge preserving existing sources and expanding storage. A costly reservoir plan is deemed infeasible now. a private South Side system is proposed if needed.
In a call to action before the October 4 address in Harrisburg, Roosevelt faces a crucial test between the old QuayPenrose faction and the Lincoln reform movement. The speech spotlights graft and corruption while urging Roosevelt to endorse reformers and Democratic allies aiming to root out political bossism.
The August issue promotes drugless healing and practical psychology while covering osteopathy hygiene and advanced thought. Gen Grosvenor, dropped by constituents, will tour to persuade voters in other districts as the Republican committee aims to sway unfamiliar constituencies.
A blaze at 11 West Heron Street started in the rear of a two story wood building housing a hotel and bakery. Firefighters confined it to the rear, but an incendiary spark and a burned horse in the stable marked the event as suspicious. Insurance covered property losses estimated around $5,000 with additional damage to equipment and surrounding structures.
A list of vessels including schooners R. C. Slade A. J. West Saucilito and many others loading for San Francisco San Pedro or San Francisco at various mills docks and ports with arrivals and departures noted along the water front.
H B Conibear former Chicago University trainer with years of coaching at Illinois Montana and Chicago will coach and train Washington athletes for two years. He directed football at Chicago 1899 and 1902 and led Montana to its only football victory. He will also assist as physical director overseeing football base ball track and rowing.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with ending periodic bilious attacks and habitual constipation. The pills are guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Available for 25 cents at Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy.
The Aberdeen weather record reports weekly observations compiled by PF H Robinson, observer, covering conditions for the period ending August 4. Data details include daily temperature, precipitation, and notable local atmospheric patterns.
Burglars entered the Vulcan Iron Works store at 317 East Heron Street Saturday night. They took checks totaling 1034 and a small amount of cash from the register, damaging the cash drawer. Entrances by forcing the rear sliding doors suggest amateurish work while familiarity with the drawers hints at local knowledge. No arrest has been made.
Randolph Mattoon was declared out of danger while John P. Dougherty appeared before Judge Fox on an assault with intent to kill charge and was held in $1000 bail to answer in superior court after a hearing at St. Josephs hospital.
Mike Flynn faced his third police court appearance this morning with a $20 assessment. Others paid fines for various offenses including forfeit $15 by A Marshall and $10 by Tilden Dailey and John Caston. William Lutachow paid $15 for a whisky related mistake while William Lohead was charged $25 for coarse language. Art Patriarch and A Brown each paid $10 for d d offenses and Joe Backer paid $15 for assault and battery. A Gray's Harbor transcript note appears for the Aberdeen Semi-Weekly Herald at $2.00 yearly.
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