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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald is a semi weekly paper published Mondays and Thursdays at 45 East Nakah Street by Aberdeen Printing Co. Editor J. Carney and City Editor Eugene Foster oversee operations. Subscribers should report missed issues and ad copy must arrive by deadlines for each issue.
The Herald cites to be the oldest paper on Gray Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. It states advertising contracts depend on verifiable claims of reach and that any misstatement may be corrected or forfeited.
The piece argues the Kington primary law was forced through by a Republican legislature under public pressure from the Washington State Primary League. It warns that subsequent moves to politicize the supreme court threaten the system, urging vigilance to prevent repeal or weakening of the law.
After a year of enforcing a steep second hand dealer license, the council is expected to repeal next Wednesday night. Public opinion, echoed by a jury that refused to penalize Dealer London, shows the ordinance is unpopular. Six cases tried, four juries ruled violations, yet city recoveries amounted to two cents. The Herald notes the law harasses small dealers more than it protects. The piece also links Republican conventions in Tacoma Iowa and Kansas to a broader critique of party unity.
City residents discuss moving the bridge from Heron street to Wishkah street for a wider span and a city dock. Advocates argue a Wishkah bridge would provide a straight east exit, ease railroad crossings, accelerate paving, and better serve shipping, outweighing local impacts on Heron street.
A Colier's excerpt from a Idaho land office letter critiques Republican editors for publishing anti Ballinger and Cannon criticisms. It argues party control over ads signals the spoils system and taints public notices, urging Republicans to abandon political theatrics and focus on public welfare.
The speaker argues that a free government should foster moral development and condemns prizefighting while praising scientific boxing. He notes the inconsistency of tolerating boxing yet condemning bullfighting and dueling, calling for contests based on skill and endurance rather than slugging.
Honolulu extends an official welcome to a baseball team from Japan that will play a series of games with a selected Hawaiian squad, a display of Pacific competition that stirs strong patriotic sentiment.
Despite age and personal inclination, the late Chief Justice Fuller stayed at his post through agitation and perilous uncertainty and died in harness.
Montesano took one win and two losses in the Washington State league series at Aberdeen. They defeated Aberdeen 9 to 1 on Saturday, then Aberdeen won 7 to 6 on Sunday, with a 19 to 4 win for Aberdeen in the final game. Chehalis swept Raymond, but standings unchanged. Clarence H. Rowland, former Aberdeen manager, now helms Winnipeg in Western Canada league. Ralph Kreitz, last year’s Aberdeen catcher, also with Rowland.
John J. Law of Aberdeen, Morning Tribune foreman, captured the Pacific Coast handicap trophy at Seattle with 97 of 100. Amateurs competed, with R. W. Clancy of Chicago second at 93. Law returned Thursday night with the diamond watch fob trophy inscribed for amateur coast champion.
Harbor tug Forester and schooner David Evans collided Thursday afternoon while Forester attempted a wood landing at the Union mill. Forester owned by C A Nelson and M R Sherwood struck the Evans amidships while reversing, causing damage to the stern planking. Repairs will proceed immediately and loading continues.
Olympia aug 6 county commissioners lack authority to pay road district bills when the district is in debt and the tax levy exhausted the attorney general’s opinion delivered to Kitsap county prosecuting attorney aims to halt illegal warrants for county road work and curb wasteful spending this finding could save money and stop extravagance statewide
Henry J. Wells left this noon over the Northern Pacific for Kansas City. After a short stay there he will go to Poteau Oklahoma, where he will in future reside.
The story recounts the loss of the Pacific Shipping Company vessel Courtney Ford off a rocky coast during a foggy night. Captain Burgeson led the crew to safety while salvage crews and shippers debate the tale at Bilgewater headquarters.
Aberdeen mayor E S Benn backs City Engineer Charles W Ewart amid talks on Terrace Hill improvements. Benn praises past work, notes two disputed projects on Second Street and Wishkah Street, cites overruling council decisions as costly, and says a full investigation will follow Ewart’s return from vacation.
Attorney Wilson Buttner traveled to Tacoma to argue two Aber deen matters in federal court. A demurrer to the complaint in the Pacific Telephone case was heard and Buttner will resist. Seattle creditors move to change assignees in the B J Garman Co. matter. Fuller, as assignee, completed the stock invoice showing goods valued at 7,000 dollars, and the motion to alter assignment is expected to be denied.
The Northern Pacific announces a new time card to take effect soon with no expected changes to Harbor service. All adjustments occur east of Tacoma where trains No 7 and local overland passengers will be cancelled indefinitely due to lack of business.
E L Minard of Elma Washington announces candidacy for representative in the 2nd Legislative District subject to Republican primary voters.
County auditor announces candidacy for the nomination of county auditor subject to Republican voters of Chehalis County at the September primary.
Staunton Warburton of Tacoma Washington formally announces his candidacy for representative in Congress from the Second Washington district. He states the bid is subject to Republican voters at the September primaries.
The incumbent county sheriff announces candidacy for renomination in Chehalis County, subject to the Republican voters at the September primaries.
County Clerk candidate Quackenbush declares candidacy in Chehalis County for the Republican primary in September. He seeks votes from GOP voters to win the county clerk position in Co. C.
CE Bartlett M D announces candidacy for the Republican primary nomination for county coroner.
The speaker announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Aberdeen Precinct subject to Republican voters at the September primary elections.
Paul Smits declares candidacy for County Coroner in Chehalis County at the Republican primary on September 13. He seeks support from Republican voters in the county.
A notice of candidacy for the office of County Commissioner in the Second District, subject to Republican voters at the September primary election and related filing actions.
A nominee announces candidacy for the Chehalis County Superior Court judgeship subject to voters at the September 18 1910 primaries. The statement identifies the candidate and the election date and location.
Robert A. Wiley announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the Second District subject to Republican approval at the September primary elections.
A Republican voters primary on Sept 18 1910 will decide the candidate for Justice of the Peace in Aberdeen precinct with the nominee subject to party approval.
County assessor candidate F. E. Jones appears as a Republican contender before Chehalis County voters at the September 13 primary.
The morning train for Moclips will now depart Hoquiam at 9 o clock a m daily except Sunday instead of Aberdeen. Time from Moclips remains unchanged. Aberdeen passengers must travel by car to Hoquiam to connect.
Long-standing printery invites business from readers for a range of products from milk tickets to full sheet posters. Patrons are urged to consider the Herald Printery for printing needs.
The State of Washington summons Ralph A Heator to appear within 60 days after Aug 8 1916 and defend an action for absolute divorce from Estella M Heator in Chehalis County Superior Court Aberdeen. If ignored a default will be entered. The attorney for Plaintiff is listed with the Aberdeen address. Date of last publication Sept 12 1916.
Albert Gehring sues May Gehring in the Superior Court of Washington for Chehalis County seeking a decree of absolute divorce on grounds of desertion and cruel and inhuman treatment. Defendant served summons with Aug 8 1910 first publication and Sept 12 1910 last publication. Attorney Conway and Snider of Aber deen represent plaintiff.
Chehalis County executor J W McClure will privately sell the westerly 52 feet of the north 180 feet of Lot 1 Block 6 in Bay View Aberdeen to the winner on August 26, 1910 at 10 AM at Wishkah Block Aberdeen. Cash only. executor may reject all bids. Last publication August 22, 1910.
Able bodied men aged 19 to 35 are invited to join the U S Marine Corps. Pay ranges from 15 to 63 monthly with extra compensation. Benefits include food clothing quarters and medical care. After service you may retire at 75 percent of pay and allowances. Apply at the U S Marine Corps Recruiting Station Finch Bridge Heron and H Streets Aberdeeen WA.
Publisher notes that city readers missing the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays should contact City Messenger Co at Tel 5931 for immediate redelivery to the stated address.
The Rexall Store at 216 South H Street highlights its modern prescription department and special attention to pharmaceutical services as a point of pride and customer care.
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