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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists subscription rates from two dollars yearly with discounts for advance payment and shorter terms. It proclaims itself the oldest paper on Rays Harbor and asserts larger Chehalis county circulation to justify advertising contracts.
The Birmingham News argues Mark Hanna’s Hands Off slogan echoes past stand pat stances and warns that Republican self complacency would not sustain prosperity if Democratic administration replaces current policy. It criticizes trusts monopolies and tariff exactions and predicts wider shares of prosperity only under reform.
The city council considers condemning additional water rights and argues for a gravity system on the south side or a storage reservoir to meet year round demand. The north side pumps under direct pressure reach capacity, while fixing the cross river pipe will reduce repairs. Plans should start once funds are secured.
Government prints office faced dispute as William A. Miller appealed after being expelled from the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders. President Roosevelt directed reinvestigation and possible reassignment, noting union rules cannot override federal law.
Fire destroyed the old Weatherwax warehouse at the foot of H Street on Friday afternoon. The blaze started on the roof and the building was completely consumed before the fire department could save it. The incident exposed gaps in the city’s water access and the need for a paid stoker to operate the steam engine efficiently. The wreck held fish nets, gear from the American Fisheries Co., sails from the bark Ernest Reyer, and no insurance covered those items.
Hoquiam defeats Centralia 4 to 1 in a league match at Hoquiam leaving Hoquiam one game ahead of Aberdeen in the pennant race. Aberdeen tops Centralia 1 to 0 in a separate league game in Olympia with both teams showing strong play. Next Sunday Aberdeen and Centralia meet again in the city in a likely reversal.
The office at the corner of Heron and H streets near Hayes and Hayes' Bank announces hours from 9 to 11:30 a.m, 1 to 5 p.m, and 7 to 8 p.m. Telephone numbers list office hours 9 to 1 and residence 5 to 9.5.
Office Kauflman Block Aberdeen Washington announces legal services and practice in state and federal courts with location details in Aberdeen Washington.
North Platte officials Lester Walker and R H Laxerorp commend Campbell Bros show as orderly and fair after two entertainments. Letter of recommendation notes no skin games and high order conduct. Coming to Aberdeen on Tuesday August 18 for one day engagement.
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