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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
4
Aberdeen residents urge prompt steel bridge construction over the river to replace a costly ferry while a new structure is built. Discussion notes that repairs to the existing bridge are cheaper than ferry operation and warns against repeating Hoquiam’s costly delays.
City council votes to refer second-hand dealer license amendment to licensing committee and approves multiple street improvements including alleys and sidewalks. Contracts awarded for Marion Street paving, East Wishkah tile work ordered, ferry lights installed, and council considers tax levy funding with departmental expense estimates.
The council did not reduce the second hand license tax despite authority to levy an occupation tax. Critics question why second hand dealers face onerous licensing while others go untaxed. An annual fee of 35 would suit reporting needs and revenue alike, yet action stalls amid public sentiment against enforcement.
Obituary notes Harvey W Scott a longtime Oregonian editor linked to Greeley and Dana who shaped American journalism for four decades. It recalls his rise from a 14 year old immigrant to a leading press figure and laments the loss to the field. The piece also cites Treasury data showing the Payne Aldrich tariff drumbeat raising a revenue record and driving higher living costs as protected producers add to prices.
Valuation of Chehalis county personal property and real estate totals about 18.956 million including public utilities. Notices of tax increases will be served personally on affected owners, starting with Albert Stewart for 40 acres in section 33 township 17 range 9, where land value rises from 19 to 350 per acre.
T. J. Neeley, head of the West Coast Employment office, was arrested after Pete Barnes accused him of misrepresentation. Barnes and five others paid over 1 each for road gang work miles from Aberdeen under the promise of free transportation, which allegedly did not exist, prompting legal action and a police court hearing this afternoon.
Judgment for J. W. Parks, Aberdeen wholesale fish dealer, against Silmore of Astoria for 1422 dollars plus costs. Kilmore backed out of a salmon purchase, causing Parks to salvage only part of the batch. the difference between contract price and salvage value established the award as most fish spoiled and had to be destroyed.
The Grays Harbor Limited on the Northern Pacific will run through to Moclips starting Sunday. It reaches Aberdeen at 12 45 p m daily from Seattle and has previously stopped at Hoquiam.
Sheriff Payette conducted a search of Gohl's shack on the bay's south side early this week to locate letters belonging to John Hoffman, alleged victim of Gohl.
Valuations in mill property have been set by the board of equalization for Aberdeen and Hoquiam totaling 1,174,311.23 dollars. The list details show the spread of assessed values for the Harbor area properties as of August 11 in Montesano.
The court overturns a lower ruling and restores T. M. Howards title to his Aberdeen home valued at over a quarter of a million, after tax foreclosure actions left him with no notice or summons. Attorney W. S. Agnew of Aberdeen defended Howard in the suit.
The cities of Aberdeen Hoquiam and Grays Harbor discuss consolidating water services and possibly uniting under a single city name. Seattle P I notes past regional consolidations and predicts a future large Grays Harbor city benefiting from unity and economy.
Along the waterfront multiple vessels and steamers are listed at various mills loading cargo for destinations including Guaymas, San Diego, Honolulu, San Francisco, Sydney, Coquimbo, and Santa Rosalia. Notable entries include the schooners Admiral New sboy and Fearless, the steamer G C Lindauer, the San Jacinto, Doris, and the schooner Wiliam Ison, with cargo details and voyage timing noted.
The Chehalis county board of equalization plans broad timber land valuation increases. A notice to A D Devons hire Montesano for land near South Aberdeen rises from 1200 to 4000 dollars, with other South Aberdeen tracts up about 75 percent. Cruisers ordered out of woods and no sales until values are set. Aberdeen council committee withdraws recommendation to raise valuations of Union mill and Aberdeen Lumber Shindle plants in South Aberdeen.
During the past week the grand jury sat in continuous session at Montesano examining several witnesses. Notable testimonies came from former Aberdeen City Attorney A M Wade who appeared for over three hours. W W Maxey ex councilman Aberdeen testified and G W Ranck of this city testified for the defense in the Gohl trial.
The county treasury is reportedly empty for the first time in 12 years as warrants await payment stamped unpaid. Officials say cash surplus dried up due to expenditures on constructing the new courthouse.
City subscribers missing the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays should notify the City Messenger Co at 5931 to have a paper sent to their address immediately.
L G McClellan Chehalis county manager says if Moclips residents guarantee 1000 in business within two years the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company will extend lines from Hoquiam to the seaside resort. A line already runs from Moclips to the Hoh River.
In Moclips citizens show enthusiasm for the government plan and it is believed the guarantee will be issued in a few days, signaling progress on the long proposed construction spanning over 60 miles.
Road employes on the state project near Copalis quit and returned to the harbor alleging 11 hour workdays and substandard food. The workers cited harsh conditions and insufficient rations as the cause of the stoppage.
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