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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald publicized its publishing schedule and office details. It lists editors J Carney and Eugene Foster, billing address 405 East Wishkah Street, Aberdeen Washington, with subscription and ad deadlines for Monday and Thursday editions.
The city council nears decision on the annual levy and should seek economy in general purposes. The piece urges trimming nonessential expenditures to keep taxes light while maintaining safety and efficient governance for Aberdeen’s investment climate.
The piece argues Roosevelt should aid the reform forces he began, predicting Taft would continue the fight against powerful influences. It contends Roosevelt’s public stance has emerged in support of the insurgents and mocks the Tribune and Herald for their earlier praise.
The article brands Senator Heyburn of Idaho as a relic of the past after an August 11 Wallace appearance. It claims he halted a Dixie performance at a Republican meeting, labeling his act as that of a northern member of a southern aligned troupe and condemning the broader political theater.
Kansas signals a shift as six progressive Republicans may join the next Congress, contrasting with the current two. The article notes Speaker Cannon facing a changed Kansas political stance and a rebuke of his system.
The article credits Mr. Cannon's personality and speeches, plus vigorous debate by Republican progressives and voters' knowledge of national politics, with driving an anti-Cannon, pro progressive victory. It argues primary rules empowered turnout while condemning Cannon's coarse rhetoric.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review canvass argues Miles Poindexter stands as a candidate of the people against predatory wealth and corporate influence. It claims he embodies the principle that sovereignty rests with Americans, not with corporations, and that the people must govern.
R A Wiley runs as a county commissioner candidate promising fair taxation and a timber cruise to ensure equal assessments. He pledges personal oversight, competent crews, daily pay, and thorough checks, urging opponents to state their tax positions to the county freeholders.
Married, sober British American man Joe Sumption of Tenino Washington offers to buy a working share with an established fisherman. He is a good worker and desires a nearby location by a school. Message lists contact details 94 41.
A lumber manufacturer says the arrival of Oregon Washington and Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railways to the Harbor will create ample freight cars for millmen. He notes mills run steadily, rail lines open markets beyond California, and this season may set rail shipment records with exports expanding as lines develop.
Congressman J W Fordney of Michigan purchases a half interest in the Coats Logging Co including standing timber and logging railroad assets plus a stake in the Wishkah Room Co and a new office building on lower F Street. Fordney has long owned Chehalis county timber adjacent to Coats holdings.
Attorney A M Wade says second hand dealers furious over council action blocking their $25 annual license petition. He notes dealers would have paid $25 but council tabled the petition, prompting a pledge to fight all license charges above $5. They vow to battle to the last ditch.
The Big Creek Timber Company with 650000 capital filed articles in Olympia last Friday to operate in Aberdeen. Incorporators include George F. Stone Jay D Crary and A P Stockwell among others. Promoted by Crary the firm reportedly took over the Burrows company holdings on the Humptulips, excluding Burrows boomage rights held by Stockwell who is president.
Secretary Allen reports growing interest in the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce among local business men. The membership committee adds new members as activity increases. Several inquiries for industrial openings are on file and tangible results may follow.
Aug 14 Hoquiam reports a big merchant shuffling of locations as several concrete business blocks near completion. Leases are secured for the Lytle block Realty Anne Swanson and the Masonic building with work expected to finish in time for fall occupancy.
Robert Dinse assisting in operating the North Aberdeen ferry was hurt when a windlass crank handle slipped from his grasp. The handle struck his right hand and nose, breaking the nose and injuring the hand. He escaped more serious harm as the blow was softened.
P. S. Cyr, who ran a clothing shop on Heron Street near H, sold the business to Henry Mandles, formerly of Denver, who assumed possession immediately. Cyr stated he has no immediate plans beyond remaining in Aberdeen.
J D Crary and associates applied for a franchise to build an electric railway from South Bend to Raymond on Willapa Harbor. Crary, manager of Grays Harbor Raily and Light Co until July 1, states plans are not yet finalized but the project may cost around 500000 dollars.
In line with its policy seen in Aberdeen and Westport closures the company has shut its Olympia and Chehalis offices and sent the instruments to Seattle It intends to discontinue all remaining offices perhaps only keeping those in later cities
F C Finch head of the company with extensive beds in South Bay says the oyster crop looks very promising. Reports from the beds indicate oysters are unusually promising and there is no doubt about future culture of the bivalves on the Harbor.
North River ranchers praised efforts to start a highway linking their community with the Harbor and signaled they will join the Chamber and contribute financially to push the project forward.
The report states at the preset time there is no contagious disease in Aberdeen or Honniam though sickness is present. Physicians note the extended dry weather tends to raise the sick list in the harbor cities.
Saturday permit issued to Mrs. M. M. Bacon to construct a two story frame building on her corner lot at Heron and K streets. Building Inspector Charles W. Ewart approves plans drawn by Architects Troutman and Leather. Estimated cost about 15000 dollars and work to begin today.
Publisher asks city subscribers missing the Herald by 6 p m on Mondays and Thursdays to notify City Messenger Co tel 5931 so a paper will be sent to the address promptly.
Reports show schooners and steamers loading at E K Wood Union Slade American and Donovan mills for destinations including Guaymas Honolulu San Francisco Sydney Cal ports Coquimbo and Hong Kong with arrivals from San Diego San Pedro and California ports. A fire incident near Aberdeen prompted cross river action. Captain Tamblyn and HQ men extinguished small blaze with hose cart. loss estimated at 1500.
Fire Chief Adam Schneider reports the North Aberdeen ferry refused a chemical wagon crossing on Wishkah River early Sunday. Jacob Heater ferryman allegedly blocked the crossing, leading to a house fire at P. P. Drake’s dwelling with nearly all contents ruined. Rain earlier in the evening blamed for additional nearby structural losses.
Saturday night the police station handled seven scrappers with several facing major charges. Harry L. Smith allegedly beat a boy with a beer bottle and Fred Walstrom is charged with slashing Jack Morgan with a knife. Morgan is hospitalized. Willy Bossel was arrested after a fight. Winston and Eldon Wolf fought at G and River streets and await police court arraignment with bail set.
A Chehalis County resident declares candidacy for county clerk in the Republican primary. The announcement states intent to seek the nomination subject to GOP voter action at the September primaries.
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