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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists editors and post office details and recalls its status as the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. It warns that advertising contracts based on circulation will be forfeited if the claim is not absolutely true.
The piece argues Republicans may bow to big finance and abandon labor voters, accusing party leaders of betraying tariff protection for trusts while labor struggles with empty meals. It suggests socialists may back Republicans in the county by trading delegates for a legislature bid, though no county convention is yet announced.
Onlookers observed reckless handling of goods during a recent Aberdeen blaze. They urged a dedicated fire department salvage member to remove items only when safe, ensuring what is carried out is saved rather than broken or damaged.
A chaotic, garbled report notes a dispute among local papers and advertisers over pricing. It hints at collusion accusations and talks of profit, questioning the legitimacy of advertising costs in a city publication reliant on organizations for funding.
The state senator criticizes Ben Oppenheimer citing a crooked reputation and says he would avoid any association due to personal and political concerns.
Former foreman Milo Shanks accuses the government printing office of spending thirty thousand dollars to spy on the employer. He condemns the Republican machine for corrupting work and calls to remove the rascals from power.
Patterson New Jersey workers in a factory have gone on strike after wages were reduced to four dollars a week. The report frames the action as a consequence of supposed Republican prosperity and tariff protection failing to raise wages.
A writer attacks conservative Republicans like Dryden and Elkins for favoring reform in name while supporting corporations. The piece praises Rooseveltian progressivism and accuses peers of duplicity, noting Root’s debt-collecting stance abroad and the public’s wary reception of such rhetoric.
Reported bar conditions hindered ship departures as captains noted only 18 to 19 feet of water at high tide. Tug Traveler towed seaward several vessels while five remained anchored in the south bay waiting for deeper water. Weather and tidal raise influenced delays but the bar itself was not rough.
Augustus C Tate died at St Josephs hospital from a complications of diseases at 4:50 pm. A Brooklyn born performer known as a comedian and stage actor in Aberdeen and Grays Harbor, he had recently worked at Olympus theater and led in The Hills of California. Funeral was held Saturday afternoon with Aberdeen band leading the procession to Fern Hill cemetery.
Aberdeen students fund their education by after school work. Supt. H. M. Cook and Principal R. B. Kellogg welcome requests from citizens seeking workers and from students seeking employment to help cover schooling costs. A leading city family offers a position for a girl to assist in the home while attending high school.
The board awarded the Emergon road graveling to John Idle for 1.70 per yard and the Kirkpatrick road clearing and grading to Peter Hunley with rates of 48 3 per lineal foot for clearing and 35 cents per cubic yard for dirt moved. Completion dates set for August 1 1997 and November 1 1906. New voting precincts McClips Tulips Axford defined by townships and sections. Adjournment scheduled for September 10 1996 at 9 50 am.
Per week ending August 25, by F. H. Robinson observer, Elma notes a burglary spree in Montesano and a hotel robbery. Joseph Bert was captured today at Oakville with stolen watches jewelry and clothing in his possession and taken to the county jail by Alex Nichols.
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