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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1905
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald provides subscription rates and postal classifications, noting its status as the oldest paper in Grays Harbor with the largest circulation. It warns of contracts drying up and emphasizes its mission to serve the community in West Washington.
The piece reviews Ida Tarbell’s critique of Standard Oil and its Kansas invasion, noting how Kansans resisted monopoly with public-stake resolve. It contrasts Kentucky/ Missouri concerns, railroad leverage, and Odell's shipyard case, framing a broader critique of corruption and reform in early 20th century America.
Molly Elliott Seavelitaes wail Chateau of Montplasir opens the September Smart Set. The tale is delightfully amorous from start to end with believable situations and lively wit. Readers familiar with Miss Seawell’s Pay Bouchard will know the pleasant hour ahead.
The piece quotes the New York Mail of the Sun praising a mayor who resists dives and any outside orders, warning that ultimate power often comes from public service corporations that seek to despoil communities. It also notes Rosestvensky’s view that Russian ships suffered from poor construction defective ammunition untrained gunners and rebellious crews. A free press and a free government would better inform the czar and let people defend their interests.
The text argues bankers looting their own banks and railroad magnates extorting patrons intensify support for government savings banks and public ownership of railroads, suggesting this sentiment surpasses all advocates combined.
Congressman Cushman spent Friday evening and Saturday touring Cosmopolis, the Southside factories, and Hoquiam to review harbor improvements. He gathered data for the rivers and harbors committee to aid regional development and explained the visit was non political and focused on business needs.
The Newsboy and multiple vessels like the Edward R. West FP M Slade Jennie Wand Mathew Turner and others are loading at West Slade Michigan Hart Wood Aberdeen and Wilson mills for San Francisco San Pedro San Pedro and San Francisco. The Wrestler and Golden Shore also head to southern California and China ports respectively. Steamers GOC Lindauer and J Wood move to port for loading duties.
Assessor F R Archer heads to the Quinault Indian reservation as allotting agent to distribute land to entitled Indians. Surveying detachment led by Engineer T O Miles covers Point Granville and Lake Quin. About 890 Indians may receive land with 112 houses and 330 residents on the reservation. Agricultural and grazing lands specified in 80 acre tracts. settlement open after congressional action.
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