29 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
1
At the Kentucky state fair, Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal argues party government misrepresents public opinion. He attacks party organization, calls for moderates’ unity, warns against extremism and hypocrisy, and advocates restraint over sensational reform.
Aberdeen defeated Seattle 2 to 0 in Seattle as Starkells pitched a strong game. Mistakes by Seattle funded Aberdeen’s second run while Hipwell’s deep right throw to third highlighted fast fielding. The win boosts Aberdeen in the pennant race and notes a prior 3–0 Seattle shutout.
A four year old boy, child of Mr. and Mrs. W. Nulf, of 1808 East First Street, fired a 32 caliber rifle believed unloaded. The bullet pierced his 16 month old sister’s left arm and lungs but she was resting easily by early afternoon and may recover.
Aberdeen public schools set to open September 3 with H M Cook assigning 41 teachers and multiple buildings and classrooms across North and South Aberdeen. Separately, the Alexander Fish Packing Company begins European brine pickle production with plans to expand to smoking and by‑products, aiming to boost Aberdeen’s economy and supporting a growing local fishing fleet.
The steamer Quinault entered harbor in fog and ran on a sand bar. Second mate Carl Rudolphson 20, unmarried, expert swimmer, drowned after the boat tipped and the crew, including three sailors who could not swim, struggled to reach safety. The ship suffered keel damage and rudder and fore planks damage and will be repaired here for several days. Rudolphson had substantial property in San Francisco.
Tacoma reports a new eighteen mile branch line from the Tacoma Eastern to Yelm to connect with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system. The line will serve timber districts and Grays Harbor area, via a traffic arrangement with Tacoma Eastern.
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