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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald dated December 6, 1900 lists subscription prices and discounts for advance payment. It proclaims the paper as the oldest on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts rely on circulation claims, with forfeiture if the statement is not true.
The Daily Bulletin faces a public dispute with the Herardp over editorials and charges against Aberdeen city officials. The Herarp defends its truthfulness while the city council condemns Bulletin assertions as false and dangerous to the community, prompting another extra edition.
A historical remark attributes to Mr Roosevelt a description of Mr McKinley as “too much like a banana-sweet but soft.” The quote reflects late 19th century political rhetoric.
The piece notes continued Filipino fighting despite McKinley’s election and reports the administration plans to seek congressional authorization for a permanent army increase to wage the Philippine war.
A claim that H. L. Cook has a convincing manner when persuading a stubborn editor is noted. The remark suggests Cook's skill in editorial negotiations and influence within press circles.
William J. Bryan declares the presidential campaign has begun and frames the race as a clash between plutocracy and democracy with the outcome decided by complete triumph of one side. He emphasizes the enduring struggle and the high stakes of the contest.
The article notes Hogan’s political maneuvering over city damage cases Olsen Camero and Finn versus the city. A special edition bulletin was issued on election morning claiming dismissals, but a courthouse inquiry shows only Olsen request granted while Camero and Finn remain in court.
The erratic visit by County Attorney Abel to Aberdeen aimed at influencing the incoming vote for Hogan, illustrating the controversial tactics used by officials in the campaign.
Henry Bertren Hyser died at his Aber deen home on December 2 1900 aged 64 years 15 days after a two week typhoid illness. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with Reverends Lackey and Gibson officiating. Hyser previously worked in Michigan and later served as foreman in the Weather wax mill planning department. He leaves a widow and two children Eugene and Mrs. Mabel Hamilton. Vessels including the schooners Letitia Zampa and Philippines and the steamer Newburg are loading or sailing for San Francisco or a Mexican port from nearby mills. Manzinita lighthouse tender was in port. several ships overdue at Aberdeen mills.
A four masted top-mast schooner named the F. M. Slade was launched at noon yesterday from Cousins shipyard. Built for KH Slade Lumber Co, the 190 by 89 by 14 foot vessel will carry over 900000 feet of lumber and cost about 45000 dollars when rigged. She was towed to the West & Slade wharf for rigging and loading a lumber cargo for Australia.
List of names including I H Bennett I N Benham Douglas Benson Aldridge Clements Miss A Hodgson Mrs Himes Chas H Heedman A T Jacobson Miss Ida Karrogis Juzup Masten Delmer McGrade Wm McDonald Mrs J Mottoner Miss Silja Phelps Heben Southard F J Sullivan J G Shipley Rose Wahar Frank Williams Mrs O. Names remain uncalled for advertised letters.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as stopping a cough and curing a cold in one day with a no cure no pay promise. Price listed as 25 cents.
Notice is given that the partnership under Grays Harbor Tailoring Co has been dissolved by mutual consent. Garman & Barkley will continue the business and assume liabilities and will collect all accounts. Dated Aberdeen Washington November 20, 1900.
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