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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
1
Terms of subscription and advertising rates announced by JAMES F. GIRTON publisher. Notices include births marriages deaths and correspondence from all parts of the state. writers may sign but not required for publication. Printed at Aberdeen Washington as a post office matter.
The new Fifty-Fifth Congress opens amid partisan forecasts and stalled measures. Debates focus on currency control, bankruptcy reform, postal savings banks, and Cuban recognition. Annexation of Hawaii may pass against native will as Cuba remains ignored. Congressional time centers on fiscal prestige rather than decisive legislation.
The piece critiques court action inviting attorneys to weigh legal points in the Dennis vs Moses dispute over currency payments and property sales. It argues capitalists seek to evade laws to benefit themselves, while debtors facing penalties are treated as villains, reflecting broader tensions with legislative measures.
The statement asserts that greater obedience to authority lowers unrest and dissatisfaction with current conditions, while increasing brotherly feeling among all human groups. It emphasizes harmony through compliance and unity across diverse populations.
The president’s annual message to Congress is read with interest for policy signals on Cuba currency and annexation. It criticizes reliance on a hard money policy, endorses reissuing redeemed greenbacks, and spars with bimetallists while backing Hawaiian annexation and arbitration efforts. Alaska and Pacific railroad issues also receive attention.
A Ta coma Populist meeting discussed party welfare amid Republican claims of fusion failures. The piece argues alliances between Populists and Democrats are natural, while Republicans exaggerate. It notes President McKinley’s mother’s death and offers sympathy, stressing his humanity over partisanship.
A commentary laments widespread dishonesty among public servants across Chehalis and King counties and Spokane officials. The piece argues that many officials treat public funds as personal plunder and compares malfeasance to burglary, noting the high cost of elections and the challenge of finding trustworthy leaders.
The passage notes temptations to steal from the treasury and questions when elections will be won on merit. It observes public concern for honest elections and the frequent use of party platforms to gain office, urging stricter laws or harsher punishment to deter corruption.
The life saving station nears completion under new superintendent Col. Cornell replacing a temperamental architect. A Christmas union planned by villagers advances with committees on finances and decoration. Weather churned Pacific breakers and a Grays Harbor lights petition moves toward five range lights. Local tax receipts are rising. county warrants may trade at par after January 1.
The plan aims to raise 16000 dollars by selling lands not kept by the tribe. The effort seeks passage in the next congress with backing from Receiver Deckebach and Senator Wilson. Survey is needed to show exact boundaries before improvements on the reservation can proceed.
Real estate transfers listed for Chehalis County Washington in the week ending December 4 1897. Transfers involve numerous parcels in Hoquiam Montesano Aberdeen Westport Elma and Cosmopolis with owners including Heermans Damon Hulbert Carman and Ogburn. Both residential and commercial properties are noted with lot and block designations and tract descriptions.
A missionary convention meets in Cosmopolis Presbyterian Church starting Tuesday evening at 7 30 and ends Wednesday to catch the Aberdeen ferry. Dr Gunn of Seattle leads with invited ministers from all denominations and visiting speakers. Discussions, a question box, and addresses follow.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and hay fever with testimonials from Rev. John Reid Jr and Rev. Francis W. Poole. It also asserts a constitutional cure for deafness and offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, inviting requests for circulars.
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