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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
6
The item lists publishing cadence and address for Aberdeen Printing Co at 309 East Wishkah Street with telephone 568 and J. Carney as editor and manager. It notes entry as second class mail matter at the Aberdeen, Washington post office.
The article argues socialism’s quantitative gains in the 1912 presidential vote exceed 700000, a 60 percent rise, but questions its qualitative progress. It notes widespread defeats of local socialist nominees and limited gains in strong party states, citing Milwaukee and Schenectady as unhappy endorsements of trial prolongation.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes socialism has declined among native stock and the poor yet grows in some areas. It cites Massachusetts where votes rose slightly this year over 1908 but were modest a decade earlier, suggesting social change more than political impact as the movement remains far from major party status.
Rumors say William J. Bryan may be offered and accept the post of Secretary of State in the Wilson administration. Supporters argue his world travel and Latin American experience qualify him, while critics say some deem him a dreamer. a Bryan cabinet as Premier would show practical statesmanship.
Word came Saturday through former Councilman R J Hills of the sudden death of T M Howard 51 former Aberdeen contractor who died at his ranch near Cedarville Heart failure was the cause. Survived by a wife and four children he had suffered heart trouble. Funeral services were held yesterday at 1 PM from the Howard home with interment in Cedarville cemetery Freda Howard daughter and Jessie McCracken cousin accompanied Miss McCracken home after learning of the death.
Truax Erickson, a local electrician, installed an innovative lighting system at the Starland theater. The setup lets auditors see the entertainment without full darkness and helps patrons reach seats without stumbling. The lighting improves overall viewing experience and is deemed one of the best such jobs in the city.
Report of the financial condition of Chehalis County Bank at Aberdeen Washington ending November 26 1912. Resources total 202206.33 with loans securities real estate and cash. Liabilities include 25000 capital stock undivided profits 238.18 and deposits 176968.15. Bank cashier G W Ripley swears to truth before J E Stewart notary December 5 1912. Directors George Nyere R B Motherwell attest.
Mrs. Chester Whitely left yesterday for San Francisco. Jed Rogers came from Copalis on business Saturday. Dick Gale rode the S. S. Columbia to San Francisco yesterday morning. S. B. McCracken of South Aberdeen returns from Vancouver Island after eight months log g ing. A J Stewart urged for city council Third ward at spring elections. Michael Lentz of Aberdeen Greenhouse sold 175 dozen chrysanthemums last Wednesday for Thanksgiving. R H Evans of Graham Station arrives from Eastern Washington after seven months, will visit brother John R. Evans before returning home.
Property owners in Fill District No 1 plan a meeting at the Oregon hotel to press for street work while criticizing current fill quality. City Engineer C W Ewart and Health Officer L L Goodnow are invited as sanitation concerns and clogged sewers in the Wishkah street to waterfront area worry residents about drainage and disease. A large crowd is expected as talks focus on whether the city should accept or delay paving the fill.
A fire yesterday afternoon damaged contents of kiln No. 4 at the General Package company in South Aberdeen, about 750 dollars. Aberdeen and South Aberdeen fire brigades fought the blaze until 10 pm, aided by three mains streams after a delayed auto engine due to low tide. No other property damage occurred. new fireproof kilns nearby were protected by active sprinklers. The kiln is insured according to company officers.
The Rt. Rev. Edward O'Dea announced diocesan changes and appointed Rev. S. J. Arsenault as chaplain of St. Joseph Hospital in Aberdeen. Wholesale butchers estimate 20,000 turkeys were sold in Aberdeen markets for Thanksgiving.
Mrs W Mallard of 417 West Curtis acted heroically to rescue 6 year old in a home fire on South Side. Fire was sparked by a closed stove draft after the child added paper. Fire department extinguished the blaze. the child suffered burns but rests easily. Damages were about 25 dollars.
Vessels and schooners tied to Hoquiam and Grays Harbor yards load lumber and sail for San Francisco and West Coast ports. Taurus undergoes repairs at Endresen yards while Nehalem and Alumna arrive or load at local mills. Several ships including Rainier and Newsboy faced harbor delays before clearance.
The notice urges switching from carbon lighting to Mazda electric lamps claiming three times as much light for the same electricity cost. It promotes lower meter rates and labels Rane Drug Co as agents for Abereen.
An ad style line depicts a policeman threatening a crowd and compares harsh mineral pills to Dr King’s New Life Pills which are said to gently persuade the bowels to move. The copy claims health follows and lists a price of 25 cents at druggists.
Charles Stagger a marine diver and helper left Friday for Portland to wreck an old steel bridge over the next two weeks. They will dynamite one of the large piers under Mr Stag ger's supervision. Aberdeen Printing Co Particular Printers 309 East Wishkab street.
A pamphlet titled How to Pull STUMPS offers methods to clear stump land at the lowest known cost per acre using perfected devices. It claims the guide is free to stump landowners who mail their names to John A. Gorman at 1112 Western Ave Seattie.
Governor elect Lister named C. C. Dill of Spokane as private secretary and Frank M. Lamborn of Tacoma as state printer. Dill serves as deputy prosecutor and chaired the Walla Walla convention while Lamborn is with the Allen & Lamborn firm of printers. Announcement ahead of January term.
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