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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists semi weekly publication dates and pricing that reward advance payment. It states J. Carney as editor and proprietor and asserts the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor with the largest Chehalis county circulation, warning that ads paid on circulation claims may be forfeited if the claim is not true.
The Bulletin dismisses the suggestion to have two police officers rather than one as an unnecessary swap. It notes past venue changes and costs in Cosmopolis and Hoquiam and cites that the police judge may be selected from the justices of the peace as allowed by statute.
The Chicago Record-Herald, a Republican paper, labels the Home Market Club a consistent organization and questions whether its views will dominate the party. It argues reciprocity must be more than words and cautions against postponing policy for campaign gain.
The Grey department refused to intervene over a proposed $300 yearly salary increase for a worker. The city council must decide if services rendered justify the raise, while the chief cites alarm system lapses and unrelated duties for engineers.
Fragmentary line suggests Dietrich remarks on leadership, urging autonomy and firm stance amid generals discussions. Context and participants not fully clear from text.
The Kansas City Star quotes Joseph L. Bristow on post office department frauds and warns Perry Heath to resist graft. It argues honesty guards reputation and public trust, noting the risks of exposure, disgrace, and loss of influence for those who seek corrupt gain.
Officials acknowledge the emergency ordinance aimed to prevent wooden rebuilding in Aberdeen after a major fire. The measure succeeded in reducing risk but is faulty in practice and will require modifications. Authorities urge targeted changes to foundations and wall thickness to ease safe construction without overreaching.
City considers permanent paving on Heron street as large property owners push for filling and paving. Plank streets prove costly and short lived, so rail hauled earth and gravel could be used to fill, then pave with fir blocks or asphalt. Five year improvement district bonds could finance the project with yearly installments.
The Philadelphia Record notes that evaluating the trust system requires considering employed numbers, job regularity, wages, and diet quality. It asserts that despite some industry gains, the workingman's condition is not more comfortable now than in the past.
During a campaign trip, Secretary Wilson introduced Secretary Hay at a small station. A heckler shouted dismissively, “We know who Hay is, but who in thunder are you?” highlighting audience skepticism amid political showmanship.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum criticizing dishonesty within some trusts. A friend accuses him of defending trusts, and Sorghum notes a trust should serve the public, but when organizers exploit each other it becomes dishonest.
The Bulletin dedicates columns to correct major decisions and defend the mayor against errors in appointments. The paper emphasizes its patriotic stance and seeks to influence the outcome through extensive coverage.
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