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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1908

Page

4

Contractor Andrew Peterson starts work on Grant street

Ussiiwvoadil FRALMNOUN reports contractor Andrew Peterson has begun street filling from Arthur toward East First. He plans to grade holdings and use surplus earth for fill, with two 12 ton locomotives and a new purchase from Mrs. Jas. Stewart. An asphalt plant and small sawmill may follow.

Andrew Peterson Grant Street Arthur East Jas. Stewart Peterson Highland Home Heron Street

Dr A S Austin Hayes and Hayes Bank Blog

A fragment references Dr A S Austin linked with Hayes and Hayes Bank near Paine's drug store and notes a residence at Grays Harbor Hospital.

A. S. Austin Hayes & Hayes Bank Paine Grays Harbor Hospital

Aberteen Herald Publication Notice

The Semi-Weekly Aberteen Herald lists publishing schedule at 408 East Wishah Street and contact details. It notes subscription rates and policy on paper delivery and ad copy deadlines, highlighting circulation claims and contract conditions for advertisers.

East Wishah Street J. Carney Aberdeen Wash

Why raise county salaries after election

The piece argues against increasing Chehalis county official salaries after election to move from thirteenth to seventh class. It contends such raise would not attract better candidates, questions legality before federal census, and cites constitutional limits forbidding compensation changes during a term.

Chehalis

Cosmopolis Annexation Petition Discussion

The text argues annexation requests should originate from Cosmopolis. If Cosmopolis seeks annexation, Aberdeen may consider it. The city narrowly avoided prosecution for alleged abduction of Hoquiam and warns against being seen as a Crowe-like figure by neighbors.

Cosmopolis Aberdeen Hoquiam Pat Crowe

War links Keefe nomination to office and office-giver

The passage argues that some will misattribute Daniel J. Keefe's nomination as Commissioner General of Immigration to Roosevelt’s wartime stance on Samuel Gompers. It states the office, the man, and the giver of the office mutually sought each other.

Roosevelt Daniel J. Keefe Longshoremen’s Union Immigration Samuel Gompers

President’s stance on suffrage sparks police concern

The president wrote to Dr Lyman Abbott that woman suffrage was of little consequence, a remark seen as foolhardy or heroically defiant. Critics warn more police will be required after this affront to heroines championing emancipation, signaling rising tensions over suffrage and public order.

Lyman Abbott

Tariff Revisions Favor Some, Oppose Others at Hearings

Beneficiaries push for lower tariffs while those seeking overall cuts are poorly represented at tariff hearings. The article notes competing interests as the process considers changes on multiple schedules.

Taft and Cannon Mutual Need Over Tariff Clash

A quarrel between President-elect Taft and Speaker Cannon on the tariff or any question is not thinkable while both recognize that one cannot do without the other.

Taft Cannon

Remembering What to Forget as a Trust Magnate

A columnist notes that a key trait for a successful trust magnate is discerning what to forget and what to recall. It argues memory selective, strategic forgetting aids long term power and influence in corporate ecosystems.

Republicans Aim to Preserve Tariff Benefits in Platform

The party pledges to pursue its reasonable profits plank by ensuring tariff beneficiaries stay influential and remain in control.

Poverty's Blessings Noted By Wealthy Man With Millions

A wry observation notes that those with vast wealth recognize poverty's value less than others, suggesting wealth alters appreciation of fortune and hardship. The remark underscores social contrasts and personal perspective within economic disparity.

Piping the River and the City Water Main Dilemma

The Herald questions the Chehalis river water main proposal costing 5 000 to 10 000 dollars as a temporary fix. It argues South Aberdeen will need Charley creek water and urges rushing a north side reservoir with a combined, permanent plan and strict contract controls.

Snot McDougall The Herald Chehalis Aberdeen Charley

Justice's Quip on Husbands’ Pockets Deemed Legal Useless

A New York judge ruled that a woman may legally search her husband’s pockets. The remark implied the act was legal but of no real use, reflecting sharp wit about marital privacy.

New York

Rockefeller laments rapid price advances amid oil stock watering

In eight years the California Oil Trust branch saw $760,000 in shares watered to $17,000,000 while Mr. Rockefeller notes society moves too quickly. The quote underscores inflation and market exuberance driving prices higher.

California The Oil Trust

Higsen Returns to Axle Grease After Politics

Mr Higsen declares he is out of politics and back in axle grease. He says the political life, all things considered, smelled familiar in retrospect.

Ruef Granted Week Delay Before Sentence

Abraham Ruef, convicted of offering a bribe, received a one week postponement before sentencing. The delay, till next Saturday, was with district attorney consent. Defense blamed insufficient preparation time and chief counsel Act's absence for the request. Ruef faced a crowded courtroom under guard as Judge Lawlor reviewed trial history.

San Francisco Abraham Ruef District Attorney's Office John O'Gara Thomas B. Dozier Henry Act Ruef Judge Lawlor Lawlor Francis J. Heney

Land of Nod comes to Grand theater in Aberdeen

Samuel E. Rork presents The Land of Nod at the Grand tonight with a 75 member company of comedians singers and dancers. Elaborate scenery costumes and electrical effects from major cities will be seen in Aberdeen amid a strong advance sale and expect to sell out once doors open.

Samuel E. Rork Grand Theater Aberdeen

Waterfront loading and arrivals at West and Slade mills

The Robert Lewers loads at West mill for tuno lulu while the J Marhoffer leaves West mill for San Diego. Saginaw sails from Hart-Wood mill to San Francisco and Sehome arrives at Burrows mill to load for San Francisco. Other vessels from Slade and American mills head to San Pedro or San Francisco, with Gardner City at Burrows mill and John C Meyer anchored after arrival from Callao.

R. C. Slade Slade Mill San Pedro W. J. Patterson American Mill Saginaw Hart-Wood Mill San Francisco Sehome Burrows Mill Santa Barbara A. J. West Westerner Western Mill Claremont Hart- Wood Mill Chelans Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Mills Barkentine Gardiner City John C. Meyer Callao Peru

Fine Job Printing at Moderate Prices

Aberdeen Herald highlights affordable printing services offered with quality options for local customers.

Boy Has Narrow Escape From Mill Gears

Arthur Lotta six year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Lotta narrowly escaped serious injury when caught in mill gearing at the S E Slade Lumber Co planning mill Saturday morning. Workers halted the machinery and he suffered only severe bruises with no broken bones.

Arthur Lotta Andrew Lotta S. E. Slade Lumber Co

Exposition Office Opened by Chehalis Leader

Col H D Chapman executive commissioner for Chehalis county at the A Y P exposition opened the office to oversee the event and coordinate activities.

Col. H. D. Chapman Chehalis County

County building exhibit plans sought from local architects

An office in Room 10 Lumber Exchange block is preparing the county exhibit. Local architects should have designs for the county building ready to submit to the county board meeting in this city on Saturday December 26 at 3:30 p.m.

Elma High School Holds Evening Basketball Contests

The Elma High School selection faced the local school’s first team in a sharp game after a faculty contest won by the Elma second team. Elma led the main matchup but details of the final margin are incomplete.

Elma Elma High School Vic

Locals Lose to Elma In Season Opener

In a 23 to 6 defeat, the Elma team, taller and cohesive after four years together, overwhelmed the locals in the season opener. Most points came early as Elma dominated the fast game, yet the locals played a fine, spirited contest.

Tor Elma

Chamberlains Salve Eases Eczema Tetter and Salt Rheum

The intense itching from eczema tetter and salt rheum is almost instantly relieved by Chamberlains Salve. Many severe cases have been cured. For sale by Evans Drug Co.

Chamberlain Evans Drug Co

Grays Harbor News Briefs From The Aberdeen Sterald

Grays Harbor items from the Abere deen Semi-Weekly Sterald note local happenings. The paper lists community briefs and notices as part of its twice weekly coverage at a yearly rate of two dollars.

Grays Harbor Aberdeen Herald Aberedeen

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