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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists subscription discounts for early and short-term payments. It claims the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor with the largest Chehalis county circulation and notes contracts may be forfeited if circulation assertions are not true.
Surveyor Robertson reports on south and north side routes to Cosmopolis Melbourne and Monte Sano. North side road cost about one fourth of south side, with fewer permanent bridge charges, while south side requires expensive bridge and steeper grade. Petition issues and anti boycott debate cited, Grays Harbor Gazette ceases, merged with Washingtonian. Laxative Brome Quinine ad included.
Editor Dean argues that premature daily newspapers in towns under 10 000 struggle to pay costs and provide real news. He notes readers prefer city papers for news and urges readers to compare inches of news in a daily with his paper as proof of value and offers a free year for skeptics.
The council demands a $200 deposit from two saloon keepers to renew licenses, with a $1,000 bond tied to license applications. The move appears unlawful since fines for gambling cap at $50 and penalties require a court, suggesting the council cannot forfeit deposits or impose such bonds by simple order.
City council approves sidewalk ordinance for C and Fifth streets and orders a 4 inch water pipe laid across the river to serve the Michigan Lumber Co. mill. Supt. Linn to prepare material estimates, finance clerical help up to 15 dollars, and city finances report to be published.
State Land Commissioner Calvert discusses the seventh biennial report revealing Aberdeen harbor line survey errors. The engineer's findings show ground markings missing, preventing completion of the 1901 tide-lands act survey. Attorney General says the board cannot amend official maps. War Department action is sought and congressional pressure urged.
The proposal calls for 10000 dollars of public money to entertain the king of Siam during his visit. It recalls the Boer delegates reception on the White House steps which cost only mental strain for the administration.
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