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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
1
Goodwin's Weekly notes Congress opened the session amid distrust in lawmakers and a failing financial system. It argues most stalwarts are near retirement, new members lack stature, and trusts influence remains unseen while a truly enlightened financial plan is lacking.
Aberdeen shows 13 660 taking third place in the state ranking of counties by percentages Hoquiam stands fifth amid the county list of important cities and figures.
The Hulburt mill is shut for repairs and overhaul to resume January 2 with a new conveyor and carriage and other improvements about 5000 dollars. The Wilson mill is also closed until after the holidays for its regular annual overhaul. Printing noted as good by Aberdeen Printing Co. All the news worth while is found in the Herald.
North Aberdeen Second ward residents joined a meeting Tuesday with four city council members present to discuss blocking the bridge removal. Opponents, led by East Second Street property owners, fear property value losses while heirs of Alexander Young may alone sustain old contract terms. Mrs Young offered land to connect new river road, as council plans a special session to decide and curb ferry costs.
The Chehalis county courthouse at Montesano, costing over 300000, is a 100 by 140 foot three story structure with a 120 foot dome. Built of steel and reinforced concrete with Tenino sandstone, it features a Pompeian copper roof, extensive plate glass, and fireproof interior finishes. The jail connects to the building with a two story cell blocks and modern ward hospital facilities. Occupancy anticipated by May 1.
Frank B. Kellogg, speaking to the Economic Club of New York, argues that government must not confiscate railroad property. He supports broad regulatory control, warning true prosperity rests on reasonable oversight and a commission with rate fixing powers. He cites decades of corporate legislation shaping policy.
Several hundred boosters from Vancouver Washington attend the fourth quarterly meeting of the Southwestern Washington Development Association marking its second year. Delegates are welcomed by the Vancouver Commercial Club with Portland Seattle and Tacoma expected to be well represented. A banquet by the Portland club closes the meeting as Elks prepare a new 50000 home in Vancouver.
The second performance in the Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association series at J. M. Weatherwax High School auditorium drew a fair-sized crowd. John B. Ratto impressed as a versatile artist with his character impersonations.
Senate heard the first tariff discussion of the session with Sen Cummins pressing for a rule change to curb bill amendments while Messrs Lodge and Aldrich signaled support for subject based revision. The exchange touched on house origin of revenue bills and party positions amid sharp exchanges and pledges.
Boyd P. Doty, president of the Washington Anti-Saloon League, predicts the 1911 legislature will pass a county option local option bill. He says the senate will be very dry and the house will be far from damp, with the house likely dry within a week after January 9 session opens.
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