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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
5
In Aberdeen 1901 the mayoral contest sparked city council dismay over perceived bias during recount procedures. The Herald notes candidates Maley and rival earned a close result and warns against partisan influence, with an appeal to the superior court anticipated.
The article advocates a city alarm system to improve fire protection. It notes the Gamewell system costs about 1800 dollars for five alarm boxes and five miles of wiring, with potential partial funding via subscriptions from leading property owners if the city cannot fully cover the expense.
The naval board of inquiry reports Admiral Schley guilty of vacillation dilatoriness and lack of enterprise while Admiral Dewey upholds every maneuver from seizure of the flying squadron to victory over the Spanish fleet as free from error. The public will accept Dewey’s verdict despite bureaucratic opposition.
The piece notes Aberdeen's rapid growth and natural advantages as a Pacific coast hub while warning that mercantile businesses may outpace population. It says manufacturing enterprises will be welcomed for their combined benefits. It also reports Assistant Attorney General Ross ruling that county superintendents may claim 10 cents per mile as duties expenses, not salary.
The coast at Grays Harbor enjoys unusually warm late summer air while the Atlantic slope endures severe cold. Residents note the contrast as a light breeze from the Pacific brings gentler temperatures.
The President endorses a publicity remedy once proposed by William Jennings Bryan. The city faces March closure of a wood water pumping station and must decide on building a road to haul a new supply, a matter demanding early council attention.
The president's ban on active partisanship by federal officials unsettles local patrons at the pie counter, sparking chatter about its impact on public service and daily life.
A political shift described as a democratic tide in Boston is noted as not reassuring for Republican friends. The remark frames the current climate as favorable to Democrats and potentially discouraging for opponents.
J B Egerer and John Lindstrom made brief trips to Portland and Olympia on business. J W Parks, John O Hara and others visited Aberdeen recently. The Union shingle mill resumed with a new boiler and Creech Bros added to the electric company. Various residents and firms reported travels and operations, including hospital cases and new storefronts. The Thistle steamer runs thrice weekly to Westport after T C Reed ceased.
Grays Harbor unions to organize a Labor and Trades Council in Longshoremen's hall tonight. Mrs. Thorpe builds a bakery on E street beside the city dock. Andrew Kronholm, 46, dies of stomach cancer at St Joseph's hospital.
The T C Reed owned by C E Burrows & Co. completed its Grays Harbor voyage and departed Monday for Seattle in tow, bound for a Seattle Bremerton run. Built in Aberdeen four years ago by Capt T C Reed, it has served the Monte Sano Westport route as the finest harbor vessel. Capts Darling Bull Doddridge and crew kept steam ready amid calm seas, while Harbor Queen assumes the winter schedule and Lands Burrows dock Aberdeen with a new time card on page ten.
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