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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces semi weekly publication by J Carney with subscription rates and discounts for advance payments. It claims the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor and has the largest circulation in Chehalis county, with advertising contracts tied to this claim.
A Southern exchange cites Washington warning that Colombia may trigger US war if it coerces Panama. It reports the general staff prepared a campaign plan in case of conflict and notes the United States will contribute 10,000,000 dollars to Panama to stabilize its public finances, reflecting paternalism unseen by the forefathers.
AP dispatch from Chicago reports International Harvester plans to lay off 7500 of 19000 workers saving about 5 million dollars yearly. Deering division cuts 1500 at Irondale and Fullerton plants. McCormick division pares 1800 of 7000 jobs. Mills in Milwaukee Springfield and Plano also affected. Question raised if centralization is the broader trend behind these layoffs.
The Twilight Club speaker PD E Johnson argues newspapers are the best medium for merchants. A paper reaches every home and readers encounter ads while reading news, causing interest and awareness of products and prices without deliberate ad seeking.
The council ordered Heron street repairs by property owners, but statutes do not sustain this method. Law allows sidewalk renewals by this procedure, yet street renewals require regular resolutions and ordinances.
A remark ascribes ten million dollars from the United States as a decorative hatband for Panama. The comment frames the sum as an extravagant gesture in diplomatic chatter.
Geo H Parr's appointment as city engineer will leave a vacancy on the city council from the sixth ward. L L Trask appears the favorite among several names mentioned for the vacant post. Lindstrom seems unlikely to seek the sixth ward seat despite potential nomination. Trask's business experience would be a valuable council addition.
Massachusetts Senator Hoar says he often voted against his party and has no regrets. He claims he never bolted the party as it aligned with his views in time. The piece notes questions about imperialist alignment and Britain’s Japan language study amid Atlantic tensions.
The Bulletin on Monday published a long editorial belittling William Jennings Bryan and in the next issue offers telegraphic news including a two-column circus bill head detailing Bryan’s views on British municipalities.
The New York World likens Nei dermier to Wall Street operators, but the remark omits the fact he is imprisoned and cannot speak in his own defense.
Roosevelt quotes the saying no man is above or below the law. He questions the criminal clause of the Sherman Antitrust Act, implying issues with enforcement or scope. The remark frames a broader debate on accountability and legal penalties for corporate misconduct.
The remark about entangling alliances is noted though Washington’s reputation for strenuous effort was not publicized by his press agents.
Perry Heath stands firm against resignation while President Roosevelt faces the political strain. Unnamed allies complain of favoritism as circles react to the evolving political scene and shifting demands.
The remark notes Roosevelt's claim of foresight about Panama's independence, implying his vision and global strategic thinking in the era of canal planning and Latin American affairs.
Mr. Hanna repeatedly declines yet speaks with the emphasis of a man relying heavily on his friends for support and assistance.
Promoters of a ship subsidy read a portion of the message with a suspicious droop in the left eyelid. The gesture sparked questions about the firmness of support and potential hidden motives behind the push.
The Thrice-a-Week World claims strong public favor and wide circulation, promising fair political coverage and rich features. A one year subscription costs 1.00, totaling 156 issues, and a combined one year offer with the Aberdeen Herald is 2.25. Also notes VIAVI as a remedy for female diseases with home treatment and state headquarters in Seattle.
A dampened flannel bound on the affected parts relieves deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains better than a plaster. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has no superior ointment for such pains and is sold by all druggists.
A local advertisement touts The Herald Printery at 39 Wishkah Street as the best source for commercial job printing services. It promotes quality work, competitive pricing, and quick turnaround for business needs.
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