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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
5
The Aberdeen Herald condemns a proposed water rate increase as unfair to low income residents while noting the city plant's strong revenue. It argues public ownership justifies lower rates and outlines projected income, expenses, and net profit. The paper also reports discussions on tax collection and liquor license payments.
A petition will circulate to ask the county commissioners to put before voters at the November general election the question of moving the county seat to a location between Aberdeen and Hoquiam, amid a legislative sugar war.
The article explains the City National bank transaction involving the New York customs house property, noting a $2,265,000 sale price with a $2,215,000 non interest bearing certificate of deposit issued to treasury representatives. The government retained title while renting back the property for $130,000 yearly, avoiding certain taxes and showing financiering influence on the Republican party, as Bryan’s Commoner argues.
Adjutant General Drain in Washington reports Governor McBride that favorable action is secured on the claim for pay of the Washington volunteers in the First Washington regiment. About 250 men are entitled, with an amount allowed totaling 2963 dollars for time served in camp after being rejected at Camp Rogers for physical disability.
Shipping movements include the Fulton, Wawona, Gardiner City, James H. Bruce, Sophia Christianson, Sequoia, San Pedro, R. W. Bartlett, and A. B. Johnson sailing or loading for San Francisco, San Pedro, Honolulu, and Santa Barbara. The A. B. Johnson narrowly escaped wreck at the harbor entrance during January gale. tug Traveler towed her in. Aberdeen, Wash., Jan 31, 1901. Also water notice: rents due by the 10th, service cuts for nonpayment, and owner responsibility for pipes and frost protection.
Grain-O praised as a delicious nourishing food drink to replace coffee. It is described as made of pure grain, aids digestion, strengthens nerves, and suitable for children and adults. Price listed as about 15e and 25e per package.
C H Tanner dies at 72 on Wishkah street from heart failure. Funeral set for tomorrow from his residence. he leaves a wife and son Eugene Tanner, manager at West Slade Mill Co. Ed Thomas of City Market suffers a serious injury in a meat hook accident. after initial danger he survives and is treated at Aberdeen General Hospital.
Reward offered for true and accurate information on timber trespass on described lands in Chehalis county. Names cited include George L. Fierrez of Detroit Michigan. The notice lists numerous townships and sections with specific parcel descriptions and dates, seeking rightful assessment and enforcement of timber-cutting penalties.
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