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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
4
Patrons are notified that the Montesano Economist and Aberdeen Herald have merged under the Aberdeen Herald name. Economist subscribers will receive the Herald. exchanges should update mailing lists accordingly.
Consul Connelly notes New Zealand uses tax relief and land policies to promote home ownership. Crown lands are auctioned or leased in varied classes with compulsory residence, limits on holding sizes, and tenures including cash purchases, right of purchase, and perpetual leases. Cooperation works and government loans aid improvements, though the consul cautions against overreliance on these arrangements.
The text argues a man should leave the country in search of homes in the United States where land is more marketable and richer to cultivate. It states costs to clear land run at least 17.50 dollars per acre for grass sowing and fencing, with stump removal often delayed until decay.
The State Supreme Court, in a bare majority ruling signed by Judges Scott Anders and Gordon, finds the deficiency judgment statute unconstitutional as it applies to pre existing contracts. Dissenters Dunbar and Reavis publish strong views. The decision upholds several other mortgage provisions including appraisal requirements and limits on rents and remedies.
The Cathlamet Gazette, at the county seat of Wabkiakum county, begins volume ten with hopeful note. It notes the Supreme Court’s growing pattern of ruling last legislature laws unconstitutional and predicts the next legislature will focus on constitutional amendments for voter submission.
The bulletin comments on Congressman Lewis pushing protection for the president amid tense politics, warning the president may soon plead protection from his friends as adversaries gain influence.
The chairmen of the Democratic, Populist and Free Silver Republican national committees urged alliance across parties for the currency question in the upcoming congressional campaign. Congress members from all three parties are united for money rehabilitation and government currency control, with any middle road seen as aiding the money power.
The Bulletin notes Republican loyalty amid a tax on personal property while debating constitutional exemptions. Suspicion arises over Spanish involvement in the Maine wreckage, with government inquiry and Senator Mason urging caution. Treasury December export data show $25,540,483 in manufactured goods, 18.95 percent of total, down from December 1896.
The Honolulu Semi-Weekly Star calls annexation the leading issue for the islands while noting a contrasting local view that other questions may be more significant. the paper highlights the differing opinions on its importance to the American people.
The Aberdeen City Council invites bids for 600 cords of sound body or slab wood in 200 to 400 cord lots. Deliveries: 200 cords by May 1 1898 and 400 cords by July 1 1898 to the pumping station. Wood types and sizes specified. bonds required. bids due 8 p m March 9 1898. council may reject any bid. Ge o A Black city clerk.
In the Superior Court of Washington for Chehalis County probate matter estate of Nels N Espedal deceased. T Skrondal administrator gives creditors and others with claims one year from first publication to present with vouchers to attorney J C Cross Aberdeen WA. First publication Feb 3 1897.
In Chehalis County probate matter administrator A H Moulton oversees Nellie F Moulton estate. Creditors and claimants are directed to present claims to administrator at J C Cross. Dated February 1 1898 with first publication February 3 1898.
Board addresses state land commissioners sketch map for official roads crossing school and shore in Chehalis County. Captain Taylor US Engineer discussed Grass Creek bridge. referred to Commissioner McIntyre. Tax dispute in N P By Co v Chehalis County reviewed. attorney general and county attorney opinions cited. tax rate legality questioned. further action by board deemed unnecessary as case proceeds in court. Application of JE Modeal for 1807 personal property tax reduction denied for not signing detailed list. Auditor authorized to procure road and school district maps. monthly warrants to be drawn for court, auditor, sheriff, and staff from the current fund. Several transfers and adjustments approved, including a treasurer transfer of 855.08 and ending tobacco for paupers. Court-related coroner matter noted. bills to be listed in final.
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