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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
5
The Aberdeen Herald outlines publishing changes city matters in condensed form and critiques regional papers. It discusses Taft and Philippines policy, Delinquent tax summons, county seat politics, and Montesano opposition to moving the courthouse reflecting local press opinions.
The article reports that Democratic senators praise the delay in the Philippine debate to hear all opinions. Governor Taft testifies and Republican senators claim Filipinos are content with current conditions. A petition from the Federal party in the islands, signed by 200,000 prominent citizens, requests making the islands part of the United States with territorial government.
The piece notes San Francisco and Portland chambers of commerce opposing Chinese exclusion and predicts widespread lobbying on the Pacific coast. It argues the Republican platform remained silent to hint at unrestricted Chinese immigration and anticipates local papers advocating free admission before November.
The Lindauer sailed for San Francisco from the Wilson mill Friday. Fanny Adele loads at West & Slade mill for San Francisco. Esther Buhne arrived to load for San Pedro. Chas. R. Wilson sailed for San Francisco from the Wilson mill. Alice seeks a charter but remains uncollateralized. Chehalis sailed for San Pedro from Aberdeen mill. Lilliborne departed from Anderson & Middleton for San Francisco. Wanema arrived and loads for San Pedro at Anderson & Middleton. R. C. Slade arrived and loads for San Francisco at West & Slade. Letitia arrived and loads for San Francisco at Aberdeen mill. Henry Wilson, A. B. Johnson and San Van Bonaventura load for San Francisco at Wilson mill. W. J. Patterson arrived and loads for San Pedro at Anderson & Middleton. Bryan's Commoner yearly, Aberdeen Hrratp three months for $1. Orders to this office.
In the Police Court Chas Godfern paid five dollars for assault on Lewis Gissoul. W T Kaufman fined fifteen dollars for conducting a gambling game. Lizzie Harris fined twelve dollars for keeping a house of ill fame. Oscar Lindross arrested for drunkenness released on ten dollar bail which he forfeited. Chris Berg fined five dollars for drinking on the streets. Proprieties of gambling houses had bail raised from twenty five to fifty dollars. City Attorney Shields argued twenty five dollars sufficient. Judge Pearson may adjust fines with council input. The council can order more frequent arrests if fines rise.
Weatherwax issues a call on school warrants with interest ceasing Feb 21. Includes a patent salve advertisement offering cures for cuts burns sores and skin eruptions. Copy for ads due by noon Wednesday to run in the current issue.
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