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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1907
Page
1
At a Spokane banquet, Hon. Wm. Jennings Bryan argued prosperity comes from metal money and divine providence. He contrasted Democratic success on monetary reform with Republican opposition and warned the nation against predatory wealth and trusts.
Bryan's Commoner reports W. D. Boyce of Chicago proposing a syndicate take over the post office as a private enterprise for public benefit. They would pay government rent and all profits above 7 percent, cut postage by half, extend rural delivery, and add a postal express department, acknowledging public service concerns and urging pruning railroad mail subsidies.
The Brig Geneva and the steamer Jim Butler loaded at Union and West mills respectively for San Francisco. The schooners W. J. Patterson and A. B. Johnson sailed from American and West mills for San Francisco. Washtucena waits for a tug to tow to San Francisco. Newburg arrived Thursday night and sailed from Slade mill for San Francisco. Quinsault left Friday with Hart-Wood mill cargo and Berkley in tow to San Francisco.
The E. J. Carpenter production At Cripple Creek will be shown at the Grand on Wednesday evening January 23. It portrays Rocky Mountain life with strong emotion and noble characters led by Joe Mayfield the generous gold miner who shelters the orphan and defends the weak.
A patriotic verse salutes James Cannon known as Uncle Joe for his steady post in public life. The poem praises his even temper toward senators, calls him a defender of “square deal” and “fair play,” and lauds his spotless record and dedication to the United States.
Montesano reports prominent Wynooche valley farmer David Wilkie was thrown from a buggy near town on Wednesday afternoon and died that night from injuries. His wife Mrs Wilkie is critically injured. four sons and one daughter survive. Funeral at the Spaulding home, burial in Wynooche cemetery.
Montesano Jan. 19 The county treasurer opened the tax sale of 1905 and later years real estate. Ocosta Westport and additions dominate the bids with several buyers driving prices higher than expected. Railroads Northern Pacific and Milwaukee reportedly had representatives among bidders. The Ocosta tract sale extended beyond today and likely continues to next Wednesday. remaining properties are not expected to fetch similar highs.
A twice weekly transcript notes local happenings in Gray's Harbor. The Abe Deen Semi-Weekly Herald provides brief items and notices for residents, priced at two dollars per year with advance payment option.
In Olympia the tenth session starts with reformists winning committee control and an agreement to curb old ruling powers. The fight over Senate rulings drew attention as Booth introduced rules clipping lieutenant governor power. The week saw swift consolidation among new senators with little room for backroom deals.
Will Lanning and M. Ryan sold two-thirds of the 50 feet on the Union block at H and Heron streets. A. L. McLeod of Aberdeen Brewing Co. bought the stake from Rowland Bros. A.J. Anderson keeps his one-third share of the adjoining fifty feet. The sale price remains undisclosed, but the property rents for $300 monthly, implying about 6 percent on a $60,000 investment.
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