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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald explains its biweekly publication schedule and address at 408 Fast Wishkah Street. It lists subscription rates and asserts it is the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest Chehalis County circulation.
A Maryland Court of Appeals ruling frames blacklist and boycott as illegal when used to injure business. The decision in a Baltimore case confirms an employer may terminate for cause, and an employee may quit, but coercive tactics to ruin others’ livelihood are actionable.
The speaker warns that non treaty understandings with Japan could become a dangerous precedent, eroding the Senate's constitutional treaty power and threatening to make the president the sole treaty maker.
Commentary notes Andrew Carnegie's £150,000 donation toward Pittsburg purification. The columnist implies the amount hints at Carnegie's potential to die poor despite the grand gift, noting it would take far more money to truly purify the town.
County residents largely support funding Chehalis county road building with long term bonds at low interest. Critics worry over spending efficiency, but a proposed law would assess 50 percent of new road costs on abutting property for half to one mile, boosting road expansion and curbing unnecessary projects.
City council urged to reconsider Councilman Bowes proposal to permanently improve all streets within the fire limits. Citizens largely favor paving remaining streets F G H and other districts to avoid future damages and reduce costs.
Ed B Benn announces his bid for Aberdeen mayor though not yet filed his declaration. A native of Aberdeen he brings city council and state representative experience and strong qualifications for the office. He is described as energetic and well suited to devote time and attention to city affairs.
A consular report notes Canada had 1916 bank branches, 30 chartered banks totaling 1916 branches abroad, and one bank with 55 million capital operating 135 branches. The branch system spreads capital, reduces local finance gaps, and links rates across centers, with every branch offering a savings department.
Andrew Henninen sues Jack Keranen for 2500 alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. Keranen, a former Yenninen boarder, eloped to West Superior with Mrs. Henninen last November. Henninen pursued, wife returned home, Keranen reappeared, and she again left. All parties are prominent in Finnish circles and the case draws attention.
The United States filed thirty-five suits in Portland against the Oregon and California Railroad and Southern Pacific companies and over 100 others to recover 353,288 acres of land from the old O C land grant valued at more than 15 million dollars. The action seeks to reclaim lands sold to timber companies and others for not meeting patent provisions, as part of a broader effort following a prior suit to cancel the grant patent.
Washington state moves toward a full constitutional revision with a bill to open formal discussion in the senate led by Senator Pliny Allen of King county. The process requires two thirds approval in each house and two successive popular votes, followed by a constitutional convention and ratification by voters.
In Olympia on January 23 the local option controversy dominates next week’s agenda. The house will hear the Anti-Saloon League bill in committee, then vote to reveal each representative’s stance. Palmers King county proposal to allow votes outside cities is seen as least disruptive, while cities and towns would keep saloons.
A thrce creak transcript of the hap penings on Grays Harbor reports local happenings in the Aberdeen area. The Semi-Weekly Herald provides brief notes on community events, market updates, and civic notices for residents.
Chief Birmingham and Officer Searles arrested Chas M Lyman and Ruth Lyman on a Friday morning in a Hume street bag in response to Tacoma authorities seeking a girl calling herself Adelaine Spencer or Margaret McGill. The 17 year old alleges marriage to Lyman. both claim to be married in Seattle and to have lived in Tacoma. Lyman faces a hearing this afternoon before Judge Bush on a charge likely to bring 5 to 25 years if proven. If not married the charge could carry a heavier sentence if enticement is proven.
In Montesano on January 23, Supt Wheeler and Supt elect McKillip reached a compromise. Wheeler will turn the office over April 1, avoiding a court contest over the term start. Wheeler had filled a vacancy from Supt Walton’s resignation and the McKillip term’s start date had been debated.
A set of notices shows multiple vessels loading or sailing for West Coast ports and Latin America. Tarus and Andy Mahony load at Slade mill for Coquimbo and San Francisco respectively, with other ships like Svea and Chas R Wilson sailing or loading for San Francisco. Mariners report shipments to San Pedro San Diego Honolulu and Santa Rosalia amid port arrivals at Union American Burrows and Aberdeen mills.
Geo C Takada a Japanese man cited for lingering near houses of ill repute was found not a vagrant and acquitted by a jury after evidence showed he worked as a cook.
Willard Griffith Greene died at his North Broad Way home on January 21 1909 after a brain fever. A first year high school student he was popular and bright with a promising future. His classmates sent flowers during illness and pallbearers were High School boys. The funeral was held at his parents home with Rev E R Prichard officiating. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs W E Greene and younger brother Cedric.
Fire department responded just before seven o clock to a blaze in the engine known as the Three Deuces on the alley between F and G and Hume and River streets. The origin remains unknown but the building was completely gutted and contents partially destroyed.
The Budge Club hosted a Thursday evening gathering at Miss Vera Johnson’s home to honor Miss Ella Clark who will soon relocate to Vancouver British Columbia to reside.
John Moriarity alias Morit aiity in a murder suicide is linked to a Sailors' union case found in a room at the Northern hotel. A book with the Sailors' Union of the Pacific constitution and two letters suggests expulsion from the union and ties to the International Longshoremen, Marine & Transport Workers' Association, with inquiries planned in Portland and San Francisco.
The infant son of Mrs. Niscoma was moved to the Washington Children’s Home in Seattle on Friday after her commitment to a mental asylum.
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