26 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate a brief item noting legislative activity by a city or state agency. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are present to specify the event. The item reads as an OCR fragment about governance measures without concrete details.
A column links the rise of centralized power with a broad push for political reform in the United States. It cites William Allen White’s analysis of a decade of change, the insurgent movement, and direct legislation through initiative and referendum. It notes a Grays Harbor Poultry Association exhibit opening soon in Aberdeen with many entries and local prizes.
South Aberdeen Improvement Club denounces the city council’s renewal of the saloon license and backs councilmen who opposed it. A large meeting adopted resolutions, formed a registration committee, and pledged to influence upcoming municipal elections through a candidate questionnaire on saloon district extension residence restrictions and precinct control.
Dr Woodrow Wilson urged Democratic legislators to back James E. Martine of Plainfield as preferred U S senator after Martine won the party primary. Wilson attacked former Senator James Smith Jr claiming corporate ties while praising Martine as the people’s choice. Martine, long a Democratic figure and known as the farmer orator, remains a perennial candidate in New Jersey politics.
Aberdeen High School travels to Tacoma to face its famed basket ball five. A dispute over officials is noted with Tacoma demanding a neutral referee and Aberdeen accused of rough play and prior improprieties. Tacoma hopes for a decisive victory and a high final score.
At last night’s city council meeting RE C Miller withdrew the Citizens Electrics Co franchise application, favoring coordination with Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co for partial current. Chairman Quackenbush outlined a plan to refund city indebtedness at 5 percent and seek a legislature bill to validate bonds to avoid overage, projecting a 3 percent savings on about 300000. Councilman Elder addressed poor service from the Chehalis river main and related issues.
Rear Admiral W L Cottman backed a Washington naval militia with 500 recruits over two years and $21000, using Cheyenne as training ship. The force could total about 268 officers initially, rising to 500 later, with Seattle Tacoma Bremerton and other ports to host units. In a separate item, Republicans form the Progressive League to push popular government and direct election of U S senators.
The Shipowners' Association of the Pacific coast reports a 25 cent drop in lumber freight rates to the south during the week. Uncertainty in the lumber market drives the change with potential rate rises to five dollars if San Francisco lands the exposition. Charter details include Golden Shore to Valparaiso, Watson A West to Port Chile, and Manila to Port Chile at varying shillings.
The Alumni Association of Aberdeen High School will host a ball tomorrow evening at Pythian Hall. The reception committee includes Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Loomis, Miss Nellie Sargent, and Mrs. W. M. Marshall.
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