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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
4
Fragmented notice from the Aberdeen post office section mentions the Herald circulation. It warns that nonreceipt of papers should be reported by Monday and notes contact details and penalties for false statements. Further lines reference contracts, circulation, and enforcement.
A historic note questions manipulation of Abel road franchise papers. An altered copy allegedly adds the word permanently to maintain and operate, implying a perpetual grant instead of fifty years. County commissioners are urged to identify the source of the interpolation and assign responsibility.
The Chronicle portrays George L. Davis accusing the county of undervaluing real property and timber. It notes his years on the board of equalization with no record of serious reforms, calls his current outburst a political maneuver, and questions his motives while asserting the need for fair taxation.
The council discussed overhauling enforcement methods amid concerns about police bias and arbitrary arrests. Lawmakers questioned authority to detain without formal charges and warned that court training could invite graft and misuse of power.
The third installment of Beasts and Jungle in Everybody’s Magazine features Judge Lindsay arguing criminals are formed by their environment. He links Denver’s plutocracy to high crime and failing laws, blaming corrupt legislatures, courts, and press for miserable conditions that impair children and families.
The article asserts four sugar trust employees received one year sentences while rich executives escaped punishment. It argues large scale fraud benefited the sugar trust and criticizes political influence and lax enforcement of criminal law in insurance and monopoly cases.
An organized effort by housekeepers to cut living costs by careful ordering of supplies is proposed. Large delivery burdens on grocers and meat markets raise prices, but a cash-on-counter provision house with delivery charges to customers could counteract this.
Taxes for 1909 are due February 7. Real estate taxes paid by March 15 qualify for a 3 percent rebate.
Mrs. Alvina Plamana of Milwaukee says she is alive again to handle housework after using thirteen bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin. She credits Peruna for improving her health and thanks the maker for the relief it provided to her family.
Former Interior Secretary Garfield testifies before the senate public lands committee and rejects Ballinger’s proposal to empower the secretary to withdraw lands pending guidance to Congress. He argues the President already has power to reserve lands with timber or mineral value, questioning the need for extending this to the interior secretary. The panel notes potential red tape and adjourns with plans to resume discussion tomorrow. Chairman Nelson cites precedents affirming executive reserve power under the President.
Chas F Allen president and H B Eckert assistant manager of the Glazed Cement Sewer Pipe Co of Tacoma discussed establishing a plant in Aberdeen. They praised the city as a manufacturing and distribution center, noted good sand quality, and a meeting with local businessmen was held at Hotel Washington. Eckert remains to arrange location and details.
A fragmentary note hints at a summary coming after about a week. It mentions a person or group called Meraia and suggests a reveal or explanation is forthcoming. Details are sparse and names are unclear in the readable text.
The Northern Pacific schedules expansion into the Olympic Peninsula mirroring Milwaukee plans. Northwestern railroad activity includes Port Angeles Olympia rail line surveys, new officers, and a $10 000 purchase from the Quinsault Indians for reservation rights.
A special Library Board meeting audited accounts and prepared the annual city statement. Mr Hogan finalised delinquency certificates and reported the library is $1500 in the black, with funds to cover notes from the second lot purchase two years ago. The board also planned buying new books for patrons.
Municipal filings close Saturday February fifth in Aberdeen with limited enthusiasm. In First ward South Aberdeen contenders include Harry O Dell Gunder R Haukeli East Aberdeen J F Myles and H C Knowles vying for the vacancy left by Robert A Wiley. Second ward sees A S Brecht and W T Ingram, the latter seeking re election. John O Hare files for Third ward re election with no opposition so far. Fourth ward contest between Edward Dolan and R J Hills. Fifth ward retiree C M Weatherwax and successors H S B Elder and A Randolph. Sixth ward George Stalding seeks to succeed himself. City clerk P F Clark and treasurer Roy C Sargent seek re election with no opposition. Outgoing members: R A Wiley First ward Nyay Ta fram Second ward John O’Hare Third ward Edward Dolan Fourth ward C M Weatherwax Fifth ward George Stalding Sixth ward.
Sam D. Hembling, who left Aberdeen years ago for Littleton Colorado, returned to Aberdeen on Tuesday to settle here. His family is visiting friends in Southern Oregon and will join soon. Hembling says that 20 below zero is too cold for him.
In Spokane on January 25 a prominent anti saloon leader outlines plans to push dry laws across Idaho and the Northwest. He notes Prohibition gains, cites Puyallup and Wenatchee as large early dry towns, and predicts Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma not yet ready but five years away. He expects Idaho to go dry soon with women's suffrage.
Mrs. Jue lia Bower, a Montesano pioneer who arrived with her husband twenty years ago, died at home Saturday. She leaves a husband and four children two daughters and two sons, including the city engineer.
Federal grand jury drawn from Chehalis county for the February term at Tacoma includes W. H. Cady of Aberdeen W. L. Adams J H Caldwell Robt D Ewart Geo Glander of Hoquiam and W L Wade of Montesano.
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