27 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1913
Page
1
Joseph R. Wilson reports that the president elect's brother holds the position of city editor at a Tennessee newspaper, highlighting a notable media connection within the political circle.
Miller Freeman of King county introduces three bills to form logged off land improvement districts in Western Washington. The plan funds land clearing on a 10 year bond, with state aid via land surveys, bids, and annual taxes, plus consideration of state purchase of bonds. Howard Hanson explains the process and the three bills promote clearing, reforestation, and potential state acquisition of suitable lands.
The questions center on tariff effects on living costs, wages, and revenue. Bryan argues tariff reduction can lower living costs where tariffs raise prices, wages may not fall with lower tariffs, and reduced tariffs could increase imports and labor demand. He contends tariff taxation is unequal and a tariff cut could raise revenue while lowering prices for domestic goods.
The R. S. C. club gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. P. F. Hafferty at 118 East Third Street.
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and Hoquiam Commercial Club win approval for a survey of about one mile of the north jetty at Grays Harbor. Congressman Warburton reports provision in the rivers and harbors bill will pass the House. J T Thornton takes charge of Grays Harbor Trunk Co. stock as assignee for disposition.
Trustees of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce discuss transforming the group into a Commercial club to renew interest and boost local trade. The piece criticizes a few property owners for low participation while urging broader support to increase city growth and business activity.
Washington Jan 25 Chairman Underwood of the house ways and means committee declared there is no plan to cut duties to smash business. The flax hemp and jute schedule heard from manufacturers and importers while the committee favored keeping existing rates on many items. The export tax on manila hemp was questioned and denounced as bad law.
The Aberdeen paper urges readers to back the Chamber of Commerce amid a $1000 debt incurred for public good. It outlines two committees to raise funds and to gauge interest in forming a permanent club, urging busy members to decide quickly and contribute.
Officials announce parcel post rate acceptance for catalogues with two or more bound order forms and for catalogues bearing attached merchandise samples. Card stock, blank forms, receipt books and similar supplies may also ship at the parcel post rate. Doctors may write medicine directions on a label attached to properly packed medicines.
The Herald stands as the county’s most read newspaper guiding advertisers. Its wide reach and prominence are emphasized for business and community notices.
A tattooed eagle with F. E. O. No. 1 Seattle and $25.50 found on a left arm and in clothing helped identify Edward Merrile, engineer of the Francis H. Leggett, whose body was recovered near Grays Harbor after slipping from a gang plank. The wife in Seattle confirmed the identification.
Washington lawmakers wrestle with broad bill proposals and a disputed claim by Representative Houser that railroads and big firms schemed to fleece Seattle harbor tidelands. The week saw 118 House bills and 90 Senate measures amid clashes over a two-attorney statutory clarity plan and a canceled state junket.
The obituary notes Sabin Lewis has died and his body will be shipped to Seattle for burial. Interment details remain limited in the fragmentary report.
City ordinance prohibits any false or misleading statements in newspapers periodicals letters or circulars about merchandise or professional work including price quality or source of purchase. Offenders face a misdemeanor with fines from ten to one hundred dollars or up to thirty days in city jail or both.
Elated by accurate winter predictions the Grays Harbor Indians foretell an early spring. The three weather bureau colonels Carl Weatherwax J B Bridges and J M Weatherwax risk ouster if they fail to wake up and heed the forecast.
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