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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
5
Aberdeen Herald items report Elma freak discovery by umpire Turner and Williams, new shipyard work at Lindstrom, a fatal bowel illness case, hospital discharges, business visits to Olympia, civic meetings, a Westport excursion plan, a gambling case ruling, and ongoing public notices from local firms and officials with multiple individuals named.
Chas Bohannon arrested at Aberdeen Junction on a Hoquiam warrant for living off the earnings of a town woman. taken to Hoquiam by Marshal Cooper. Robt Lowry and Pfund Bros consolidate into Aberdeen Transfer Co. with stronger livery service. Water pumps at capacity shortage. six weeks of dry outlook. Chas F Veysey wed to Miss Shelley in Tacoma. wedding tour to Boston then Aberdeen home in about two months. E E LaBrech injured in Montesano accident. left hip crushed. Woodmen of the World leader W C Krum to speak from bandstand at 8:20 pm. Wishkah Camp 189 to meet at 7:30 with important business.
Albert Lentz a young Kalb logging camp employee on the Wishfah river was fatally injured when a rolling log crushed his left leg. He was taken 24 miles to a boom and then to Aberdeen General Hospital where he died at 2 oclock this morning. Remains to be shipped to Menominee Wisconsin.
The long standing grudge between lightweights and heavy lads heats up at Athletic Park as both sides bring top champions. Rumor speaks of a $1,000 prize for the winner, though verification was elusive this morning. Victims listed include Tom Morgan, Jim Bowes, Cliff Weatherwax, Billie Pearson, Sam Bowes and others.
City council notes a local water main break costing 738.31 with party liability pursued. Police exonerate Officer Doyle from intoxication charge. mayor pro tem elected in mayor’s absence. Sewer petition referred to street committee. clerk, police judge and treasurer reports sent to finance. Fire hose reel approved. one city horse deemed unfit and trade committee named. Crossing requirements and sidewalk bids reviewed. Wishkah street bid rejected as high.
The Lurline and A F Coats sail from West & Slade for San Francisco and San Pedro respectively, Melrose loads for San Pedro at Anderson & Middleton, Edward West bound for South Africa, Sailor Boy sails for San Francisco, Bangor to load for San Pedro, Zampa at Aberdeen for San Francisco, Comet at Aberdeen for Santa Barbara, F M Slade loading for South Africa, Wrestler arrives to load for Honioluk, Sophia Christianson sails for San Pedro, William H Smith loading for San Pedro, plus ongoing yard activity at Bryden Leitch and Aberdeen mills.
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