Wishkah Road Work Earns Backing From Ranchers
An Aberdeen World letter from Wishkah Rancher No. 2 argues that road improvements over the past two to three years, funded by river gravel and supervisor led effort, surpass prior contract work. He urges boosting rather than kicking, notes broad rancher support, and cautions against graft accusations while predicting heavy mud in upcoming sections.
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Aberdeen
Wishkah
Haynes
Larkins
Graham Ranch
Parker to stump for Bryan in upcoming campaign
Helena dispatch says Judge Alton B. Parker arriving in town will spend two weeks near Yellowstone park and announces he will take the stump for William J. Bryan in the forthcoming campaign. An advertisement notes the Herald Printery offers wide printing services from car tickets to full sheet posters.
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Herald Printery
Bryan’s Views of Presidency Reflect Moral Courage and Checks
William J. Bryan argues in Collier’s Weekly that the president’s power is checked by Congress and courts. He stresses sympathy for all people, discernment of truth, moral courage against special interests, and the need for wise advisers and cooperative governance.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Collier's Weekly
Senate
House
The Presidency As A Role Of Service And Destiny
The passage argues that the president, as the greatest national office, should place public service above personal ambition. It emphasizes constitutional powers, trust in the people, and the opportunity to influence forward progress, noting a single-term focus and lasting civic esteem.
Bishop O'Dea Warns Catholics Against Bogus Charity Workers
The Seattle bishop releases a statewide warning to all parishes in Washington. No priest sister or church affiliate may solicit or collect aid without written permission bearing the bishop's seal and signature. Unauthorized collectors are labeled frauds and imposters and permission to solicit is withdrawn from unaffiliated individuals and groups.
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O’dea
O'Dea
Seattle
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
State of Washington
Filing fees to be paid into state treasury
Olympia July 13. Attorney general says all filing declaration fees collected by the secretary of state must go into the state treasury. If the legislature intended fees for joint judiciary and legislative candidacies to be divided between counties, no adequate provision exists and the issue must await next session.
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Olympia
Secretary of State
Bryan’s Campaigns in the American Review of Reviews
The American Review of Reviews surveys William Jennings Bryan's 1896 silver campaign, noting his eight year struggle, evolving party dynamics, and the silver debate's impact. It contrasts his early radical stance with later party integration, praising his platform lectures and editorial work.
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American Review OF Reviews
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Democratic Party
Two Aberdeen Couples Are Wed In Separate ceremonies
Yesterday at the Gordon hotel Vernon Bennett of Aberdeen Transfer Co. and Miss Blanch White of Tacoma were married by Rev. C. McDermoth with close friends present. The couple will visit Vancouver before returning to Aberdeen. At the bride’s sister’s home Allen J. Fletcher and Miss Etta May Price also wed in a ceremony by Rev. McDermoth. The groom is a plumber with Aberdeen Sheet Metal Works. The newlyweds plan trips to Moclips the Reservation and Lake Quinault for their honeymoon.
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Aberdeen
Gordon Hotel
Vernon Bennett
Miss Blanch White
Vancouver
B. C
J. P. Rose
Allen J. Fletcher
Etta May Price
C. McDermoth
Fletcher
Miss Price
Moclips
Lake Quinsault
City council focuses on streets and water with various approvals
The Hoquiam residents failed to win water system funding as costs and demand were deemed insufficient. Sidewalks on Broadway were approved for two properties, and East Heron street improvements were ordered with Produce Co. to plank. Fire protection for Highland Home discussed, theater ordinance amended, and bridge plans with Union Pacific to convert to a free wagon bridge under city cost sharing.
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Hoquiam Addition
McDougal
W. B. Fetterman
Peter Reinhelmeyer
Broadway
Highland Home
Water Committee
Mecca
Frank Rattie
East Heron Street
Chehalis Produce Co
Ninth
Tenth
G Street
Heron
River Streets
A. Wenn
City Hall
S. B. Davis
H. G. Ellis
John Holmlund
Sixth Street
Schneider
Townsend's
Union Pacific By. Co
Chehalis River
Death of Aberdeen Boy John Landers in San Francisco
John Landers second son of Wishkah farmer Mr. Landers died in San Francisco at 17 from consumption after a typhoid and lung trouble. Mrs. Landers traveled to San Francisco upon word and will decide burial location with her husband. The Aberdeen native had recently sought a new climate without improvement and leaves many friends in mourning.
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John Landers
Aberdeen
John
San Francisco
Twenty five Cents Price of Peace Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve for itchy skin diseases claiming immediate relief. The price is 25 cents and the Evans Drug Co. is selling it.
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Chamberlain
Evans Drug Co
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Wishkah Rancher NO
Parker
Colliers Weekly
Donahey
Clevelanc
STATE
East
Sally
Miranda Jane
Gate-Post
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
W. B. Paine & Co
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