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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald announces subscription rates and payment options with discounts for advance payment. Editor J. Carney notes the paper is the oldest on Grays Harbor and claims the largest Chehalis County circulation, with advertising contracts contingent on truthful circulation figures.
Complaint accuses West & Slade and Wilson mills of failing to turn in city supplied water usage from ships loading at their docks. A system with a per thousand gallon rate and official hydrant delivery is proposed to replace private water systems and ensure accurate city revenue collection.
The New Jersey senator and director of the steel trust denies rumors he will resign his seat. He states no business obligation affects his duties and criticizes sensational chatter. The piece contrasts Utah expulsion for polygamy with perceived senator conflicts of interest.
Walter Wellman cites an insider Republican view on campaign funds and friction with President Roosevelt. The piece argues Republicans disburse vast sums through Wall Street, challenging party independence and potentially corrupting voters and governance. It questions the long term effects of such funding on the administration and civic integrity.
Bryan's Com moner reports on the quarrel between single standard and bimetallist factions. It argues that money passes by weight across borders and that parity between gold and silver hinges on demand created by coinage. It notes Mexico cannot sustain parity and asserts the US could. The item also reports the death of Pope Leo at age 93.
A large audience at the Acme Opera House heard the committee report urging abolition of dance halls. The plan calls for repealing city licenses and using state laws to curb vice, with joint enforcement by county attorney, sheriff, and city marshal. The committee will address the city council next Wednesday.
The regular W C T U gathering met at the Baptist church on Thursday afternoon. The Loyal Temperance Legion meets at the Methodist church each Friday. Isabel Caesy, a young girl about ten, was praised for her capable leadership of the meetings and all children present were commended for good behavior. The Legion aims to teach children about alcohol and tobacco effects to guard their future health. Meetings are open to all children and mothers are urged to attend.
Leighton Alabama druggist H P Kumpe cites a customer child sick with vomiting that saved by one bottle of White's Cream Vermifuge which allegedly expelled 119 worms. The product is advertised as a boss worm medicine and children's tonic improving digestion and vigor. Available 25e at W B Paine & Co.
Tallymen press for wage rise from 2.75 to 3.50 a day amid talks of a Sailors and Longshoremen union strike. Mill owners deny imminent strikes but warn half the tallymen could be dismissed. The piece notes only foreign cargoes require port tallying while coastwise ships are tallied for shipment comparison and final figures are made at sale.
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