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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald advertises semi weekly publication every morning and Thursday from J. Carney as proprietor. Subscription rates vary by term with discounts for advance payment and a claim of the paper’s long standing, large circulation in Chehalis County.
Carmack of Tennessee presses Senator Lodge of Massachusetts on a Philippine statehood amendment. Lodge defers answering, arguing he will respond in his own time and manner. The exchange highlights partisan rhetoric over how to address statehood for the Philippines.
The piece mocks monarchical rule by noting a young king’s claim to govern “my people” while his crown and robes symbolize all authority. It argues he cannot govern and is a fiction, with peasant belief in royal power contrasted by the reality of straw-stuffed regalia and bullfights.
The Chicago Record-Herald urges restraint after urging Roosevelt to halt deadly Moros campaigns in Mindanao. It condemns further extermination and calls for a council with Moro chiefs offering peace and protection, contrasting Republican papers on Christian Filipinos.
An early 20th century advert extols fat as essential to a baby’s health. It promotes cod liver oil as proper nourishment in small initial doses, urging guardians to start with little and monitor growth. The notice is signed by Mutt & Bywn, Pearl Street, New York.
A historical critique notes the shift from offers of peace to a hard line as Filipinos and Americans clash. It cites Aguinaldo’s request for a peace council, Otis’s vow to press on to the grim end, and Republican voices arguing for harsh terms versus leniency for Christian and heathen factions.
The Board of Directors of School District Number Five Chehalis County Washington announces a special election at the Browk 42 party hall Aberdeen to decide on issuing eight thousand dollars in bonds for a new school site building and furniture. Polls 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 7 1902. Voters may choose Bonds yes or Bonds no with redemption options after two years. Clerk W A Crandell dated May 24 1902.
The Decoration Day events in Aberdeen drew about 700 participants from all county sections. Veterans from George Crook Post and Hoquiam Montesano G A R Posts along with the Women’s Relief Corps led a long parade, while stores closed and houses adorned with flags. Rev. H D Crawford delivered a well received address at the opera house.
The Carrier Dove loads at West & Slade for a south African port. W. J. Patterson loads at Anderson & Middleton for Santa Barbara. F. M. Slade finishes at West & Slade for Shanghai. G. Lindauer arrives and loads at Wilson for San Francisco. A. J. West arrives to load at West & Slade for Santa Rosalia. Sailor Boy loads at Bryden & Leiteh for San Francisco. Coronado arrives and loads at Alderson & Middleton for San Pedro. Benicia waits at West & Slate for Sidney NSW seeking crew.
Jos Donne, noted accident insurance man, escaped drowning when his skiff jammed on logs at the Wishkah river boom. He surged free, the boat shot ahead, and he surfaced between two logs before reaching the boom and rowing to town. Evans Drea Co offers suitable stationery at various prices.
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