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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
4
The article discusses the 1915 resignation of Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, noting his departure over policy on Germany and the Lusitania crisis. It highlights Bryan's pursuit of peace via investigation and arbitration and contrasts public reaction with President Wilson's stance.
A letter urges modernizing city operations criticizing council procedures and a $60 daily engineer contract for the Wyncke water project. It advocates commission government as a proven improvement and links bond voting to adopting the commission plan to avoid wasteful spending.
Opinion notes that voter neglect fuels governance evils. It cites Hoquiam bond and electric franchise votes where only 72 and 286 ballots were cast, implying many registered voters did not participate. It argues civic duty should extend beyond vocal criticism.
The Herald advocates a compulsory voting law to treat voting as a duty. It argues that a voter who omits to cast a ballot without a valid excuse should be barred from voting in the next election. The proposal relies on statewide registration and aims to deter voter indifference.
Washington state reports giant 17 wheel locomotives with 184 loaded freight cars powered by two separate boilers. Trains split under strain, but fixes planned to rebuild equipment. If successful they may run over the Cascades to Puget Sound ports, lowering transport costs and strengthening rail competition with ships.
The colonel and the boss may divide the costs equally and recoup them by adapting their act for the movies, suggesting a potential shift to a film project to cover expenses.
The article highlights three main points: strong financial conditions with abundant money and bank confidence, a favorable foreign trade balance with exports surpassing imports by about 1 billion dollars by June 30, and optimism for farm prosperity with high crop yields and rising prices. It notes May 1 price indices show farmers earning 150 percent of the 43 year average.
Peruvian President argues Americans should learn Spanish for trade with South America. He urges Spanish be taught in all high schools with entrance to college requiring Spanish and an option of French or German. He notes Latin countries view the U S with warmer sentiment due to policy toward Mexico.
The new insurance law effective the 10th bans agency agreements with insurers. It ends discrimination in commissions between clear agents and those writing with non board companies. Commissioner Fishback has mailed circulars to agents outlining the provisions.
The first case filed after the county rename is a divorce suit. Genevieve Kelly sues Albert C. Kelly for incompatibility in Grays Harbor County court dated June 10. The action marks the first legal filing under the new county designation.
Commissioner Kirkaldie hails the new Satsop River county road as a fine piece of work and notes it is near completion ready for traffic.
Aberdeen dispatches report F Clark named master at Aberdeen though no official notice. New house started on a lot near the Methodist parsonage. School election had one ticket with light vote. Arnold 110, Mack scattered votes. Mattzen road contract awarded Caldwell Bros. & Watson. prices per foot for clearing grading and road work given. Ocosta Bank closed. Dr F L Carr appointed receiver by Judge Irwin. A O U W elects officers Bowes W M and others. Libel suit verdict favors defense after jury awarded plaintiff.
Fifteen mothers have applied for pensions. Read names include Laura Trail and Kate Lewin with addresses in Aberdeen Cosmopolis Hoquiam Moclips Satsop plus Mary Roan Mary Boettcher Cora II McCleary McLellan and others in nearby towns.
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