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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
4
The Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald announces editor J Carney and its publication schedule. It lists subscription rates from two dollars per year to quarterly terms and warns that advertising contracts are based on circulation figures, with forfeiture if the claim is not true.
Former Attorney General Griggs criticizes the decision in the Northern Securities case. He argues it threatens Congress power to regulate commerce and, by extension, controls what individuals may buy and what others may own or use. The court cited a Supreme Court ruling on liberty and interstate commerce, warning against stretching constitutional protections to override federal commerce authority.
The St. Louis Mirror argues Roosevelt Allison Cummins may base the 1904 tariff platform on an Iowa or Town idea. It predicts tariff revision will rise in the campaign despite opposition from extreme protectionists and notes Allison will draft the plank, signaling what it omits.
From Washington, Secretary Hay coordinates with the agriculture secretary to block European food imports in response to discrimination against American products. The piece notes the irony that Germans seek American foods while their government restricts purchases, prompting U S retaliation.
The piece discusses retaliation in trade and praises a London invented dust cleaning device. Consul Mahin of Nottingham reports a pump driven cleaner that sucks dust from carpets and upholstery through a tube to a filter. The design includes a horseshoe brush and central exhaust, usable on walls as well.
Coleman and Mexis headline a vaudeville week at the Olympus Theatre as top pistol and rifle acts. Miss Mexis shoots bullseyes with ease while Mr. Coleman uses a hand glass sight. Lillian Lone performs a new illustrated song with electric slides. Alice and Jessie Vernon also showcase. next week brings new faces and a full program change.
Puget Sound Lumberman's Association directed all camps to suspend operations for fifty days starting Tuesday, impacting about 4,000 workers. The shutdown, backed by 85 percent of members, aims to curb overproduction and maintain current price lists until August 3 with hopes the logging market will improve.
Mars hal Anstie and the city police committee issue rules for the force. Officers must report to City Council Chambers on duty and every hour on duty. They must wear full uniform at all times and study applicable ordinances for enforcement. They are to avoid saloons and dance halls unless on official business. Infractions fall under city council consideration.
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