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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
4
The Herald, Chehalis County official paper and oldest in Grays Harbor, reports a larger circulation than any other local newspaper.
The author questions the popular rationale for the war with Spain, accusing the democracy of forcing intervention and condemning the profit-driven aftermath. It alleges the Paris peace results served a white house cabal, leading to costly subjugation of Filipinos and wealth extracted by bondholders.
The Hoquiam Washingtonian praises Seth Warren for uncovering mislaid county detail sheets and saving money. It compares Warren’s acumen to a famous comedy and notes Judge Warren’s improved scrutiny as assessor. It hopes for better Hoquiam assessment revealing lumber piles and tug whistles, saving taxpayers again.
The piece questions President McKinley's southern tour and his Philippines policy. It cites Ambrose Bierce and notes a crowd's reaction, suggesting the president used melodramatic rhetoric and implying planned appointments for black postmasters amid expected backlash.
Eagan says McKinley was good to him while warning the treasury deficit for the year may reach 1800000 dollars. He suggests this implies another bond issue to cover shortfall.
A bill introduced in the Wisconsin legislature targets corset tight lacing. The piece notes a rural legislator’s cheerfulness and mentions a Chinese torpedo boat destroyer Hai Lung achieving 42 miles per hour on trial. It also references President’s policy stance and Mark Hanna’s private push for a larger army to confront miners.
The kansas governor Stanley refuses to bow to party machine control over appointments. Reports suggest his potential to run independently and raise tensions within the Kansas Republican ranks amid national and regional commentaries. A separate note praises the West Coast and Puget Sound Lumberman 80 page edition for its quality and lumber statistics.
The legislature plans to adjourn next Thursday as time appears wasted. Observers say the final six days will test whether public interests will be sacrificed to private jobs. The session risks being remembered as a largely useless body without significant achievement.
Seattle enforces a curfew from October 11 to April 1 requiring under 16s to stay off streets after 9 PM and from April 1 to October 1 after 10 PM. Violations carry a $10 fine or ten days in jail. exceptions apply for parental, guardian, or employer errands, but loitering voids the exception.
The piece argues that backers of imperialism reject granting Filipinos citizenship, treating them as mere subjects. It contends elites view the Declaration of Independence and constitution as outdated, and warns rulers will reveal this attitude when they feel strong enough.
Man from Idaville Indiana credits Electric Bitters with restoring appetite and strength after stomach liver and kidney troubles. He testifies the tonic gave him new life and he can eat anything. Available for 59 cents at W B Paine and Co drug store with guarantee.
A court of inquiry begins testimony on embalmed beef charges and treats Gen Miles as if before a court martial to try him for lying, with no authority to pass sentence if guilty. Miles will present sixty officers, including Gov Teddy of New York, to defend his case.
County treasurer faces criticism for not paying warrants though substantial funds exist. An 1898 year end check shows over 2500 dollars in unpaid warrants not yet presented, bearing no interest, with a district by district list indicating amounts in February.
W B Paine & Co reports a large surge in trade as customers receive free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy is advertised to cure coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all throat and lung diseases with a trial bottle available free and larger sizes priced at 50c and 1 00. Every bottle is warranted.
The document lists field deputies for multiple counties and townships, naming J N Gwin Oakville Wm A Jolly Elma John Taylor Rayburn and others with ranges and river boundaries. It also includes a health advertisement claiming constipation causes most sickness and promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets with a free medical book offer from World’s Dispensary.
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