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Newspaper

Aberdeen Herald

Location

Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

6

Aberdeen Herald Still Grays Harbor's Oldest Paper

The Aberdeen Herald is described as the oldest newspaper on Grays Harbor with the widest circulation in Grays Harbor County.

the Herald Grays Harbor

Editorial critique of World’s stance on Wilson and war powers

The Aberdeen World is accused of bias against Woodrow Wilson and of opposing his request for authority to act in the submarine dispute. The piece contrasts World editorials with more supportive views from the Portland Oregonian, arguing for unity with the president and stressing that any war would be initiated by Germany, not the United States.

Wilson Aberdeen World Evening Paper Woodrow Wilson Congress Germany the Herald United States Portland Oregonian Oregon

Armed neutrality as a naval policy in wartime

The author argues for moral support to a policy of armed neutrality rather than war. The plan aims to protect ships from lawless attack without entering alliance against Germany. If hostilities spread, the blame lies with Germany, not the United States.

Germany United States

Wells Fargo outlook on US economy stays strong

The Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank bulletin says the United States remains financially robust and fortified to withstand shocks from international tensions. It notes global indebtedness to the US, domestic efforts to restore balance, and reliance on the new Federal Reserve system for support in potential European war scenarios.

Wells Fargo Nevada National Bank of San Francisco United States Federal Reserve

Not So Terrible Dry In Senate Debate

In a February 16 Senate exchange Senator Martine of New Jersey rebuked Senator Jones of Washington for calling Washington a prohibition state. He cited the Commissioner of Internal Revenue annual report noting Washington rectified 174,023 gallons of spirits in 1916. He argued rectifiers are federally licensed and supervised, questioning why such supply is not detected.

United States Senate Martine New Jersey Jones Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue State of Washington

Musical program at Officers' Installation in Grayport

Grayport hive No 1012 Ladies of the Maccabees presented a marked program at the Eagles hall to install new officers. Great Commander Anna O Holthe of Muskegon Michigan served as installing officer with remarks by C P L Roberts and Commander Holte. Officers listed include Lavina McKern as commander Myrtle Austin P G Isabella Leedham L G Jennie Kennedy PK Jennie McKenzie FK Nancy Springer chaplain Thora Matzen sentinel Dellia Spain picket. An old age benefit was awarded to Patred of Hoquiam, age 70, after 24 years of membership.

Grayport Hive Ladies of the Maccabees Eagles Hall Anna O. Holthe Muskegon Michigan C. P. L. Roberts Holte Lavina McKern Myrtle Austin P. G Isabella Leedham L. G Jennie Kennedy P. K Jennie McKenzie F. K Nancy Springer Thora Matzen Sentinel Dellia Spain Picket Patred Hoquiam Order

Junk dealers restricted from buying from minors

After a secret council session on occupation tax, Councilman James Empey refused to join and urged open discussions. An ordinance forbidding junk dealers to buy junk from minors was passed despite Bowes’s challenge to alter it for parental consent. Other actions included street paving proposals, drainage improvement requests, and bids for water department pipe.

James Empey Empey Bowes West Sixth Street Aberdeen East Market Street B Street Water Department Express Street South West End

CHECK ARTIST OPERATES

Jack Cooper tallyman is sought by police in this city and Hoquiam for passing forged checks. He recently married Mrs. Mary Burch in Seattle and said he was called to Tacoma for an appointment as deputy game warden. He signed other wardens’ names to fraudulent checks. Mrs. Cooper returned to this city after his disappearance.

Jack Cooper Tallyman Hoquiam Mary Burch Seattle Tacoma Cooper

County fair opens in Hoquiam Electric pavilion

The Hoquiam Commercial club hosts the county fair in the Electric pavilion with a large crowd from Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Admission is 15 cents for adults and five cents for children.

Hoquiam Mar Hoquiam Commercial Club Aberdeen

Johnston Home After Auto Injury Recovery

S W Johnston, hurt in an automobile accident en route to Tacoma last Saturday, has returned home. Doctors report a remarkable recovery and locals welcome his improvement.

S. W. Johnston Tacoma Johnsston

The Herald Prominent in Grays Harbor Advertiser Scene

The Herald remains the county’s most read paper, a key platform for advertisers seeking broad local reach across Grays Harbor.

The Herald Grays Harbor County Wise Advertisers

Court terminates term as judge dismisses jury

Montesano report says Judge Ben Sheeks ends the term with 32 bootlegger cases pending. Many to be settled by guilty pleas. some bail forfeitures noted. Inez McDonald and Ruth Kelly cases continued. Nell McDowell convicted. Mrs. Arthur Graham acquitted. Marie Edwards sentenced to 30 days. Juanita Lewis convicted. George Merce appeal filed. Over 500 permits issued by auditor.

Montesano Ben Sheeks Inez McDonald Ruth Kelly Nell McDowell Aberdeen Arthur Graham Marie Edwards Hoquiam Abel Juanita Lewis George Merce Fred Conway

Speakers Laud Club and Urge Loyalty

Rev. E. M. Hill H. E. Holmquist and Attorney Martin Smith addressed a Scandinavian Political club meeting urging loyalty and interest in American politics. Republican mayoral candidates Roy C. Sargent and R. A. Wiley spoke as about 125 listeners attended. The club aims to help Scandinavian immigrants become better citizens in the United States.

E. M. Hill H. E. Holmquist Martin Smith Scandinavian Political Club Roy C. Sargent R. A. Wiley

Militia Praised After Rigid Inspection

After a thorough Monday night inspection of Company G N G U 5 at Pythian Hall led by Lieut Col U G McAlexander the officer praised the unit saying the spirit shown reflects the proper attitude needed in the country. He stressed universal military training and urged every youth to join a service as part of citizen duty.

U. G. McAlexander Pythian Hall Col. McAlexander

Fishermen Awarded Prizes for Largest Catches and Feats

Prize winners for top weekly catches and notable feats were announced this week. Names of winners and donors include Mack Cigar Store with F M Potter, Chub Philbrick with T M Copland, Thomas the jeweler with Bob Birmingham, and multiple entries from G M Skinner Inc and other sponsors, detailing prizes such as tobacco, rods, subscriptions, and merchandise.

Mack Cigar Store F. M. Potter Chub Philbrick T. M. Copland Thomas Bob Birmingham Bendetson Clothier William Barton Outdoor Life J. J. Hilderbrandt Scott Stevens J. M. Bowes Kimball Upson Company Sacramento Cal Jack Winslow

New auxiliary schooner San tino to run trial Sunday

The San tino, built at Grays Harbor Shipyards, will have its trial trip Sunday under Captain George Sanborn of Grays Harbor Stevedore offices Hoquiam. It will load 2,000,000 feet of lumber for New York at Westport on the Columbia early next week and is expected ready about May 1 with Grays Harbor taking its berth for machinery installation.

Santino Grays Harbor George Sanborn Garys Harbor

Police Waste 665 Quarts After Seizure

Police under Chief R J Schmidt poured 665 quarts of liquor into the sewer near city hall after raids on steamers. A caller warned the bottles might contain water, but the odor confirmed the liquor.

R. J. Schmidt Schmidt

Italy Auctions Street Refuse as Waste Reaches Auction Block

In an Italian city the collected street refuse is sold at public auction. Separately in Japan ship loading is largely performed by women workers, highlighting gender roles in cargo operations.

Italy Japan

Dinosaur Skeletons Lost In British Ship Sinking

Charles H. Sternberg of Lawrence Kansas reports two duck billed dinosaur skeletons lost when the Mont Temple was sunk by a German raider. The 32 foot long fossils filled 22 boxes and weighed 20 000 pounds and were en route to the British Museum in London from Alberta Canada. Canadian railroad officials confirmed the shipment’s fate after inquiries.

Mont Temple Charles H. Sternberg Lawrence Kan Red Deer Alberta Canada British Museum London Sternberg England

New U S Naval Radio Station Demonstrates Power Near San Diego

The Cholias Heights naval radio station near San Diego opened recently and held a power demonstration contacting Arlington station Darien Panama Nome Alaska and Honolulu. French operators on Papeete were overheard and the day ended with a time exchange with a station near Melbourne Australia. No message to Europe will be sent until equipment is fully broken in.

Naval Radio Cholias Heights San Diego Cal Arlington Darien Panama Nome Alaska Honolulu Papeete South Pacific Melbourne Australia Europe

Size 21 shoes built for Bernard II Koyne in Brockton

A records report says a size 21 pair of shoes, touted as the largest in the country, was finished at a Brockton Massachusetts factory for Bernard II Koyne of Des Moines Indiana. The shoes will ship to Boston to be fitted to a pair of rubbers. Koyne is nineteen, weighs 275 pounds, and stands seven feet nine inches tall in high stockings.

Brockton Mass Bernard II, Koyne Des Moines Boston Koyne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aberdeen Herald J. Carney the Business Outlook Check Artist S. W. Johnston IS Home Militia Hunter Trader and Trapper Magazine J. Winslow G. M. Skinner, Inc Clayton, N. Y E. Falk Enterprise Manufacturing Company Akron Ohio G. M. Snider H. Green Horton Manufacturing Company J. Barton F. P. Porter N. A. Stevens Beckenhauer Drug Company Baker Hardware Company P. Olson National Sportsman Charles Pratsch Grays Harbor Hardware Company J. F. Pechacek NEW Schooner Glen R. Snider U. S Benjamin Jim Railway & Light Service & Supply E. E Shields E. Wishkah St Puget Sound Granite CO First Ave Seattle, Wash Weyman-Bruton Company Union Square New York Cley Grant Hotel Heron Street R. E. Foy
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