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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald, official Aberdeen city paper, published weekly by James F. Girton as John J. Carney. Subscriptions priced by term. notices of births marriages or deaths printed free. requests county correspondence and public interest communications with author name.
An Iowa State Register editor faces a self contradicting defense of monetary policy. The piece compares gold standard claims, silver dollar value, and the 1792 unit of value, noting conflicts with Pattison and noting party politics while arguing about currency history.
Supreme court ruling on harbor area limits leases to navigation and commerce. Seattle parties sought to lease harbor for manufacturing, prompting state land officials to require leases specify building and maintaining a wharf for navigation and commerce. Mills may build on tide lands with wharfage. harbor area leaseable only for loading and unloading without monopolizing harbor use.
The piece criticizes Dingley era policy benefiting hay buyers and shippers in the Mississippi valley, mocks debates over river and harbor bills, and attacks currency stances. It notes Seattle Republicans and disputes over Corbett seating, plus commentary on tax and disaster investigations, hinting at partisan tensions and economic power.
The Aberdeen Bulletin laments the populist party losing its reform base after fusion two years earlier and warns it will take a century to regain its stature. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised as a pleasant laxative by Evans Drug Co with claims of blood purification and complexion improvement for 25 cents.
Hon John Minto, Oregon pioneer, denounces timber reserves restricting settlers rights. He cites 16 million acres of timber lands with 2 billion feet annual growth and 540 million feet consumption, valued with wheat crops. He argues reserves hinder homeseekers and stockmen, urges state set aside reserves only, warns against forest guards and army guards.
The Washington Letter warns Congress may strain under the Maine destruction crisis as critics doubt the administration's insistence the explosion was accidental. It notes naval officers accusing Spain and questions why wartime action against Havana harbor has not yet been ordered, with Secretary Long promising a fleet move.
The column critiques President McKinley's actions on Havana and Maine, cites Secretary of Navy delays, and questions Spanish diplomacy. It notes opposition to autonomy claims, Mason’s sharp rhetoric, and limited legislation on labor hours and bankruptcy, ending with a dairy advertisement.
A traveler reports that in Nicaragua social events segregate sexes and the main pastime is a weekly parade on the plaza, reflecting strict gender division in public gatherings.
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