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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald notes a Republican County Convention for the area with details to contact the office for publication timing. The paper is published twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays from Aberdeen Washington and lists J. Carney as editor and manager.
The Herald asserts it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County and warns that advertising contracts based on this claim will be forfeited if the statement is untrue.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review editorial attacks Assessor Jones for uncertain valuations of merchandise stocks and real estate. It praises the State Tax Commission method and the need for guidance from the Tax League to avoid monopoly and promote free business and political liberty.
The piece notes a Washington paper’s harsh critique of Roosevelt after his Columbus speech and cites a Herald excerpt accusing him of plotting to break the progressive wing by drawing followers to Taft. It condemns the calumny as unfounded and driven by party idolatry.
In a developing narrative, notable figures gain rapid visibility as observers anticipate continued ascent. The piece underscores a growing public interest in the emerging leaders and their evolving influence within the regional scene.
Clark's Waterloo parallel speaker criticizes Col Roosevelt's Republican bid saying the party repeats historic missteps. He notes the June convention date mirrors Waterloo and the February 26 anniversary recalls Napoleon's Elba escape. He predicts a November victory for Democrats and national good.
Revised city results show Cotterill 31 737 to Gill 81 071 with a 666 majority. Mayoral total 62 808, up 352 from the primary. Precinct 219 reports fraud allegations with 116 ballots found though 115 voted. three officers jailed, two more at large. Charter amendment for single tax defeated by about two to one. Other elected officials include Bradford as corporation counsel Carroll treasurer Terry and councilmen Goddard Haas Pierce Marble. socialist candidates defeated.
Church at First Street near Boardway offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. Wednesday evening services are held with a subject announced for the next Sunday.
Victor Street the superintendent of the American Pacific Whaling company hosts guests at the opening of his new bachelor apartments on Victor Street Bay City a knoll overlooking the bay. The steamer Champion ferried attendees including T L Douglas J Barkley Arthur Davies W Lindsell Hall J S Waugh E A McIkenna Edward Kraft Rudolph Allen Bennett M Ryan Killaly Greene Horace Cook E Graham A M Simmonds Miss Maud Hulbert Miss Bessie Hulbert Miss Billa Riker Miss Ida Greene and Mrs Charles Cloud.
The A. B. Johnson sails from Wilson's mill laden for foreign ports while the Mary Dodge loads lumber at the Federal mill for San Pedro. The Oakland loads for San Francisco from the American mill, and the Daisy Mitchell arrived Tuesday to load at Federal mill. Santa Monica at American mill bound for San Francisco. G. C. Lindauer in port loading lumber at Wilson mill for San Francisco.
The G C Lindauer departed Wilsons mill yesterday after loading lumber bound for San Francisco. The J B Stetson, loading at Federal mill, sailed for San Francisco on Tuesday. The Grays Harbor and Willapa loaded at Aberdeen mills and proceed to California. The Santa Monica Yellowstone and Tahola left Hoquiam for sea, while Roy Somers loaded at Grays Harbor Commercial and Cosmopolis for San Francisco.
Plans and specifications for a new hospital to cost $100,000 are being prepared. The two story brick faced building will be modern in every detail and erected by the Dominican Sisters.
Hoquiam sees a dairy price fight as B. F. Engle and Frank Russell buy the Hoquiam Dairy and Thien Brothers Dairy installs a modern plant. Carlton Bros. sold out after price disputes, signaling a dogfight among milk suppliers in Hoquiam.
Affidavits of prejudice against Superior Judges Ben Sheeks and Mason Irwin have been filed by lawyers for the City of Aberdeen and R J Hilts. A non resident judge will hear the case, delaying it briefly. Hilts hopes to get the case before his term ends. The city’s tactics are noted as commendable even if judgment is questioned.
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