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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
2
Small newspaper notice lists publication schedule editor and manager, mailing details, subscription rates, and ad copy deadlines. It notes second class mail, post office registration, and requires subscribers to report missed deliveries.
The Aberdeen Herald argues city taxes are intolerably high, stifling investment. It notes a 40 percent rise in assessed valuations and calls for cutting current expenses 25 to 60 percent, replacing obstructive department heads with more cost‑conscious leaders.
The article reports that in Chicago Colonel Roosevelt questions the immediate impact of the Oregon system and doubts the initiative referendum and recall. It notes strong opposition from Oregon politicians, who portray public sentiment as uncertain while critics argue politicians in the legislature undermine the reform.
The people of Oregon reject efforts to belittle democracy and affirm they can wisely vote on public policy. They show they can enact better laws with less friction and cost, attributing failures of popular laws to legislative cooperation. The state’s system earns their support despite political backlash.
The article argues Canada offers no cheap labor barrier and notes American farmers moving to Canada for better conditions. It discusses the Canada reciprocity treaty, tariff reform, and warns against protectionists who miscast the treaty as harming American agriculture. It cites the Saturday Evening Post as the source.
Ex President Roosevelt defended Arizona's recall provision during a Washington day speech in Chicago, noting Massachusetts also included recall in its constitution in 1780 and saying the choice to adopt or reject recall is up to Arizona and its people. The remark is directed toward President Taft with a light jab at his inclusion among the "good people."
The Benicia loads at Union mill bound for Hilo Hawaii. The Chehalis loads at Wilson mill for Hilo. Newsboy loads at Slade mill for San Pedro. Santa Monica loads for San Francisco. Roy Somers at Cosmopolis loading for San Francisco. Manila at American mill loading for West Coast. Newburg at Slade mill loading for San Francisco. Golden Shore at Slade mill loading for West Coast. Sven sailed yesterday from Wilson mill to San Francisco. Westerner arrived to load at Union mill for San Francisco. Daisy Mitchell loading at Federal mill for San Francisco. Fair Oaks at Slade mill loading for San Francisco. Daisy Freeman arrived Monday to load at Federal mill for San Francisco. W. H. Smith arrived Monday loading at Union mill for Apia Samoa.
The Lingering Seven Republican senators Bulkeley Burrows Depew Dick Flint Hale and Kean faced defeat of the popular election plan as their votes would have secured a two thirds majority. The Washingtonian notes the anomaly of a defeated Congress legislating after a public no confidence vote.
Great Western Distributing Company establishes its Washington state headquarters in Aberdeen to manage Southwestern Washington operations. The firm capitalizes at 50000 dollars, is incorporated in Washington, and focuses on supplying essential household goods. It currently handles the Peerless Steam Washer, a prominent item among housewives statewide.
W. F. Pattison of 516 Third street in Hoquiam made two suicide attempts as his mind frayed by misfortunes. He leaped from the Northwestern Lumber Co wharf but was saved by Patrolman Jeff Bartell after others intervened earlier. Pattison is likely to be sent to the Steilacoom asylum for care and protection.
Richard De Forest a prominent Pacific Coast aeronaut dies in Aberdeen hospital after a three week illness from ulcers of the stomach. He had arrived recently to aid Aberdeen capitalists in constructing a mono plane and was working in a sail loft when illness struck. His career included early balloon ascents in San Francisco and Hong Kong, tours of India and the old world, and study under the Wright brothers. He hoped to fly from the Sisters of St Joseph hospital building and left no known local relatives.
Logging engine model marketed as a 10 by 12 garder built in 1907 by Puget Sound Iron and Steel Works. In good condition with rigging included. Price two thousand dollars. Address P. O. Box Oscar Carlson 53 3.
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