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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
4
Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald announces editor J. Carney and ownership. Subscription rates shown with six months or one year options, advance payment favored. Readers are urged to notify office if papers are missed and ad copy must arrive by specified deadlines.
A compilation of public notices from city authorities highlights legal actions and deadlines. Officials urge residents to review postings for property, tax, and regulatory matters affecting the community.
Bradstreet analysis lists causes of business failures in 1906 and 1907 with similar totals of 53 each. Lack of capital rose steadily since 1904, reaching its highest level since 1891, with liabilities rising from 1.78 million to 3.90 million.
Judge Linn’s construction of libel law in Editor Moore holds that any report of wrongdoing is actionable per se. The piece argues most daily papers face multiple convictions per issue and urges concerted action to amend the law lest papers risk jail for common reporting.
The Illinois Democratic Party contemplates nominating John Mitchell, retiring head of the coal miners' organization, as governor. Mitchell is described as capable and honest, traits seen as essential for office and likely to win despite a Republican majority.
The piece argues that Republican candidates pledge against the wealthy elite yet rely on the moneyed donor network once selected, with the M. O. G. W. often invited by campaign managers to bolster fundraising and staffing efforts.
The Bulletin notes two sets of city council hopefuls have yet to reveal policy ideas. One group leans on a historic party name and fears early policy announcements. The other appears to wait for Dredging company guidance before speaking.
In Aberdeen the recent municipal election first featured national party politics in city races. The county elections a month earlier produced nine of twelve council seats. Voters now decide if the shift increased accountability and who bears responsibility for city legislation last year, with candidates unlikely to openly praise the record.
Property in South Aberdeen and surrounding areas shows strength as spring weather nears. Warmer sun could lift the market with news of new railroads to Grays Harbor. William Uglum sold Lot 18 Block 8 First Addition to South Aberdeen, F E B Jones & Co sold Lots 11 12 13 Block 9 in the same addition, Lot 12 Block 4 Syndicate Addition sold by W B Lorrie to Peter Jogum.
A letter from Engineer Dunn now with the U.S. Reclamation Survey in Seattle argues the Charley creek proposal was a costly makeshift. He notes Aberdeen has raw material and can bear 5 percent taxes for local improvements but questions the tax burden and the need for ongoing yearly progress in permanent improvements.
A list of ships and destinations shows schooners, barkentines, and brigs loading at Slade mill Hart Wood mill Aberdeen Lumber Shingle mills and other docks for Callao San Pedro San Francisco Santa Rosalia Guaymas Honolulu and Honolulu with arrivals at Wilson mill Anderson Middleton mill.
Herald Printery offers affordable printing services with quality results for jobs of various sizes and types.
Ed ward C Finch reflects on Aberdeen Chamber finances and activities from the prior administration. The group relied on a public-spirited subscription for salaries and rent, with clear terms and value observed by contributors. He catalogs successes including a state-wide legislative banquet and extensive publicity, while noting broader economic downturn limited further manufacturing site growth. He defends volunteer leadership and calls on the new administration to build upon the foundation laid, dated March 18, 1908, Aberdeen Washington.
Jos Telfenthaler leaves for Tenino on business. Will and Mrs Ennis relocate from Tacoma to Aberdeen. Five d d s appear in police court with fines or ten day terms. Jesse Murphy of Equitable Life visits from Seattle. Rev La Violette departs for Seattle Tacoma and Columbia River on business. Dr and Mrs C T Smith visit Portland. Presbyterian trustees meet to discuss church progress. Ralph White and J M Bowes fish fifty trout on Humptulips trip. City council committees tour South Aberdeen to view street vacation proposed by Union Mill. Harry Mason, six, injured by accidental shotgun discharge. treated at Aberdeen General. The Herald twice a week covers it all.
City notice announces a police auction at 10 a m on April 4 for a brown pony mare unless redeemed. It lists street improvements on B Street Market Second streets I Street Clark Street with costs from 500 to 5000 dollars and hearings April 1. Assessments for Marion and Market streets, delinquency dates, and contracts for Improvement Districts 195 and 205 are scheduled. Council salaries set at 25 dollars monthly with 5 dollar deductions per missed meeting.
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