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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
5
Aberdeen Herald announces weekly publication by J. Carney. Rates show annual and short term discounts for advance payments. Claims large Gray Harbor circulation and Chehalis region reach. Advertising contracts tied to circulation claims. Dated March 27 1902.
City growth forces Aberdeen school directors to pursue new school facilities. A bond issue around 10,000 dollars is planned to fund a suitable building, with current debt about 25,000 dollars and asset value near 750,000. Opinion suggests finances remain manageable, relying on future arrivals to share costs. The piece also discusses social issues and a pumping station relocation proposal, deeming it unlikely to yield real savings.
Secretary of the Navy Long spoke at the Home Market club in Boston on February 16 1899 arguing imperialists opposed to the treaty were overthrown and praising a democratic transfer of control of the Philippines to the American people. He contrasted kingly power with constitutional governance and criticized presiding authority as wielding the naked sword.
A long Washington narrative notes lawmakers trading support for personal gain as they back colleagues’ bills to aid favored groups. It cites Senate votes for Frye’s ship subsidy and House blocades by beet sugar interests. Roosevelt and McKinley are cited advocating reciprocity and Cuba policy while partisan tactics hinder broad public needs.
A.S. Taylor conducted business in Elma this week while Mrs. Jack D H Mullen returned from a cruise in Oregon. Local notices mention weddings gifts, nickel-in-the-slot cases due for trial next Monday at Cosmopolis, and various residents visiting relatives. The Olympus theater offers nightly vaudeville, and a range of small-town items from shipyard layoffs to real estate and tavern updates fill the page.
W S Ells died after a cerebral stroke and garish illness. he was a painter, union member, and city resident with insurance and family ties in Olympia and Aberdeen. The Order of Eagles led his funeral procession, chartered a car to Olympia, and conducted services at the grave with city Eagles. Ells, born July 26 1865 in Oswego New York, had edited the Shelton Sentinel and lived in Aberdeen and Olympia.
J S Dunn the Seattle insurance man was honorably acquitted in superior court Monday after an earlier arrest on embezzlement charges brought by New York Life Ins Co. The court granted a non suit and Dunn faced no testimony from the defense, with Seattle attorneys and the county attorney appearing for the prosecution. The harbor community had doubted the charges, and the verdict reflected their support for Dunn.
James Stewart defends his role in selling the water privilege asserting no disbursement of water bond funds occurred during his term. He accuses E. B. Benn of misrepresentation and notes Weatherwax’s reputation, insisting his public record remains intact and condemning unsigned articles. He recalls decisions as the city sought revenue from water works.
Wedding and engagement rings advertised by GOLDMAN S Seattle. Local Aberdeen library move advances with a five trustee board election and by law preparations. Board names officers and plans to absorb the Aberdeen Library Association books and property for city library use.
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