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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
4
The Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists address 405 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington and editor J Carney. It claims to be the oldest Grays Harbor paper with the largest circulation in Chehalis County and states advertising contracts may be forfeited if circulation claims are not true.
Mrs. Myron Smith an Aberdeen delegate to a Seattle Sunday school convention caused a stir by labeling Aberdeen as wicked. The piece argues Aberdeen has lower crime to population ratios than Seattle and is transitioning from a lumber camp to a growing city. Hysterical claims harm Aberdeen and do not help curb vice.
Senator Foraker of Ohio rails against Taft and Roosevelt in speeches to negro Methodist bishops and in the Senate on the Brownsville affair. He signals willingness to bolt the party or form new groups, warning he may lead a movement against Roosevelt choices and draw support from black voters in the North and Midwest.
The Republican spellbinders must argue next fall that panic was mostly imaginary and that the slight business low mood results from Democrats disrupting activity by insisting on tariff reform.
The Portland Oregonian reports Congressman Fordney arguing against tariff hikes that raise costs for workers while enabling wealthy tariff beneficiaries to fund European luxury and U S projects. He urges tariff reductions to curb excess profits of steel magnates and other elite interests, saying wage levels would not drop with tariff cuts.
The post office argues freedom of the press does not guarantee freedom of the mails. The postmaster general asserts authority to decide this, warning that curtailing one liberty could threaten free speech and a free press, essential to constitutional rights.
The piece argues that despite tariff protections for every Pittsburgh industry, thousands remain unemployed and wages fall while living costs rise. It condemns Republicans for not reforming tariffs, cites the Steel and Beef trusts, and predicts a higher tariff despite promises to revise after elections.
The Bulletin writer claims the Herald corrupts editorial utterances to boost its job printing department. The piece presents two inferences: the writer’s ignorance of Herald practices and a broad judgment of journalism from a debased model.
The article envisions a split between the old Republican party and its new faction, noting that veterans and leaders would align with the former. It describes a vivid, dramatic struggle as the two factions contend for influence and direction.
A vivid 19th century advertisement promoting Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a stomach tonic liver stimulant and bowel regulator. Claims include easy natural action and overall health benefits with a 385 cents price for Tea or Tablets by W. B. Paine & Co.
Aberdeen claims first with 43 points in the interscholastic track meet held Saturday in this city. Duff Milette wins 50 yard dash while McClelland of Olympia takes the 100. Knapp and Harmon tie in the pole vault as Laterwaithe leads Olympia in several runs. Steeples of Hoquiam shows weight event form and Hart wins the shot put. Olympia finishes second with 34, Chehalis third with 24.
State lands sale at Montesano today drew buyers including C O Gelden Hoquiam and Mike Schriver South Bend paying well above appraisals. Tracts at Grass creek mouth and area around 16-16-5 fetched 621.25 to 2300 dollars, with Chehalis Boom Co acquiring part of 16-17-8 and Allen Hall purchasing another lot. The east county tracts and timber lands drew oral agents and county auditor Fred Rosamond oversaw the event.
The Queen loads at West mill for San Pedro while the Svea loads at Wilson mill for San Francisco. Retriever and Jessie Miner load for San Pedro and San Francisco respectively at Slade mill. A. J. West works for Santa Rosalia, Mexico at Slade mill. Bowdoin sailed for San Francisco from West mill. G. W. Watson loads for San The Hart Wood mill. Minnie Kelton sailed for San Francisco from Burrows mill. Ariel loads for Callao, Peru at Aberdeen Lumber Shingle mills. Chas. R. Wilson and A. B. Johnson load for San Francisco at Wilson mill. W. J. Patterson and Zampa at American mill. Chehalis sailed for San Pedro from Aberdeen mills. Santa Barbara arrived to load for Redondo at American mill. Tahoe arrived and loads for San Pedro at Anderson Middleton mill.
A historical recipe describes chopping pork cubes with chicken livers and gizzards, ginger, celery, olive oil, vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, mushrooms, and sprouts or peas. Sauté pork and giblets with celery and ginger, add oil and seasonings, then combine with vegetables and simmer. Serve with See Yu sauce and note bean sprouts must come from Chinatown.
A concise notice praising The Herald for its twice weekly publication that covers comprehensive local news, updates, and timely reports. The paper promises complete coverage with quick insights and steady reporting across city events and issues.
Grays Harbor shipped 10 516 824 feet of general lumber to foreign ports in April. Major tonnage included the Indravelli for Sydney with 1 895 086 feet and the Rygja for Panama with 2 973 535 feet. Mexico received 4 007 243 feet across five vessels with Guaymas and Callao among the ports. Two ships totaling 1 427 429 feet departed for the Sandwich Islands.
At a Republican mass caucus on Saturday night John G. Lewis chaired with W. W. Hart as secretary. Delegates named from seven wards to the county convention in Aberdeen next Saturday include ward leaders and residents such as Louis Roser F G Fletcher S J Morris George Cripe J C Pearson D C Corrigan W T Ingram George Dean Everett Lobdell E E Eaton and others with ward by ward listings for the full slate.
In the Police Court Hattie Allen a colored inmate of a bawdy house was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail for soliciting Saturday. Ed Whalen and W Rantanan each were assessed ten dollars by Judge Loomis this morning for carrying an overload of hilarity yesterday. Peter Van Winkle pleaded not guilty to a d d charge and the court let him off.
The Herald remains the region’s most widely read paper in Gray’s Harbor, attracting attention from merchants and advertisers who seek broad local reach and consistent readership. Its prominence underpins local business campaigns and community notices.
The Aberdeen Herald provides concise local news coverage across politics weather and community events offering readers quick updates on notable happenings in town and region with a focus on public notices and upcoming activities.
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