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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
4
The Herald denounces attempts to bar public questions at Chamber of Commerce meetings and to enforce rules that require the presiding officer to approve motions. It warns such restrictions could disrupt the organization and hinder its usefulness, urging open discussion on issues of general import.
The Mayor Benn message on page two advocates a balanced economy to accommodate Aberdeen’s rapid growth. It argues for prudent spending while noting costs will outpace available funding under current laws, and it defends officials against harsh criticism as inevitable in public service.
An Inland Herald editorial argues that current liability law harms both sides and calls for a commission to draft a comprehensive liability code. It proposes removing damage cases to a board of adjudication that fixes compensations for injuries and losses, depriving shysters of blood-money.
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce votes no on endorsing a request for a grand jury. The editorial laments corruption and urges public officials to act, while noting retiring senators Aldrich and Hale foretell a coming political cyclone.
For sale: setting eggs from thoroughbred Leghorns. 15 for $1.50. Address RB Box 556 Aberdeen Washington. The World prints all the news that's fit.
An Up-to-Date clergyman shares experiences praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and related ailments. EV. J T Peeler of Hendersonville writes he nearly died without Peruna and will continue recommending it. Rev. J G Dukes of Pinetown notes his wife’s recovery and their child’s health after using Peruna. Rev H W Tate of Cincinnati says Peruna relieved a throat disorder affecting his preaching.
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce plans a special meeting next Monday to finalize the census wind-up and to form a committee for a Fourth of July celebration. K Bowes leads the census effort with federal enumerators and Special Agent Case, seeking 100 volunteer enumerators for the last phase and local enrollment stations.
Seattle May 4 There will be no strike of Seattle brewery workers if plans by Joseph Proebstle secretary of the International Brewery Workers Union and G W H Davis counsel for the Seattle Brewing and Malting company are carried out. Proebstle says amicable settlement appears likely and that a meeting next Friday may prevent a walkout. Respect to the memory of Andrew Hemrich noted.
Plans to enlarge Union Cooperage capacity with ten thousand dollars of new machinery aim to create jobs and boost output. Since opening January 1 1910 the company has operated overtime part of the period.
Sells Floto Circus chief detective explains the force guards crowds, fines showmen for profanity or flirtation, and photographs crimes for court. Detectives with the Great Self-Flute Shows protect the Armour big six team’s gold trimmed harness during the Aberdeen stop on May 29.
Deputy Coroner Fleming responded to Oakville where a decomposed body was recovered in the Chehalis River near Oakville. Believed to be carpenter George Eddleman missing since January freshets, a nickel watch may aid identification.
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for lazy liver lethargy and despondency. It claims to expel poisons from the system and restore health, vigor, and courage to the weak and ailing, with a price of 25 cents at A W Shelley's.
In Olympia May 3 the Supreme Court affirmed a lower court verdict awarding damages to Carstenus Pay Co for injuries to four car loads of ties shipped from California to Tacoma. The railroad claimed slight negligence and asked to set aside the verdict, but the court ruled the lower court was correct in finding gross negligence.
While riding Sunday Miss Harriet Hogan was thrown by a frightened horse that spooked at an automobile. The horse kicked her in the head and she was taken to Aberdeen General hospital where stitches closed a forehead wound though no serious injuries were anticipated.
Advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for backache urinary trouble and diabetes. A Hoquiam resident Mrs. Jessie E. Clark testifies the product cured her kidney issues since 1908 and recommends keeping a supply. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U.S. agent.
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