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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists subscription prices with discounts for advance payment and marks its claim as Grays Harbor oldest paper with the largest Chehalis County circulation. It warns that advertising contracts will be forfeited if circulation statements are not true.
Mississippi Valley Lumberman argues timber scarcity and evolving methods favor cutting odd inch widths beyond standard four six eight ten and twelve. By kerfing from bark rather than sound wood, operators could increase board width and profits, while disposing of odd sizes has proven easy in recent years.
Opinion argues for constructing transport ships to support a larger navy and Monroe Doctrine aims. The piece notes wartime vessel purchases were costly and proposes ships serving as merchant transport during peace and troop carriers in war. It suggests establishing seaboard links with South and Central America to train officers, improve mail and freight, and expand naval capacity.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger brands Democrats who back the national platform as bourbons and marplots and praises those who bolted the ticket in 1896 and 1900 as the shrewdest and best. The piece argues Republicans distort loyalties and portrays Bryanism as a harmful misreading of Democratic principles.
Judge Rice rules in favor of the city on a street assessment suit over Broadway. The opinion settles whether all property or only abutting lots pay for improvements and affirms a long held city practice as valid for previous districts.
The article accuses Sheriff Graham of enforcing gambling laws mainly against his political opponents, while open gambling remains widespread in towns. It suggests care in electing two new school directors next Saturday, noting the director role is honorary and time consuming, with concerns about private agendas.
The Daily Sun notes that Wishart and Prindle report a burglary in their room but avoids claiming guilt. Circumstances remain suspicious and further inquiry keeps them under doubt. If a robbery occurred, they suffer loss and heightened suspicion for their conduct.
The writer laments after the Sun prints a high moral sermon about the Logan affair. They question whether a prominent professional would face the same verdict or publicity as an ordinary logging camp employee. The piece hints at media bias and class bias in moralizing.
The Aberdeen chamber met briefly Tuesday with little attendance. Members discussed funding for the Western Washington Exhibit shed and track work, pledged subscriptions, and planned to solicit remaining funds. A resolution urged Northern Pacific Express Co. to improve Aberdeen business facilities. A mass meeting was called for Friday May 8 to plan a Fourth of July celebration.
Judge Linn of Olympia begins a superior court jury term on June 8 to hear cases where Judge Irwin is disqualified. The revised calendar lists multiple civil cases by date from June 8 to June 22 including Grays Harbor entities, timber firms, and school district matters.
Illinois Central offers greatly reduced round trip tickets from Oregon and Washington points to Chicago Cairo Memphis and New Orleans from June 4 to August 26. Tickets valid three months with ten day going and returning limits. Stop over privileges west of the Missouri river. Sixteen routes available. Details on request from B H Trempely Commercial Agent Portland.
Al Coats of this city and R F Lytle of Hoquiam plan to buy the Puget Mill company timber tract owned by Pope Talbot Walker. Asking price is 2.50 per thousand feet. The land lies between the Hoquiam and Wishkah rivers, tidewater show, logs easily hauled to rivers, and Pope Talbot Walker has refused to sell to date.
N A Springer resumes boat building business at the foot of Wishkah street offering estimates and contracts for boats of any description. Boats available for rent and parties planning trips on Sundays urged to arrange in advance.
A Life quote sketches the plight of Robinson who cannot earn a living and marries a wealthy woman. It notes the marriage leaves him financially dependent yet pressured to work harder as the spouse tightens control.
A Chicago Post quip notes clothes do not make the man yet advises wearing a bow suit when seeking credit. The exchange highlights social expectations for appearance in financial matters and mocks judgment based on attire.
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