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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
3
The Aberdeen Herald lists subscription rates of 2.00 for six months and 1.00 for one month, with a cash in advance option of 1.56 for one year. Notices are requested for missed deliveries, and copy for ads is due by Monday noon for Tuesday issues and Thursday noon for Friday.
The article extols the Wilson Underwood tariff program as faithful to Baltimore platform pledges. It argues common sense guides revision toward economy and fairness, reducing excess duties while protecting legitimate business and consumer relief.
The piece argues Washington’s proposed 1914 amendment to the alien land act remains far less restrictive than California’s pending measure. It notes Washington allows alien land ownership within municipalities for residents and details historical legislative changes, judicial orders on taxation, and local assessor actions affecting land rolls and taxes. It also references Secretary Knox’s treaty concerns and local officials’ positions.
Hon Johnson made his maiden address in Congress endorsing Sisson of Mississippi war talk and criticizing the tariff bill He warned that if the bill passes as is shingle mills in the Northwest could close within ninety days The Aberdeen World questioned his narrow view noting Western Washington industry and broader national impact
A Montesano dispatch in the Washingtonian reports Assessor Wiley's proposal to place all property in the county on the assessment rolls. The plan aims for broad-based taxation across the county to ensure equity.
In a heated pre election clash Aberdeen supporters deny opponents who called Wishkah bridge bonds a burden claiming the city is bankrupted and overtaxed. They note Aberdeen can legally incur up to $500,000 in debt, countering the World article alleging near-legal limits and fiscal distress.
The discussion argues that heavy cedar and bolt prices hurt shingles, noting removal of the tariff would reduce cedar log prices but not shut down shingle mills or lower workers wages, and asserts shingle demand remains strong despite cost shifts.
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