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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
A local piano dealer promotes new and used pianos with unusually low terms and substantial price reductions. All instruments are guaranteed and sold on a one year trial agreement that protects buyers, with prices from 195 to 325 dollars and up. Any piano bought during the sale can be exchanged at full price within two years for Chickering, the famous piano sold exclusively by the dealer.
The Citizens' Progressive club of Cosmopolis filed a complaint with the public service commission charging Grays Harbor Railway and Light Company with an excessive street car fare of 10 cents plus 5 cents bridge toll for travel between Aberdeen and Cosmopolis.
CHAS A EDWARDS argues that Democrats favor Champ Clark as the only candidate likely to win the presidency. He cites Clark’s leadership in the 61st Congress and campaign prowess, claiming rival hopes for Harmon Underwood Wilson would split or doom the ticket.
Major J B Cavanaugh the U S Engineer was guest of honor at a banquet at Hotel Washington Monday evening with E C Miller presiding. Cavanaugh and several others gave short addresses.
A fire at Polson's camp No 3 burned a water tank but caused no other damage. Between Aberdeen and Montesano a Monday blaze burned hot enough to close the county road, then burned out by Tuesday evening. W J Patterson's ranch between Aberdeen and Hoquiam suffered several buildings destroyed and trees burned. rainfall Tuesday night aided containment near Grays Harbor with no further damage expected.
Two bids for Broadway paving were sent to the engineer and an Eleventh Street paving project was accepted. The attorney was instructed to notify N P Ry Co about an alarm bell on H street. Bond for Randall C and E streets improvement approved. Travel photography license ordinance to be drafted.
Hoquiam May 16. John Sarrett an oiler at the Lytle mill was seriously injured when his right leg was caught in a clutch pulley after slipping through an opening in the floor. He was removed to the hospital after the accident occurred during cleanup work.
Elma school board learned that T R McAnally, newly elected superintendent, resigned citing a divided town and lack of backing from patrons. He said the situation prevents a square deal and reflects the deplorable state of school affairs amid local tomfoolery.
Start of construction by C W Stine of Hoquiam A H Steadman and Sam Wray of Elma forming a company to install a shingle mill at St Maries Idaho The lumber order placed and erection to begin at once The mill expected ready to start in about fifty days Steadman will oversee operations on site
Emil A. Danovich of Wishkah valley was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Fitzgerald on a charge of shooting at neighbor Simon Donk. Several rifle shots were fired during the incident.
The report states shots were fired at Donk from an ambush last Friday and he says he has evidence that Danovich, a man with whom he had trouble, fired them.
The Grand theatre begins showing Bunty Pulls the Strings on May 20. The play has drawn unprecedented theater interest, with Colliers Theater in New York sold out since October and seats booked months in advance. The story follows Bunty Bigger, a housekeeper, as she unravels a tangled past and orchestrates a marriage to reunite a once separated couple.
Peter Sanders a discharged employee of Aberdeen Construction was arrested Tuesday on burglary charges after a week of missing provisions at the company camp north of the city. A watchman reportedly caught Sanders with the goods. he faces a hearing before Judge Tucker this afternoon.
The campaign committee appointed at the Roosevelt convention met and organized after adjournment. Officers include Chairman Edgar C Snider of Seattle and Secretary W. B. Askin of Tacoma, with H. A. Comeau as Chehalis county committeeman, a Seattle meeting to be scheduled once Chicago convention results are known.
A brief notice inviting circulation of the Semi Weekly Herald to readers in the eastern region. It emphasizes distributing the paper to distant subscribers and expanding readership beyond local borders.
The Wilson steamer built at Astoria for the Wilson Navigation company has arrived and is now in commission It will serve as a special excursion boat for private parties and cover for other Wilson boats when laid up The vessel is 65 feet long with a 65 passenger capacity.
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