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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
4
Semi Weekly Aberdeen Herald publishes Mondays and Thursdays at 408 East Wishkah Street. Editor J Carney notes subscription terms and ad deadlines. The paper claims leading circulation in Grays Harbor and Chehalis County with contracts forfeitable if circulation claim is untrue.
Representative Tawney warns of looming deficits and possible debt certificates as Congress spends beyond means. The piece contrasts this with Memorial Day rituals and the Grand Army of the Republic, praising fallen soldiers and urging unity and peace.
Republicans vote 128 to 16 for the modified Vreeland emergency currency bill. It is expected to reach the conference committee in a form similar to the Aldrich bill. The Manufacturers' Association plans a business men’s political party for the campaign. The president and Mr. Carnegie clash on a peace program, with Carnegie predicting Roosevelt’s future restraint.
The question asks whether the President is independent of Congress in commanding the army and navy. It notes this as a contemporary political issue likely touching constitutional balance and executive authority.
Mrs. A Goss of Durand Michigan recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough after a February bout in her family. Hart land Mr Lane advised the remedy and praised its satisfaction for his customers. Evans Drug Co sells the product.
The Herald expands its scope with twice weekly editions delivering complete local news, updates on politics, business, and community events, and in-depth reporting from editors and correspondents across the city.
Miss Rose Morgan returned from Mills Seminary Oakland with honors. Ida and Katherine Green went to Seattle for the parade this afternoon. Maymayne Wood, after a year away in Europe and the east, is back and will spend the summer with her parents before going East to school. A wedding occurred May 23 at 8 30 p m at the Baptist parsonage between Harry A Miller and Chrissie L Smith of Fall City. Rev Amos H Hause spoke and has known the bride ten years. The funeral of Richard Wechter the Austrian sailor who fell from the Wimbledon yardarm will be at Bowes Randolph parlors tomorrow at 9 30 a m with Rev C McDermoth officiating. He died forty eight hours after neck injury, a notable case.
A cataloged list of fire alarm box sites in Aberdeen with numbers and street corners including Box 4 at Young and Thomas, Box 5 at B and Cleveland, Box 7 at Terrace and D near High School, Box 8 at Burrows Dock, Box 9 at Hume and K by the Northern Pacific Depot, Box 12 Boone and King, Box 15 Wilson Bros Mill, Box 17 S E Slade Mill, Box 21 Market and F, Box 23 American Mill, Box 25 Heron and F, Box 27 Fourth and G, Box 31 Franklin School on Market between Jefferson and M, Box 32 Hume and H, Box 35 Anderson and Middleton Mill, Box 37 Heron and Broadway, Box 38 Third and Broadway, Box 42 Hart Wood Lumber Co. Mill, Box 45 Western Cooperage, and Box 47 Hume and Washington.
The report shows Chehalis County Bank Aberdeen Washington closing May 14 1908 with total assets 96 138 08 including loans 45 918 51 and cash items 499 22. Liabilities list capital stock 25 000 deposits 68 188 08 and due to banks 8 000. Notary public swore to the statements on May 25 1908.
Historian Tate argues corruption in Congress has lessened since the Civil War era. He recalls a 19th century land speculation syndicate that tried to profit near the Capitol, including a misstep involving George Washington, and notes a purge of corrupt lobbyists over time. He cites the homestead bill lobby as a vast fraud and warns old schemes faded but vigilance remains.
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Wu Ting Fang states relations among Japan China and the United States are cordial with only local friction. He asserts Japan has not violated the Portsmouth treaty and praises China’s progress while cautioning gradual move toward constitutional government and no belief in any coming war with Japan or any other country.
Benjamin Ide Wheeler argues the Pacific will drive future global affairs as China India and Japan rise in population. He asserts America must project power and diplomacy to shape peaceful outcomes and capitalize on Pacific leadership.
A dated excerpt rails at American excess citing greed for wealth as eroding honor and virtue. The speaker condemns extravagant homes and displays, social snobbery, and lavish spending, criticizing both women and men for materialism. The passage reflects period rhetoric on national character.
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