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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
4
Publication information for the Aberdeen Herald including schedule, address, editor, and rates. It lists publication days Monday and Thursday, office address 309 East Wishkah Street, Aberdeen Washington, editor Mgr J Carney, postal registration, and subscription prices 1.00 for six months and 1.50 for one year with cash in advance.
The piece cites a Milwaukee case where a loan shark was jailed under Wisconsin’s tough usury statute, arguing such penalties redefine robbery of the poor as a serious crime. It urges other states to adopt similarly strong measures, contrasting prior gentle penalties with decisive action.
The Saturday Review of Seattle reports Aberdeen welcomed the Republican state convention with cordial hospitality. The city provided well paved streets, thriving businesses, and ample accommodations, impressing delegates and earning praise for its nonpartisan hosting.
The Washington Times quotes Judge Hanford arguing Olsson’s citizenship withdrawal due to opposition to the constitution and institutions, comparing it to a New York denial for an Italian who would fight his country in war. The piece also notes political discourse about parties, hats, and the election context.
Mrs Ruth M Byles of Montesano wins the diamond medal at the W C T U contest and will represent Chehalis county in the national event in Portland this October. Six contestants performed above average with T P Horn Arthur Wilson and W H Abel as judges. Mrs William Baumert entertained with a fine recitation while a strong musical program delighted the audience.
Assistant Attorney General Lyle ruled in Olympia on May 27 that vehicles used for government purposes are exempt from state motor vehicle licenses. The ruling also applies to fire and police cars.
At a weekly luncheon the Chamber of Commerce referred resolutions urging stricter immigration laws and heavier penalties for flag desecration to judiciary and legislative committees. They also urged jetty completion at Grays Harbor and inviting Elk lodges to Aberdeen for Portland grand lodge. Memorial Day parade aids were named and a Monday concert by Mrs. Croxall was promoted.
Chief Mason leads a multi tribe Fourth of July week long celebration at North Beach Taholah with Quiniault Quillayute Hoh Neah Bay Clallam Jamestown Skokomish Puyallup Squally Bay Center Chehalis Oakville expecting 2000 participants canoe racing horse racing foot racing jogging rolling swimming and nightly baseball games with prize funds and recruitment from Hoquiam Salmon Charley to assist
The waistcoat is described as a minor garment that rose and fell with changing costumes. It gained official recognition under Charles II, with Samuel Pepys noting in 1666 that the king began to wear a vest and lords and commons wore long cassocks close to the body.
R L Polk & Co release Chehalis County Directory covering Aberdeen Hoquiam Cosmopolis Elma Montesano and Oakville. It lists businesses and all residents with post office addresses, includes tax and rural route names, and notes married women names and personal property values.
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The Oceana Vance loads at Slade mill for San Pedro while the Churchill sails from Federal mill to Valparaiso. W J Patterson loads at American mill for San Pedro. Daisy Mitchell sails to San Francisco from Slade mill. John A Campbell sails to San Pedro from A J West mill. A J West arrives to load for California ports. Nehalem arrives and loads for San Francisco at Donovan mill. Wawona is in Lindstrom shipyard for repairs. Temple E Dorr arrives with cement from San Francisco and will load lumber for the Federal mill.
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