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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1905
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces its semi weekly publication schedule with editor J. J. Carney and rates for one year and six months. It asserts it is Grays Harbor’s oldest paper and claims the largest Chehalis county circulation.
The city council considers an ordinance to prohibit bicycle riding on sidewalks, arguing it would curb danger and protect pedestrians. Opponents say current laws on sidewalks suffice and the move would harm workers seeking affordable housing by hindering mobility. The piece also notes a federal appointment matter involving Franklin Lane to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A fragment notes a claim that a life insurance manager did not follow a standard and presented a larger sum to the Bank Politicians to save Bryan. The text references political maneuvering and monetary figures amid a murky historical context.
A St. Louis author pens A Year in Hell reflecting on wartime trials. The piece notes friends who endure, a return to normal life after hardship, and references to public figures like Mr Crocker and John D Rockefeller in a clipped, opinionated column tone. The fragment mentions a panic prediction rumor and a dispute over a small sum.
Observers compare Germany’s tariff to potential US duties, noting business leaders worry about higher costs and disrupted trade flows. Analysts say the upcoming US tariff plan could affect imports, prices, and market competition for exporters and manufacturers.
The Aberdeen merchants present a promotional feature showing thriving local shops with new buildings and attractive displays. The edition argues residents should buy locally to boost Aberdeen’s growth and industrial development, promising 3 000 circulated copies locally and abroad.
The Chas. R. Wilson is loading at Wilson mill for San Francisco. The Aberdeen sailed yesterday from Western mill for San Pedro. Coronado arrived to load at Anderson Middleton mill for San Francisco. A. M. Baxter arrived Thursday to load at Wilson mill for San Francisco. Chehalis sailed from Aberdeen mills with ties for the Santa Fe road at Port Richmond Cal. Tom O Shanter arrived to load at West Slade mill for San Pedro. O Shanter towed from San Francisco by Coronado in 71 hours.
Jesse F. Murphy for Dan Sjolseth received notice that the contest in E. W. Smith versus Daniel Sjolseth over a homestead entry in section 4, township 14 north range 6 west was dismissed. After delays and appeals, the Vancouver land office decision on November 4, 1905 favored Sjolseth, who resides on the land.
Mr Jos H Vioata states that work is being done by hand and too fast, suggesting a need for money. The fragment indicates concern over pace and funding without giving further context or names.
Aberdeen and Centralia played a hard fought football game with strong defensive work by Madison and Randall for Aberdeen and Clark and Ward for Centralia. Stewart broke for a 70 yard touchdown run and Beitz directed the line as Aberdeen won 6 to 0 after a first half score.
The notice offers a reward for true and accurate information regarding any trespass or timber cutting on described lands in Chehalis county across multiple townships and sections. It names Georges L. Fritz etroit Michigan as the claimant, seeking inquiries about violations and asserting legal action to protect timber resources.
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