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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald publishes weekly with editor J Carnhy. Notices of births marriages or deaths printed free. Subscriptions priced at one year six months and three months. Advertising rates on application. Correspondence from county accepted if delivered to writer.
The Herald proclaims itself as Chehalis County official paper and the coldest on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in the county.
Nov 17 1898 page reports Senator Hanna and Senator Taft defend the Dingley tariff and a revised war revenue law. They push keeping features of the war measure while adapting to trade deficits and avoid tax shocks, arguing current revenue suffices.
In a post election reflection, the speaker notes the campaign did not yield a sweeping Republican victory and that the war management remained in Republican hands. He plans to discuss returns now that the election is over, acknowledging soldier views while highlighting the wartime administration’s role and the gold standard stance.
The Chicago platform reappears as a public issue after the war, resisting a bank monopoly on paper money and retirement of greenbacks. It seeks to align with 1845 ideals, while warning that peace terms will shape future policy and domestic focus.
The Mississippi Valley Lumberman argues the Philippines issue tests US resolve. soldiers show mixed views on empire, climate and civilization. Lumber industry profits depend on capital. local demand unlikely. Critics say war taxation masks Dingley deficiency and Chehalis County voters reject old political rings.
A French inventor claims a method using X rays will revolutionize modern printing across nearly all brands. He asserts the process can produce faster, cheaper and higher quality output, promising a major shift in the printing industry.
The piece critiques political platforms and money theory, noting Cushman and Yaki ma Dilla Jones as future congressmen and declaring the Grays Harbor jetty safe while doubting reform rhetoric. It questions the War Tax on tea and coffee and mocks the idea of "sound money" versus its impact on people.
The piece notes Lewis’s defeat despite leading his ticket by 2000 to 4000 votes and cites a 27009-vote drop from 1896. It contrasts bimetallism and the Dingley bill's revenue with gold standard limits, arguing Republicans may resist repealing wartime taxes.
James F. Girton, senior editor of the Aberdeen Herald, died of consumption at age 40 in Aberdeen. A printer by trade, he worked in newspapers since age 16 and leaves a wife and three daughters. He was active in the M E church and the A O U W lodge, with a large circle of friends and community respect. The Aberdeen and Chehalis county press extend condolences to his family.
Fragmentary line suggests a claim about Hood’s Pills and a product named Sirit. text appears garbled and lacks clear facts or events to confirm. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are readable.
The Aberdeen Herano notes the passing of James F. Girton, described as a bright newspaper man and a good citizen. News of his death is welcomed with statewide sorrow in the Morning Olympian tribute.
An advertisement touts Royal Baking Powder as safe and alum free, claiming government certified purity and digestion aid, warning against other powders and urging use by housewives. It also notes a business merger creating Wilder and Drake, with Mr Harry L Drake taking over Payette and Wilder’s interests and continuing operations from Oct 26, 1898.
Notice records the dissolution of the firm Payette & Wilder by mutual consent with Mark Payette retiring. Wilder & Drake will collect all firm accounts. accounts against the firm will be paid by Wilder. Dated Aberdeen Oct 2 1808. Also a bereavement notice from the Finn family expressing gratitude for support after Lorine A. Finn’s illness and passing.
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