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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
4
Aberdeen Herald, city official paper of Grays Harbor Chehalis county, announces subscription rates for 1900 2.00 per year with discounts for advance payments and various short terms. The paper proclaims oldest on Grays Harbor and largest circulation in the county with contracts forfeited if circulation claim is not true.
The city of Aberdeen faces a critical 1901 election with mayor and councilmen serving without pay. The Herald urges voters to choose capable, economical leaders who will provide efficient service for the money and resist private interests, hoping wise management boosts the city toward major state status.
The Vidette opposes building a sheriff residence at county expense and mocks extending the idea to an apartment complex for all officials. It argues the sheriff can be accommodated by deputies, a jail bedroom, and an adjoining office, and warns such plans would burden the county finances before Republicans take charge.
Seth Warren files a contest against H. B. Martin for county auditor and accuses the Chehalis county election boards of malconduct in every precinct. The sworn complaint names the boards as dishonest, a move the text says will not help Warren’s cause with the public.
Citizens should seek legal counsel to determine the status of city title lands and draft a bill to cure defects before the next legislative session. Abutting property owners and the public alike face the impact, with the loss of Panel & Folding Box Co. plant showing the warning.
J C Cross the present city attorney is a candidate for re election during financial distress he has served capably and argues for a salary increase to reward faithful service. He is noted as an able Chehalis county attorney and is handling several important suits for the city. Senator Cushman K Davis dies at 62 in St Paul after two months illness. The nation mourns a bright mind and capable statesman. The Atlanta Constitution calls a new brand of democrat one who votes with republicans and aids democrats between campaigns.
Forty five pupils attended every day in November with many walking two miles and some three miles. The school reports perfect attendance for November and notes a $24 library contribution from a devoted committee and elocutionist, aiming to build a larger library for the school.
City of Aberdeen Washington invites bids by Dec 8 1900 for four block Market street improvements. Specifications detail mud sills braces caps etrangers plank piling and lumber of fir with strict quality standards. Bonds of 200 accompany bids with city to reject any or all bids.
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