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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
4
The semi weekly Aberdeen Herald page notes publication on Monday and Thursday at 405 East Telephone 5541 Aberdeen Wash. Subscriptions listed with rates and advertising prices given. The paper claims oldest in Grays Harbor with broad Chehalis County circulation and contracts based on claimed circulation.
The piece argues Taft misreads Bryan's Jeffersonian democracy. It says Bryan favors trusting the individual, direct election of senators, and checks on representatives to prevent betrayal, while Taft distrusts the individual and backs representative government. Bryan is portrayed as aligned with the Jeffersonian view.
The article urges fall planting of trees shrubs and perennials with safety in milder climates and promotes naturalizing crocus in lawns for a spreading spring display. It suggests scattering bulbs widely and letting them naturalize without mowing until they bloom, plus a note on finances from James J. Hill.
The legislature's last session pushed the state board of equalization to raise general levy to a flat 1 mill 8 10 plus from 18 10. The school levy drops to 1 5 mills and road tax to 1 2 mills yielding total all purposes 6 7 10 mills versus 5 4 10 in 1906. Senator elect Simon Guggenheim will press smelter trust arguments in Congress.
The piece labels Senator Clapp as discredited after predicting Johnson’s defeat and credits Roosevelt with broad GOP support. It mentions President Castro fining the Rsphalt Trust $5,000,000 and hints at further penalties, noting Venezuela’s stance on trusts. It questions Roosevelt’s relationship to reformers like Tom Johnson.
A Georgia man complains to police in Chattanooga that a case of beer was stolen. The report includes a sarcastic aside about outsiders and a reference to political metaphor involving an elephant and a new head.
Aberdeen correspondent disputes the Tacoma Ledger’s portrayal of Stewart Park as rejected due to inability to spend 1000 dollars yearly for ten years. He says the committee cited lack of immediate or future ownership of the premises and the gift’s strings as the main issues.
A Minnesota exchange remarks that freight rates for lumber from Washington to Minnesota surpass the mill price by 1.50 per thousand feet, calling for results from Congress on causes of high prices and an investigation to address the issue.
The New York World calls for Secretary Cortelyou to resign citing his 1904 campaign fund activities. The paper argues he is too preoccupied with contributions for next year to address past scandals.
The San Francisco Call mentions Vice President Fairbanks as John Warren Fairbanks calling it a humorous, original jab beyond the nickname Mr Icebanks.
A California astronomer asserts that marriage is a crime and cites recent exposure to theatrical stars and chorus girls as influencing his stance. The remark reflects a sensational, personal view amid a broader cultural debate.
When Japan begins to buy Missouri mules, Congressman Hobeon may seek an audience to address that nation’s serious intentions and potential policy implications.
Mayor France and partners including W. J. Patterson F. A. Hart of Aberdeen W. H. Wood of San Francisco H. A. Kalb of Raymond and C. S. Gilchrist of Centralia have formed a deal to acquire a majority stock in Kalb Gilbert Lumber Co of Raymond. The venture secures a large saw mill and substantial timberlands logged under Kalb supervision while he retains his stake.
The wrecked steamer Telus on North Spit with coal cargo sold Tuesday to San Francisco buyers for 250 dollars. Captain Berg and several officers and crew left for San Francisco to help investigate the disaster.
John E Lindstrom father of former Mayor Lindstrom died at his home 926 West Hume Street at age 66 after a period of good health. Born in Gelfi Sweden he came to the United States in 1889 and to Aberdeen in 1889 with his family. Survived by wife Annie and four children John Andrew Carl and Mrs John Johnson all of Aberdeen. Funeral held this afternoon at Woods parlors with Rev GC McDermoth officiating.
The passage notes Senator Bacon of Georgia as the new ranking minority member of the foreign relations committee after John Tyler Morgan's death. It claims Morgan killed many treaties and suggests Bacon may repeat that record, shaping treaty ratification battles. It adds a whimsicalAberdeen tram experiment with street brushes sweeping wider streets.
A collection of sharp one liners and satirical remarks from various papers. The bits touch on morality, court rulings, public figures, nightly routines, and social behavior with humorous asides about kissing in public and men’s character.
The piece argues the Supreme Court should decide if a state legislature act aligns with the constitution and that rights should be safeguarded pending decision. It emphasizes the duty of justice and public officers to uphold constitutional supremacy and respect for process.
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