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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
4
The Herald, Grays Harbor's oldest paper and Chehalis County's official paper, asserts it has the largest county circulation. Advertising contracts rely on this claim, and all money due on contracts will be forfeited if the statement is not absolutely true.
An 1899 fiscal outlook questions U.S. spending, noting two months costs totaling 102 million, with military outlays at 79.16 million and civil costs at 126.90 million yearly. It highlights a shift from tariff to indirect taxes and asks if any nation spends more on war proportionally. It cites tariff receipts 37.52 million and unhaven revenue 52.56 million for the period.
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer letter from Warhorse Bill White criticizes Bryan and copperhead stances, urging resignation from the national committee as Washington Democrats tire of his platitudes and insults. The Yakima Herald condemns a paper trust move on envelopes and prices, while the Pe Ell Herald begins its run with advertising lines and ambition.
The Aberdeen Herald marks its fourteenth year with praise for its role in Chehalis County and Grays Harbor. It claims growth in subscriptions and advertising while stressing dedication to local interests and anti imperialist stance in state politics. It condemns McKinley era expansion in the Sulu islands as infamy.
City readers question General Otis authority and logic as the administration plans to ship 70,000 more American troops to the Philippines while Otis claims only small insurgent bands remain entrenched near Manila. Critics call Otis incompetent and demand full news coverage without suppression.
Thousands test Ely's Cream Balm and Dream Balm as cures for catarrh and chronic head colds. A $0.10 trial size is offered. send 10 cents to Ely Brothers at 55 Warren St, New York, or buy from druggists. Endorsers report relief with no cocaine or mercury in the preparation.
Aberdeen residents awoke Friday to a supposed petrified body found along Wishkab River near Jas Stewart's place. The fake figure, made of Portland cement and plaster, was staged by Isaac N. Barrett and 16 year old Robert Cochran to lure buyers and exhibit for 25 cents. Barrett’s plan unraveled as suspicion grew. a broken leg and a wagon of materials linked to the fraud, with Barrett later heading to Olympia after attempting to sell the hoax.
Last night the council approved a street assessment ordinance while granting the fire and water committees extra time to report on fire warden appointment. Various reports and referrals followed including tax filings, franchise acceptance, and water extensions. Several arrests and fines occurred in disorderly conduct incidents at the exhibition and local streets work progressed with crosswalks and water pipe extensions.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at Aberdeen P O for the week ending September 30 1899. Names include Boland Jos Corolan C E Cramer J M Dean Ben Diamond J W Dobie Jos Hale Mrs Albert Logenstine John Long J H Montgomery W S McDonald Ronnie M Nestovig Oskar O Neil John Sweet Bert Sweet Herbert Rai and others. Advertised letters may be claimed by callers. Also notes on volunteers welcome and a Jersey bull for sale.
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