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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
4
The Semi- Weekly Aberdeen Herald edition lists publication days Monday and Thursday at 309 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington. Editor manager MO J Carney and subscription terms with advance cash payment and ad copy deadlines by Saturday noon for Monday and Wednesday noon for Thursday.
The article argues for a six year presidential term with no re election and cites state plans to elect national convention delegates by popular vote. It also notes Tacoma’s support for Grays Harbor growth, praising the new bridge joining O W R N and Milwaukee lines and Aberdeen Hoquiam Cosmopolis alliance.
The Aberdeen dedication of the Chehalis river bridge highlights boosted trade prospects with the Southwest. Tacoma jobbers and business men are urged to unite for stronger regional commerce and extended business relations.
Clyde H. Tavenner reports that the steel trust feared loss of immunity under the anti trust act causing a stock break while demand for steel remained steady and railroad stocks rose. The piece suggests legal action may force the trust to legitimize its operations and denies a broader market decline.
Lessing, spokesman for the Aneies Order of I Won't Workers, challenged Aberdeen city council over a street speaking ordinance. He warned of flooding the city jail with imported undesirable characters if demands are not met, but the council heard him to the end with patient restraint.
The county to levy millage to raise 77 920 for school funds based on 77 920 school census. Road districts budget varied from 16 000 to 85 000, with the assessor extending taxes within each district. The auditor to bid for bridge tender and coal delivery, and $200 006 in bonds to be issued.
Hoquiam Oct 5 The Mast Hoquiam company owners of considerable property in this section petition the city commission to form a dyking district to prevent overflow of tides The present dyke is nearly washed away They urge work begin to check valves and gates on the sewers and drains to prevent flooding and street grades be lowered to the section
The county board orders bids for bonds to redeem warrants and fund interest, with bids due November 6, 1911. It directs warrants for James Weatherbee and Jasper Gibson, and sets a $500 reward for Bauer murders and $100 for John Tornow. A hearing date is set for road surveys and a duplicate warrant is issued to John Johnson.
North Yakima officials move to save costs by abolishing the chief of police post A. J Splawn will personally handle police duties as commissioner of public safety Following action by W H Redman the city saves about 2000 in salaries Splawn says he will stay in active command to keep better contact with the department The plan envisions the mayor assuming policing duties without extra pay
Aberdeen approves a total 55 mills tax levy, 5.72 less than last year, due to reductions in sections from 24,092 to 19,256 while property value rises to 4,669,924. County commissioners fix county levies at 17 mills, state at about 8 mills, with Hoquiam levies at 19.95 mills, up 35 mills from last year.
The Herald reports efforts to attract advertisers as the paper navigates a tight market, outlining strategies to boost ad sales while maintaining local coverage and community ties.
An able seaman, Dan McCabe, aboard the four masted schooner J. W. Clise hanged himself in the farcastle during the night of September 26. The crew found the body, reported to Captain Haley, and the body was buried at sea after the sailor destroyed his personal effects and papers.
Three eight hour shift crews work to bring a sunken dredge to the surface. Chains are being placed under the craft to prepare for lifting, with drivers coordinating the heavy task.
The piling work has been completed and jacks are in place. The firm hopes to float the craft from the water by week’s end, weather permitting.
The New York club clinched the championship by defeating Brooklyn 2 to 0. The World's series will feature Philadelphia versus New York. Portland leads the Pacific Coast race by two points in a tight chase.
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