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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald notes its semi weekly publication schedule and lists subscription rates with discounts for advance payment. It asserts it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor and claims the largest circulation in Chehalis county, warning advertisers contracts may be forfeited if circulation statements are not true.
The piece discusses Mr. Benn’s lack of public denial to bribery allegations involving Assessor Jones. It prints an official statement and critiques the Morning Disappointment, Col. Carney, and the Herald for bias, urging readers to question any denial circulated before the election.
An article in Mr John Wanamaker Magazine describes life in an anthracite village of Pennsylvania. Miners live in sheet iron and board huts about 15 feet square sunken in the ground with one room housing six to ten family members. The crowded huts cluster along narrow streets where houses nearly touch, forming troopers bunk like rows.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt depicts a vast coal dump near furnaces giving off a burning bone like stench as rain cools the mass. It contrasts the grim pollution with a critique of coal barons living lavishly in yachts and Newport mansions, arguing this prosperity fails to uplift the nation.
A summary of sixty days of battle over the U S Senate seat with Republicans at their state convention failing to name a candidate. Wrangling and tactics used to influence members replace labor and public interest measures, breaking pledges, and risking a deadlock on the Senate question.
The text asserts that a Democratic legislature would deliver quick Senate election on the first ballot for Hon. George Turner, pass four labor bills per the platform, enact other needed legislation, fulfill pledges, and adjourn early.
The Massachusetts Republican scene focuses on Eugene N. Foss as a favored nominee by both the Congressional convention and primaries. His platform calls for tariff revision to aid New England industries, reciprocity with Canada and Cuba, and improvements to Boston harbor to boost home industry and commerce. The Public notes free coal iron hides as part of broader economic aims.
The piece challenges Mr Baers claim that mining can run with nonunion workers kept safe by troops. It cites Reading minners wages at $296.40 yearly, with deductions leaving about $148 for a family. It questions republican prosperity rhetoric and the campaign urging people to stand firm.
A slate listing candidates for Seattle and surrounding counties includes Frank B. Cole Tacoma and C. R. Holcomb Adams County for the Democratic ticket. It names James B. Reavis North Yakima and F. L. Morgan Hoquiam for Supreme Court judges with district representatives E Clay Elma W C Lloyd Aberdeen Phil J Mourant Hoquiam county officers B G Cheney Montesano E D Kellerman Montesano A B Halloway O J Lawrence superintendent Mrs K H Moore sheriff P J McHugh coroner F L Carr commissioners P Murray P F Clark J G Foster justice John J Carney constable W H Pearson.
An article argues there was no justification for current conditions and that laborers only sought a conference to set prices and conditions for the year. It notes the 1900 strike ended with a plan to renew or adjust terms on April 1, 1902, and criticizes railroads for rejecting the conference proposal and using synchronized language in their replies.
The Espado and Andy Mahoney load for San Francisco at Bryden & Leitch and Anderson & Middleton mills respectively. F M Slade prepares for Sidney NSW at West & Slade. Chas Hansen sails for San Francisco from Anderson & Middleton. W J Witzeman sails from Anderson & Middleton. Santa Monica arrives and loads at American mill for San Francisco. Chehalis arrives and loads at Aberdeen Lumber for San Francisco. G C Lindauer sails from Wilson mill with 25 passengers and lumber for San Francisco. Susie M Plummer arrives and loads at West & Slade for Iquique. The Pinvamer, an old Maine schooner, has four masts and large capacity.
A London writer describes German officers as receiving extreme respect from civilians and fellow officers. Civilians bow and acknowledge them with humility while officers quietly acknowledge peers and maintain rigid postures. Dining rituals include synchronized toasts and ceremonial bows as officers rise and salute passing superiors.
A collection of quips from classical works, noting sharp observations on human nature and love. It compiles wry asides from The Great White Way Shacklett Love's Itinerary Mrs. Wiggs and The Spinster Book Her Grace's Secret and Light Freights with playful insights on marriage and vanity.
Clarence asks two paradoxes of his father one about true wisdom the other about balloon escape both framed with humor and parental patience in a domestic dialogue. The piece toys with epistemology and fate through a child’s curious questions and a weary parent.
The text argues that Shakespeare erred by placing cannon in John’s era and printing in Henry II’s time. It notes clocks in Julius Caesar, Hector citing Aristotle, Coriolanus referencing cats, Alexander, a billiard table in Cleopatra’s palace, Bohemia with a sea coast, and Delphos as an island.
A Washington Star quote describes a quiet divorce agreed upon after little discussion. The remark contrasts a New York woman with a Chicago friend who says the separation will be handled with discreet taste.
The Philadelphia Press notes Peter the Great’s giant cast bronze statue in St Petersburg is the world’s largest, weighing 1100 tons. It contrasts with poker talk about Towne and Browne, describing Towne as an easy winner and Browne as a hard loser.
The Moon will pass through Earth's shadow from 8 05 to 11 45 PM, visible across North and South America, some New Zealand regions, and western Europe and Africa. Separately, N H Springer was offered a boat for theft hush money and pursued the thief. the Aberdeen stave factory adds boilers and plans two new engines to boost output, setting 450 horsepower with related equipment.
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