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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
1
A Fairmont luncheon recalls Aberdeen’s 1890s rail push and the Northern Pacific bid. Congressman Murdock praised local zest and urged regional development while Warburton outlined timber road funding proposals.
At Montesano on October 19 the county board received petitions for roads from F Compton and A J West and ordered surveys. The sea wall aid for Moclips was denied. Thomas McGuire was granted a one year saloon license at Westport. The International Bridge Co claim for John river bridge extra work was rejected. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Arthur E Cross salary rose to 125 dollars monthly. The treasurer reported June 30, 1911 cash on hand 294,109.92, total receipts 68,378.72, dogate 12,8540s, total disbursements 191,712.83, balance 170,775.81.
A proclamation sets a November 20 special election to decide Aberdeen’s adoption of a commission form of government and annexation of Union Pacific area property. The date was moved from November 13. Other actions include street improvements, bridge issues, and franchise negotiations with Grays Harbor Railway and Light.
In arguing against the commission form critics call it a new untried plan. The article asserts it is not new and cites cities where the system works, listing Berkeley Modesto Oakland Santa Cruz San Luis Obispo San Diego among California examples and noting years of successful operation.
J S Thornton general manager and Fran cis W Wood treasurer of the Grays Harbor Railway & Light expect to depart Aberdeen early in November. They will be replaced by H B Zimmerman and F H Russ from the east. Thornton helped with Bridge Day electrical display and both officials were fair to employees and patrons.
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