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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
1
Editorial lauds President Wilson for steady leadership during wartime. Praises his calm, disciplined handling of emergency measures, nominations, and banking and shipping reforms. Highlights restraint in diplomacy and active coordination with foreign envoys, citing unity and perseverance amid national crisis.
Judge George Turner former U S senator and Democratic candidate visited the city yesterday to bolster his bid. He announced in March that he would seek the Senate on the Democratic ticket and pledged loyalty to Wilson administration and party principles. Turner spoke at Heron and G streets and in Iroquiam before large audiences and outlined his career including roles in Alaska boundary work and the Hague fisheries arbitration.
An adjourned Taxpayers' League meeting will be held in Tacoma on September 21 at 2 p m in the Commercial Club rooms to complete the State Federation. The program aims to include all leagues and those planning to form one and to adopt a plan for judging legislative candidates. The notice warns candidates against secret pledges and asks for publicity of the notice. Signed by Homer M Hill Seattle Secretary.
The crew of the British tramp Cape Finistere hauled in a bow line Friday morning and found Jas. Neilson fourth engineer drowned, clinging to the line. He was taken to Whiteside morgue, funeral held that evening at Whiteside chapel by Rev. J. T. McQueen, burial at Fern Hill Cemetery, with Cape Finistere officers and crew in attendance. Many flowers were sent.
Fire damages the home of Mrs. Alice Johnson shortly after noon on Friday but volunteer firemen arrive quickly and prevent a total loss. The Montesano department, decades without a total loss, notes that the fire did not spread beyond the original structure despite early wall damage.
A historical quotation credits labor as conquering all things and dismisses idle ness as man’s curse. It asserts nothing is impossible to industry and attributes the idea as a motto of Perlander.
The body of Andrew Hansen or Andrew H. Ruud, drowned August 24 at the eighth street dock, was found August 30 near the North Western Lumber boom. Identified by two friends and a hospital admission card, no inquest will be held per County Coroner Dr. R. F. Hunter.
The will of George H. Emerson filed in Montesano on September 1 leaves all estate to the widow minus property deeded to daughter Mrs Altice Emerson Lamb and son Ralph D Emerson. Ralph to represent all interests in companies and corporations. Proceeds split seven fourteenths to the widow, three fourteenths to Ralph, three fourteenths to Mrs Lamb, and one fourteenth to grandson Chas Emerson Miller. The wife must destroy a 1909 will and make a new will leaving all property to heirs.
Margaret Saxton of Elma age 85 filed a complaint in Montesano stating she deposited 870 dollars in the Elma Bank to be drawn only during illness. She claims her daughter and son-in-law John E. Dillman withdrew the funds and invested in real estate without her knowledge and seeks court protection of her interest in the property.
The Herald proclaims round the clock coverage across sections for readers seeking updates on events, politics, sports, weather, and community notices. The paper touts constant publication as its service hallmark.
Asa B. Wilson the democratic candidate for county assessor dismisses rumors of a Frank James in Friday Harbor noting the real Frank James is a former ex convict cleared by Governor Crittenden and living near Kansas City Missouri He warns readers not to be fooled by Windjammer reports and invites letters to Jesse James Jr or Frank James himself for clarity.
Several hundred people attended the fifth annual flower show in the Young block on Saturday evening. The Civic Improvement association sponsored the event, transforming a spacious store room into a bower of beauty with a wide variety of flowers on display. Delays postponed opening to 1 PM, and at 9 PM James M. Bowes led a rapid auction of nearly every Northwest flower. An informal dance followed until midnight.
The Baltimore American notes a witty exchange about Miss Oldgirl's appearance. The quip contrasts raven hair with crows feet, illustrating playful social commentary on beauty standards.
Paris dispatch reports German right wing advances on the Somme amid Allied counteroffensives on other fronts. French defense holds along the Meuse while Gen Lacroix warns German risks may end soon. In Paris a siege plan converts parks to pasture as 10 000 sheep guard state stocks.
Six residents of Aberdeen perished when the Sea Bird wrecked off the North jetty during a fishing party. Survivors include A R Barclay W F Lee and Gus Bjerk with Captain Capelle blamed for taking the party out in dangerous seas. Rescue attempts succeeded for some and Capelle's body was recovered later.
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