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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
4
The speaker declares willingness to play for mankind’s verdict regardless of personal fortune. He says November seventh matters little unless a future jury rules in his favor and asserts he speaks honestly for a great nation.
The Grays Harbor community questions visiting New Jersey women teaching Washington women to vote for Hughes. The Aberdeen World cites misstatements about party stances and suffrage history, noting local women are informed and capable. The Herald hopes for a cordial stay and corrects the record on enfranchisement positions.
A county official charges that timber tax valuations were disputed because the chief cruiser Jerry McGillicuddy was not allowed to recheck field reports. After field work was deemed complete, the county commissioners ended his duties, leaving some tracts unchecked and fueling litigation over values. The Herald traces blame to two county board members and notes non resident timber land owners had long opposed the cruise and may have influenced politics.
The text describes political strife over a timber cruise where two aging members opposed the new member. One consented to align with the new member, while the other, resuming ties with his elder colleague, resolved to cripple the plan if it could not be stopped. They dismissed the chief cruiser to impede completion, which would have saved litigation and money for the county if finished.
The county auditor is accused of using public funds to publish the ballot in two papers chosen to favor his private view. He allegedly published for the Republican Vidette and Progressive Call, omitting Aberdeen Herald where a majority party should appear. The piece asserts public office is a public trust and urges lawful publication.
Registration remains well below 1914 levels despite efforts to mobilize voters. Last evening the number registered topped 3500, with books closing at 9 this evening and a total near 3600, or a few more, expected.
A. M. Webster of Peoria Illinois writes to the President in July 1916 praising recent acts and declaring himself a single man committee to vote Democratic in November. He notes his Progressive roots and sentiment after Roosevelt era splits.
Abbott Flexner argues reading Vergil, not mental discipline, gives Latin study a genuine purpose. He notes few students ever read Vergil, so Latin education lacks defendable aims beyond real use. Also a light cartoon exchange shows a doctor patient dialogue about timing of medicine.
Two speakers compare staying awake with coffee. Mention of Gerald and Geraldine as regulars. A claim notes the Cheops pyramid contains four million tons of stone.
O M Nelson announces as Republican candidate for Grays Harbor County Prosecuting Attorney subject to voters at the primaries on September 12 1916. W H Tucker and A E Graham also listed as Republican candidates for county and district races urging registration before September 1.
Eighteen months before the birth of the Progressive party Woodrow Wilson then governor of New Jersey defined a progressive in an address to the Kansas Society of New York on January 29, 1911. He said progressives insist on recognizing new facts and adjusting policies to evolving circumstances. Under Democratic influence since 1910, 90 percent of progressive reform has become law. Invisible government, seeking a comeback, is said to be driven from power under Wilson and will have no place in Washington while he remains president.
Foresters will picnic with an expected 2000 by rail and half that by auto at Offut lake. A full program of land and water sports plus water stunts and Miss Marvel Benoy performing are planned. The Forester band will play on the special train and at the lake. Tickets available at Beckenhauer Drug, Milwaukee railroad offices, Bowes Bros. Realty, Black Cat Cigar, and O K Barber shop.
The county superintendent of schools race in Grays Harbor County Washington lists a publican as a candidate for the office subject to voters at the primary held on Tuesday September 12 1916.
In a listing of recent hotel arrivals, guests in Seattle include John Alberts Geo Price and others. Portland hosts W A Williams M O Bayer and more. Tacoma features Ray Long W Smith and G Hamilton. Los Angeles and Reno visitors also appear among the listed names.
The Fox will no longer serve as a training ship for the Fourth Division of the Naval Militia. She was started for Bremerton on Wednesday to be dismantled at the navy yards and discarded as junk. Authorities expect the move will free a vessel for a larger local militia use.
Edward Carter, 52, an O W Ry Co bridge man, is hospitalized after being thrown from a section car near South Montesano Tuesday morning. The car hit spilled sand, derailed, and Carter suffered a severe scalp wound a broken leg and numerous bruises while two companions escaped unharmed.
A. E. Le Roy announces his candidacy for Grays Harbor County Treasurer in the Republican primary set for September 12, 1916, subject to voters will.
R A Wiley declares as Republican candidate for Grays Harbor County Assessor and Treasurer in Washington. Primary election set for Tuesday September 12 1916, decisions to be made by voters.
Timetabled East and West bound departures listed for Aberdeen Markham Ocosta Bay City Cohasset Arrive Westport. Stops include Westport Cohasset schedule from 12 30 p m to 5 20 p m with many times and the headquarters noted as Garage Hotel Washington and Dowling Cigar Store. Five and 16 passenger cars for hire. Phone numbers 471 and 159 listed for Dowling Cigar Store.
Aberdeen residents wishing to enter county fair exhibits at Elma may leave their goods at Bowes Bros real estate office. Shipments will depart from that office at intervals with guaranteed safe delivery. J. M. Bowes promotes the fair and supports its success.
Three transcontinental railroads serving Grays Harbor warn of pending strike and tell agents to refuse shipments of perishables that cannot reach destinations by September 4. Passengers may face delays after next Monday as companies disavow responsibility for such disruptions.
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