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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces semi weekly publication on Mondays and Thursdays at 405 East Wiskal Street. Subscription rates, office contact, and advertising terms are listed with a note on circulation claims and contract forfeiture if not accurate.
The article reviews whether state or federal rates are constitutional and if reduced rates should take effect immediately or wait on court decisions. It notes past injunctions, political maneuvering, state rights questions, and a judge’s injunction delaying passenger-rate reductions. It mentions Governor Glenn, Governor Smith, Judge Jones, and broader tariff debates.
The Aberdeen city faces a risky offer from Mrs. Stewart to donate 40 acres for a park north of Highland Home. Conditions require large city outlays and a ten year payment, but reserve mineral rights and a nonperpetual lease. Critics warn future oil or coal development could undermine the city’s title and park use. The piece urges modification to secure a clear deed after ten years and potential extended maintenance terms. It notes the Carnegie library deal as a contrast and suggests a revised plan to protect city growth and park value.
A terse assessment notes Japan’s territorial moves will not draw much notice but hatband expansion may cause trouble. The refrain of a “big stick” wielder stepping up to home plate to strike out is echoed as England reports a earl’s son taking work after an American heiress rejection.
The query asks if all conventions of postmaster imply Hitchcock organizes them for his former chief Cortelyou, seeking clarification of implied coordination and historical linkage between Hitchcock and Cortelyou in postmaster conventions.
Per week ending September 1 observer P. H. Robinson reports Aberdeen weather data showing daily readings and summary trends for the period.
In San Francisco the jury found Louis Glass, vice president of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph, guilty of bribing a supervisor after a 15 minute deliberation. The trial featured lengthy arguments by Heney and Coogan, with sentencing set for next Wednesday. Glass was to be sent to the county jail tonight.
The Grays Harbor Construction Company of Hoquiam was the successful bidder for a wharf and landing at Grays Harbor, under Maj. H. M. Chittenden. The International Contract Company of Seattle was the runner up at about $40,000 higher. If approved by the war department, the contract will proceed, including a 4,000 foot jetty plan and extensive piling and lumber work to enable year round landing and supply delivery to the jetty construction zone.
Obituary notices list Mrs. Sarah J. Morrow of 1015 West Hume Street aged 58. Details include Kentucky birth, Pacific Coast move at 16, marriage to Thomas Morrow in 1865, four daughters and two sons surviving, and interment arrangements in Shelton. Other items note William M. Wilson marine cook death. infant Irene Indijo. four month old Frank Stowers. Robert Lundelin death from blood poisoning. Dinah Prasich infant death. infant McKenzie burial. and local advertising for Ballard's Snow Liniment with testimonial.
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