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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
4
A local Aberdeen article attacks the Grafters and fusion administration, citing tax levies, warrants, and public expenditures from 1896 to 1908. It accuses officials of inflated claims and calls readers to compare figures with Auditor records to expose deceit.
The Herald, Chehalis County’s official paper, is the oldest publication on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in the county. It remains the primary source for county notices and public records.
The Vidette and local opponents clash with claims of inflated expenses and falsified savings under Fusion guidance. They cite Auditor Sackett’s 1896 figures showing office costs at $26,892.29 and dispute salary reductions, urging voters to scrutinize the county debt trend and year-length distortions.
The Hirato midsummer issue is praised for its wide reach and is distributed at the Trans-Mississippi exposition by Fay Fuller. The Trade Register of Seattle reprinted the Aberdeen article with waterfront scenes and local mills and cannery. The Register notes wide circulation and offers about 150 copies left at five cents each or six for twenty five cents.
A witty remark cites a Vexas editor's claim of wide circulation and notes War Cry from the Salvation Army maintains a correspondent at Satan's headquarters in Belzebub, with a weekly illustrated letter appearing.
An advertisement proclaims Shiloh's Cure as the best cough remedy and promises quick relief for croup. It notes sales of one million bottles last year and offers 40 doses for 25 cents. Sold by Evans Drug Co the prescription druggists.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as Americas greatest medicine that purports to purify blood and cure a range of ailments from facial pimples to serious scrofula sores. The claim stresses universal efficacy and urges readers to buy the product.
The state fusion conventions at Ellensburg solidify a four quarter slate with Lewis and Jones hailed as invincible. Judge M M Godman is praised as a trusted eastern Washington Democrat and B F P Houston stands as a Western Populist nominee for supreme judge. The joint platform calls for silver coinage at 6 to 1, opposes the gold standard, taxes the rich via Dingley tariffs critique, supports an income tax, asserts railway regulation, and pledges constitutional reform. The piece urges reading the full platform and predicts broad voter endorsement next November.
Vermont Democrats upset Republicans by electing representatives in the recent governor race while Republicans gained in other races. The New York press notes wild reporting by yellow journals and cites reaction to the California Republican stance at a state convention praising 237 volunteers who died through neglect at the Presidio near San Francisco.
The report contrasts a peaceful Ellensburg gathering with the earlier Republican contest between Wilson and anti Wilson factions, describing the Ellensburg episode as a sharp, warlike division within the party and noting a promotional plug for Klondike Fizz.
Dr. Beach of Shelton testified in Moody murder proceedings and billed $5.00 a day as a witness. Judge Hodgdon cut to standard fee, auditor sent a warrant for the lawful amount, the doctor rejected it, and donated his fees to the county. County Attorney Abel's reply would have spiced the tale, illustrating partisan attacks on county officers amid graft debates and reform.
The piece attacks Republican allies for sacrificing truth to party ends as calls for a fair open inquiry into the war department rise. It cites Vidette’s dismissal and remarks about Alger, noting editors split on responsibility while a vigorous public outcry presses for accountability.
Fashion now elevates pipes to a social status once reserved for cigars. After dinner, hosts present pipe selections on a tray and guests, including society women, freely choose. The trend follows a shortage of cigars and a shift toward the modern smoking accessory.
The Seattle paper laments its failed fusion bid and attacks all three parties in a mid campaign tirade. It condemns the Republican ticket while noting endorsements for unions and urging readers to support the favored option at the polls.
A testimonial from Sweet, Hartford, Conn. says the tea rebuilt health and strength, quieted nerves, and eased bowel trouble. Evans Dray Co., the present owners, are referenced in the notice.
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