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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
5
Aberdeen Herald claims the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with large Chehalis county circulation. Subscription rates and prepaid discounts are listed, noting contracts void if circulation claim not true.
The editorial notes the road referendum turnout, cautioning that indifference undermines reform and warns that graft could influence outcomes. It urges awakening the Aberdeen chamber of commerce to attract Seattle merchants, promote the Weyerhaeuser mill, and secure a paper mill site, while considering sidewalk repairs for school access.
A local push for a new mill in Aberdeen or Hoquiam sparks broad civic interest. The Harbor benefits are cited, while criticism notes misattribution of prior tidbits to the Seattle Post Intelligencer and Aberdeen correspondent Rev H D Crawford.
Wishkah Lodge No. 44 Knights of Pythias adopted condolences on September 11 1901 for brother L E Paine. They resolved to drape the charter in mourning for 30 days and to send copies to Mrs Cynthia Paine and publish notices in the city press.
A flurry of loading activity at West & Slade and Anderson & Middleton mills includes the schooner S. E Slade bound for Honolulu the Repeat headed to Santa Cruz Mexico and the Galena arriving for San Francisco. Also ships for Port Perry Australia Redondo San Pedro and San Francisco with local notables and a schoolhouse sale noted.
Aberdeen observes funeral day for President McKinley with citywide mourning. Mayor Anstie proclaims September 19 a day of mourning urging closes of business and participation in services. A parade forms at Market Street with a program at Firemen's Hall and a backup at the Opera House if needed.
Plaintiffs' attorney listed with P O Box Aberdeen Washington, first publication dated September 12 1901.
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