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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1903
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald lists annual and short-term rates and discounts for prepaid subscriptions. It proclaims itself the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest Chehalis county circulation and warns contracts may be forfeited if circulation claims are not absolutely true.
The article rebuts critics who accuse the county board of concealing reasons for valuing saw mill properties higher than other counties. It argues the state board, not the county, would handle equalization and accuses local press of political bias while demanding valid, public reasons for the board’s action.
Archbishop Ireland argues wage earners deserve a living wage and reasonable hours while supporting unions but warns against coercion. He condemns forcing beliefs and stresses arbitration, while noting public opinion favors labor yet calls for patient reform. He also critiques sewer grade planning and mocks endless government borrowing schemes.
The article states Aberdeen will construct the city’s first stone building using Tenino stone. It notes no fault in the building method and places responsibility on the depositor to prove stone suitability, while acknowledging higher costs and hesitation to test new materials.
Reports note the consul in Turkey survived an assassination attempt and a warship will depart as planned. Officials say a strong show of force is needed despite the danger and public rhetoric about bold military posture.
A letter from the Newton Republican notes Oregon timber legends. It describes a Douglas fir felled near Aberdeen to exhibit at a world’s fair, claiming a 300 foot height and 40 foot base circumference. The piece links Aberdeen to Washington and Seattle with claims about regional lumber wealth.
Andrew J. Frame president of the Milwaukee area bank told the Wisconsin State Banking Association that the Fowler bill proposing asset currency would be a misguided, harmful move. He argued the plan undermines existing finance by injecting inferior currency and labeling asset currency a fraud, a delusion, and a snare.
The New York Commercial Advertiser urges rigid investigations of all federal service following post office scandals. It questions Roosevelt s sincerity, argues for broader probes, and warns that allies of dishonest officials may resist reform while praising Bristow s work. It also notes Governor Taylor s horror at Caleb Powers conviction.
The schooner Falcon and A F Coats load at West & Slade mill for San Pedro while Jennie Stella sails for San Francisco. Steamer Santa Monica leaves American mill for San Pedro and Newburg for San Francisco. F B Redfield at Anderson Middleton mill for San Pedro with others loading. G C Lindauer sails from West & Slade mill for San Francisco. Wm Bowden anchors in harbor taking deck load for Sidney Australia. Also notes on Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Ballami's Snow Lini ment by Paine & Co.
An advertisement touts the Semi-Weekly Herald as the best source for commercial job printing and general news. It promotes cheap rates for daily town service and urges readers in Aberdeen and the East to subscribe, highlighting twice weekly delivery and low yearly pricing.
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