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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald lists semi weekly publication on Mondays and Thursdays with J. Carney as editor. It details subscription prices from 2.00 per year to 0.15 for nine months and warns that advertising contracts will be forfeited if circulation claims are not true.
The Foquiam Washingtonian urges fixing the Montesano road and credits the county commissioners with a healthy road and bridge fund. It attacks Cos mopolis backed delays and ties Aberdeen city efforts to connect with a county road to political timing and election outcomes.
Fragmentary text references The Iowa Idea and Eastern protection, mentioning graders and a statement by Walter. The readable portion hints at a debate or concept being explained but lacks complete context or outcomes. No clear names, dates, or actions are discernible.
Wellman presents a straightforward summary after interviews with sponsors. He argues that tariffs protecting monopolies should be removed to restore competition, even if it shocks beneficiaries. The idea, he says, is easy to grasp and could challenge the entire protection system in American politics.
The Sioux City Journal claims Babcock erred in introducing his bill to reduce iron and steel schedules or in releasing his interview defending such cuts. The Omaha World-Herald notes Republicans face questions about their tariff revision stance and support for candidates who oppose the Iowa platform's tariff plank.
The piece attacks Republican platitudes on labor and highlights four labor bills endorsed by the Democratic conventions in Chehalis County and statewide. It cites The Outlook on Roosevelt speeches showing no tariff reduction, notes Moody's analysis of Morgan-controlled railroads and industrial trusts totaling over 4.7 trillion in value.
A B Halloway of Montesano and County Clerk O J Lawrence of Aberdeen are identified in the record as local authorities. The note references their roles and jurisdictions without additional context.
The council sustained the veto on River Street right of way for a cannery switch and amended the ordinance to bar crossing H Street. It awarded 500 feet of fire hose, approved street and sidewalk projects, and ordered water and cemetery road actions. Engineer notes on Chehalis river bridge and bluff pile driving were reported, with costs near the projected estimates.
An odd remark traces the term morganization to J Pierpont Morgan and Moody pamphlet usage for organizing business. The note observes the word already bore a second sense meaning murder or secret killing, linking unorganization to harmful effects on legitimate industry.
In a newspaper interview Thomas C Platt, New York Republican boss, states that the party can elect any ticket nominated this fall and even a yellow dog for governor. He notes past voter hoodwinking successes but warns voters may think for themselves later, making it hard to elect candidates who uphold party policies.
The Melrose and A. J. West load for San Pedro at West & Slade mill. Henry Wilson and South Coast sail for San Francisco. Edward R. West and R. W. Bartlett load for Australia and San Pedro. Sailor Boy and Bristol or Brunswick entries indicate further loading for San Pedro or San Francisco. Bessie K. arrives from Alaska, awaiting a charter in the river.
The Bulletin pushes Mr Graham as anti gambling yet hints the current sheriff would serve as deputy in a Graham win. The evening paper notes Graham has followed city council orders, raising questions about influence and the fairness of the race. Both candidates rely on personal popularity, with supporters attempting to sway voters.
Wedding gifts featuring cut glass and silver advertised by Goldman’s in Seattle. Also mentions Bryan’s Commoner for one year and the Aberdeen Herald for three months. Orders to be sent to this office.
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for joint and muscle relief saying it saves him from being a cripple. A. F. Coats reports Montesano business for Chehalis Logging & Timber Co including a right of way judgment and rail connection talks with N P Ry Co. A fracas with Fyerett Bohanon leads to no arrest. The steamer Fearless blocks Wishkah River and plans call for river access for small craft.
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