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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1907
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald announces semi weekly issues on Tuesday and Thursday with deadlines for Friday and Monday editions. It lists subscription options, display rates, legal notice requirements, and asserts the paper as Grays Harbor’s oldest with the largest Chehalis county circulation.
The piece accuses the Post of retracting its labor critique and attacking the Grays Harbor Commercial Co. It claims the Post shifts blame, praises labor abuses, and defends the company while alleging the Post has maligned supporters of labor and industry on the harbor. The writer cites a $50 challenge to substantiate statements.
A Bradstreet analysis from 1896 shows living costs up 54.8 percent since July 1 1896, costing 100 now about 154. The piece blames protected trusts for high prices and argues tariff policies shield the trusts, urging voters to consider tariff reform in the next national election.
The Great Northern was overloaded with shingles as shingle mills on the Northern Pacific loaded cars for its line. An estimated twenty percent excess cars existed, and by mid September shipments began to fall behind lumber demands outpacing supply. The three mills on the sn have fared better than on the Northern Pacific. t. herman.
The water committee reports on securing a long term supply. They examined Charley creek with W J Thompson offering 80 acres of water shed land and rights for 8000 dollars. They urge purchasing the land, building a gravity fed reservoir north of the pumping station, abandoning the leaky Chehalis river line, and issuing 35000 dollars in bonds to reach 100000 total for immediate improvements.
The Anheuser theater opens tonight under Emil Schaeffer with two performances nightly and a Sunday family matinee. Associated with Pacific Coast Amusement Co. and Northwestern Vaudeville circuit, it brings big East acts to the coast while avoiding wines or liquors to please a fastidious audience.
Aber deen coach notes not crowding players into one play may ease finish. Aberdeen near weak condition for final push with Tonneson returning from a kick bed and Brinker hampered by arm trouble. Hickey shows effort though lacking consistent work. Starkell and Higginbotham expected to handle most labor.
The Washington railroad commission sues Northern Pacific in Thurston County Superior Court seeking 1250 dollars in penalties under the new demurrage act. S. S. and J. R. Somerville of Napavine alleged that NP failed to furnish five cars for a June 13 1907 lumber shipment to Walla Walla and later did not supply a car for a Chicago shipment. Each unpaid car carries a 250 dollar penalty.
Police raided the Hoquiam Packing cannery sleeping quarters and arrested seven Chinese for hitting the pipe. Forty complete outfits and a large quantity of opium were seized, including some smuggled goods, valued at about $200. The men await a Monday hearing before Collector Dorn before transfer to Tacoma for trial.
Mrs Lucy M Lyons aged 73 years 11 months 14 days died at her Cosmopolis home after a week of illness. Funeral services were held at her house with the Methodist pastor in charge. Surviving are five children William Lyons Mrs John H Harper Mrs John Pendgrast James Lyons and Charles A Lyons with Mr Lyons having died last June.
Local notices report a Methodist church reception for Rev. F. A. Las Viollette and family to be held at the parsonage next Wednesday afternoon and evening. Also noted are social events, shipwreck inquiries, a baptism, a trolley accident injury, and upcoming church meetings in Aberdeen.
The Gentry Bros. United Show renewed access to Seattle audiences with both afternoon and evening performances. The revitalized line features familiar highlights plus new acts, reflecting growth in the entertainment enterprise and a history of delivering novelty and quality. The organization, once a modest tent setup, now requires a substantial city of tents to house its expanding ring performances. The article notes the show’s evolving prominence and enduring reputation.
A long list of pleased customers highlights Herald Printery offering from car tickets to full sheet posters. The ad promotes turnkey printing services for various needs and urges readers to choose their work.
The Holden Bros present the Denver Express at the Grand Theater promising comedy pathos and a fast express train effect at forty miles per hour. The Old West tale blends thrills with humor and human sentiment for a popular evening. The Herald remains the widely read Gray's Harbor paper.
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