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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald denounces the I W W revolutionists urging workingmen to reject the group. It decries tactics and law violation and warns that strikes and anarchy would harm workers and burden taxpayers, urging sympathy for lawful means to improve living standards.
The Hoquiam stance toward the I W W agitation draws sharp criticism from Aberdeen and Hoquiam residents. The piece argues Hoquiam shelters agitators, contrasts Aberdeen’s ban, praises Commissioners Ogden and Willis for resisting threats, and calls for united Grays Harbor action to drive out the revolutionists.
Authorities and citizens of Aberdeen are congratulated on handling the situation without bloodshed or militia. The quiet settlement came despite hundreds of ignorant foreigners influenced by agitators and some citizens believing it was a strike against the mills.
The piece discusses sabotage labeled Sabo tage used to confuse trains causing collisions and delays on French railroads. It notes I W W revolutionists adopting the plan after defeats and cites an official Tactics leaf for resumption of work to cripple machinery.
The Hoquiam paper notes the revolutionists denounce law while calling for due process, arguing police protection would be needed within 24 hours. It mentions the National Lumber mill going out of business and suggests turning it over to Anderson, Yager and Newell to see their handling.
The text argues that revolutionaries oppose the notion of militant direct action when it is turned back upon them, suggesting a nuanced stance on revolutionary tactics and retaliation.
In Friday afternoon court W. A. Thorn an I W W organizer was discharged after the judge found the evidence insufficient to bind him over to the superior court on charges of inciting riot and disturbing the peace.
The Aberdeen postal savings department reports deposits reaching 40000 dollars last week. In operation for about ten months the savings bank has shown strong results and steady growth.
Northern Pacific will run two sleeping cars from the coast to Walla Walla for the Democratic state convention on May 5. The return train leaves Walla Walla at 9 p.m. A round trip fare of one and one third times the single fare is arranged on the certificate plan.
P T Eshom, longtime Chehalis county farmer, moves to Aberdeen after trading part of his farm for property at Michigan Avenue and Hume Street, with the transfer to R J Hills. He has resided in the county for over 30 years.
Dan Pearsall Jack Cross F Newell and Jack Winslow left Saturday for the Wishkah headwaters to stay several weeks. They plan an extensive outing and will do some prospecting before returning to civilization.
After morning showers Easter Sunday offered ideal weather for millinery and feminine lingerie displays. Special church services were held across the area with the usual Easter music performed.
A lecture on radium and wireless telegraphy by Prof. Patty drew notable attention. The talk covered liquid air and related scientific ideas with demonstrations, engaging a sizable audience at the high school auditorium.
Aberdeen joins the Washington State League with Olympia Centralia and Chehalis. Directors named Richard Boettiger Warren J Egerer and Dr Edward B Riley and E H Ford expected to manage the team. Aberdeen raises over 1500 for finances and plans a high class manager to field strong ball for the harbor town.
The article discusses wage disputes at a large Aberdeen mill. Workers defend management and reject external help from Coxey's Army while criticizing militant reformers. It portrays a divided labor view with fears of revolutionary action and a pledge to negotiate directly with employers.
The barkentine Arago waits at Slade mill for orders while the schooner Oceana Vance loads at Federal mill for San Pedro. The steamer G. C. Lindauer sailed for San Francisco from Wilson mill, and the Francis Leggett arrived to load for Panama at Slade mill. Wawona loads at Aberdeen mills for West Coast. Roy Somers at Cosmopolis for San Francisco. Newsboy at Slade mill awaiting orders. Temple E. Dorr and Raymond arrive for San Francisco and San Pedro loads respectively.
The United Spanish War Veterans will gather at Eagles hall Hoquiam next Thursday evening at oclock. A good attendance is desired with members urged to attend.
Mike Howland of Slade Lumber was struck by an automobile carrying a squad of special police on a hurry call to the Slade mill Thursday evening. He, using crutches after a recent operation, stepped into the street and was hit, breaking a leg and suffering other injuries. No blame is placed on the driver.
John F Rogers of Elma a timber cruiser with many relatives on Grays Harbor has been missing six weeks raising fears he may have fallen to John Tornow the mad hermit of the woods north of Grays Harbor The exact cruising district is unknown but he was working in an area Tornow could be nearby and the six week disappearance fuels suspicion of foul play
Mr and Mrs S K Bowes came back Friday from a two week visit to Hot Lake Oregon to aid Mr Bowes eyes which he believes were improved by the trip.
Ranch known as Staf ford place extends to 70 acres about 5 miles from Westport on the beach. Interested buyers apply to Kells Land and Stock Company Portland Oregon.
Open to all for discussion of local matters. Communications must be signed by the writer though not necessarily for publication and the editor must know who is responsible for what is published. Brief statements only and written on one side of the paper.
In a letter to the Editor Herald a resident claims he was knocked to the sidewalk and jailed by Aberdeen police during a strike rush while asking to retrieve his hat from Plymouth Clothing store. Officials say an orderly move on was enforced. the man was released after identity was confirmed.
The Chehalis County Nurses Association is formed with officers: President Miss Ruby Rogers Hoquiam Vice President Miss Ida Glasser Hoquiam Secretary Miss Irene Adams Aberdeen Treasurer Miss Emily Gibson Aberdeen. Scale sets rates from 25 weekly for general nursing to 50 weekly for certain cases, plus daily rates and extra charges for multiple patients and operations. Seven hours sleep and two hours recreation are requested.
Representative Warburton introduces a 60 000 dollar bill to build a macadamized road from the boundary line to the Lake Quiniault road entering at the north line of section 2 township 21 north range 10 west. An alternative bill would authorize selling timber from the reserve to fund the road. A second bill would allot Quinsault lands to unallotted Indians with reserved fishing rights for allotted Indians.
The Good Cheer Chapter of the Las Dieh Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet next Friday afternoon with Mrs J B Elston at 720 North Broadway.
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