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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
2
The city adopts a merchant driven beautification plan led by J S Waugh to urge women and customers to fund lawn and grounds improvements. Merchants in varied trades will rebate part of purchases for curb appeal upgrades across the town and reveal a full list in upcoming ads.
Resignation is rejected as officials approve Evans street and Broadway work and Chicago avenue sidewalks from Market to First. Fifth avenue and C streets opening ordinance laid on table. Eighth street opening ordinance passed. McCaw urges city cleanup before conventions in Aber deen. O'Hare moves abolition of the dog tax and refund of taxes paid. An ordinance to ban sheen whistles on the new engine is ordered drawn.
A laborer at the Donovan mill in South Aberdeen found the body of Fred Stebbins floating in the river yesterday morning. He had drowned last January on his way to the mill for wood. Coroner R F Hunter investigated. a hunting license in the name of Fred Chilberg was found with the body. Stebbins lived in a shack by the river. neighbors knew him as Fred Stebbins with Wisconsin relatives. Remains sent to Whiteside parlors. funeral arrangements await word from Wisconsin.
At the Commercial club luncheon in Hotel Grayport Hoquiam over 50 attendees learned about the Citizens Free Employment and Information Bureau. P J Mourant and T P Horn outlined the bureau's purpose and operation with Mourant presiding in President L H Brewer's absence.
Letters received in Elma and Hoquiam report timber cruiser John F. Rogers of Elma, missing for weeks, has been working in the woods of Whatcom county as of March 25 according to messages dated April 11.
Commentary notes that LW W attacks trade unions with incendiary rhetoric, claiming his past leadership in the Spokane agitation proves his aggressive stance. The passage portrays his speeches as highly provocative and influential in stirring strong public reactions.
Grays Harbor unrest amid labor strikes leads to arrests and a court fine for Provoking an Assault as authorities pledge to enforce discipline. Governor Hay declines militia inquiry while English-speaking workers from Sound and Portland move to Aberdeen mills. Chamber of Commerce plans housing aid and settlement efforts.
The piece attacks Roosevelt as a vain figure driven by applause and power. It accuses him of overriding decencies, betraying friends, and facing public scorn, describing him as a clown mouthing in fury.
A spectator describes Charles A. Edwards as muted by constant cursing and laughter, replacing expected applause during the proceedings. The remark highlights a disruptive display affecting the event atmosphere.
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