Shipping subsidies debate features American shipbuilding surge
Aberdeen Herald reprints a Oregonian critique of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on ship subsidies. It argues U S shipyards and coastwise trade show strong growth, with figures for U S Germany and France tonnage and claims American yards build Korea the largest U S steamship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Oregonian
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
United States
Great Britain
Post Intelligencer
France
Germany
the Post-Intelligencer
Clyde
Post-Intelligencer
James J. Hill
Great Northern
John D. Spreckels
Korea
Pactic Coast
Subsidy bill harms American shipping and backs propaganda
The article argues that large dividends were paid by deep water ships under the American flag and that about 90 percent of Sewall's fleet remains afloat due to subsidies. It claims $18 million subsidy funds would mislead Pacific Coast producers and boost graft, offering no real benefit to American shipping and would doom sponsors of the bill.
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Sewall
Pacific Coast
New Fisheries Law Restricts Salmon Angling at Grays Harbor
A state law limits salmon fishing in Grays Harbor and its tributaries. The ban runs March 15 to April 15 and November 15 to December 15 annually, with additional August 15 to November 15 restrictions on specified tributaries including the Chehalis Humptulips Elk Johns rivers. The fish commissioner may mark no fishing points by driving piles at designated stream locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Chehalis
Wyncoche
Humptulips River
Elk River
Johns River
Petition for Aberdeen to Grays Harbor road indefinitely postponed
Nearly 1000 Chehalis county residents signed a petition urging the county commissioners to build a road to Grays Harbor. The board gave the measure about three minutes of consideration and postponed it indefinitely, offering no official reason. Observers blame Aberdeen’s inertia and ante-election maneuvering for the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis County
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Heravp
Bryan’s Commoner Prods Democrats in Wealth Debate
The piece notes William Jennings Bryan pressuring Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill over wealth claims. It quotes Bryan distinguishing legitimate wealth from predatory wealth and criticizes Hill for framing Democrats as attacking capital. The column counters a Daily Bulletin insinuation about the editor’s stance.
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Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Bryan
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Hill
Daily Bulletin
Opinion on the Bulletin Reflects Caution and Criticism
The article notes a recent unsigned piece and compares it to the Bulletin, suggesting the writer fears exposure. It calls out the Daily Burlesque’s long scrutiny, argues for more thought and less ink, and predicts changes in its business department if such tone continues.
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Bulletin
Daily Burlesque
Puck Cartoon Satirizes Imperialist Easter Bonnet
The piece critiques imperialistic Christianity, praising a satirical Willy cartoon in which Columbia admires her image with a world power warship bonnet and smoke labeled expansion. It argues Hill seeks vested interests and Bryan challenges a sanctity of property, linking conservatism on property to predatory wealth.
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Puck
Columbia
Prince of Peace
Heaven
Hill
Wall Street
Cleveland
Bryan
Twain’s Merciless Logic Draws Moral Debate and Laughter
A critic notes Mark Twain, though lacking in strict patriotism and church piety, guides missionary boards toward tougher questions. His relentless logic and irresistible humor spark a chase in righteousness and religion that may outpace moral discussions.
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Mark Twain
Aberdeen City bids for wood and guardianship notices
City of Aberdeen invites bids until 4 pm April 20 1901 for 500 cords of sound body or slab wood in lots 200 400 cords with delivery by June 1 and September 1 1901 at the pumping station. Wood sizes 2x4 to 8x12 inches, slabs mill run. Bonds required and city may reject bids. Also guardian notices in Chehalis County WA seeking sale of minor real estate and a court hearing set April Loch day 1901. Also an advertisement for Dr White's Electric Comb agents paying 50c sample requests.
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Aberdeen
Wasih
Wash
Gro, A. Buack
Superior Court of
Washington
Chehalis County
Edith B. Moulton
William R. Moulton
A. TI. Moulton
Township Eighteen
A. TL. Moorros
Dr. White
D. N. Rose
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Aberdeen Herald
MO. J. Carney
the Herald
Cipy Official Paper
NEW Fisheries Law
Montesano Road
J.C. Cross
Guardian
A. T. Sanden
Russell Bldg
Portland
Ore
John J. Carney
Atlantic
HSTS
Fc. C
W.S. Hercuman
Propr
R. R. Depot
Knox
Dunlop
Young
Garman & Barrkley
Aberdeen, Wash
Nelson & Brecht
Wheeler Bros
Daniel Brecht
Heron Street
Shelley Brothers
Telephone
Commercial
Pearson & Campbell
Wishkah
Pacific Cannice Pasgase
Rupert Lowry
Pacific Hotel
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Wiverstarcser Timner Company
N. P
Tacoma
Heraio
W. J. Bryan
Wo. H. Bachtell & Co
Hoquiam
O.L. Crain
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