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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1907
Page
4
Incomplete OCR text from a Semi-Weekly Aberdeen Herald page mentions i shareday MO and J CARNE Buster proprietor. It references advertising rates six months and one year, display and readers charges, subscription schemes and circulation contracts, with caveats about accuracy of circulation figures.
The piece argues for forty years of tariff protection by special interests and condemns consumer influence being marginal. It notes a new awakening among competitive manufacturers who see consumer and producer interests as reciprocal and cites The Eastern Dresser in Implements and Vehicles urging agricultural implement makers to unite against protectionist forces in Washington.
The Washington dispatch quotes President Roosevelt criticizing the Idaho trial of a trades union as a dastardly act. The piece questions pretrial prejudice, notes media sensationalism, and contrasts official influence with fair juror judgment. It also includes unrelated economic and disarmament opinions and a note on Jamestown postage stamps.
A San Francisco exhibit shows the year's recovery work with $75,000,000 spent on construction, one third funded by savings banks. Over 30,000,000 in wages paid, 50,000 workers employed, 200 miles of streetcar lines restored, and bank clearings up by 2.5 million. Restoration of surviving buildings will cost millions more as city pride and finance rebound.
Principal speaker Mr. Bryan received tribute at the Jefferson birthday banquet of the Democratic Club of Brooklyn. Edward M. Shepard presided as the club declared it hoped Bryan would lead the party in 1908. Other speakers included George Williams Gov. Tyler and Augustus Thomas. Bryan said he need not be a candidate now and would decide his future role later. He noted support for an initiative native referendum.
The Baltimore Sun notes Postmaster General Meyer has become an active cabinet member and begun playing tennis in the White House backyard. The Fort Worth Record mentions Japan ordering 40 000 tons of steel rails from Pittsburg and Hobson’s belief they will be used for cane non ball.
An archival remark questions where the United States holds its gold reserves noting a figure of 1 500 and referencing Treasurer Treat. The fragmentary text ponders how such wealth is stored within the nation.
Shipping activity along the water front shows multiple vessels loading at various mills. The Salvator and Mindora prepare for San Francisco and Rosalia California respectively, while A J West and Carrier Dove load for California ports and Hawaii. Steamers Centralia Wasp Svea Cornell Uintah and others move in and out, with several ships loading at Union Slade Wilson Hart Wood and Michigan mills for coastal and island destinations.
Notice urges quick visit to buy watches and jewelry and to claim repairs left for repair at Lars Shakes shop as the business owner indicates remaining few days.
The Sporting World notes Mathewson the former world champion chef of the New York Nationals claims he is back in peak form. Johnny McGraw supports the boast and fans anticipate battles with top batters and pitchers this season.
The owner, a renowned impresario and promoter of theaters, operated the Manhattan Opera House in New York. His leadership shaped the venue’s programming and significance in the city’s cultural scene.
George V Bonhag’s rise to athletic prominence comes from studying and hard work. He shattered Willie Day’s American four mile record and earned the label great by proving his ability in top fields. His training under Hawtrey and others at Athens shaped his racing approach and pace.
Anegast Hermann, chairman of the national baseball commission, works on a plan to create a protection fund. Both leagues show support, aiming to raise several hundred dollars for the sport. The Philadelphia area and clubs would name beneficiaries, with Hermann presenting final plans by August.
Irving Brokaw, last year’s national champion, will travel to Europe to pursue the European and world titles. He trains with Mrs. Kelly and aims to spend a month in St Moritz to study movements before visiting Norway.
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