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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
4
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Readable phrases mention Christ and religion but lack clear events or names. The fragmentary text appears to quote individuals and generic religious discourse with scattered references to supply strength and a date or year. No coherent incident or outcome is discernible.
The Aberdeen Herald announces subscription rates of two dollars for one year and one dollar for six months with a reduced rate for advance payment. It notes delivery issues should be reported to the Herald Office at 309 East Wishkah Street and cites its long history and wide circulation in Grays Harbor County.
Woodrow Wilson states he will accept any verdict on November 7 as long as a future jury will deliver a judgment in his favor. He emphasizes he seeks fairness as an honest spokesman for a great nation, not personal gain.
The piece weighs Elihu Root’s anti currency bill speech in the Senate as part of campaign material. It notes partisan praise and presidential support for the measure and urges recall of the Root argument while acknowledging the Federal Reserve law’s enduring judgment and asks if Hughes will cite the speech in his campaign.
The Herald argues for a state constitutional convention to reform revenue systems and modernize government. It proposes a 27 member non partisan body with two elected statewide and five from each district, paid salaries to attract capable minds, and urges public discussion. Subscription price noted at $1.50 annually.
The piece argues Hughes as a progressive ally to push reforms in a Senate led by prominent figures like Gallinger Penrose Warren and du Pont. It highlights committee assignments and predicts a mix of progressive and reactionary influence, noting the Senate will stay Democratic under Wilson.
The four rail union brotherhoods representing engineers conductors firemen and brakemen prepare a nationwide strike vote to press for about 100 million dollars a year in higher pay avoiding a public compromise. Conference talks in New York ended without agreement with Aug hearings planned.
The Democratic administration and Congress vow multibillion dollar defense spending yet avoid entering war while insisting national honor could provide an alternative. The remarks reflect a cautious stance amid rising military expenditure and political tension.
In a charged gathering the Bull Moosers answer with strong show of support as Roderick leads a bugle call toward the Republican camp. The event signals a notable shift in local political alignment amid lively crowd response.
The Republicans abandon the line Anything to Beat Wilson and adopt Blame Everything on Wilson as their new wartime political stance. The shift signals a broader strategy to associate Wilson with current policy failures and mobilize voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.
A critical column laments GOP nostalgia as outdated, arguing that Republican reactionary ideas have faded from relevance and will not return. The piece frames the political moment as a shift away from past rhetoric toward new challenges.
A Ford car stolen from Mrs. E. R. White's Hoquiam garage Sunday night was found Tuesday by Aberdeen police in East Aberdeen with minor damage. The White garage had been broken into. No suspect was captured.
The Young Men's Republican club announces an old time rally featuring a torchlight procession brass bands and vaudeville stunts to be staged in Aberdeen once a noted speaker is billed.
The recent North Sea naval encounter underscores the need for more dreadnoughts and battleships while warning against relying on battle cruisers alone. Naval experts note battle cruisers fail to match battleships under certain conditions, as shown in Falkland Islands and Dogger Bank actions.
Public notices announce candidates for Superior Judge County Coroner and Treasurer R A Wiley and R E Taggart and E L Brewer and Ben Sheers and R A Wiley seek Republican or non partisan primaries on September 12 1916.
Aberdeen Herald recounts events from August 15 to 20, noting births, fishing crews returning from the Columbia River, a Grand Forks tenting party including Weatherwax Wooding and Bryan, Evans prospects from Kettle Falls, and favorable remarks on John J. Carney's state convention showing strong support. Capt. Geo W Bell visits Montesano on leave and speaks publicly.
The author notes that standard schooling is no longer sufficient for a larger mixed population with new social and economic difficulties. It may require more and varied high schools and possibly added instruction in colleges for those pursuing academic courses. The future gap bridging remains to be seen.
Chicago Tribune urges readers to contact Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to intervene in the railway wage controversy. The piece argues the strike risks nationwide suffering and demands action to protect the public and ensure justice for both sides. It labels the moment a national emergency and urges citizen involvement.
Max H. Doerge a skid road chaser at Saginaw Timber camp No 4 near Elma was crushed by a log mid morning Wednesday. The log swung and struck him, killing him instantly at age 21. The body was moved to Whiteside parlors Aberdeen and shipped to his Oregon-based father in Tillamook.
A quoted remark from Lippincott's on architecture praising lofty dreams versus earthly dwellings. The line reflects a designer’s consolation in pursuing ambitious but impractical structures.
O M Nelson files candidacy for the office of Prosecuting Attorney Grays Harbor County Washington subject to primary voters decision on Tuesday September 12 1916.
Publican candidates for County Superintendent of Schools and Prose cuting Attorney roles to be decided by voters at primaries on Tuesday September 12 1916. W H Tucker County Clerk notes primary date for Grays Harbor County Washington.
A. E. Le Roy announces his candidacy for County Treasurer of Grays Harbor County subject to the will of voters at the Republican primary on September 12, 1916. This notice states the candidate and election date with formal declaration.
Aberdeen citizen Mrs. K Leland reports backache and kidney trouble relief with Doan's Kidney Pills. She recommends the remedy, noting its effectiveness and affordability at 50 cents, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
J W Roberts special inspector who came from San Francisco to check the foundation has completed his task and left for Bellingham. Twenty tons of pig iron were placed on weak piles for 24 hours to test carrying strength. piles withstood the load. Results sent to Washington, contractors expect a go ahead to proceed while concrete forms are laid.
A Secretary of State notice urges August 12 as the last day for filing candidacies marking the thirty day cutoff before the primary election.
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