The Great Strike Organized Labor in a Fight for Its Life
An editorial argues a steel industry strike pitting American workers against the vast iron and steel trust led by J Pierpont Morgan. It asserts protectionist tariffs, watered securities, and corporate power threaten labor under monopoly and predicts a broad social and political clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billion Dollar Steel Trust
J. Pierpont Morgan
Iron and Steel Workers
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Europe
Mr. Frick
Carnegie
Iron and Steel Manufacturers
America
England
Great Combine
Howver
Two New Vessels Launched at Local Shipyards
The steam schooner Brooklyn launched at Lindstrom’s yard with a large crowd watching christening by Miss Thornton. Brooklyn to carry lumber to San Francisco, built for Beadle Bros. of San Francisco, cost about 44000 dollars. A second launch followed at W. H. McWhinney yard for the Watson A. West, 210 feet long, 40 feet beam, and 14 feet hold, designed for the West & Slade Mill Co to haul one and a quarter million feet of lumber to Port Perie, Australia. Delays due to a San Francisco strike will slow sea readiness while rigging goes ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Lindstrom
Miss Thornton
Beadle Bros
San Francisco
W. H. McWhinney
Watson A. West
Gertie Knudson
West & Slade
Ranger
West & Slade Mill Co
West & Slade Mill
Port Perie
Australia
Advertised Letters for Aberdeen Post Office 1901
Week ending August 18 1901 lists uncalled letters including Boscowitz J Deibert Mra Bertha Frink E Gillig Frank Gustafason W J Huge8 ME Keno Mr Kretchmer Henry Masterson M L pote D Niday Miss Lucy Poe T Onopapane See AW West Chas Wade G Young Mrs Esther. Persons may claim by saying Advertised. Chas R Bet P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Boscowitz
J Deibert
Bertha Frink
E Gillig
Frank Gustafason
J-3
Huge8
ME Keno
Mr Kretchmer
Henry Masterson
M L Pote
D Niday
Lucy Poe
Tonopapane
AW West
Chas Wade
G Young
Esther Persona
Chas. R. Bet
P. M
Bucklen Amica Salve Heals Sores and Burns Quick
Mrs Nannie Galleger of La Grange Georgia applied Bucklen s Amica Salve to great head and face sores to save her child from disfigurement and reports a quick cure beyond her hopes It treats sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns scalds and piles 25c Cure guaranteed by Todd s Pharmacy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Galleger
la Grange
Bucklen
Todd
Fine farm for sale in Chehalis Valley near Elma
A 400 acre farm in the Chehalis Valley four miles southeast of Elma is offered for sale on easy terms. The property can be sold with or without stock and implements. Contact P Murray in Elma Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis Valley
Elma
P. Murray
Wash
Portland Exposition Ticket Sale Details Announced
The Northern Pacific Banks offer round trips to Portland for six dollars and forty five cents for the exposition from September 19 to October 19. The fare includes two admissions and tickets go on sale September 19 25 October 2 9 and 16 for a seven day limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Northern Pacific
Pan-American Exposition Ticket Offer from Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Railway Co sells Buffalo round trip tickets for 86 dollars. Tickets good for 30 days east of Chicago or 60 days west of Chicago. On sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Agent M. H. Williams. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Buffalo
Chicago
M. H. Whllliams
Oppose Road Law in Chehalis County Referendum
Leading local farmers urge voters to defeat the new road law proposed for August 27. They argue four supervisors would centralize control, raise salaries, and shift road funding from labor to cash payments, risking poorer roads and loss of local oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Board of County Commissioners
Chehalis County
J. E. Mepcarr
Gero
R. Maris
J. A. Gilkey
J. A. Ray
G. W. Neyemling
Peter ScHaFfner
J. A. Geissler
Cuas
W. Arland
W.A. J. Pascoz
Mennitr’ Woon
Joan Brapy
James Arland
R. Rew
Elks Carnival Excursion Draws Grays Harbor Crowd
A chartered excursion train run by Grays Harbor Lodge No. 693 B P O E carried several hundred from Grays Harbor and the Chehalis valley to Tacoma for the Elks Carnival. The train left Aberdeen at 7:30 Friday morning and returned 4:00 Saturday morning. The Aberdeen Fire Department Band accompanied the group, praised for its appearance. In Tacoma the party was met by Elk officials and escorted to Elkshall on C street. The carnival was a resounding success with a well run street fair and jovial crowd enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Grays Harbor
Eagles Excursion and Clam Bake at Westport
The second annual Order of Eagles excursion and clam bake at Westport drew the season’s largest crowd. Steamers T C Reed and Ranger carried crowds from Aberdeen and Hoquiam, with a delightful program and a successful event. A closing note praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver health and clear skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Order of Eagles
Westport
T. C. Reed
Reed
Aberdeen
Stockwell
Ranger
Hoquiam
Street Fair Tacoma Ticket Sale Announced
Northern Pacific Railway offers round trip to Tacoma for 3.70 during the August Street Fair from August 14 to 24 with ticket sales on August 14 15 and 17 and return limits August 21 and 22. Schley Sampson inquiry advances with naval court appointed to review the conduct and verdict awaiting public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Northern Pacific Railway
Schley-Sampson
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Organized Labor
Iron and Steel
Canton
Lindstrom’s
McWhinney’s
I. Harris & Sons
Shelley Brothers
Aberdeen, Wash
Columbia
Cleveland
Crescent
Hartford
Koehler
Chase
E. L. Koehler Neerrce
Jak Gompaly
Hume St.Tel
Commercial Tea CO
G St
Bet. Heron and
Wishkah
C. F. Brnst
Mgr
Moultons General Housekeeping Outfitter
Market St
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