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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
3
Semi weekly Aberdeen Herald lists publication schedule Monday and Thursday at 309 East Wishkah Street. Editor Jno J Carney notes subscription rates and mail matter status, with notices to readers to report missed deliveries and ad copy deadlines.
The Herald proclaims it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts rely on this claim and all payments tied to it may be forfeited if the statement is not absolutely true.
The Spokane Chronicle examines possible immigration growth as the Panama Canal opens. It predicts 1,200,000 immigrants in 1914 with about 400,000 landing at Pacific ports, noting Washington would face large resettlement if one sixth of west of the Rockies population moves. The piece envisions 66,666 homeseekers marching toward Washington.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that even with 24 000 Strangers left without assignment, adding Adams and Benton counties would still yield a long line of homeless immigrants. It argues Washington faces no overcrowding danger and plans to attract disciplined settlers alongside western neighbors in coming years.
The piece argues Wilson will win and Roosevelt place second, Taft third, with a shift toward a regenerated Democratic Party opposing a plutocratic Republican view. It contrasts Wilson's democracy against Roosevelt's paternalism, noting bounties versus shipping restrictions as a guiding issue, in The Public Chicago profile.
The Bull Moose factions clash over nominating a county ticket while progressive voters seek substance beyond a party label. Candidates face pressure to declare views on national policy, yet the meaning of Progressives remains unclear to voters deciding local roles such as sheriff and clerk.
The Chehalis item calls for competent, honest county officers who will serve the public welfare, regardless of faction. It denounces voting tickets straight and promotes selecting reliable, qualified candidates from the ballot based on merit and duty.
Johns Town Democrat argues Roosevelt supports tariff protection as a principle for the whole people, but questions how he would craft a working tariff. The piece contends a tariff aiming for revenue inevitably becomes a bundle of preferences that advantages some at others’ expense.
The New York Journal notes Roosevelt ridiculing Taft as amusing while predicting trust support for his allies. It contrasts liberal critique with optimistic warnings about campaign funds and Wilson's prospects. It also recounts Galilei’s pendulum discovery observed in Pisa as a tale.
In a paid political appeal Clark county Washington Democrats urge James A. Munday of Vancouver to run for Congress in the Second District. The letter cites his 27 years in the region, legal practice, U S Land Office service, state senate experience, party leadership roles, and broad cross party support. It notes his public work with Good Roads, Rivers and Harbors, and Southwest Washington development efforts, and pledges vigorous campaigning and broad-based support if nominated.
President Edward Feeney of Brooklyn and Secretary Anthony Matre of St Louis report to the 11th convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies stressing anti socialist views They urge publications to combat socialism and praise the AFL while labeling the IWW as the socialistic party in America today They discuss Tafts actions on school insignia and the Watson obscenity case.
Lord Camoys, chairman of the Food and Health Society of Great Britain, urges Parliament to model Britain’s pure food and drug laws on the American system. He cites sealed milk bottles, clean meat handling, and clearly labeled ingredients as key improvements. He says England is years behind and will push for reforms to match American standards.
The speaker argues there is a money trust far more dangerous than a chain of banks and interlocking firms. They warn the American people will not allow surplus wealth they create to be taken away faster than they earn it, promising its eventual destruction.
The London club honors its founder William Stevens alias Nobody with a toast to the immortal memory of Nobody at each dinner. The Atheneum style rule ballots bishops or judges for election, granting honorary membership if elected. Most lay members are lawyers and a judge presided the club for eighty consecutive years. The Herald is noted for advertising mention.
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