Promise and performance in the 1908 Republican tariff plank
The 1908 Republican platform calls for a tariff revision by a special session after the next president's inauguration. It endorses duties that cover production costs with a fair profit, supports maximum and minimum rates, and aims to protect domestic industry while maintaining wage-earner living standards. It also advocates free exchange with the Philippines under limits on sugar and tobacco to protect local interests.
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Republican Party
Congress
United States
Philippines
Senator Dolliver Defends Tariff Stand in Republican Rank
The report notes Senator Dolliver spoke in defense of lower custom duties and insisted his stance is guided by conscience. He praised mutual Republican goodwill and criticized others who question his position while Iowa remains committed to protective policy. The item also questions why Hoquiam and Aberdeen tax values differ, citing local council votes and a lack of clarity from the Washingtonian.
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Associated Press
Dolliver
Senate
United States
Washingtonian
Hoquiam
Board of Equalization
Aberdeen
Light or heavy hauling quick service A A Star Transfer Co
Local moving and freight service promotes prompt hauling solutions and reliable transportation. Contact A A Star Transfer Co by telephone for rapid pickup and delivery options.
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A. A. Star Transfer Co
Equalizing Farce Ends in Critique of Aberdeen Board
A letter from Councilman Wiley criticizes Aberdeen's Board of Equalization for tide land assessments. He lists several front foot values, questions fairness, and notes notices to 75 property owners. He urges careful selection of assessors and commissioners, calling the board a farce.
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Board of Equalization
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Co
South Side
Michigan
Ed. Hulbert
Hulbert
Middleton and Anderson Mill
Alex. Polson
Sea Beach Packing Works
Vulcan Iron Works
Douglas Brothers
Middleton’s & Anderson
Wishkah River
Polson
R. A. Wiley
Tideland
Aberdeen Board
M. R. Sherwood
County Commissioners’ Office
Taylor
Equalization Board
Unknown man dies by own action at Wishkah River
An unnamed man leapt from the bank at Stewart's Point above the North Aberdeen brick kilns and drowned in the Wishkah River. Witness W A Johnson, an Aberdeen Construction engineer, saw him walk the bank for minutes before the plunge and noted the victim filled his pockets with stones before jumping. the body has not yet surfaced and initial identity rumors about Julius Sorenson were false.
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Wishkah
Stewart's Point
Aberdeen
Julius Sorenson
Sorenson
W. A. Johnson
Aberdeen Construction Company
Johnson
Herald Printery Offers Commercial Job Printing at Moderate Prices
Gurney Express or Dray service calls 14 for A A Star Transfer. Orders promptly filled by Herald Printery located at 408 East Wishkah Street, providing commercial job printing at moderate prices.
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Gurney
Herald Printery
East
Wishkah Street
Jacobson Guilty on Third Try in Sunday Liquor Case
Sig Jacobson was found guilty on the third jury in police court for selling liquor on Sunday. Judge Phillips fined him 50 dollars plus costs, with attorneys Agnew and Boner planning an appeal to the superior court. The case drew city attention amid political tensions and disputes over witness testimony and the Sailors Union influence.
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Sig. Jacobson
Phillips
W. -. Agnew
KE. Boner
Wade
Wm. Gohl
Sailors Union
Gohl
Jacobson
Benn
Mayor Benn
Yorktown Cruiser Yorktown Ordered to Grays Harbor
The United States cruiser Yorktown, now at Seattle, is ordered to Grays Harbor arriving next Wednesday and staying until Friday. Visitors may meet the crew daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aberdeen and Hoquiam authorities and chambers of commerce will coordinate officer entertainment. Evans Drug Co. tf.
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Yorktown
Seattle
Grays Harbor
Chambers of Commerce of
Aberdeen and
Hoquiam
Tariff Upheaval Critics Warn Of 25 Percent Ad Valorem Pull
The Aldrich Payne tariff plan adds a 25 percent ad valorem levy after March 31 1910 heightening consumer costs. Congressman Cullop notes higher overall duties despite some reductions. Specific rates rise under the new maximum tariff claim, with lumber example showing steep increases. Page Four continues.
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Cullop
Indiana
Aldrich
Ile
Conference Committee
House
United States
Special Legislative Session Closes In Olympia
Olympia August 21 The special session ends after two sessions within 60 days with $287 505 appropriated for various items, eight bills signed two vetoes sustained, and debate over direct primary and income tax amendments. Governor Hay plans a November 2 election without an emergency clause.
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Olympia
Hay
House
Legislative Investigating Committee
J. H. Schively
Senate
Cosgrove
Port Orchard
National Guard
Legislative Investigation Committee
Schively
Piper
Francis W. Cushman
Friends of the Direct
Metcalf
Paulhamus
Pierce
H. B
Bell
Supreme Court
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Councilman Wiley
Aberdeen Tidelands
Hoquiam Boys
Donahey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Yorktown Coming
Evans Drug Co
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