Obituary for John Hamilton of Aberdeen and Iowa roots
John Hamilton born in Glasgow Scotland on August 28 1833 died December 14 1905 at his Wiekhau home after a cancer battle. A coal miner by training he served three years in the British army emigrated to America settled in Pittsburgh then Lincoln's call drew him to drill recruits. He lived in Coal Valley Iowa Mongona Boone County Lehigh Iowa and finally Aberdeen arriving in 1902. Survived by his wife and seven children and a sister. Service was December 17 by Rev Fr Gerard with interment at Fern Hill cemetery. A large mournful gathering honored his quiet Christian character and public esteem. A trap skiff found adrift two years ago owner to claim with charges paid. Peter Shourmat Cosmopolis Washington.
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Wiehkah
Hamilton
America
Pittsburg
Jane Conky
Albrink
Lincoln
Coal Valley
Ill
Mongona
Boone County
Iowa
Lehigh
Aberdeen
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Gerard
Fern Hill Cemetery
Hamilton Eaves
Samuel
South Dakota
Sau Conly
Alex
John
Colin
Asley Junction
Arthur Galer
Wm. Trevethen
Spokane
Wash
Mary Rowe
Starkeville
Cal
Grays Harbor
Strikes and labor trends in 1905 analyzed in depth
The article reviews the year 1905 noting 1157 strikes through October 31 and a peaceful overall pattern with only about 107000 workers involved. It stresses that most strikes are local and emphasizes key lessons for organized labor and public understanding of industrial conflicts. Victor S. Yarros discusses the broader social and economic implications.
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American Federation of Labor
Victor S. Yarros
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Transporting the Mails and postal cost ideas
The annual Postmaster General Cortelyou report discusses cutting postal deficits by reshaping railway mail transport. It considers bulk locals and merchant fast freight replacing some fast mail, with extra postage for fast mail items. Castle cites 1904 mail transport costs totaling about 46 million dollars as a benchmark.
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Cortelyou
Cortelyvov
Mr. Castle
Post Office Department
Railroads and postal graft highlighted in Roosevelt era report
The article condemns excessive charges on mail carriage by railroads and criticizes Cortelyou for approving costly mail car rents and a ship subsidy. It argues authorities failed to curb postal revenue absorption by railroads and suggests President Roosevelt send a special message to Congress on the issue.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Manning and Carlisle cited for treasury roles in civil war era
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes Daniel Manning faced a tougher task than Bayard in Cleveland's first term while Carlisle in the second term wrestled with gold withdrawals. Manning reportedly warned gold holders the treasury could pay in silver or gold, contrasting Carlisle's yielding to gold barons.
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Secretary of the Treasury
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Finance
The
Globe-Democrat
Daniel Manning
Treasury
Cleveland
State Department
Bayard
Carlisle
Hercules
Mr. Carlisle
Daniel Mannig
Court rulings prompt Roosevelt to urge stronger enforcement
The president highlights federal court actions in Omaha and Kansas City as evidence that persistent court appeals cannot fully enforce certain laws. He argues for stronger executive and legal remedies to curb land monopolists and rebate abuses.
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Omaha
Kansas City
Roosevelt
Congress
Secretary Shaw Reports 1905 Budget Deficit Smaller Than Expected
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes Secretary Shaw’s favorable fiscal report for the year ending June 30 1905. Receipts were 697 million dollars while expenditures reached 720 million, a 28 million deficit, described as smaller than anticipated despite Republican era challenges.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Shaw
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Skin Troubles
Harriet Howard of New York writes that she suffered years with salt rheum and eczema until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured her. The salve is advertised as a quick healer for cuts burns and sores and costs 25 cents at Red Cross Pharmacy.
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Harriet Howard
W. 34Th St
New York
Red Cross Pharmacy
Gray’s Harbor Aber deen Herald Chronicle Transcript
A twice weekly transcript recounts notable happenings on Gray’s Harbor in the Aber deen Herald. The record captures local events, notices, and brief updates reflecting the community’s concerns and daily life.
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Gray’s Harbor
The
Aberdeen Herald
Fire in East Aberdeen Damages House After Christmas Tree Blaze
A West and Slade mill box alarm at 8 pm sent a crowd to East Aberdeen where a fire in the corner dwelling of Gus Gustafson and Andrew Anderson caused heavy damage. The blaze started from a candle lit Christmas tree. no injuries were reported. The Gustafsons insured for about 150 on 400 in goods. the house, sold two months earlier to J. Keating of Hoquiam, carries about 300 insurance. The Anderson family faced less damage and had no insurance.
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West & Slade Mill
East Wiehkah and
Chehalis Streets
Gus Gustafson
Andrew Anderson
Gustafson
J. Keating
Hoquiam
Smooth Scheme for Timber Claims Sparks Federal Clampdown
A printed circular by James McD Israel offers a ten dollar down payment and ninety dollars upon claim to cruise Quinault timber and supply subscribers with list of claims worth three hundred or more. Archer warns government will arrest cruisers on reservation. Congress must act on remaining lands after allotment. open status unclear, possibly Olympic forest reserve.
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James McD
Israel
Olympia
Quinault
Mr. Israel
Archer
Congress
Olympic Forest Reserve
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Grays Hare
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Bowes & Randolph
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Jesse Moore
John O'Hare
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