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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
3
The Aberdeen Herald criticizes the Aberdeen World for not covering alleged tax dodging by the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. The Herald asserts it urged tax reforms years earlier and defends its stance on fiscal fairness while defending its reporting.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review notes William Jennings Bryan's stance at the Democratic Convention. It praises his integrity in opposing Judge Parker for temporary chairmanship to defend progressive principles, and recounts his pivot on Clark and New York politics to safeguard the party and national life.
Allan T. Burns of the Pittsburgh Civic Commission argues the Erdmann act of 1898 provides mediation and arbitration for interstate rail controversies. He notes it has covered 40,000 employees across 50 roads and 100,000 miles in five years, with most disputes settled and few mediation rejections. The act is cited as a model for broader industrial peace discussions.
The article outlines a European method where farmers borrow at rates charged to large corporations by issuing bonds backed by first mortgage loans. It notes France uses this approach, placing loans with the farmer and raising funds through mortgage-backed bonds. It argues adoption in the United States could bring world market access for farm securities and aid Western Washington land issues.
August Belmont reminds William J. Bryan that Belmont was a Democrat before Bryan became a Populist. The remark contrasts party loyalties with no claim to brag, and references Boss Tweed as a Democrat before Bryan’s era.
A Grays Harbor News editorial attacks tax dodgers and the press silence they claim, urging a permanent taxpayers league. The Aberdeen Herald is blamed for pursuing reform through experts and lawyers, while Col Roosevelt’s plan to install a new square-deal leadership via a progressive party is favored.
The Public praises William J. Bryan for leadership in Baltimore, saying he resisted bi partisan crooks and Democratic dupes who would have yielded the party to financial interests allied with Republicans. It credits him with smashing the Chicago endorsed bargain and defending public interests with courage and disinterested devotion.
Hoquiam will host Chehalis, the league leaders, this week while a benefit ball at Elec tric Park pavilion Saturday night supports the baseball club. The Hoquiam squad gains strength with two new players coming to fill gaps left by Reid and Melone as injuries and releases shift the outfield and infield.
A string of Northern visitors arrive at Cohassett Beach from Seattle and Portland, including E G Anderson and family Nelson Anderson Mrs Norton Elizabeth Smith and others staying at Cohassett Beach Hotel and Waldron cottages. Cars from Pierce Arrow Oakland Franklin line up as guests enjoy sun and a famed 15 mile drive.
The open forum edits a spirited critique of Senator Paulhamus of Puyallup for opposing Taft’s re election. The letter mocks his Panama canal stance favoring a Northern Pacific route and attacks opponents, noting rain and living costs as broader issues while stressing the persistence of the republic despite prophecies.
The potato crop becomes a major Northwest farm crop as Washington climate supports high yields and disease resistance. The State Agricultural Experiment Station reports two new bulletins, Popular Bulletin No. 11 and Special Series No. 9, sharing growing methods and contest guidance with free copies available from the Director, State Experiment Station, Pullman.
Bill Moyer formerly of Hoquiam landed in Seattle from Tokio with a Japanese woman he presented as his wife. Immigration officials questioned the pair for further inquiry. A government officer also investigated in Hoquiam. The Nipponese woman had lived in Hoquiam and had returned to Japan nearly a year ago. Six months ago she reportedly sent for Moyer to Tokio and funded his ticket. Moyer once owned the Royal cafe and later ran a Tokio restaurant before returning to the United States.
On July 4 at Lower Quiniault Higley place near Canoe Creek about 150 people gathered at the lake head for a holiday. A ball game pitted Quiniault against London with Quiniault leading 26 to 6 in the sixth inning. A large dance followed at the new Quiniault clubhouse with around 100 dancers at the midnight supper.
The Sells Floto circus presents a rare baby zebu among many young animals including five tiger cubs six lion cubs three bears a juvenile camel and three baby elephants with the eldest at 17 months. The troupe arrives in Aberdeen Friday July 19 with a 10 30 morning parade and remains under a popular price policy.
Northern Pacific releases a 72 page illustrated booklet with four color cover and fifty interior drawings. It highlights cities towns and country along the route from Saint Paul Minneapolis Duluth and Superior to the Pacific Coast with population and altitude data and en route scenery notes. Copies available by application to A M Cleland General Passenger Agent Saint Paul.
Hon. John Mitchell secretary of the American Federation of Labor will deliver an address this evening at the Grand theater. He is described as an eloquent talker and discouraged listeners would miss his lecture.
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