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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented text cites Republican criticism of Roosevelt era policies including taxation and economic measures. Notes deficits, income protections, and widespread wage reductions affecting workers such as 73 Massachusetts cotton mill operatives losing about 27.50 dollars daily. Mentions party divisions and public loyalty.
A fragment from the Spokesman-Review discusses Oregon politics amid debate over Governor Chamberlain’s candidacy. It notes Republican circles fret over the outcome and senators' influence, urging moral considerations if they act, and hints at broader political maneuvering and public expectations.
The text discusses a proposed tariff aimed at allowing manufacturers to price goods cheaper overseas without detection, preserving home market monopoly. The idea is labeled as a daisy by proponents who want protection for OC MANUfacturers.
The writer criticizes the Democratic and Republican platforms and argues for tariff reform currency reform trust busting and stronger railroad regulation. The piece mocks opposition and calls to end the policy of letting things alone.
Mr Taft urges careful review of tariff revision advisability while noting that he has not completed consideration of all aspects yet. The remark signals ongoing uncertainty about policy direction and deliberations.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker argues the Sherman Act is practically a dead letter when rigidly enforced. He favors amending the law to prohibit unreasonable restraints and agreements that unlawfully impede trade. He warns literal enforcement would cause chaos in freight traffic between cities like New York and Cincinnati and would invite costly fines and imprisonment for minimal infractions.
The Longshoremen finish cargo handling as a gale disrupts Grays Harbor Harbor activity. A telegram warned a boycott by ship dealers, but workers kept to their tasks and the cargo was completed before night, enabling the vessel to sail yesterday.
J B Hammond of Portland leads a private company reclaiming thousands of acres of tidal and low ground around South Bar Ocosta Westport. The 2000 acre project uses a large dredge to diked land similar to Holland style, intended to host a Holland immigrant colony for oat land and truck gardens.
President of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroads criticizes current conditions in railway transport. He warns that 1890s turbulence and partisan campaigns threaten confidence, governance, and earnings with broad calls for corrective legislation and management reforms.
Fred Bennett was arrested Friday charged with voting the new city ordinance prohibiting hauling lads over 7000 pounds on plank streets. On motion by A M Wade the hearing in police court was continued to next Wednesday. Wade argues the ordinance is invalid for restricting traffic and empowering the street commissioner and says an appeal to the superior court will follow if convicted.
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