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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
1
The Colville Examiner summarizes a partisan clash over liquor policy with Democrats urging public referendum on prohibition and Republicans defending local option. The piece argues democracy should let people decide while noting partisan tactics and moral contention.
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At the governors conference, W. J. Bryan urged no neutral ground for predatory corporations to dodge laws. He said every corporation must be amenable to a sovereign power, with both national and state authorities acting to curb monopolies and curb their influence on politics and public life.
In Elma on June 12 Anna S S Huss and John Grafe, both widowed, wed after a chance meeting sparked a quick romance. Grafe traveled from Bettam Nebraska for a vacation and to visit friends when love blossomed. the couple decided to unite their fortunes the day after their first meeting.
Colfax Commoner notes the Republican state platform frames the Roosevelt policies as the campaign’s central issue. It argues the GOP must choose whether to pursue those policies under a Democratic administration or abandon them with a Republican one, citing policy areas like ICC powers and campaign finance.
An old advertisement verse describes a shopper tying a bonnet and ringlets before heading to Hollister's for Rocky Mountain Tea, reflecting 19th century retail promotion by W. B. Paine & Co. The tone is brisk and promotional with a focus on consumer delight and domestic товары.
Farmers and loggers meet in Grand Forks to address Wishkah valley road conditions. Resolutions call on the county commissioners to audit the road district finances, end day labor, and use gravel or planking to keep the Aberdeen to Grand Forks road passable this winter.
William J. Bryan arrived in Lincoln with ex governor J. E. Osborne of Wyoming after a York meeting. Bryan reported 697 delegates pledged to vote for him at Denver, exceeding two thirds by 25.
Articles of incorporation filed by the Northern Steamship company with a 350 share capital of 35000 dollars. Incorporators include S. K. Bowes Phil S. Locke Paul Smits J. H. Read J. B. Bridges Fred L. Kleist H. H. Carter and Chas W. Huotari. Vessel A. G. Lindsay renamed Maverick and chartered to run between Puget Sound and Alaska ports.
Steamer George W Fenwick was adrift after lines were cut early Thursday. A suspicious man near the lumber pile prompted alarms as both forward and aft mooring lines were found severed. The ship was saved when another line was run ashore while Olsen Mahony loaded at the same wharf. The Fenwick carries a non union crew at the National mill.
Fred Bennett owner of Aberdeen Transfer Co. was acquitted in police court on a charge of violating the city ordinance regulating load weights. The jury found the ordinance invalid after the case arose from Bennett hauling wire cable on large spools. City Attorney Hogan defended for the city and A M Wade for the company. the panel included D J Heffron Ellis Marten Co P L Roberts Frank B Reeder J M Bowes and M Ryan.
Wireless update from Westport states the cruiser Pennsylvania passed into the Straits of Fueca at 11 20 am and the Colorado followed sixty miles behind at 4 pm. Both ships head for Bremerton navy yard and report all in order.
Rail executives signal a likely agreement between Union Pacific and St. Paul to jointly build a Grays Harbor branch or share use of tracks, creating a peninsular line tapping from the Harbor to Port Angeles. Northern Pacific surveys foretell feeder traffic, with Harriman-linked St. Paul relations aiding a parity stance.
Olympia June 138 Attorney General Atkinson urges county auditors to use the lot system to place names on the ballot for direct primaries. He also backs a similar method for the secretary of state but Secretary Sam H Nichols resists. The law orders ballots to list names by filing order, prompting a rush by candidates to be first and a potential line of seekers before officials.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has not rendered a decision in the Pacific coast lumber rate case as of June 13. Officials expect a ruling to be issued in the coming week.
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