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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
4
Semi weekly Aberdeen Herald published Mondays and Thursdays at 309 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen Washington. Editor and manager J Carney. Post office entry as second class main matter. Subscription rates and notice instructions included.
The Herald states it is the oldest paper on Grays Harbor with the largest circulation in Chehalis County. Advertising contracts tied to this claim require payment forfeiture if the statement is not absolutely true.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports on I W W rhetoric by James P Thompson asserting revolution as the aim and government interference as unacceptable. It notes Socialist leaders in Indianapolis distancing from the I W W and a federal judge canceling naturalization papers for an I W W member over aligned doctrines.
The piece argues that the 1912 convention system should end in the United States and urges a nationwide preferential primary to allocate delegates. It claims such a change would ease ratification of a constitutional amendment and cites Chicago’s disorder as proof. It also notes Aberdeen’s night school for adult foreigners as a positive step.
The Philadelphia Record argues that the preference primary offers closer control of nominations by the electorate, though concerns about prolonged multi state ballots and cross party voting persist. It notes Wisconsin and North Dakota show turnout potential and cautions about state law variances and reform needs.
In a newspaper interview Chauncey M. Depew claims that gall and gall win the presidency. The rule did not hold in Mir's case as Depew's assertion fails to apply to his own political outcome.
The text criticizes Chehalis county for failing to capture John Tornow. It argues the hunt is costly yet the county cannot afford a poor reputation for failing to protect life and property. It suggests a $25,000 reward could attract arrests and is cheaper than showing helplessness.
The Grays Harbor Eagles plan a special train to Seattle for the State Aerie meeting on July 18 19 and 20. Aberdeen Hoquiam Monte sano Elma and Olympia members will ride the Grays Harbor special with arrangements by local aeries.
Rev Mariatt of Seattle will lecture on the funny phases of a preacher's life at the South Aberdeen Methodist church tomorrow evening at eight. A male quartet including Drs. O R Austin Tanning and H E Phipps and A Austin will sing at the event.
A brief note highlights The Herald’s promise of continuous coverage and round the clock reporting across local, national, and world events, emphasizing commitment to readers seeking constant updates.
About 100 to 200 attendees from Aberdeen Elma Hoquiam Cosmopolis joined Aberdeen Lodge I, I O O F for the Fern Hill dedication. Rev J W Beard of Hoquiam gave the address as Rev Chas McDermoth assisted. the 12 foot shaft sits on a 5 by 5 foot base, designed by Win Roedler.
Arthur E. Davies traveled to Seattle Friday night to meet his father and brother before their trip to England via Quebec. Dad Fletcher of the Bijou theater company learned by wire of his son's death in an automobile accident at Everett and left on the evening train. A growing herd of Elk for the Elks lodge at Electric Park includes a new fine baby elk observed this morning.
Multiple ships and vessels on the harbor front loading for Pacific and West Coast ports. Barkentines loading for Callao and San Pedro, schooners for California ports, and steamers arriving to load for San Francisco and San Pedro. Ships include Newsboy, Ludlow, Meteor, Nehalem, Alpha, F H Leggett, Manema, Seva, Cecelia Sudden, Thomas L Wand, Centralia, Temple E Dorr, and Santa Monica. Ports listed: San Francisco, San Pedro, San Diego.
Dudley G Allen secretary of the Chamber of Commerce traveled to Selden Thursday to meet his mother M Rudolph Allen who came from New York City to visit her sons Dud G and Rudolph Allen for the summer.
Aberdeen hammered Centralia 14 to 2 in a high scoring clash as Hollis led with heavy hitting and Walter Smith’s numerous passes aided Centralia on the mound. Don Smith pitched seven innings before an ankle issue limited his start. Centralia won the earlier 4 to 3 game while Friday’s opener went to Centralia 4-3.
Readable lines indicate free entry for spectators at Aberdeen and Centralia events with grandstand and grounds access. Specific figures and codes appear, but the readable portion confirms no admission charge for attendees.
Mrs Wilhelmina Schultz died Wednesday night at St Josephs hospital after a short illness aged 70. Death was caused by stomach cancer with age related illnesses. The funeral was held yesterday at Whiteside parlors with Rev A Minne man officiating. She was born in Germany and settled in Minnesota before moving to Aberdeen ten years ago. She leaves eight children six living Oscar A Carl Schultz Alfred Anderson Mrs A F Coats Max Schultz and Mrs Frank Snyder.
The Washington Supreme Court sustains the Chehalis county ruling in favor of Frank Klain for $1,279.30 including wages and farm goods. The court reverses and remands for a new trial in Ed Dolan v S E Slade Lumber Co over injuries at a Berlin relay, with Dolan awarded $3,000 previously.
E. Wagner a pioneer berry farmer from Satsop was in the city this morning to market real home grown strawberries.
The Aberdeen event featured Elks led by Exalted Ruler R. H. Falconer with ritual helpers including H. A. Benham and George B. Reid. Chaplain Arthur E. Davies gave the invocation and Jay D. Crary read the flag history.
Mish was convicted in the police court Saturday of wife beating and sentenced by Judge Drake to six months in the county jail. He is described as a loafer who abandons his wife and two children while drinking and supporting the Industrial Workers of the World. The victim and children will be cared for by Associated Charities.
Mr and Mrs Breakiron of Cosmopolis host their daughter and husband from Kansas City Kansas. They enjoy their old home and may decide to stay on the Harbor.
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