Progressive control of convention shields Berger from radical label
A 1909 editorial in the Social Democratic Herald by Victor Berger drew fire for calling for violent revolution and arming socialist voters. The piece contrasted Berger’s later conservative stance with his earlier incendiary views, noting the tension between ballot opposition and direct action.
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Victor Berger
Wisconsin
United States Congress
Develore
Debs
Haywood
Werger
Social Democratic Herald
the Herald
Aberdeen City Council Tackles Bill Posting And Various Matters
The Aberdeen council debated a licensing case for bill poster C V Loy, hearing his lecture on bill posting as a public good. They approved a stable on lot 6 block 39 W B add, accepted realty proposals, and moved other street, sidewalk, and bond projects forward including Broadway and River street improvements.
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C. V. Loy
West Coast Advertising Bureau
Mr. Loy
Bill Postin
Democratic convention debates unit rule at Wilson Clark clash
At Baltimore June 26 progressives in the Democratic National Convention won a vote ending state unit rules. Ohio delegates were bound by state law but the convention struck that binding, boosting Wilson forces and signaling further splits. Friction between Bryan and Clark factions and talk of dark horses dominated the day as no candidate yet commands a first ballot majority.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Harmon
Wilson
New York
Missouri
Champ Clark
Nebraska
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Senator Kern
Clark
Taft
Roosev
Par
William J. Bryan
Alton B. Park
Ov Bryan
Mauny
Pioneers to Honor Aberdeen Founder at Picnic
The Aberdeen Pioneer Association plans an annual basket picnic at the Benns grounds next Tuesday in honor of Samuel Benn's eightieth birthday. Pioneers and families are invited and asked to bring a knife fork spoon and cup. Dinner at 12 30 noon on Fourth and G streets grounds.
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Aberdeen Pioneer Association
Samuel Benn
Aberdeen
Mr. Benn
Theodore Roosevelt Quotations Move Readers in 19th Century Banter
Mrs Storer notes Roosevelt's unpredictable replies leaving listeners unsure what the former president will say next. The remark captures the era's lively wit and public fascination with Roosevelt's parlance and personality.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Storer
Taft seeks funds for nation-wide military maneuvers
President Taft submitted a special message urging immediate appropriation of 1 350 000 for war department use in next month’s joint maneuvers of the regular army and national guard plus 167 000 for urgent needs. Maneuvers begin July 5 at Manassas Virginia with plans to involve western states and coast exercises across Idaho Washington Oregon San Francisco California Utah Montana Huachuca Arizona Oregon dates August 20 29.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
General Army
Committee On Military Affairs
Hay
Manassas
America
Grays Harbor
Wash
Idaho
Oregon
San Francisco
California
Utah
Fort William Henry Harrison
Mont
Montana
Fort Huachuca
Ariz
Arizona
Unwarranted Arrest of Meadowbrook Foreman
Adolph Sahle foreman at Meadowbrook Creamery was arrested during a South G street street speak fracas Saturday night. The resisting an officer charge was withdrawn and his bail released. Sahle denounces the treatment, and Meadowbrook manager Pollock criticizes police handling when Sahle sought release at headquarters.
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Adolph Sahle
South G Street
Meadowbrook Creamery
Sahle
Pollock
Advertiser Spotlight in The Herald Reaches Readers
The Herald highlights local advertisers shaping community commerce with features on businesses and special promotions. The piece frames ads as part of daily life, noting the role of retailers in supporting journalism and local events.
Taxation Inequity Highlighted by Canadian vs Farm Taxation
A circular by W H Kaufman promotes progressiveness for state land office candidates and compares British Columbia tax rules to Washington. Farmers’ improvements are tax exempt while speculators pay eight times as much per unit of community made value, with timber and mines rated differently.
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W. H. Kaufman
State Land Commissioner
Anti-Speculator League
State of Washington
Herald
British Columbia
Taft
Clearing logged-off lands research bulletins listed
The State College and experiment stations outline five bulletins on clearing timbered land now used for settlement. Topics include stump burning, donkey engine clearing, and costs and methods in Western Washington. Free copies available while supplies last via R. W. Thatcher, Director.
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State College
Western Washington
Puyallup
State Experiment Station
Bureau of Plant Industry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
W. H. Lawrence
General Bulletin
H W. Sparks
W. Lawrence
Cos
Washington
Harry Thompson
R. W. Thatcher
Pullman
Reading and Lounging Room for Loggers Proposed
Rev T H Simpson of Hoquiam promotes a reading and lounging room for loggers in Aberdeen and Hoquiam to provide comfort and a home feel away from saloons. The plan has broad support and could join with the city employment bureau in Aberdeen at a small cost. A larger room would allow loggers to store luggage and use the space for reading lounging and recreation.
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T. H. Simpson
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
City Employment Bureau
Small home burned in Aberdeen
A small home belonging to Jos. Solonski at Marion and Exchange streets in South Aberdeen was totally destroyed by a midnight fire. The cause is unknown. Solonski had $300 insurance on the dwelling.
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Jos. Solonski
Marion and
Exchange Streets
Aberdeen
Solonski
Supreme Court Modifies Chehalis Case Against Dole
The Washington Supreme Court revises a Chehalis Superior Court ruling in the Hewi vs Dole case, an action to rescind a property transfer. The defendant owes $975 as the court decision.
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Olympia
Suprer
Chehalis Superi Court
Hattie A. Hewi
Frank O. Dole
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Aberdeen Realty Syndicate
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J. C. Pearson
Special Assessment Committee
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Pioneer Boulevard
Timothy Kay
W. G. Skinner
E. A. Soderlund
Aberdeen Soda & Bottling Works
McCaw
Newell and Fraser
Jones
Ind. Ins. Co
J. P. Carlson
C, ON
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Charles Stewart
W. H. Tamblyn
Aberdeen Cabinet Works
Peter Stone
Whiteside Undertaking Co
Myles
Matt Strommer
Randall and Scammell Streets
Scammell Street
Randall Street
North Broadway
Judge Park
Cols
Parker
Judge Parer
Bryan Wz
Resolutions Committee
Bran
Aberdeen Pioneers
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Mack
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