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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
4
The Herald of Grays Harbor asserts it is the oldest paper in Chehalis County with the largest circulation. Advertising contracts rely on this claim and payments may be forfeited if the statement is not absolutely true.
The piece argues Wilson rightly challenges circularizing tactics used to shape anti trust reform. It says opposition relies on manipulated public opinion, notes lack of candor at hearings, and asserts the bills advance a constructive fix while preserving legitimate business. It cites 1912 votes and Progressive support as justification.
The Herald remains the leading daily in Chobalis County, widely read by advertisers and residents alike. Businesses trust its reach for local campaigns while readers rely on its coverage for community news and events.
The article argues that the J Pierpont Morgan finance theory is dead and that Mark Hanna allied with Morgan to dominate both government and industry. It frames the period 1896 to 1912 as an age of myth in American history, citing control of money, industry, and politics as the goal of Wall Street finance.
The New York World notes that Hannaism failed as a political idea, dying with root and twig. It argues that Woodrow Wilson’s 1912 election marked the end of government driven by money power, as American voters rejected brute force politics beyond elite circles.
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah rebutted a charge that cuts in consumer prices harm U S industry. The exchange appears after Smoot denied having previously warned of ruinous foreign goods. The dialogue centers on whether his stance has shifted since tariff bill debates.
John Wilson, confessed robber, tried in Judge Mason Irwin's court for habitual criminal charges after admitting theft at the Albert Smith store in Satsop. He previously served time in Walla Walla and New Westminster and faces a life sentence after tonight's guilty verdict.
The following marriage licenses were issued last week by Auditor Trask: Co. E. Young of Aberdeen with Agnes M. Ethier of Hoquiam. W. J. Gwinn with Laura M. Matlock of Aberdeen. J. D. Glaser with Alma I. Williams of Wishkah. Joseph Capeman with Julia Klatush of Tahola. Edward Dennis of Elma with Eva Postle of Lafayette Ore.. M. L. Fredrickson with Anna L. Sandgren of Hoquiam. Ralph Burg with Mabel McNeill of Aberdeen. R. W. Ford with Eathel Garrell of Elma. H. S. Paine with Ellen G. Arnold of Aberdeen. M. M. Staum with Laura S. McNamara of Aberdeen. Andrew Oja with Sannie Dahl of Aberdeen.
A. A. Bitar purchased Saturday the F. G. Fowler stock found in 21 trunks in Denver and re shipped to Hoquiam through creditors attorneys Morgan and Brewer and trustee George E Huke Three bidders competed with Wm Greenburg of Portland raising a bid to 1945 C A Bitar matched the offer and A A Bitar bid 1950 before Trustee Huke closed the sale.
Hoquiam Automobile Club called off the planned June run to Olympia after consulting with officers due to muddy Thurston county roads from weekly rains. The event, including a picnic, will be rescheduled soon after the Fourth when more cars are expected to participate.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a printing operation in Aberdeen with references to printing activities and equipment. Details are unclear but imply a local press or shop issue in a historical context.
Washington June 27 Fortified with treasury figures Democratic Leader Underwood told the house there will be no deficit in government finances and that any prediction of one is a dream. He said total receipts for the year ending next Tuesday will be 733 million with a 30 million surplus and canal expenses of 35 million excluded. He urged increasing the treasury fund to 1.5 million to aid income tax collection. The treasury report shows 75 million from income taxes 309 million from internal revenue 292 million from customs and 57 million from miscellaneous receipts. Two 12 year old girls were fined 15 for petty theft at Pacific Fruit & Produce. others were involved in a robbery of the produce company safe.
Traveling evangelist G W Taylor clashed with Rev C C Rama of the Christian church after Rama called him a dirty skunk in a public meeting. Rama withdrew with 150 supporters as stones and eggs were thrown at the tent. Evangelist Taylor had led three weeks of revival under Baptist Methodist and Christian churches.
Police logged sixteen arrests on Saturday morning, including four women. Most male arrests were for intoxication. Mary Braun and Nellie George received 30 day sentences in the city prison, George having a prior suspended sentence, along with Mrs. O Sala and Minnie Walgast.
June 29 Cosmopolis judge makes permanent the temporary injunction barring the clerk from proceeding with the recall election against the mayor and five councilmen. Six related cases considered. decision thought to cover all.
More than 100 Eagles from Aberdeen and Hoquiam traveled by special car on the 12 40 train to Olympia for a two day state convention that began yesterday. Delegates include E H Rose E J McDougal H W Gibson J E Pechacek A H Redwinkle G W Makurath B T Moore H G Kirk and John O Hare. Alternates are Sam Ross James Frazier Joe Gagner James Henderson Peter Creech J A Meanan George Stalding M G Detlefson and Joseph Schawl. Hoquiam delegates include J F Koch Olaf Oberg L H Jones J F Beil Z E Archer S A Girard A V Dimler C E Brown and O E Williams.
The ten day Northwest Conference of the Y W C A at Cohassett Beach closes with a record of success and pleasant memories. University of Washington girls attend along with about 300 delegates and visitors. The conference ends Thursday night and many will travel on Friday morning, some planning to stay in Aberdeen for the Splash with tickets valid to July 7.
Patrick Cloney a Windsor hotel proprietor and Aberdeen pioneer died Thursday night at a local hospital aged 70. The funeral was at St Marys Catholic church with a solemn high mass and his remains were shipped to Tacoma for interment in the Catholic cemetery. He was born in Ireland and married in 1882 before moving to the United States. He had lived in Chehalis county 25 years and run the Windsor hotel for 18. He is survived by his widow and five children including Mrs J B Law, Mrs Me Comber, Gerald Francis, Earl Ignatius and Bridie Neresca.
A special excursion from Gate City to Aberdeen and Moclips with Pacific beach stops is scheduled for July 4. Depart Gate City in the morning visiting Elma Montesano Hoquiam and Aberdeen before continuing to Hoquiam Pacific Beach and Moclips. Return times include Moclips 4 45 p m Pacific Beach 4 55 p m Hoquiam 6 06 p m and Aberdeen 6 20 p m with Aberdeen upcountry departure at 11 p m on July Fourth.
The Epworth League of the Olympia sub district held its third annual conference at the First Methodist church in Aberdeen with about 100 delegates. James Palmer welcomed attendees as Aberdeen league president and Rev J C Harrison of Ferndale delivered the closing sermon after three sessions Saturday and Sunday.
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