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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald, described as Grays Harbor’s oldest paper with the largest circulation in Chehalis County, notes subscription rates and cash terms. Advertisers are warned that contracts based on claimed circulation may be forfeited if the claim proves untrue.
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports on AFL leader Samuel Gompers defending labor unions against extinction despite adverse court rulings. It notes Roosevelt’s support for unions, calls for corrective action, and contrasts union risks with corporate missteps. A Washington correspondent cites Hansbrough urging tariff registration with preliminary steps in 1909, while Cannon’s view is sought.
Senator La Follette claims 76 men hold 1600 directorships steering the nation and that eight men control the railroads. He cites a Republican convention ban as evidence of a conspiracy and notes the party machine suppresses dissent from self labeled Republicans.
The schooner Watson A West loads at the Slade mill for Callao, while the schooner F M Slade loads there for Santa Rosalia, Mexico. The schooner A B Johnson is at the mill preparing to load.
Wilson mill loads for San Francisco and San Pedro. Newsboy begins loading at Slade mill for San Pedro. Chas E Falk arrives to load for San Francisco. Gardiner City sails from Hart Wood mill for The. Westerner in port loading for San Pedro. Admiral leaves Lindstrom yard to Hoquiam mill for California. G W Watson in port for overhaul. F H Leggett arrives and loads at port.
The eleventh semi annual district convention of Knights of Pythias Fourth District met in Aberdeen on Friday afternoon with strong attendance. Officers elected included President J M Bowes Aberdeen and Secretary E F Jones Aberdeen. next convention to be in South Bend.
Captain Toi Stream of the schooner G. W. Watson faces a preliminary examination for assault with intent to murder. The incident stemmed from an insult by sailor Albert Hellig after pay disputes, with mate Chae Halpery involved. Stream fired a bullet that wounded Hellig in the arm. Hellig remains in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Discrepancies surround who drew revolvers first as witnesses prepare for further testimony.
The Grand presents No Mother to Guide Her next Wednesday night with Jeanette Carewe leading a company of fourteen. The clean moral play features novel scenic effects and a New York style flavor, appealing to discriminating audiences and promising wholesome comedy.
Manager Crary of Grays Harbor Light and Power outlines planned extensions this year with no beyond Aberdeen progress. Work on Broadway will start after street improvements, while Monte sano and Elia routes remain speculative. A new power house should be ready in a week or ten days enabling all day current. Crary notes widespread signs of prosperity but cautious loans. banks hold large reserves awaiting confidence after the presidential election.
For two years the American Mill company faced repeated small looting of lumber from its docks by a wily gang. Friday night a thief named Charles Sipila was caught in a small boat taking lumber and arrested. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs by Justice Loomis and may pay or serve twenty days in jail.
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