Unions and the Chicago Strike Debate
The Spokesman-Review critiques the labor tactic in Chicago as a costly, unlawful approach that harms public support for organized labor. It links the strike to broader conflicts over contract rights and peaceful work, noting violence and cross-union boycotts as damaging to all workers and to the principle of lawful commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vnions
Chivaygo
Garment
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Teamsters’ Union
Montgomery Ward
Tearsters
United States
Spokesman-Review
Garfield report eyed by friends defending beef trust findings
Garfield's supporters defend the beef trust report noting profits of eighteen to twenty percent for one company and arguing critics missed that a two percent figure reflects gross sales profit. They say byproducts push total profit per head to about 1.50 dollars as millions of cattle pass through packers yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Beef Trust
Profit figures spark debate over meatpacking profits
Cuthbert Powell cites a 25 year figure showing average net profit to packers at 74 dollars per head and a total yearly profit of 47.7 million from the so-called combine. He argues the capitalization of 110.5 million is heavily watered and notes control of stockyards and car lines boosts profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Poweie
Kunsee
Vowell
Kansas City
Chicago
Typhoid: An Unnecessary Evil in McClure's June issue
A sanitarian’s harsh line frames Samuel Hopkins Adams article Typhoid: An Unnecessary Evil. The piece argues typhoid costs millions and thousands of lives, yet proper public health spending could nearly eradicate it, citing European cities as models and detailing infection control progress and stubborn neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hopkins Adams
June McClure
Red Men's Carnival Preparations Promise Citywide Decor
The Red Men carnival committee plans extensive street decorating using over 4 000 yards of hunting for carnival week. Frank B. Reeder and C V Loy oversee decorating and overall committee efforts as Aberdeen expects a larger, more spectacular event starting June 12 with Nath Reiss Southern Carnival Co projecting improved shows, new acts, and a grand free attraction with Mme Marian Lilien's fire dive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Carnival Committee
Red Men
Frank B. Reeder
C. V. Loy
Aberdeen
Nat Reiss
Burglars Steal Jewelry From Ennis Home During Exercise Time
Police report a burglary at Mr and Mrs A C Ennis while they attended high school class exercises Monday evening. Thieves stole jewelry valued at several hundred dollars including a diamond ring opal ring and a hunter case watch. Entry was gained by an unlocked back door and the thieves fled as lights were turned on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Ennis
Howe
Borgarizet
Ennis
Mark
Oldsaelton
G Liam
Tacoma
Wil Ennis
Memorial Day Program in Chehalis County Observed
Memorial Day will be observed by Grand Army posts in Chehalis county with participation from Civil War veterans Spanish American War veterans Confederate soldiers and Woman's Relief corps and school children. A parade led by a band will precede ritualistic services by the Woman's Relief corps of Hoquiam at Congregational church with a program including Lincoln's Address at Gettysburg and benediction by Rev. E. R. Prichard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis County
Woman’s Relief Corps
Woman’s Relief Corps of
Hoquiam
Congregational Church
Box Factory Planned by Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce locates a new industry with Myers and archival securing a site at Heron and Garfield streets. The city council grants a fifty year lease for a blind alley through the site and construction on buildings for the Aberdeen Box Co. factory will begin soon with modern machinery and large capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Myers & Archival
Heron and
Garfield Streets
Aberdeen Box Co
Cargo shipment totals and shingles counts
A cargo report lists 16,039,913 and 3,426,800 units with 4,459,000 shingles and 135,000 shingles noted.
Evangelist J M Morris Builds Disciples of Christ in Aberdeen
Evangelist J M Morris secretary of the Washington State Missionary Board is in Aberdeen gathering Disciples of Christ members. He preaches nightly at 8 and Sundays at 11 in the I O O F Hall Market street corner. An organized church is forming with Morris regarded as a strong preacher and Bible teacher. He has been elected to the chair of Christian Evidences at the Bible college in Eugene Oregon. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Morris
Wash
State Missionary Board
Aberdeen
Disciples of Christ
I. O. O. F. Hall
Market
Morris
Christian Evidences
Bible College
Eugene
Oregon
Illinois Central Route Advertises Comfort and Low Rates
If you value quality travel ask for the Illinois Central route connecting St. Paul Omaha Chicago St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans. Reclining chair cars with lavatories and smoking rooms offer porter service at no extra seat charge. Commercial agents in Portland Seattle advertise transcontinental connections and low Illinois Central rates. Send the Semi-Weekly Herald to friends in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
St. Paul
Omaha
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Aberdeen Grays Harbor mills expand capacity and output
Aberdeen lumber scene reports multiple plants expanding capacity. Anderson Middleton adds a 836 by 100 kiln while planing mill grows. American Mill installs a 100 hp boiler and new office ready June 15. Western Cooperage upgrades heading machinery. Wilson Bros adds a large dry kiln. First quarter cuts approach 7.0 million feet with April about 2.8 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson & Middleton Lumber Company
Aberdeen
American Mill Company
Western Cooperage Company
Western Lumber Company
Michigan Lumber Company
Weat & Slade Mill Company
Mack
Perkins Edgar
Hart-Wood Lumber Company
Market Lumber Company
San Francisco
F. A. Hart
F. H. Green
W. H. Wood
F.G. Deming
Deming
Qcosta
South Bay
Caldwell Bros
Union Mill Company Aberdeen
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Company
Bryden & Leitch
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Ryt
Rfoen
Grays Harbor
Chehalis
Grand Army
Willbic
Eadae
J. M. Biringham
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Frances Lackey
J. Heater Newgiol
Techniaae
Prichard
Chamber of Commerce
Eae Levard
the Christian Church
B. H. Truspcuh
Third Street
Portland, Or
J.C. Livesey
Paut B. Thompson
Colman Bldg
Seattle, Wash
Aberdeen Mills
Portland Timberman
Good Bakers
HL. Cook
Heron St
Griges Hardware Company
E. Heron
Stude
Universal
Elaterite Roofing Co
Heath and Milligan’s Paints
Roche Harbor
Dean's Tea and Coffee Store
Anderson
Wishkah ST
B. C. Pollmann
Magnetic and Osteopathic Institute City Hotel
Heron Street
E. J. Bradley
A.W Miller
Cashier
State Bank
N. E. Cor. Heron and
H St. Safe Deposit Boxes
K. P. Porter
Choice Brands of
Aberdeen, Wach
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