Swindle over shipbuilding gains shocks Morgan syndicate
The Morgan steel underwriting group faced a receiver’s recommendation to sue all who took stock at less than full value in the United States Shipbuilding Company case. Receiver James Smith Jr. deemed the actions an artistic swindle and wholesale plunder, noting millions in bonds and stock flowed to promoters, vendors, and Schwab, with dummy directors used to shield others.
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James Smith, Jr
United States Shipbuilding Company
New York American
Morgan Steel
J. P. Morgan Company
Bethlehem
Smith
Schwab
Charles M. Schwab
United
States Shipbuilding Company
Shipbuilding Company
Democratic Party
Edison Theater Attracts Fire Themed Song
The Edison Theater features a program this week headlined by a fire and Aberdeen themed song by Rev. Byron L Aldrich, sung by Gene King with 24 motion pictures from Aberdeen photographers. The piece depicts Aberdeen’s reconstruction amid fires and destruction, celebrating resilience under Western skies.
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Aberdeen
B. L. Aldrich
The
Edison
Byron L Aldrich
Gene King
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for sale
An advertising product claiming to improve appetite, cleanse the stomach, and regulate liver and bowels. Includes price 25 cents per box and sales through general druggists. TM aoa i ae
Grays Harbor Mills Face Temporary Wage Cut to Stay Open
Grays Harbor millmen met to address a demoralized lumber market. They proposed a temporary 25 cent per day wage reduction to keep mills running, hoping prices will recover with spring demand. If workers accept, operations continue. if not, mills may close. The Aberdeen area anticipates a rebound as rebuilding work and local demand steady the economy.
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California
Eastern Ciies
Montana
Nevada
Arizona
Iing
Grays Harbor
West & Slade Mill Co
Columbia River
Sound
Aberdeen
Thrice-a-Week World promotes campaign coverage offer
The Thrice-a-Week World claims wide circulation in all states and abroad and promises fair political news with no partisan bias. It urges subscriptions for a year at 1.00 and pairs a one-year offer with the Aberdeen Herald for 2.25 while touting serial fiction and market reports. It also includes an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25-cent price.
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United States
Union
South Africa
Australia
Aberdeen Herald
Sherwood Strikes Back at Herald Over Council Meeting
The piece criticizes Herald coverage of the Aberdeen gas franchise and Sherwood’s actions in council. It alleges misstatements about a Spokane dry goods firm seeking a temporary lease and a building permit, and notes mockery of the editor’s motivations. The defense cites limited interviews and defends the editor’s public stance while apologizing for personal dispute focus.
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Citizens
Sherwood
Aberdeen
Daily Papers
Heraup
The
Bulletin
Carney
Spokane
Mr. Sherwood
Sitagesod
Sun
Heroun
Koehler
Mr. Carney
W. H. Pearson
Citizens Caucus
Herald
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Morgan Syndicate
Edison Theater
Pacific
Wishkah
Byron L, Alprich
Chamberlain
Aoa
NEW York World
E. W. Grove
GEO. J. Wolff & CO
Heron ST
Geo. Fisher’s
DR. Long
Fuller
Noth
Horseshoe Store
J. H. Fuller & CO
G Street
Strauss Bros
Chicago
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