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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
1
Brief voters guide presenting biographical sketches of Democratic county ticket nominees. Highlights each candidate’s background, career, and qualifications to help voters choose. Provides context for the upcoming election and encourages informed participation.
The article outlines Samuel K. Bowes a Democratic candidate for the 29th district and A S Hodgdon a Chehalis county ally amid local politics. It notes Bowes long tenure in Aberdeen Chehalis county ties and district support while praising Hodgdon for loggers and mills log scaling integrity. It also profiles Harrison J. Rice Democratic sheriff candidate Hoquiam and Andrew J. Jackson as a county board contender.
A. S. Hodgdon, Democratic nominee for representative for the 80th district, is hailed as a respected Grays Harbor citizen. The New Hampshire native, 53, built a long career in railroading and now runs an insurance business while serving as a selling agent for several logging firms in Hoquiam since 1894.
The Democratic nominee for county commissioner in the First district is Andrew J. Jackson. A native of the Pacific Coast born in Coos county Oregon in 1860 he grew up in Southwestern Oregon and worked in the hotel business before moving to Washington in 1898. He lived in Hoquiam until 1903 when he bought a farm at Wyncodhe and now operates the property with his family. The county board of commissioners serves as the district’s executive governing body.
Col. E. H. Fox Democratic nominee for county attorney is a Missouri native born in 1854. He studied law under Mark Fullerton, was admitted in 1888, served as Columbia county attorney 1889 to 1891, and held state guard posts before moving to Aberdeen in 1901 to resume practice. His record includes roles as city attorney justice of the peace and police judge.
The children will perform songs, drills, and recitations at the Salvation Army Hall on Saturday night. A carefully prepared program promises entertaining numbers and a pleasing show. Remember the date and time, Saturday October 10 at 7 p.m.
Frank L Thurber of Hoquiam reveals alleged promises by Geo L Davis to back Thurber for county commissioner in the Third District. The letter claims Davis helped force rival Dr Watkins out, refused to withdraw, and allegedly offered money to Thurber’s rivals. Thurber portrays Davis as aligned with tax dodgers and corporate interests.
Hoquiam October 7 No strike will occur among sailors firemen and marine cooks until about 10 000 union members can vote after full discussion The Sailors Union agent William Gohl said workers will keep operating until the membership votes A small strike yesterday ended with workers returning to duty The Harbor Longshore union supports open shop rules and may strike waterfront workers over a new stevedoring company on the Harbor under open shop rules.
Louis F. Derkin and G. Erickson run a boat building and renting business with many new boats available. They are based at the foot of Michigan avenue for now and expect to relocate to the foot of D street soon.
Francis Monnett former Ohio attorney general campaigns for Bryan and Kern, criticizing Taft for failing to prosecute trusts. He accuses Taft of socializing with trust leaders and failing to curb the steel and Standard Oil trusts. Monnett argues federal action could quickly suppress trusts, contending Roosevelt lacks decisive leadership. The piece also notes a Burrows mill shutdown due to low logging water.
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