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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
4
The Aberdeen Herald extols recent city events including July 4th Labor Day and County Fair, praising E C Miller and the Chamber of Commerce for strong organization. It argues the festivities cost money but yield substantial publicity and attract ambitious settlers to the town.
A Herald observer criticizes IWW tactics as publicity and persecution aimed at extracting deflation from followers. A letter from Vincent St John endorses an Aberdeen ordinance suppressing free speech, prompting residents to defend constitutional rights and denounce misinterpretations by outsiders.
The Post reports a number of signers favor the petition for a special election on the adoption of a measure in city government. It notes the public mood and calls for grace to those who supported it, warning the public may miss the point if the campaign moves ahead.
The piece discusses potential savings under the Allen Commission law and criticizes council decisions on public works such as the Northbridge bridge site and ferry costs. It argues that accountability would follow if the law applied, with recalls possible for wasteful actions, and hints debates will surface in the next campaign.
The article discusses discrimination law details from 1867 session, noting license fees for Grays Harbor and a two-person requirement. It references Seattle political tension over impeaching Federal Judge Hanford, an editor's open letter, and a large Aberdeen protest regarding whaling and advertising.
William R. Hearst declares Clark a capable and representative Democrat and a powerful advocate of Democratic principles. He states he cannot support Clark's nomination while also supporting himself, signaling a split in endorsement as the Democratic National convention approaches.
The passage urges shifting from worry to action and facing fear with nerve. It argues that success comes from fighting through hesitation rather than fearing outcomes like cloudy skies.
The text notes severe limits on meat, horse, and dog supplies due to protectionist measures. It mentions stagnant wages and widespread hardship among laboring families. It cites Mexican statistics claiming industrial employment remains depressed, with a notable drop in labor demand by over 35 percent.
A Denver dispatch reports President Taft heard an echo of a statement during a public appearance, suggesting hints about administration priorities and upcoming policy actions.
Fragmentary OCR text references J. Pierpont Morgan entity and alleged organized looting. Wording suggests a claim that Morgan and associates intend to continue wealth extraction, prompting concern over unchecked influence and potential investigations.
The scene at an Albany church involves Bishop Conne formerly of Albany and Dr Lanonne. A joke about a beehive containing every word of a sermon unfolds as Twain replies with a complimentary abridged dictionary sent to the rector. Skeptics warn against overreaching with careful diagnoses near postmortems.
The first American glass factory was erected in Temple township North and in the year 17 by unnamed contributors. This milestone marks the beginning of local industrial development tied to glass production and regional commerce.
English explorer Warsen battles lava flows on Mauna Loa using improvised stilts. He wades between twin streams, hacks Iron Wood trees for passage, and reaches safety at dawn as friends rescue him, though he suffers serious burns.
Malcolm Craig a Hoquiam druggist paid $5 for tickets and was shorted $1 in change. A confrontation erupted, the ticket seller drew two guns, and officers intervened, ordering the seller from the grounds.
City subscribers fail to receive the Herald by Monday p m and City Messenger Co announces the paper will be sent to advertisers at once. Tel 39231 provides contact for remedy or clarification.
A balloonist completed two flights Friday and traveled six miles in his bag and parachute before landing. He landed near Lytle's camp on the East Hoquiam River and telephoned at one o'clock that night to report safety. The balloon was found at New London on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs B S Weatherwax hosted a Friday night dinner at their East Wishkah street home. Twelve guests attended including Mr and Mrs J C Hogan and Dr and Mrs E E Lane. Dutch whist was played with Lane taking honors.
Miss Marcia Stewart was the guest of honor at a pretty party hosted Thursday afternoon by Mrs. EE Boner at her West Second Street home. Autumn leaves and cut towers decorated the house with several ladies assisting in duties.
A fragment notes Mig Hutchinson’s capable management at the Fair department. It highlights appreciation for leadership qualities and a successful approach to department oversight.
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