Democratic ticket slate for state and county offices
The slate lists President Woodrow Wilson. Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall. Senator George Turner. Representative George P. Fishbourne. Governor Ernest Lister. Lieut. Governor Thomas Lally. Secretary of State J. M. Tadlock. State Treasurer Geo J Calvin. County ticket includes Auditor William N. Leeson. Sheriff Jeff Bartell. Treasurer Wm B Ogden. County Attorney A P Wilson. County Assessor John Richardson. Representative 30th District C W Hodgdon. Justice of the Peace Aberdeen J M Boyle Jr.
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Congress
George P. Fishbourne
Ernest Lister
Thomas Lally
J. M. Tadlock
Geo. J. Calvin
William N. Leeson
Jeff. Bartell
Wm. B. Ogden
A. P. Wilson
John Richardson
C. W. Hodgdon
Aberdeen
J. M. Boyle, Jr
Republican Weakness and Democratic Strength in 1916
The Chicago Tribune argues the Hughes case exposes Republican weakness as Wilson’s record rests on fact not theory. It notes Democratic strength in Wilson’s acceptance speech and the New York Journal reports railway earnings rising by 300 million while the 8 hour law costs appear minimal to stockholders.
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Wilson
Chicago “Tribune
Supreme Justice
Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
New York “Journal
Democratic Slackers in Aberdeen Wake Up Call
The Aberdeen Democratic county committee plans a meeting early next week to fill vacancies and revive the county Wilson League, as Hoquiam and Cosmopolis clubs with 300 and 100 members respectively show active engagement in the campaign.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Wilson Independent League
Cosmopolis
Standpatville
Wilson Club
Wilson League
Wilson Clubs
Democratic
Democratic County Committee
President's Motto Cited on National Honor Policy
The quote declares peace if possible and war if necessary as the guiding motto of the President, noting that critics have not improved upon it.
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United States
Adamson Eight Hour Law Repeal Question Discussed
Mr Hughes asks whether there will be repeal of the Adamson eight hour law. The inquiry signals interest in labor regulation changes and potential policy shifts.
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Mr. Hughes
Hughes Record Against Promises Faces 1912 Critique
A dated critique argues Governor Hughes failed on key promises, vetoed pay equity for women teachers, blocked labor bills, and faced party bosses. It contends his future as president would be limited by Republican bosses, citing resignations and lack of reform.
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Hughes
New York
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
July building permits show 63.5 percent rise and questions to Mr Hughes
Bradstreet's compiled July building permits indicate a 63.5 percent increase. The piece raises two questions to Mr Hughes: whether the buildings are described as blood-soaked and due to war, and how permanent building improvement proves temporary prosperity.
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Bradstreet
Hughes
No clear platform yet from candidate as delay continues
Republican papers and leaders express patience awaiting a detailed program from the candidate. July 31 remarks promise forthcoming issues and actions, but readers have yet to gain enlightenment from the silence and extended wait.
Railways and steel back political campaigns and growth
Wall Street financiers back Hughes while progressives fund Wilson from small to large donations. Bethlehem Steel announces orders totaling 300 million dollars booked, signaling capacity exhaustion for two years.
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Wall Street
Hughes
United States
Wilson
Bethlehem Steel
Republicans Capture Maine Governorship in 1892
In September 1892 Republicans won Maine’s governorship by a 12,503 vote plurality and Cleve land was elected. The furor over a solid Republican State suggests comparisons to Mississippi.
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Maine
Cleveland
Mississippi
Chamber of Commerce Dinner At Hotel Washington Tonight
A large crowd is expected for tonight s Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hotel Washington starting at 6 30 p m Tickets 75 cents report on trade at home plans for fall and winter discussions on initiative and referendum measures and a budget law for counties cities and municipalities will be delivered by a lineup of speakers including W C Mumaw E E Boner Phil S Locke and Jno J Carney with remarks by President T B Bruener and Secretary W L Morris Tickets available from S K Bowes W C Mumaw or the secretary.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hotel
Washington
Chamber
P. A. Bertrand
Trade-At-Home Committee
J. J. Kaufman
C. A. Holmer
T. H. Blyth
J. S. Waugh
W. C. Mumaw
E. E. Boner
Phil S. Locke
Jno
J. Carney
Mumaw
Boner
Locke
Carney
T. B. Bruener
W. L. Morris
S. K. Bowes
Republican officials attend Seattle state committee meeting
Republican State Committeeman T. B. Bruener and Republican County Chairman W. G. Powell departed for Seattle Tuesday night aboard the Owl to attend the Republican state committee meeting in that city.
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Republican State
T. B. Bruener
Republican County
W. G. Powell
Seattle
Republican State Committee
Suffragists Rally Behind Democrats in Wilson Speech
Western suffragists urge unity with Democrats despite contrasts over federal suffrage. Idaho and Oregon leaders say the movement gains from party backing and oppose EFCU pressure to split support. Wilson’s Atlantic City pledge to fight with suffragists cited as turning point.
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Wilson
National Woman Suffrage Association
Atlantic City
Nixon
Carrie Chapman Catt
Democratic promises to farmers fulfilled in 1912 platform
The 1912 Democratic platform pledged rural credits reform and real estate backed loans, vocational education funding, and agricultural training. The article credits current administration with fulfilling these pledges and contrasts it with Republican promises, noting a pamphlet distributed by the Democratic national committee.
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Farmers of America
United States
Democratic National Committee
Democratic State Committee
American archaeologists reveal ancient palace in Egypt
The University of Pennsylvania Museum announces receipt of Dr. Clarence Fisher’s letter describing a palace unearthed by the Eckley Coxe expedition in Egypt. The site reportedly houses the Biblical throne room where Moses and Aaron confronted Pharaoh for Israelites freedom.
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University of Pennsylvania Museum
Clarence 8. Fisher
Eckley B. Coxe, Jr
Egypt
Fisher
Moses
Aaron
Postage Cut Sparks Note on Letter Writing
A 19th century notice recalls that letter postage dropped from eight to two cents per ounce or fraction from March 4 1885. The writer cites Goethe on the value of writing, warning it is better to write even a small amount than not to write at all.
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Goethe
Watchful Waiting Saved Mexico Says Cabrera
Luis Cabrera, a Mexican commissioner, praises President Wilson's watchful waiting policy at a Mexican-American conference in New London Connecticut. He credits Wilson with saving Mexico's life and preventing the United States from a needless struggle.
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Wilson
Luis Cabrera
Mexico
New London
Conn
Senor Cabrera
United States
Burbank Endorses Wilson as Greatest Statesman
Luther Burbank the California horticulturist declares support for President Wilson, calling him the greatest statesman. Edison echoes the endorsement, saying times are too serious for strict party labels and urging Americans to vote for the nation. Both men remain Republicans, urging unity and patriotism.
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Wilson
Luther Burbank
California
Burbank
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
America
United States
Greatest Benefit to Farmers
When Congress passed the rural credit bill it placed upon the statute books a measure of greater direct benefit to the farmers of the United States than any legislation enacted since the creation of the department of agriculture. Aberdeen and Grays Harbor county.
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Congress
United States
Department of Agriculture
National Monthly
Oakville Fair Opens With Record Attendance Expected
The sixth annual Oakville fair opened to the public with a broader exhibit scope and more engaging amusements. New features include broncho busting and pony racing. Frank Leisner’s valuable coin and curio collection is on display for the last time as John Hanson leads strong agricultural exhibits and improved poultry, stock, school, and ladies’ displays. Grapes, melons, and tomatoes are noted as grown in the local territory.
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Oakville
Frank Leisner
John Hanson
Garrard Creek
Grays Harbor County
Yakima
Harbor
Car shortage worsens as mills face possible closures
Harbor mill men promised progress but the Blagen mill in Hoquiam and the McCleary Sash and Door factory have shut or face closure amid scarce railcars. Local demand runs 80 to 100 cars daily. relief may arrive within 30 days as railroads pull cars from across lines. Mrs. L G McClellan returns to Seattle after visiting her parents Whiteside. Aberdeen alumni defeat Don Hawley’s team 7 to 3 with Pinckney scoring on a fumble recovery and Elliott adding a 30 yard drop kick.
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Harbor
Hoquiam
McCleary
Aberdeen High
Don Hawley
Pinckney
Elliott
Women Campaign Train A Novelty In Politics
The Hughes campaign train will tour twenty eight states in October to back Charles B. Hughes. Financed and run by women it features leading female speakers while men deliver the talks. Invitations issued by Mrs Mary Harriman Rumsey Mrs Harry Payne Whitney and Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth.
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Hughes
Charles B. Hughes
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Harry Payne Whitney
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Burnquist
Kansas
Topeka
Arthur Capper
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Grays Harbor County Washington
Sheriff Schelle Mathews will sell on October 28 1916 at 11 a m at Montesano front courthouse steps the property Lots 10 and 11 Block 16 Edward Campbell's Addition Hoquiam Grays Harbor County Washington to satisfy a judgment of 1411 42 with interest costs and attorneys fees against Frank Beam et al. The sale is public and cash only with proceeds to satisfy the judgment and accrued costs. Local attorneys Stewart Tucker Aberdeen represented the plaintiff. Publication dates Sept 29 and Oct 27 1916 in Aberdeen Herald.
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State of Washington
Grays Harbor
I. R. Watkins
Frank Beam
Edward Campbell
City of
Hoquiam
Montesano
Washington
United States
Sixteen inch shell crashes into gunner Swann's house
A test salvo from a new sixteen inch navy gun at Indian Head, near Washington DC, sent a shell through the steel target and into gunner William D. Swann’s home. His wife and baby were elsewhere. The shell also grazed a cow’s head in a pasture and damaged Swann’s house. The incident is reported to the Navy Department.
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Indian Head
Washington
D. C
William D. Swann
Navy Department
Swenn
Notice to Creditors in Majek Estate Aberdeen
State of Washington Grays Harbor County notices Joseph Majek appointed administrator of the estate of Josephine Majek deceased. Creditors must present claims verified to administrator or attorney Austin M Wade Aberdeen Washington within one year from September 29 1916. First publication September 29 1916. Last publication October 27 1916.
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State of Washington
Grays Harbor
Josephine Majek
Joseph Majek
Josephine Marek
Austin M. Wade
Wishkah Block
Aberdeen
Washington
Josef Majek
Superior Court
Hilda Mattson
Edward Mattson
Notice to Creditors Hilda Mattson Deceased
Edward Mattson appointed as administrator of the estate of Hilda Mattson deceased. First publication September 29 1916. Last publication October 27 1916.
Aberdeen Printing Co. Exacting Printers in Wishkah Street Area
Aberdeen Printing Co, located at 809 East Wishkah Street, offers printing services and related trades. Call 568 for inquiries and orders.
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Herald Office
East Wishkah Street
Aberdeen Printing Co
Wishkah Street
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New York World
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Oregon
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Coeur d'Alene
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Greeley-Smith
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George E. Chamberlain
Charles E. Hughes
Underwood & Underwood
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Wise
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Heron Street
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