Scott Thomas Dies in Spokane Hotel After Bank Scandal
G S Thomas former Newport banker and Spokane bank official killed himself with strychnine in the Colonial hotel. He had just sold his bank to Newport capitalists after helping it through the panic, with domestic troubles and worry over his son cited as influences. He left details in a note identifying himself and faced a family fallout spanning Aberdeen and McCord, Michigan.
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Spokane
G. S. Thomas
First State Bank of
Newport
Wash
Colonial
Main Avenue
Post Street
Thomas
The
Miller
G. 8S
Fred Stevens
Newport Bank
Degravia Thomas
Aberdeen
Jonathan Thomas
Madison
Cal
McCords
Kent County
Mich
William Dollar
Exchange Bank of
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Exchange National Bank
Lowell
Death Was on His Heels in 1906 near Skippers Va
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia describes a near death battle with pneumonia and a crippling cough in spring 1906. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for rapid relief after two and a half bottles, calling it the best cough and lung remedy worldwide. Sold with guarantee at Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy, 50 cents and 1 dollar. Free trial bottle offered.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Evans Drug Co
Postoffice Pharmacy
Herald Twice a Week Tells It All
The Herald publishes twice weekly summaries highlighting key events, local notices, and brief updates from city government and community groups. The format emphasizes concise items and quick reads for busy readers.
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the Herald
Troubles Ahead for Republican Bosses in County Fight
Hoquiam and East End line up against Aberdeen as primary law muddles control of delegates. The county central committee clashes over nonpartisan judiciary and the future of the ticket with tensions among Benn Arch er Co. and local factions in Montesano Elma Hoquiam and Oakville.
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Hoquiam
East End
Aberdeen
Montesano
Benn, Archer & Co
Cosmopolis
Elma
Oakville
Hoquiam Washingtonian
Supreme Court
Gov. Mead
Chehalis
Herald
Abel
Irwin
E. B. Benn
Benn
Attorney Abel
Pardons Board Recommends Clemency in Forty Seven Cases
Walla Walla April 14 The state board of pardons finished its work at the penitentiary and urged executive clemency in forty seven cases Eleven King county men had favorable action Seventeen final releases three conditional releases four final discharges from parole and twenty three paroles recommended Over 100 applications acted on The application of Paul Underwood was refused after the governor had said he would back parole
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Walla Walla
State Board of Pardons
King County
Paul Underwood
Lumbermen Allowed to Form Group Bonds in Pacific Northwest
Judge Hanford signs group bond decision enabling lumbermen and shingle manufacturers in any state area to form groups. Each group must file bonds guaranteeing rail rate differences, with total not under 200000 and 20 000 minimum per bond, up to 24 bonds, due by April 20. Many groups already organized. final papers expected soon.
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Seattle
C. H. Hanford
United States Circuit Court
Hanford
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Shingle Mills Bureau
Austin E. Griffiths
City Council Debates Permanent Street Improvements
City council debates street work on Fifth and Hume streets with calls to follow specifications. Measures approve planking on Clark Street sections and sidewalks on Michigan and Jefferson avenues, with bids sought for several projects and plans drawn for graveling Second Street.
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Hume Street
Finch Telephone
W. W. Boner
Fifth Street
Bowes
Ways and Means
Clark Street
South
Aberdeen
King and Curtis Streets
Stockwell Street
Curtis
K Street
Michigan Avenue
Crivyen
Nicholson
B Street
Market
Second Street
Jefferson Avenue
I Street
Hart
Ingram
McDougall
New
Broadway
Eighth Street
South Aberdeen
National Wood Pipe Company
F. A. Keasel
Park Street
The
Good Templars
Council
George F. McDougall
Public Works
Star
Gem Saloon
Jacobssen & Swansen
Judiciary Committee
Conger Street
Heron Street
Nebraska Platform Attracts Broad Praise In 1908 Debates
Nebraska Democrats at Omaha approve a platform attributed to William J Bryan praised by newspapers as strong and sagacious. Critics note similarities with Roosevelt proposals and predict cross party appeal in the coming Denver nomination and 1908 campaign.
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W. J. Bryan
Democrats of
Nebraska
Omaha
Washington Herald (Independent
Roosevelt
Ohio
Republican Party
Richmond Times-Dispatch
William J. Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Denver
Bryan
Piano for Sale at Bargain in Herald Office
Hamilton piano used very little offered cheap. inquire at the Herald office. Gray's Harbor Aberdeen Semi-Weekly Herald price indicates subscriptions at $2.00 or $1.50 in advance.
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Hamilton
Herald Office
Gray’s Harbor
Aberdeen
Herald
Portland on the boom driven by Swift Packing plant
A. J. Morley reports Portland’s booming economy with massive building projects and thriving retail trade. He notes Swift Packing’s plant boosting business across sectors and urges Aberdeen to diversify beyond lumber while Portland’s lumber market runs strong, with daily sales around five hundred thousand dollars.
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A. J. Morley
Portland
Swift Packing Company
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