South Aberdeen’s Chehalis River edge becomes manufacturing hub
The article argues that proximity to railways and waterways drives plant location. It notes South Aberdeen’s growing industrial base with 1,500 workers and a $65,000 monthly payroll, three transcontinental rail lines, and ocean access. It compares Aberdeen Cosmopolis across the river and highlights shifting plant concentrations toward the south bank.
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Anderson & Middleton
Western Cooperage Company
Chehalis
Aberdeen
Cosmopolis
South Aberdeen
Chehalis River
Bridge approach started for Union Pacific Chehalis structure
Work began last week on the approach for the Union Pacific bridge over the Chehalis river on the south side. Steel for the structure is expected in two months and a right of way through the Vulcan property on the north side should be settled by trial in superior court on May 24.
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Union Pacific Railway
Chehalis River
Vulcan
Timber Lands Fraud Report Sparks Political Fallout
A Spokane Spokesman-Review summary details a legislative probe into state timber land frauds. The report says millions were lost through neglect and conspiracies between cruisers and buyers, urging Governor Hay to pursue criminal actions and extend the inquiry.
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I. W. Ross
Hay
Allen
Taylor
Cowlitz County
Daniel Cummins
Cummins
E. E. Huntington
Castle Rock
I. B. Springer
Legislative Committee
Spokane
Garfield Declares Fight on Tariff Has Only Begun
In Des Moines Garfield Ohio former secretary of the interior says the tariff battle has only begun. He criticizes standpatters and urges vigorous conservation, defining progressives as fighters and standpatters as sullen profiteers. He warns of dangerous post Civil War conditions and the unchecked growth of wealth fueling industrial evils.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Grant Club
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Roosevelt
Garfield
Shingle Mills Tie Up In Statewide Curtailment
Shingle mill owners across major centers moved to suspend operations indefinitely to prevent wholesalers from selling short and driving prices down. Bellingham led with eighty five mills idle, Everett and Ballard also halted, and Pierce County plus SedroWoolley counties reported widespread idleness. Prices stood at 2.20 and 1.80 before brokers sought cuts to 2.00 and 1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bellingham
Vicinity
Everett
Ballard
Pierce County
Sedro-Woolley
King
Snohomish
Skagit
Whatcom
First Mortgages Allowed as Deposits Under State Code
Olympia opinion holds that the State Treasurer may accept first mortgages as part of the $100000 deposit if notes secured by the mortgages are delivered and the mortgage does not exceed 60 percent of the fair value of the property.
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Olympia
Lewis
Bell
Clerks Must Turn Over Naturalization Fees
Washington clerks cannot keep naturalization fees for personal use. Fees collected must be remitted to the county treasurer, per state statute. Attorney General W. P. Bell issued the opinion at the request of state auditor C. W. Clausen and Horace White of Clallam County.
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Olympia
Washington
Utah
W. P. Bell
C. W. Clausen
Horace White
Clallam County
Will Oppose Suffrage. Seattle Antis Organize
Quiet but effective anti suffrage movement forms in Seattle to defeat Washington state woman suffrage in the coming election. The existing ten year old group will anchor a larger body with leading Seattle society women. Mrs Francis J Bailey of Portland assists, staying to build a solid Seattle anti suffrage organization with local women.
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Seattle
Washington State
Francis J. Bailey
Fortland
Ore
Oregon Anti-suffrage Association
Seattle League
A F Coats Considers Senate Bid in Seattle District
A F Coats, president of the Washington Port land Cement Co and noted seven figure earner, seriously weighs a senatorial run in the Thirty-sixth District where incumbents John H. Whalley and Henry W. Lang are already contesting. He has not endorsed the Thirty-sixth District but is viewed as a strong possibility for the race. Coats resides in the Eighth Ward and could leverage Eighth Ward votes to aid a Sixth Ward candidacy, though a Sixth Ward hopeful has limited chance to win Eighth Ward support.
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Seattle
A. F. Coats
Washington Portland Cement Company
John H. Whalley
Henry W. Lang
Coats
Hauling Services Advertised by A. A. Star Transfer Co
For light and heavy hauling, call A. A. Star Transfer Co. Phone 4201.
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Call A. A. Star Transfer Co
Help Aberdeen Count in Census Campaign
Citizens urged to ensure every resident is counted in the census to boost Aberdeen’s ranking and attract manufacturing plants. Encourage neighbors and businesses to verify enrollment and report omissions to the Chamber of Commerce for enumeration.
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Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce
River and Harbor Bill Faces Possible Veto Over Pork Barrel Additions
Washington April 24 Friends of the river and harbor bill fear a White House warning that the bill contains pork barrel items. Senator Burton who opposed the Senate amendments adding 12 million dollars to the bill has advised with the president. Burton has opposed no item for Washington including the Lake Washington canal. Conferees from both houses now hold the bill as the House refused to accept the Senate amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Friends of the River and Harbor
White House
Senator Burton
Senate
Army
Burton
State of Washington
Lake Washington Canal
House
Two Bungalows Begun for C R Wilson Estate in City
Construction started last week on two bungalows for the C R Wilson estate located on the northwest corner of H and Fourth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Wilson
H and
Fourth Streets
Poindexter Urges Reform of House Speakership Autocracy
Miles Poindexter argues in a Seattle Star letter for reforming the U S House to curb the Speaker's autocratic power. He contends Asher Hinds could be a suitable speaker and cites parliamentary practice abroad, warning continuation of current control risks revolution and undermines representative government.
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Seattle Star
Miles Poindexter
Seattletar
Poindexter
Victor Murdock
Congress
Cannon
Asher Hinds
Committee On Rules
House
United States
House of Representatives
House of Commons
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Polson
James R. Gafield
Peace FC
Ui Daeans
Wei
Taft
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