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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
2
Snager of Portland surveyed the Grays Harbor wireless telegraph field for possible re establishment of stations if shipping interests back the move. Since two years ago the stations were abandoned insurance is said to have influenced the decision.
The report notes that costs have risen to a level that could compel shipowners to continue subsidizing the service. It discusses implications for routes, maintenance, and future operations.
The committee of councilmen Newell and Larkin with W A Barton representing the trades council plans to start the bureau promptly and invites applications for office management.
Bat test Worley longtime Hoquiam public works employee dies after being struck by a hydraulic nozzle in a hillside sluicing operation near Lincoln park Tacoma He was appointed foreman earlier that day and died en route to St Josephs hospital The accident occurred as commissioners and city workers carried out the Tacoma water works project in the Hoquiam area
A skeletal remains found near Cosmopolis cemetery hill, with a Iver Johnson 35 caliber revolver and a bullet hole in the skull, is believed to be Henry Smart who vanished from Cosmopolis four years earlier. He was 27, relatives live in Chicago, and a hat band with his name was found nearby. The coroner and undertaker will hold the body for identity confirmation.
Hoquiam schedules first recall election under the commission charter for June 8 to contest mayor Ferguson's seat. A primary will precede on May 30 to select a successor. City Clerk Shaw announced petitions with 866 signatures. 565 signatures were valid and registered voters.
The Hoquiam Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebrate the ninety third anniversary with a strong musical program two solos and a sermon by Rev A G Miller of the Christian church. Grand Master N K Staley of Bellingham will deliver the main address and inter act with attendees. A banquet follows the exercises inviting all members wives and families to attend.
Nathan Wade formerly of Hoquiam died in Hilliard Florida at age 11 years 1 month from injuries after a mail bag was hurled from a speeding train striking him in the face. He had shown temporary recovery before a relapse led to death yesterday morning.
At the excursion committee and Commercial Agent Daniels meeting at the Hotel Washington the May 18 departure date for the Grays Harbor to Chicago trip was set. Architect C F E Troutman was authorized to finish interior decorations for the exhibit car. Frank O Dole reports about 50 excursionists signed up with more expected from Willapa Harbor and inland lumber towns.
A morale poem urging resilience and optimism when facing hardship. It argues that the impact lies not in being hurt but in attitude. Even when beaten, one should rise with a smiling face and strong effort, taking pride in determined struggle.
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