Counties and Schools Lead the Taxpayer Budget Debate
The article argues for a state budget referendum to curb public spending and require frank disclosure of expenditures by counties cities and schools. It cites heavy interest costs totaling 8,536,489 over six years across eastern and western Washington with Grays Harbor Aberdeen Hoquiam Montesano and Elma noted for per capita debt and warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
E. D. Cowen
Spokane
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Montesano
Elma
Cowen
State Bureau of Inspection
Washington
East Washington
West Side
Grays Harbor County
Veterinary Will Examine Cattle Arrangements Planned in Grays Harbor
Dr. S. B. Nelson head of Washington State College veterinary science will tour Grays Harbor dairy farms the week of August 6 to demo cattle disease prevention and treatment with focus on contagious abortion. Meetings are scheduled across numerous locations including Garrad creek Oakville Cedarville station Fords Prairie Porter Saginaw Elma Satsop Montesano Wynoochee and Wynooche upper Wynooche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
S. B. Nelson
Washington State College
Grays Harbor
Oscar Bleckschmidt
Garrad Creek
Fred Rosmond
Oakville
Porter Bros
Cedarville Station
Clem Brown
Fords Prairie
Perry Boyer
Porter
Resources of Grays Harbor Hold Hidden Wealth
The article highlights untapped natural riches in Grays Harbor with timber fish and fertile soil, plus potential petroleum and minerals. Jesse Havens of Hoquiam reports a mineral paint deposit north of the city for development, while Dr. Irving Matthews notes tide mud from the flats yields good writing ink with commercial potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Jesse Havens
Hoquiam
Aeposit
Irving Matthews
Grays Harbor Flats
City Council Approves Utilities Contracts and Street Plans
The council adopted department reports and awarded Crane and Co. contracts for steel pipe for the Wishkah project and Western Pipe & Steel Co. for large pipe fixtures. They referred a dyke and drainage improvement petition, set Myrtle street costs at 834 dollars with land value at 1050, and approved Market Carter and Conger street estimates at 4415 dollars with land value 11220. An emergency bid for the Heron street bridge approach was ordered, and several street improvements plus repairs to alleys and sidewalks were authorized. The moving picture board member resigned and was replaced. Discussions on bridge workers’ hours and pay were postponed for a finance committee review with attention to 12-hour shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane and Co
Wishkah
Western Pipe & Steel Co
San Francisco
Kelsey
Carter
Conger
Lewis
Pacific
Conger Street
Hume Street
Olympic Paving Company
Hoquiam
Haukkeli, Hegg & Co
Aberdeen
Kensal & Company
Tacoma
Heron Street Bridge
Marion Street
Boone Street
Front Street
Railroad Street
Ira Shyrock
Moving Picture Board
Roger Wheeler
Steamer Oregon Is Launched at Aberdeen Shipyards
A large crowd witnesses the launching of the 200 foot steamer Oregon at Aberdeen Shipyards on Monday. Miss Helen M. Wilson christens the vessel, Captain Otto Sundman to command, with plans to tow to San Francisco for machinery, marking speedy Aberdeen Shipyards work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Oregon
Aberdeen Shipyards
Helen M. Wilson
Wishkah
Otto Sundman
San Francisco
Aberdeen
Phyllis
Buxby & Clark
State Bank Moves Quickly to New Harbor Location
Aberdeen State Bank relocated from the old quarries area on Wishkah street to the United States Trust room between Heron and H streets after a Friday lease agreement. Cashier Ripley completed the deal, President Nyere consulted from the East, and the bank opened Monday. The institution, started on Wishkah street, now holds deposits over $260,000 with $25,000 capital, led by Nyere Ripley and Motherwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberden State Bank
Heron
H Streets
United States Trust Company
Ripley
Nyere
Aberdeen State Bank
Harbor
Wishkah Street
Count Zelaska
G. L. Nyere
G. W. Ripley
R. B. Motherwell
An the News All the Time in the Herald
A brief item notes the Herald’s constant coverage of ongoing news, reflecting its role as a steady source of local information for readers seeking timely updates.
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the Herald
Aberdeen Chamber Opens New Quarters in Hotel Washington
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce moves into new quarters in the Hotel Washington by week’s end with office space at the north end and a large cabinet for Grays Harbor exhibits along the interior wall. A public dinner program is planned for September to discuss initiative and referendum measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Washington
N&el
E. A.merck
The
T. B. Bruener
Grays Harbor
Bruener
W. C. Mumaw
Chamber
Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce
Mumavw
Hotel Washington
Chamber Quarters
Chamber Room
K Street
W. L. Morris
New Jersey Progressives Repudiate Hughes Endorsement
The New Jersey Progressive state committee met in Newark on July 15 and voted 7 to 5 to refuse endorsing Charles B. Hughes. They rejected Chicago national committee action and pledged independence, signaling a broader split within Progressive ranks and support for Wilson. The debate included criticism of Roosevelt and calls to keep progressive principles intact.
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New York
Hughes
Chicago
Progressive State Committee of
New Jersey
Newark
State Committee of
National Committee
Woodrow Wilson Independent League
White House
Wilson
Progressive Party of
Charles B. Hughes
Everett Colby
J. A. H. Hopkins
Mr. Hughes
Wm. F. Conkling
Blairstown
Hopkins
Col. Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt Recalling the Opinion That Mr. Hughes
Republican Party
Edgar C. Snyder
Progressive Party
Washington
Snyder
Mr. Wilson
Roosevelt
Rpublican Party
Woodrow Wilson
Hanson
Poindexter
Ole Hanson
Mr. Hanson
United States
Miles Poindexter
Senate
Democratic National Committee
California
Isadore Jacobs
Madison Avenue
Mr. Jacobs
San Francisco
Joseph S. Thompson
Pacific Electric Company
L. A. Ireland
Mysell-Rollins Company
Eugene Smith
Monarch Oil Company
Eugene Smith Company
Chamber To Disseminate Government Trade Literature
Government literature, trade pamphlets, and other material received by the Chamber are offered to business professionals and citizens for general use. The aim is to provide readers with useful information and resources for informed civic engagement and commerce.
Masonic Order to Lay Corner Stone Ceremony
The Masonic Order receives permission to lay the cornerstone of the new post office building. The ceremony is planned with officials and dignitaries expected to attend.
Cornerstone Laying Granted for Federal Building by Masons
The Treasury Department approves the Masonic fraternity laying the cornerstone of the new Federal building with no cost to the government. The contractor must not object, and a sealed paper box may be placed in the stone at no expense to either side by following the Superintendent of Construction requirements.
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Treasury Department
Federal
Masonic Fraternity
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Western Washington
VAN
Dr. Nelson
State College
Grays Harbor County Farms
Trask and Son
Malone
J. C. Olson
Saginaw
O. C. Musgrove
E. M. Crain
E. L. Brewer
Satsop
Frank Glenn
Woods Crossing
R. Trenckmann
Stockwell
John Taylor
Lower
Wynoochee
Reinkens Bros
Upper
Wynooche
C. F. Monroe
Wood
Kansas City Star
Finance Committee
Phillips
Pres. Bruener
Elephant Corral
Washington State
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