First Sunday Law Trial Ends In Acquittal In Aberdeen
The first case under the Sunday law of 1881 resulted in the acquittal of P. J. McHugh with a six to six initial split. The trial before Police Judge Fox lasted under a day with a six to six verdict, while questions of constitutionality and evidence dominated the proceedings and local sentiment opposed further city costs.
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Fox
P. J. Mctugh
P. J. McHugh
John O'Hare
O’hare
Hugh
John
McHugh
J. B. Egerer
W. J. Agnew
W. H. Abel
Abel
G. W. Roberts
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Advert
Detroit man J H Seitz says the tablets restored appetite relieved bloating and gave a pleasant bowel movement. Price 20 cents. Samples free. Evans Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Evans Drag Co
Elma Hikes Taxes as Timber Lands Hit Higher Assessments
Chehalis county officials meet as board of equalization to raise timber land valuations from 25 to 30 percent and up to 50 to 100 percent for lands slated to be logged. Elma petition seeks 40 percent municipal tax increase to fund waterworks and improvements. Local notices urging timber owners to show cause. Public notices include endorsements from KE. L. Minard and J. J. Emley representing Elma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Minard
J. J. Emley
Corporation of
Elma
Anti-Trust Republicans Challenged Over Trusts and Tariffs
Democratic members of the House caucused on June 27, 1902, denouncing Republican dominance by trusts and monopolies. They urged immediate passage of stronger anti trust measures and tariff relief, while criticizing Congress for inaction and adjournment without reforms. The piece also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a customer testimonial.
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Congress
Hopkins
Illinois
House of Representatives
United States
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Police Court Harsh Week Ends with Fines and Expulsion
Justice Fox presided over a lively but unpleasant session in which two women labeled nuisances in the red light district were fined and warned. Officers Kelley sponsored defendants including E Erickson Jack Evans Oscar Laidor and A Crary who used offensive language and resisted arrest. Crary paid ten dollars and all were ordered out of town as they loitered in restricted districts.
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Justice Fox
Kelley
E. Erickson
Jack Evans
Oscar Laidoras
A. Crary
Crary
Unsolicited Testimonial for Chamberlain’s Remedy
A Concordia resident recalls a severe measles episode followed by painful stomach illness after a rain. He credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life and says he will praise the product. Evans Drug Co sells the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Sas H. Gwrs
Concordia
Evans Drug Co
York County
S. Jemison
Spring Grove
York Co
State school law questions clarified by Attorney General ruling
Attorney General Atkinson holds principals need not require state eighth grade examinations for admission to high school. High schools may admit grammar pupils without the exam, with principals allowed to condition a grade pupil. The state superintendent sets minimum credits for promotion but cannot draft exam questions. Also includes Shakespearean verse and local sale ad text with a shoe company notice and Aberdeen athletic meeting notice.
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Bryan
Atkinson
Inadvertent Error Corrected in G H Railway Valuation
The Herato corrected a misstatement about the Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co assessments noting the 1907 value rose by 7 583 dollars from the prior year. The county figures from the assessor’s office show the company as the sole electric railway in the county with combined light and railway operations.
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Herato
H. H. Carter
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
G. Tf, Ry. & Light Co
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Board of Equalization
Pew
J. K. Vaughn
Miba
Ala
RED Cross Pharmacy
Shakespeare
Rose
Shelton
Mc Reavy
Jacob
Dizer
Onur Dizer
Rose Shoes
Jacob Suer & Leather Co
G Street
Aberdeen Athletic Association
J. M. Phillips
Sec’y
G. H
Railway & Light Co
Geo. J. Wolfe
Abereeen’s Best Store
GEO
Superior
FH. L. Cook & Co
E. Heron
Ray
Briig Son
Burns CO Reputactors
Chemalis Comn Bank
Home Bank
Chehalis County Bank
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