Democratic Record of Legislative Achievement Noted by McCormick
Chairman McCormick releases a summary listing a score of Democratic reforms including rural credits, income tax, federal reserve, good roads, trade commission, eight hour laws, child welfare, labor, education, anti trust, elections reform, postal and mining provisions, pensions, parcels post and more. The piece notes Democrats deserve confidence while Republicans will attack executive acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Wall Street
Trade Commission
Federal Administrative Commission
Columbia
Congress
Children’s Bureau
Industrial Commission
Department of Labor Law
Smith-Lever Agricultural Education
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edgar C Snyder Addresses Wilson League Meeting At Bijou
The Wilson League gathering at the Bijou drew about 100 attendees due to a lighting mishap and a dark front. Edgar C Snyder former State Chairman of the Progressive party spoke for over an hour praising Wilson and urging Progressive support, with 52 members signing cards to join the League. Next week a formal organizational meeting will elect officers and outline campaign plans.
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Wilson League
Ripley
Edgar C. Snyder
Progressive Party
J. J. Carney
Snyder
Woodrow Wilson League
League
Wilson
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Special Inter
Elks Claim Grays Harbor With Grand Convention
Aberdeen and Hoquiam surrender to the Antlered Herd as the Elks host the twelfth annual convention. Ellis leads the advance, Daken and Blain arrive, 2000 to 3000 visitors are welcomed, with tours, concerts, dances, parades, water sports, tub races, and auto trips scheduled across Hoquiam and the harbor.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Ellis
Daken
Blain
Twin Cities
Grand Street
Hoquiam River
Astoria
Columbia River
Freight rate changes questioned by Aberdeen merchants
J T Eston of Grays Harbor Hardware reports uncertainty over the September 1 railroad freight rate increase. A Portland source warned there is no need for Aberdeen Chamber protest as the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings proceed in Washington, D C. A suspension or injunction could block any new rates. Local business interests may be protected without a special Aberdeen delegation.
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J. T. Eston
Grays Harbor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland
Commission
Pacific Coast
Washington, D. C
Elston
Aberdeen
Keel Laid for Steamer Phillis at Aberdeen Yard
The Phillis keel, built for Bigsby and Clark of San Francisco, was laid at Peterson yards replacing the steamer Oregon. It will be an auxiliary vessel 225 feet long 42 feet beam and 16.6 feet depth of hold amid six ships under construction boosting Aberdeen payrolls in recent months.
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Phillis
Bigsby & Clark
San Francisco
Peterson Yards
Oregon
Philis
Aberdeen
Apple crop outlook slim in Eastern Washington says Haynes
J B Haynes reports from Wenatchee that the apple crop in Eastern Washington will be smaller than usual. He is interested in apple lands in the Wenatchee area.
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Washington
J. B. Haynes
Wenatchee
Mr. Haynes
City council awards bids and cites water system costs
At a Wednesday night meeting Engineer Kelsey reported Wishkah water system costs through August 1 at 69111 with material 66739 and construction 2372 Estimating final costs material 174084 construction 217800 total 391800 Bids for east approach to Heron street bridge from J J Irwin and Carl Gyling were referred Two weeks paid vacation granted to two Heron bridge tenders A claim for 3000 for injuries from a loose River street plank near F street was filed by N J Justice and referred to the city attorney An ordinance to ban vehicles over 850 pounds from plank streets except Trestle road and city bridges with fire trucks exempted was laid over a week An Evans street improvement ordinance was ordered drawn with a 16 foot roadway and plank sidewalks and a cost near 2231 to be assessed at 2362
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Kelsey
Wishkah
Heron Street Bridge
J. J. Irwin
Carl Gylling
Marion Street
Independent Sand & Gravel Co
M. Wilkoween
N. J. Justice
River Street
Justice
Kansas Street
East Aberdeen
Chehalis
A. J. Grant
Evans Street
Curtis
Cedar
Water Committee
Democratic candidate for Congress blasts Hughes and Wilson
George Fishbourne, Democratic candidate in the Third district, argues that performance and faith in Wilson beat Hughes. He accuses Hughes of undermining Wilson with no viable alternative, condemns Hughes on Mexico policy and warns that recognizing Huerta would risk civil war. Fishbourne defends Wilsons record and criticizes the idea that criticizing the administration is mere destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
George Fishbourne
Congress
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Justice Hughes
Fishbourne
Hughes
Mexico
Huerta
Mr. Fishbourne
Tariff Commission
United States
Diplomatic Service
Census Bureau
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Brandeis
Commissions
Department of Justice
Jackson
Taft
Council rescinds pipe contract award to Crane & Co
The council voided its prior decision awarding a 4 inch cast iron pipe contract to Oregon Steel & Iron Works. Oregon Steel failed to supply 16 foot lengths as required, so the bid was moved to Crane & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendation
Council
Oregon Steel & Iron Works
Crane & Co
Oregon Steel Company
Improving Street Car Service Time Changes Announced
General Manager P A Bertrand says Aberdeen and Hoquiam streetcar times shift next Sunday with earlier Sunday departures. Aberdeen Hoquiam cars leave at 7 15 am to reach 7 30 am. Cosmopolis line 7 00 am. Broadway and B street line 7 30 am. Hoquiam extension Monroe street 7 20 am. Evening service extends one hour with 10 15 pm departures.
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Aberdeen and Hoquiam
P. A. Bertrand
Aberdeen and
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Cosmopolis
Heron Street
Broadway
B Street
Sixth Street
Monroe Street
Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Vaughn home in Trinity Church parish
The Ladies' Aid society of Trinity Methodist church gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Vaughn's North D street home for a social gathering.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Trinity Methodist Church
Fred Vaughn
North
D Street
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Ests
ELKS
Hoquiam Lodge
Elks Home
Frank H. Lamb
Ernest Lister
Elizabeth Evening Times
Department of Labor
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
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