End of the Extra Session of 62d Congress
Washington reports the first session of the 62d Congress adjourned after 120 days with solemn addresses. President Taft vetoed the cotton tariff revision bill, the wool and free list bills. no veto override occurred. Democrats thanked Republican insurgents. crowding and the absence of vaudeville marked the adjournment. Taft met lawmakers in the Capitol before departure.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Taft
House
Underwood
Form
Ways and Means
Senate
Capitol
Cougar Scare Spreads Through Copalis Waterside
Summer residents near Copalis rock report a large cougar sighting and nightly screams for about a week. Hunting parties search the area without success while some witnesses insist the tracks belong to a big dog. A frightened young woman required medical treatment in Aberdeen.
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Copalis Rock
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Printing Co Feedback Offer
If our work pleases you tell others if not tell us and we will make it right Aberdeen Printing Co Tel e001
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Aberdeen Printing Co
Swiss colony planned for Washington state awaits complete setup
Georges M Obradivick of the Swiss Industrial company announces a planned Swiss colony in Jefferson Mason Pacific and Kalama counties Washington with 600000 acres contracted and 750000 on deposit. Colonists will receive 20 acres each with one cleared, a house, and 30 percent profit until ownership. Arrival of settlers from Europe is slated for December 1912 with cattle and sheep stock by Cape Horn and planned steamship lines to Tacoma and Seattle.
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Tacoma
Mason
Pacific
Jefferson
Kalama
Washington
Shetton
George M. Obradivick
Swiss Industrial Company
Ington
Ir, Obradivick
California
New York
New Zealand
South America
Shelton
Obradivick
Pacific Avenue
Europe
Cape Horn
Seattle
America
Jefferson, Mason, Pacific
Kalama Counties
Dedication Program Set for Hoquiam Library
The Hoquiam library board announced Friday’s dedication events for the new building on August 25 starting at 8 0 then 2 p m to 6 0 and 7 30 p m to 10 p m. The program includes presentations by Andrew Carnegie trustees and city officials, musical performances by local artists, and an inspection period for the public. The library will open for business Saturday, and warrants have been ordered to pay in full for completion.
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Hoquiam
Library Board
Frederic K. Howard m
City of
Andrew Carnegie
Board of Trustees
Raate
Frank H. Lamb
Harry Ferguson
Johnson
Oscar J. Fox
Suzanne Baker-Watson
W. R. Henry
University of Washington
Judith Anderson
Marche Militare
Schubert Tausig
Special meeting of Friends in Council club tomorrow
A special meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Mrs. Frank Lawryes home to review next year’s program and to fill a membership vacancy. A full attendance is desired.
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Friends In Council Club
Frank Lawryes
County School Report Finds District Finances In Excellent Shape
Montesano Aug 23 The annual report by County School Superintendent D N McKillip shows 14 of 60 districts in debt, bond interest 13866 and warrants 16119.18. over 22000 in bonds redeemed. four new buildings at 580983. The county paid 151065.89 for teachers warrants with Quiam contributing 59952. school property valued at 526625 with rising census to 7888 pupils in 1911 from 7792 in 1910.
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Montesano
D. N. McKillip
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Thornton’s $75 Donation Start Fund for Grays Harbor Club
Aug 24 Thornton liberal donor to the Commercial club fund nearing $800 goal. J M Thornton general manager of Grays Harbor Railway and Light presents a $75 check to President L H Brewer and becomes a member. He will attend weekly luncheons once resumed. Brewer plans director meeting soon to discuss important matters and September luncheons are likely to restart.
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Grays Harbor Railway & Light Company
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Hoquiam
L. H. Brewer
J. M. Thornton
Brewer
Epitome of Grays Harbor News in the Herald
An epitome of all the news of Grays Harbor may always be found in the Herald.
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Grays Harbor
Herald
Rates Too High Complaint From Aberdeen Over Theatergoer Rail Fares
Aberdeen and Hoquiam allege Grays Harbor lacks terminal passenger rates from New York compared with east bound deals benefiting Astoria. The public service commission discussed with Northern Pacific O W R N and C M P S officials and they will report after investigating, noting interstate commission jurisdiction.
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Olympia
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Northern Pacific
New York
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commission
Astoria
Portland
Washington names commission for Chicago and St Paul land shows
Governor Hay appoints Dr Dennis W King Wenatchee HC Sampson Spokane and Rfus R Wilson Seattle Commercial Club secretary to assemble an exhibit of Washington lumber mineral orchard and agricultural products for display at the Chicago Land Show November 18 to December 9 and the St Paul Show December 12 to 23 The commission seeks cooperation from state commercial bodies to gather representative specimens urging towns and communities to contribute and boost Washington’s publicity in these fairs Contact: Rufus R Wilson Seattle Commercial Club Seattle Washington.
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Dennis W. King
Wenatchee
Sampson
Spokane
Rnufus R. Wilson
Seattle Commercial Club
Washington Development League
Hay
Chicago
St. Paul
Washington
Rufus R. Wilson
Seattle
City council mulls road right of way and park purchase
Aberdeen Realty Syndicate claims right of way between Hulburt mill and a county road to Markham. Council referrals include street and park plans, a new eight thousand seven hundred fifty dollar auto fire machine, and vacation of Fourth street. A socialist party representative protests limits on public speaking.
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Hulburt Mill
Markham
Aberdeen Realty Syndicate
William Irvine
North Aberdeen
Andrew Peterson
John Campbell
North Broadway
KF. E. Weatherwax
Fourth Street
Pacific Addition
Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association
Broadway
Tenth Streets
Ways and Means
B Street
First
Sixth Avenues
Hume Street
First Street
FE Street
Clark — Street
Curtis
Scott
J Street
Hopkins Second Addition
Third Street
Summit
Kansas Streets
Egeret
William Dutcher
Socialist Party
Tax payment noted by Weyerhaeuser timber
G W Marshall for Weyerhauser Timber tells equalization board that timber taxes paid along the Pacific coast amount to 660000 this year, with the company having paid out 1000000 more than it earned. He cites the Pacific coast tax burden as part of his correction request.
Polish resident survives 75 foot fall from 6th street viaduct
Michal Pasierbek known as the rubber ball, a Polish resident of the 6th ward, fell 75 feet while attempting to cross the 6th street viaduct on Saturday but escaped unharmed. He attributes his safety to divine protection and faith in God.
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Michal Pasierbek
6Th Ward
6Th Street
Pasierbek
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Khogquiam
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