Huge Hoquiam Fire Devastates Business District
A blaze starting from a North Western Lumber barn at Seventh and Levee streets destroyed the Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle Co offices, Swanson Bros grocery, the Grayport hotel, and surrounding blocks. Despite wind, firefighters saved the Y M C A building and the Swedish church while the town battled shifting flames. The blaze caused about 35000 in damage and led to extensive city fire response efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Co’s
Grayport
Aberdeen Pire Department
Hoquiam
North Western Lumber Company
Seventh
Levee Streets
U Street
Hoquiam Lumbert& Shingle Company
Swanson Bros
National Bank
Seventh Street
Hoquiam Auto & Garage
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Company
Packard
R. F. Lytle
Eberting
Pinnick's
Peas Loving Pair Celebrate With Large Reception
A long social notice describes a couple's years together and a party hosted in a grand South parlor. Friends sent many valuables and presents while an orchestra played and refreshments were served in the dining room. The hosts thanked guests as the occasion ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bridges
R. C. Sargent
First Flower Show by Ladies Improvement Club Opens
The Ladies Improvement Club held its first flower show at the public library last Saturday under the direction of Mesdames Humburger Irvine Douglas Baker Elston Wheeler Paine. Visitors voted for the best collection. Mrs. J. I. Pollock won the top vote as flowers from many contributors including marigolds roses dahlias Shasta daisies sweet peas nasturtiums gladiolas and more were on display amid a musical program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Improvement Club
Mesdames L. G. Humburger
William Irvine
T. L. Douglas
F. J. Baker
J. B. Elston
F. C. Wheeler
W. B. Paine
J. I. Pollock
W. J. Patterson
I. Beamer
W. W. Weatherwax
W. G. Douglas
Fred Becker
J. G. Lewis
J. W. Baker
P. I
Ervie Phelps
T. L
Douglas
Astors
G. FE. Chamberlain
Steve Paveliteh
J. D. Moorhead
A. M. Abel
J. H. Fuller
A. Read
A. P. Stockwell
R. N. Moody
Pollock
N. D. Coons
W. W. Hart
C. Lowry
J. M. Lupton
Robert Coats
C. Holmer
Schively Acquitted as Washington Impeachment Ends
In Olympia on August 27, 14 senators acquitted John H. H. Schively, keeping him as head of the state insurance department. Governor Hay praises the deliberation but says the charges in the investigative report were substantiated. Total trial cost reportedly under 20,000 dollars, with under half for salaries and about 4,000 for witness fees and mileage.
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Olympia
John HH. Schively
Washington
Insurance Department
Hay
Schively
Legislative Investigating Committee
W. T. Laube
Senate
Shively
State of
Board of Managers
Sam HH. Nichols
J. H. Schively
Legislative Committee
Insurance
Waterfront shipping and governor's impeachment views
The article lists schooners loading for various destinations at West mill and Slade mill including R. C. Slade Alpena Helene Irene M Turner Henry Wilson Willis A Trelden and Coronado. It notes recent master changes on the steam tug Darling and publishes Governor Hay’s full statement praising the impeachment process and urging the people to render the final verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Slade
West Mill
San Pedro
Alpena
Helene
Honolulu
Irene
Guaymas
Mexico
M. Turner
Union Mill
Henry Wilson
Wilson Mill
San Francisco
Coronado
Daisy Mitchell
C. E. Burrows
Sven
Wilson Bros. Co
Custom House
E. Erickson
H. K. A. Johnson
Darling
Governor Hay vetoes multiple bills in Olympia action
Governor Hay vetoed McGregor's bill restricting liquor sales by unlicensed persons and the repealing section of a game bill to protect elk until 1915. He also vetoed the material men's bill while signing several measures including public drunkenness prohibition and appropriations for veterans homes and National Guard maintenance. The session also saw bills for congressional vacancy nominations, Pierce county district boundaries, and women entering rathshellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Hay
McGregor
McGowan
Bryan
Port Orchard
Bell
Cameron
Pierce County
Weier
Rathshellers
Woods mark fortieth wedding anniversary with gathering
Mr and Mrs A D Wood hosted a large group of friends last night to celebrate forty years of marriage. They have lived in this city about 25 years and their long union was the focus of a warm social event with many well wishers in attendance.
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A. D.wood
Mrs. Wood
New Marriage Law Ends Physician Certificate Rule
A new state marriage law took effect Thursday allowing couples to obtain a license from the county auditor after consent. The affidavit can be sworn by either party, declaring both not feeble minded or insane, with added checks for the male party and chronic disease, plus increased funds for home purchases.
Employment Office Offers Help to Mills Camps and Hotels
U S Employment Office at 217 South F Street provides assistance for mills camps and hotels. Phone 6041. Evans Drug Co sells blank books school and office supplies.
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U. S
South F Street
Evans Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Co
P. J. Slack
Hoquiam Real Estate & Investment Co
Kelb. Arthur
North Western Lumber Co
F. G. Foster
Triggs
New York Press
S. K. Bowes
J. BB. Elston
Peas
A. J. Anderson
E. T. Taylor
J. M. Bowes
Feverfew
Rose
J. G. Moyer
A. D. Wood
Anthony Camillo
R. Dinse
W. Irvine
P. Nelson
Willis A . Trelden
Slade Mill
Down Ltd
Mrs
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