Tariff Reform Leader Presses for Lower Duties on Raw Materials
Herbert E. Miles of the Tariff Reform Committee told the Ways and Means Committee that removing steel tariffs and allowing cheaper American raw materials would lower consumer prices, boost agricultural implement production, and expand domestic employment. He argued current tariffs foster trusts and high costs, harming American manufacturers and workers while restraining international competition.
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Herbert E. Miles, Chaimann
Tariff Reform Committee
The
Manufacturers’ Association, Astounds Committee
Washington, D. C
Herbert E. Miles
Manufacturers’ Association
Ways and Means Committee
House
Miles
Champ Clark
Missouri
Standard Oil Trust
Leather Trust
Steel Trust
Glucose Trust
Linseed Oil Trust
Boutelle
American products face global competition on price
A speaker argues that protection is unnecessary as American made goods can compete worldwide. If offered at parity with foreign prices, they will win business based on quality and value.
County Commissioners Weather Delay For Meeting
Illness of Commissioner Charles W. Arland halts the county board. No meeting occurred on Monday and a call must be signed before a legally valid session can occur. Dr. Carr declines interviews due to his patient’s condition, delaying the next gathering possibly until January term.
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Charles W. Arland
Carr
Arland
Preserve the Waterfront Aberdeen to block Union Pacific route
The Aberdeen route would cut the city from the Chehalis river if Union Pacific seizes the private strip south of River street. Local firms Hart-Wood Lumber Lindstrom Shipbuilding Western Cooperage and Western Lumber will deed north south street extensions to the Chehalis river to ensure river crossings. Condemnation suits delay actions, with Vulcan Iron Works case sent to the supreme court and others moved to January term.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Aberdeen
River Street
H Street
Haight Street
Chehalis River
Lincoln
Division Streets
Hart-Wood Lumber Co
Lindstrom Shipbuilding Co
Western Cooperage Co
Western Lumber Co
Union Pacific
Vulcan Iron Works
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Northwest league seeks Class A status for Northwest baseball
In Tacoma on December 12, promoters push for Class A ranking for the Northwestern league. They argue the Northwest meets the population criterion and rivals the Western Coast and Southern leagues. Portland's recent return strengthens the bid, with the league meeting last week initiating the campaign for higher standing.
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Tacoma
Portland
Northwestern
American Association
Population growth pushes league past one million
The league including Portland has a combined population over 800000 now and will exceed 1000000 as the member cities continue their rapid growth.
Transcontinental Freight Tariffs To Rise On Westbound Traffic
Washington officials announce effective January 1 freight tariffs will rise for westbound traffic by rail and water. Westbound commodity rates from Atlantic ports to Pacific terminals up about 10 percent while eastbound class rates fall to 3 per hundred pounds in several regions. Eastbound commodity rates from Pacific coast to seaboard points rise ~18 percent. Several items show increases from 6 to 60 percent. Most traffic uses commodity rates which show an overall rise.
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Washington
Atlantic Seabead
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Seaboard
Deputy Dairy Inspector Targets Unsanitary Chehalis Dairies
Deputy Dairy Commissioner John E Wrage reports inspections across Chehalis county dairies finding unsanitary practices and legal violations. He suspended the Hulet dairy and ordered others to comply or risk shutdown as he plans further visits.
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John E. Wrage
Chehalis County
Charles Hulet
Wrage
Governor-Elect Making Progress in Paso Robles
Depot Cal. Dec 11 A father of the governor-elect arrived in Paso Robles to report he remains critically ill though improving since Monday. He shows stronger heart and better organ function as sleep and vitality aid recovery, with expectations of a remarkable turn if the trend continues.
High Water Not An Act Of God Says Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court rules that extraordinary Lewis River flooding is not an act of God. Joseph Kunis vs Lewis River Boom and Logging Co finds the company liable if its booms divert floods to damage adjacent lands. The decision affects Wishkah farmers and pending cases against Wishkah Boom Co.
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Olympia
Lewis River
Supreme Court
Joseph Kunis
Wishkah
Wishkah Boom Co
War department survey urges funds to deepen Grays Harbor
The district engineers report recommends spending 50,000 dollars to render the inner Grays Harbor from Cosmopolis to Montesano navigable for ocean going vessels of low draft. The survey target is the Chehalis River area in Washington and was submitted to Congress on December 12.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
District Engineers
Grays Harbor
Cosmopolis
Montesano
Fine Job Printing at Moderate Prices Aberdeen Herald
The Aberdeen Herald highlights affordable printing services, offering quality work at reasonable rates for local readers seeking reliable, economical printing options.
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Aberdeen Herald
Hariman line to Grays Harbor accelerates bids
Tacoma December 12 contractors hear the Grays Harbor extension time to six months down from ten by Oregon and Washington Railway. Bids due December 24. J B Hawthorne of Dibble Hawthorne says the shortened period ups costs and reduces eligible bidders for the sixty mile line from the Columbia river to Tacoma.
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Tacoma
Harriman
Grays Harbor
Oregon & Washington Railway Company
Union Pacific
Columbia River
J. B. Hawthorne
Dibble-Hawthorne & Co
Woman Burned in Lamp Explosion Left Fighting for Life
In Montesano Miss Hazel Douglas about 18, an orphan living with Prof. Wheeler, was severely burned when a lamp exploded during supper. Doctor Fitz says recovery is doubtful. Also reported, J J Johnson’s young crippled son died of heart failure at home yesterday.
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Montesano
Nec
Hazel Douglas
Fitz
Miss Douglas
Eldridge Wheeler
J. J. Johnson
Hay ineligible for lieutenant governor under primary law
Tacoma December report claims M. E. Hay violated the primary act by paying newspapers for campaign advertising. If disqualified, C. E. Coon would remain lieutenant governor and a senate procedural path would unfold. The controversy centers on constitutional succession if Governor Mead holds over and Cosgrove fails to arrive.
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Tacoma
M. E. Hay
Secretary of State
Hay
George T. Reid
Last House
Northern Pacific
Reid
Hay’s
C. E. Coon
Port Townsend
Seattle
Coon
Supreme Court
State Senate
Mead
Cosgrove
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McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
Grays Harbor Line
Boy
Chehalis
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