Aberdeen Herald notes and constitutional debate in 1900s Washington
The Aberdeen Herald discusses subscription terms and circulation claims as the oldest Grays Harbor paper, then reports on New York ballot memory study and constitutional reform ideas. It cites Senator Root advocating direct election only for governor and lieutenant governor, with other state officers appointed.
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Herald
Grays Harbor
Chehalis County
Short Ballot Association of
New York
New York World
Root
Seattle
P.I. Is
Where Has the Money Gone in National Defense Debates
A political clash unfolds over military spending in the last decade under Roosevelt Taft and current Wilson administration critics claim vast sums were misused. Democratic opposition argues Republicans fuel defense mistrust to undermine the president while defending officers from accountability.
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United States
Congress
White House
Wilson
Boston Globe
Springfield Republican
Financial Independence and Trade Balance Rise
The November trade balance shows a $70 million excess of exports over imports, up from $57 million in October. The two months prior were near zero, with the recovery driven by reduced imports and limited Germany and Austria access, signaling growing financial independence as war effects fade.
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Germany
Austria
Aberdeen Postmaster Term Ends as Col J J Carney Expected
The Aberdeen postmaster W B Crammatte’s term expires next Tuesday and Col J J Carney is expected to take the duties. The Colonel is praised as a capable, honest businessman and stalwart Democrat, with Aberdeen residents assured of well administered post office affairs for four years.
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W. B. Crammatte
Aberdeen
J. J. Carney
Chehalis
Post Office
Hoquiam Washingtonian
Wise Suggestion Aims to Reform Obsolete Laws in Legislature
Representative W. W. Connor of Skagit County has pledges to be speaker and plans to appoint a repealing committee to list obsolete and freak laws to repeal. The group could find a wide field of usefulness if its duties are carried out.
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W. W. Connor
Skagit County
How Ell Certifies Illegal Signers Tying Petitions to Prosecutors
Secretary of State I M How ell will certify about 30 000 signer names to county prosecutors after verifying initiative petitions. Illegal signers surpassed by 8 585 for the eight hour bill and 3 550 for prohibition, with 2 621 for Initiative Measure No 6 the blue sky law. Prosecutions rest with prosecutors. signers may face gross misdemeanor charges if guilty. Shippers learn new war tax on bills of lading requires a one cent stamp per shipment regardless of size or number of cars.
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I. M. Howell
Friends of the Initiative
Krakatoa Eruption of 1883 Sparks Global Echoes
The Krakatoa eruption in September 1883 on the Sunda Strait blasted ash seventeen miles high. Air waves circled the globe multiple times and were heard from Moccasin in Java to Australia and beyond. The explosion ejected pumice and dust darkening the sky and affecting climate.
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Krakatoa
Island
Krakatos
Strait of Sunda
Mocassa
Borneo
Western Australia
Rodascies
Truth About Two Babies Sparks Unclear Exchange
Fragmentary notes claim Ruth Soul Baby discusses a case about two babies. The text is garbled and lacks clear details or names, providing little verifiable information or context for a fuller report.
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Ruth Soul
University Needs Two New Buildings to Avoid Closures
The University of Washington warns lawmakers that without a 3000000 building appropriation for a Home Economics building and a recitation hall the campus may close to some students within two years or impose tuition. Enrollment will hit 3200 this year and could exceed 3600 by January 1917.
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University of Washington
Chicago
Clark
Cornell
Bowdoin
Columbia
Johns Hopkins
Prince Pen Ivania
Harvard
Universit
Washington
Univer of Washington
Court House Minutes in Superior Court Last Week
Record of business in the superior court includes decrees quieting title and partitions, divorces, foreclosures, judgments for plaintiff totals from 96 to 1220 dollars, estates hearings, and a state reform sentence for Thomas McFee. Names include Ernest Herman, Sadie Freeman, Bessie Haight, R A Haight, Esther Estes, Archie Estes, Fred Sarazin, Irma Sarazin, Emanuel Gustafson, G BE Lackey, Vance Lumber Co, Hoquiam Sash & Door Co, Pearl Jones, Oliver Jones, P F Klein, C M Davis, Fannie J Keller man, Ruby Wilson, W A Fogda, National Grocery Co, J S Taylor, Ida Hull estate, First National Bank of Iowa, Hamberg Shoe Co, Hildur M Cabot, A A Selberg, Thos McFee, Alice Chambers, E Carothers, F L Carman, Peter Hunley, Lesa Manning, Benj Manning, Mary Hoffman, Otto Hoffman.
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Emanuel Gustafson
G. BE. Lackey
Vance Lumber Co
Hoquiam Sash & Door Co
Pearl Jones
Oliver Jones
P. F. Klein
C. M. Davis Et al
E. Mathison
Fannie J. Kellerman
Ruby Wilson
W. A. Fogda
National Grocery Co
J. S. Taylor
Ida Hull
First National Bank of Iowa
Hamberg Shoe Co
Hildur M. Cabot
A. A. Selberg
State
Thos. McFee
Alice Chambers
E. Carothers
F. L. Carman
Peter Hunley
Lesa Manning
Benj. Manning
Mary Hoffman
Otto Hoffman
Same
Multiple Civil Actions and Property Filings in Chehalis County
A stream of cases including Abel and Johnson debt actions attachments garnishments and foreclosures. Foreclosure and tax lien matters involve Nettie Swineheart Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. and state cases against Whitlock and Little. Real estate transfers record quit claims and deeds among Edward Yock Yock Pearson Ingram and others with numerous lot and block descriptions in Ocosta Montesano and Hoquiam areas.
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Office of the Auditor
Chehalis County
Edward Yock
Ocosta
Yuck Yock
George Pearson
Frank Pearson
Peterson
J. S. Ingram
C. W. Ingram
Chas. Delbovier
Edward Haunapu
Ocean Tide Land Company
Florence Smith
Virto Ewald Addition
Hoquiam
Grayport Trustee Co
F. H. Shainholts
W. J. Wright
H. S. Shorey
Sam An- Sylvia A. Coons
R. R. Ingram
Park
Hams
Seanes Drews
Prairie Gardens
W. T. Hannagan
Jesse Scott
Pacific Beach
Edward Payette
T. B. Bruener
Aberdeen
A. J. Anderson
J. A. Mc Nivin
Evans & Lewis
W. F. Creech
P. S
Byles
MAT Erstey Barenig
State of Washington
A. Langabeer
MG PD
Montesano
Wyncoche Cemetery
Frank Beamet
Alder Grove Tracts
F. Beam
Alder Grove
East
Aberdeen Realty Syndicate
Arthur Hallan
Union Pacific Addition
S. F. Metcalf
J. R. Lee
Wakefield & Byles Vlat Montesano
M. Woods
W. N. Reynolds
W. C. McClean
Catherine McClean
W. G. Borden
C. W. Yana
W” Benn
F. G. Deckebach
E. E. Henrich
Mary Dinse
H. R. Prentice
Hoquiam Addition
Transfers Fill Grays Harbor Mortgage Ledger Reach
Miscellaneous transfers list mortgages sales and liens across Grays Harbor counties showing J S Taylor to First National Bank Hoquiam. J G Koch to David DePew. Grays Harbor Land Co. to J G Koch. numerous chattel and real estate conveyances. notices of levy and satisfactions of mortgage. many additions and lots in Aberdeen Montesano Hoquiam and surrounding areas. The long docket records assignments releases and writs affecting properties and equipment with multiple individuals and firms named.
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J. S. Taylor
First National Bank of Hoquiam
W. H. Abel
Leon Livingston
Bee
Roberts
Elmer
Autis
Carota
Ae Hill
J. G. Koch
David DePew
Grays Harbor Land Co. Et al
W. C. Bignold
Puget Sound
Chehalis
Weatherwax & South
E. Cook
D. J. Engen
Nils Nordquist
Erick Oro Investment Co
Jacobson
Aberdeen
August Kallas
T. D. Cotsifas
Albert Aberdeen Manufacturing Co
Dairy Co
Sjolseth
Benn's
John Burgess
Hazel Chattel
Karr’s River
Ho- Co
M. Goepper
Swen Swenson
Samuel Swank
RCA
E. Leckey
West End
H. B. Sweesy
Gust Olson
STOO
John Beck
W. Yann
Hans Nyman
Frank Pearson
Geo. Pearson
Arenz
Karr
Jarden
Ecquiam
Uclid
Winton Motor Car Co
Chattel
Mortcage Auto
Crays Harbor Dairy
Sewrar, Garage Co
G. C
Arenz, Chattellien Auto
Dollie Walker
L. M. McCaw
Equitable Savings & Loan Association
O. R. Olson
Ontario
Aberdeen Savings & Loan Association
H. W. Short
Bayview Addition
Oro Investment Co
Powers & O'Donnell
E. A. Willis
F. H. Brockschink
Hoquiam Auto Co
Harry Adams Et al
John Becket Ax
Anna Olson
Elizabeth Hackett
Fred Ebersa
West Geo
McComb Et Ux
Joseph
Vishkah
H. Drisko
Gill
M. Gleesoational Bank
Chris Pearson
Montesano
W. W. Bullet Ax
S. S. Morse
Ruby Wilson
Victo Fogda
Aberdeen Manufacturing Co
Beograd
Benn
Alice Chalmers
E. P. Carob
Denhall Et Ux
Mortgage Lots Co
Hoquiam
Chow Et Ux
Willamette Iron & Steel Works
Toledo Scale Co
Tacoma
S. E. Button
Pacher
W. L. Jordan
Bodo Feet
le McNaughton
Ds C. O. McKee
W. L. Brewer
Lis Pendens
Hazel Arenx
Ietace
John Brinen
F. E. Tuttle
Parter
Frankland
M. Gleeson
Elmer Mobray
SATIG
Vie Hes Tts
Montesano Na
Montesano Na-Bddvb. «Ns National Bank, Chattel Mort- Hazs Polatoes
Reenscevesaee Chatel
Northern Pacific
F. E. Dudley
Weatherwax & Benn
Geo. H. Allen
J. M. Cattanach
Els
J. R. Lee
C. P. Look
Wakefield & Byles
P. F
Gertrude Howe
Nettie N. Nail
John Greer
Jesse Men
Pacific Land
H. R. Prentice
Nannie A. Whitney
A. F. Rutso
Adgerdgen
E. H. Lester
Ek Oou Mercantile Co
Buick Co
Eliza F. Gillies
Beria- A Teas Hireeutare Gan Bod
Clerk seeks ten dollars a week raise in Chicago satire
A cartoon caption shows Clerk Mr Goldbug asking for a salary increase while quipping about marrying more women. The boss reacts with disbelief as the dialogue notes the clerk’s request and the humorous tone set by Chicago humor pages.
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G. W. Ninemire
Pete Williams
O. M. Nelson
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Nettie D. Swineheart
Weyerhaeuser Timber Co
W.h. Abel
W. R. Whitlock
W. V. Tanner
J. M. Wilson
Ida B. Elway
Lavina A. Mitchel
Hogan & Graham
Pearl Kocher
D. H. McCall
J. S
Ada van Nest
Dan Pearsall
EE. O. Newman
Frank Beam
A. E. Cross
C. W. Smith
Grays Harbor Flour Co
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T. H. McKay
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