Government sues Southern Pacific over mineral lands in California
The federal government files a landmark suit in the U S district court in Los Angeles seeking to reclaim up to 250 million dollars worth of mineral bearing lands along the Southern Pacific main line in Fresno County The action cites the 1866 act requiring railroads to relinquish mineral lands and targets about 45 726 acres in the Coalinga oil area leased to Kern Trading Oil Co a SP subsidiary The complaint notes additional mineral land already sold and outlines further suits totaling about 750 million dollars in contested lands.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific Railroad
Fresno County
United States District Court
Southern District of California
B. D. Townsend
The
Southern Pacific
Aberdeen High School Hosts New Year Social Hop
Members of Company G 2nd Washington Infantry invite the public to a New Year’s Eve social hop in the Armory of the K of P temple. Patrons include Major and Mrs. Geo Robertson Captain and Mrs O R Gustin Captain and Mrs R H Fleet.
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Eigh School
Company G
Armory I
Aberdeen High School
2Nd Washington Infantry
K. of P. Temple
Geo. Robertson
O. R. Gustin
R. H. Fleet
Golden Wedding of Judge and Mrs Drake celebrated
Christin Dai w and Mrs Frank K Drake observe fifty years of marriage after wedding in Michigan on December 25 1862. They will host open house on Christmas Day from 3 p m to bedtime at 118 West Wishkah Aberdeen noting their long life in the community and amid congratulations from friends.
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Christin Dai Wr
Frank K
Drake
Aberdeen
West Wishkah Street
Herald
Frank K. Drake
Marriage Ads Prompt Christmas Gift Choices Featured
First Lieutenant and Mrs H A Com eau Mayor and Mrs James Parks Mr and Mrs J Stieglitz Mr and Mrs William B Mack Mr and Mrs H H Carter Mr and Mrs Geo Graham Mr and Mrs J C Smith and Mrs F C Benjamin listed for a matrimonial ad discussion. Aberdeen Printing Co. 309 East Wishkah St referenced as the printer.
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H. A. Comeau
James Parks
J. Stieglitz
William B. Mack
H. H. Carter
Geo. Graham
J. C. Smith
F. C. Benjamin
Particular Printers
Aberdeen Printing Co
East Wishkah St
Ernest Lister Neat Governor Victory Endorsed
The article describes expectations of a successful administration for Mr. Lister and notes a concluding paragraph that will be endorsed by good citizens of Washington regardless of party. The piece emphasizes bipartisan support and civic trust in Lister's governorship.
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Lister
Washington
Meeting barred reporters in Grays Harbor loggers plan
Rev T H Simpson faced a council chamber meeting about funds for a proposed Home project. Reporters were barred after claims a Aberdeen World article linked the plan to the Y M C A. Simpson defended publicity and stated the objection came from loggers, not himself.
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T. H. Simpson
Herald
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Simpson
Grays Harbor
Rev. Simpson
Aberdeen World
Man Arrested for Board Bill at Union Depot
J Gordinier was arrested at the Chehalis union depot as he prepared to board a train to Nebraska. Police charged him with beating a board bill for 27 dollars and he was jailed before agreeing to depart after liquidating the debt. The Herald is noted as Chehalis County’s most read paper.
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J. Gordinier
Union Depot
Nebraska
the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Teddy
Taft
Funeral Of E O McGlauflin In Hoquiam And Aberdeen
The funeral for E. O. McGlauflin of Hoquiam who died suddenly last Wednesday night was held yesterday. The body lay in state at the Hoquiam Elks Home before a 2 PM service. Masons and Elks conducted ceremonies and carried the remains to the Aberdeen mausoleum. Masons Elks and Eastern Star members accompanied the procession. pallbearers included Dr. A J McIntyre and Senator A Polson among others. McGlauflin's loss is felt across Hoquiam and Gray Harbor, with remarks on his role as husband father and citizen.
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E. O. McGlauflin
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Northwestern Lumber Co
Ideal Sash & Door Co
The
Elks
A. J. McIntyre
W. E. Ferrebee
L. H. Brewer
Bert Jones
F. G.lamb
Albert Johnson
Masons
A. Polson
W. L. Adams
E. L. Hurd
Sidney Moor Heath
A. 8. Hodgdon
Cc. H. RycHard
McGlauflin
Hojliam
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen Wins At Basketball In Hoquiam And Satsop
Aberdeen Moose defeated Hoquiam Moose 33 to 13 in Hoquiam. Aberdeen high school beat Satsop Athletic Club 31 to 17 in the old Gym, marking Satsop’s second defeat after Elma. Next Friday’s Hoquiam Y M C A versus Aberdeen high game promises a showdown as both teams stand at one hundred percent.
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Hoquiam
Satsap
Aberdeen Moose
Hoquiam Moose
Aberdeen
Hoquiam Boys
Aberdeen High School
Satsop Athletic Club
Satsop
Elma
Hoquiam Y. M. C. A
Aberdeen High
Wanted at Montesano Joe Nicoden Arrested in Aberdeen
Joe Nicoden was arrested in Aberdeen Thursday evening at the request of Sheriff Payette and jailed that night. He is wanted to answer a statutory charge.
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Joe Nicoden
Aberdeen
Payette
Nicoden
Democrats weigh Jackson Day banquet to mark New Orleans battle
Local Democrats consider celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans with a January 8 banquet. A final decision on the plan will be made this week.
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New Orleans
Greeks Suffer Major Loss in Ranch Fire
George Glavis, lessee of the Book ranch, reports losses from a Sunday night fire on Dec 16 totaling 39 cows 11 heifers 1 horse 3 harness sets 2 saddles 70 tons hay and tools with 5 burned beyond salvage. Estimated total near 8000 dollars with no insurance. He plans to rebuild and resume work despite partners facing other crises abroad.
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George Glavis
Gravis
Greece
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Moose Lodge
Aberdeen H. S
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