New liability law outlined at union meeting in Tacoma
Tacoma December meeting of Northern Pacific car shop workers heard a summary of an employes liability commission bill. Paul E. Page and Clarence Parker spoke on principles, while Govnor Teats outlined provisions and contrasted with current practices. The bill aims to fund damages via a $1.5 million pool and pay injured parties directly without delays. Mrs. Robinson, wife of painter J. J. Robinson, was critically ill and hospitalized.
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Tacoma
M. E. Hay
Northern Pacific
South Tacoma Hall
W. A. Ashton
Machinists’ Union
Paul E. Page
Buckley
Clarence Parker
South
Parker
Govnor Teats
Commission
Teats
Aberdeen council votes uproar in police reform and saloon dispute
The Aberdeen city council approves a full reorganization of the police department with F. R. Archer as chief effective January 1 and debates a liquor license renewal tied to South Aberdeen. An ordinance creates a city electrician office while a dispute over Dabney hill road boundaries and development is reviewed.
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F. R. Archer
Aberdeen
City Electrician
Alexander, Newell
Hills
Anstie
Jensen
Miles
Benn
Ayder
Aberdeen Police Department
Educators Gather for Chehalis County Institute at Weatherwax High
Aberdeen hosts Chehalis county teachers for a five day institute at J. M. Weatherwax High School. Noted educators E. J. Klemme Edward O. Sisson BE. J. Klemme and Mrs. G. P. Haferty are listed for programs and music during sessions Monday through Wednesday with section work periods and special lectures on discipline, curriculum and American education.
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Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Institute
J. M. Weatherwax High School
Man In
E. J. Klemme
Edward O. Sisson
Abraham Lincoln
Edward 0. Sisson
Army of Reserve
BE. J. Klemme
Qualities of Fir for Interior Finish in Building
Mississippi Valley Lumber cites Western Washington fir as a viable interior finish option amid hardwood scarcity and rising prices. Fir offers pronounced grain, adaptable finishing, easier workability, steady supply, and potential to imitate costlier woods, while endurance remains a key tested trait.
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Mississippi Valley
Washington Fir
Rail expansion rumors push Aberdeen to Hoquiam link
Construction work starts next week on the Aberdeen Hoquiam Oregon Washington railway grade from approaches to the Chehalis river bridge. The Northern Pacific plans passenger service via the Chehalis river while freight moves on the existing Junction City Aberdeen line.
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Comletion
N. P
Harriman
Chehalis River
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Union Pacific Company
Northern Pacific
Junction City
Cosmopolis
Harriman Lines
Gate
Chevalley
Aberdeen Construction
Oregon ‘Nington
Hoquiam
Court House Cost Estimate Sparks Local Debate
The Chehalis county project at Montesano faces scrutiny as costs rise from initial bids. Original contracts total 189,981.60 plus changes push the overall near 249,000. Add 8 percent interest, the county nears 300,000 with furnishings, plumbing, wiring, and design fees.
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Sylladsen & Sands
Vernon
Herald
Woman Defends Home from Two Hoboes at East Wishkah
Mrs. T. H. Hill of 513 East Wishkah street repelled two intruders Monday night by arming with a revolver after they forced entry and refused to leave. Her Maltese cat distracted them as she called police. Martin Daily was arrested and identified by Mrs. Hill as one of the men who visited.
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T. H. Hill
East Wishkah Street
Martin Daily
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Liability Law Commission
S. B. McCracken
Peter Clark
South Aberdeen
McCracken
Police Committee
Seek City Electrician
Bailey
Judiciary Committee
R. T. Dabney
Dabney Hill
Clark
William Booth
Salvation Army
Evangeline
BOOTH
The
General Booth
London
Teachers’ Institute
E. J. Klimme
G. P. Hafferty
E. O. Sisson
Washington Timber
East
Court House
Montesano
Chehalis
Point
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