Grays Harbor Federation elects officers at Hoquiam session
Eighty delegates attend the Grays Harbor Federation of Woman's Clubs annual meeting in Hoquiam. Officers elected include President Mrs. Conneley Cosmopolis and Vice President Mrs. W L Adams. A musical program and a five course luncheon followed the session.
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Woman's Club
Hoquiam
Hurd
Kuhn
Levi
McDonald
McMillan
Bale
W. E. Campbell
R. Craig
R. FE. Dandy
H. Drumm
W. J. Elliott
W. C. Schuneman
Ferrebee
Williams
Frank Lamb
Davies
Montesano
H. B. Marcey
Eli Brumberg
S. L. Moake
A. C. McNeil
W. C. Latimer
George Everett
George Wartman
George Ninemire
A. W .Ninemire
Miller
C. H. Rychard
Stevens
Taft
Wise
Civic Improvement Association
Aberdeen
L. H. Burnett
8. K. Bowes
J. M. Bowes
E. B. Benn
F. G. Deming
W. G. Peckham
E. T. Taylor
Arthur Wilson
Robert Coats
E. C. Milleer
Wheeler
P. F. Halferty
J. J. Carney
L. G. Humburgar
C. W. Miller
W. B. Paine
J. I. Pollock
A. P. Stockwell
J. E. Stewart
N. G. Halferty
Friends In Council
Beimfohr
Bowes
Carberry
Irwin
Lawlyes
F. L. Carman
Morgan
Nye
Tanner
Married Wednesday in Hoquiam a German pastor weds
Rev J May formerly of the German Lutheran church of Hoquiam marries Miss N Witte at the bride’s home on January 31 in Hoquiam. Prof A P Meyer officiates. The couple will honeymoon briefly before settling in Oregon City Oregon.
Mayor to push dog tax and leash rules in Hoquiam
Hoquiam mayor announced plans to introduce a dog taxation and licensing ordinance next week. He argued the current law is poorly enforced, unfair to owners, and cruel to dogs when left running at large.
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Hoquiam
Ferguson
Recall petitions prepared against Hoquiam mayor
Recall petitions against Mayor Harry Ferguson are being prepared to call a new election to choose a successor. The effort originated among Ferguson supporters and opponents cite his closure of the red light district as a campaign pledge fulfilled.
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Hoquiam
Harry Ferguson
Ferguson
Red Light
DROWNS IN STREAM HOQUIUM
John Nocula an Austrian 45 employed by Alpha Lumber Co for two years drowned returning from work to the mess house on a Saturday night. He likely crossed logs in the creek to shortcut and fell in. His body was recovered Sunday morning after a search. no local relatives, wife and children remain in Austria. Coroner and undertaker attended.
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Hoquium
John Nocula
Alpha Lumber Co
Nocula
Alpha
Hunter
Pinnick
Aloha
Austria
Apker Found Guilty in Hoquiam Assault Case
In Hoquiam on February 1 Al Apker was found guilty after a police court jury trial on an assault charge. The jury recommended a fine of 40 dollars plus costs for the disturbance at the O Connor lodging house last week. The defendant allegedly entered intoxicated and assaulted the lady in charge.
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Hoquiam
al Apker
O'Connor
Apker
Connolly Denounces Courts in Hoquiam Talk
P. C. Connolly writer for Everybody's magazine spoke to a large Hoquiam audience last night. He alleged Big Interests controlled the benches and urged voters to recall judges.
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Connolly
Hoquiam
P. C. Connolly
Everybody’s Magazine
Bealey Sues City Officers Over False Arrest
Charles Bealey of Aberdeen seeks 15000 damages from several Montesano city officials for false imprisonment after a fire at Grays Harbor Ship Chandler y building killed a logger. Bealey was arrested following a star chamber council session led by council president Quackenbush while Mayor Benn was away. He had been charged with arson but acquitted.
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Montesano
Charles Bealey
Aberdeen
gTt
Grays Harbor
Bealey
Star Chamber
Council
C. C. Quackenbush
Benn
San Francisco
Gohl
New Boat for Harbor Run Hoquatam
J T Staton buys the steamer Belle from Fred Kline and will run regular freight and passenger trips between Hoquatam and Ocosta Markham Westport and the whaling station starting March 1 The Belle becomes a steam boat but will get a 50 horsepower gasoline engine The schedule: depart lower harbor points in the morning spend the day in Hoquatam and return in the evening
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Hoqutam
J. T. Staton
Jelle
Fred Kline
Ocosta
Markham
Westport
Whaling Station
Mr. Staton
Girton Found Guilty in Grand Larceny Trial
Frank Girton of Elma was convicted in Montesano Superior Court of grand larceny. The jury returned a guilty verdict after a trial that began Friday, and he faces a penalty of two to ten years in the penitentiary for stealing $65 from the Elna Trades and Labor Council where he served as treasurer.
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Montesano
Frank Girton
Elma
Girton
Elna Trades and Labor Council
Men of Weight: Revolutionary Officers Measured at West Point
An August 10 1778 note recounted by Notes and Queries records eleven Revolutionary officers weighed at West Point. Swift led at 319 pounds, Knox 280, Jackson 252, Henry Jackson 238, Lincoln 224, Humphreys 221, Huntington 212, Washington 209, Cobb 182, Huntington 182, totaling 2485 pounds. Excluding Swift, the ten weighed 217 pounds average. The piece likens them to a heavy football eleven.
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Washington
West Point
N. Y
Notes and Queries
Swift
Knox
Michael Jackson
Itenry Jackson
Lincoln
Humphreys
Huntington
Cobb
Greaton
Painted Out His Head. Revenge of Carolus Duran on His Pupil
The story recalls Carolus Duran painting out John Singer Sargent's head in the Luxembourg ceiling after a falling out over his pupil's busy schedule. Duran reportedly exclaimed C est fini and admitted he had gone to the Luxembourg with a ladder to erase Sargent's head from the fresco.
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Carolus Duran
Sargent
John
Paris
Luxembourg Palace
Luxembourg
Emerson Quote on Peace Through Principles
The line declares nothing can bring peace except triumph of principles. It reflects a belief in moral integrity guiding personal and societal harmony.
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x—Emerson
City Council Deliberates on Public Works and Permits
The Aberdeen council read a public service commission communication about protests to the rules. January permits totaled 12 197 with 20 housing and minor repairs. Officials discussed railroad right of way, street improvements, and a proposed barn garage for delivery vehicles.
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State Public Service Commission
Aberdeen
Olympia
Newell
O'Hara
Crivyen
Albee
Northern Pacific
Public Service Commission
Welsh
Raymond
A. S. Coats
Coats
Ewart
Grays Harbor
H. Ki
Hulet
Sarah Salmon
Terrace
South G
East Heron Street
First Street
Broadway
Gabrielson & Holmer
East Wishkah Street
Dabney Hill
Ant Strength Compared to Man and Horse
An English scientist weighed a small ant and a dead grasshopper the ant dragged to its nest. The grasshopper weighed sixty times more than the ant. The ant’s pulling force equals a man weighing 150 pounds pulling 4.5 tons or a 1,200 pound horse pulling 36 tons.
A Pleasing Sight
Quote from Yonkers Statesman defines a popular uprising as when every man in a street car offers his seat to a lone woman entering the car.
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Yonkers Statesman
Dove Eyed Girl And Pigeon Toed Man Quote
A brief quoted exchange discusses attraction between a dove eyed girl and a pigeon toed man. ItPlayfully notes that all men are equal at birth and burial, reflecting on equality beyond looks.
Mark Twain and the Ministry Ambition
Orion Clemens describes the ministry as an earnest childhood dream shared briefly by Sam Clemens. Twain reflected that he did not want to be a preacher, but believed it could be a safe occupation despite the notion of damnation.
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Mark Twain
Orion Clemens
Sam
Albert Bigelow Paine
Harper's Magazine
Wall Street as Historic New York Thoroughfare
The Christian Herald notes Wall Street in early New York era as a populous main artery, named for the city’s first defensive stockade the wall, and the street witnessed many scenes from the nation’s early history.
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Wall Street
Washington
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
New York
Christian Herald
Gold brick fraud tale from Washington Star
A Washington Star quip recalls a man who bought an interest in a gold brick on credit, received a mortgage on all his assets, then faced foreclosure after the loan was called, losing the brick and more. The piece reflects cautionary notes about dubious investments and foreclosure.
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Washington Star
The Power of Beauty in a Humorous Exchange
A Cleveland Plain Dealer aside features a playful exchange about a wife described as beautiful. The quip highlights marital admiration and light banter over gifts like neckties, capturing a domestic humor tone from the era.
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Brown
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Mule and the Herald Ad Policy
A brief joke exchange about mules and kicking highlights a policy note for Birmingham Age-Herald readers. The Herald cautions advertisers to mention the paper in notices and promotions, tying humor to branding guidelines.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Thirty Years Together with Dr King’s New Discovery Cure
Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan testifies after 30 years using Dr King’s New Discovery that it is the best cough and cold remedy. It’s described as a universal home medicine, effective for lagrippe asthma hay fever croup quinsy or sore lungs. Prices 50c 1.00 and trial bottle free with guarantee from all druggists.
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Thos, Ariss
Concord, Mich
Aberdeen City Clerk Candidate Announces Re‑Election
The city clerk P. F. Clark declares candidacy for re election to the Aberdeen office subject to voters approval at the primaries on Tuesday March 5 1912.
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Aberdeen
P. F. Clark
City Treasurer Seeks Reelection in Aberdeen Primaries
City treasurer submits name for reelection subject to voter approval at the Aberdeen primaries on Tuesday March 6 1912. The statement is addressed to voters of Aberdeen and requests support for continued office.
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Aberdeen
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Women’s Federation OF Clubs
May
A . A. Scott
Pride OF the West
Batiste
Casric
Madras
George J. Wolff
Oregon
Railroad & Navigation
W. R
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
WM. M'Murray
Portland
H. P. Potter
District Freight & Passenger Agt
Old Wall Street
the Herald
Lly's Fertilizers
Chas. H. Lilly Co
Seattle
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