Federal building bids opened for Aberdeen project
Formal call for bids for Aberdeen's new federal building is issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and Postmaster John J. Carney. The project costs about 150000 dollars with 45000 dollars available immediately. Funds for continued work likely come from the sundry civil service bill, aiming to push construction through this year and next. The site remains at the corner of Second and G streets, ending disputes over location.
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Aberdeen
U. S. Treasury Department
John J. Carney
Civil Service
Federal Building
Second
G Streets
May Get Bigger Training Ship for Naval Boys
E P Marsh president of the Washington State Federation of Labor will speak this evening before the Aberdeen Central Labor council. He addressed the Hoquiam Trades and Labor council Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Marsh
Washigton State Federation of Labor
Aberdeen Central Labor Council
Hoquiam Trades and Labor Council
May Trade Churches Between Local Congregations
The First Baptist and Swedish Baptist churches of Hoquiam haggle over swapping buildings. The First Baptist is too small and the Swedish too large, with the sticking point a $2000 mortgage on the Swedish church that the receiving congregation would assume.
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First Baptist
Hoquiam
Hearing Set on Freight Rate Case Between Lumber Firms
The interstate commerce commission fixes March 16 in Portland for the Eastern and Western Lumber Co versus O W R N Co hearing. Grays Harbor lumbermen fear loss of the Portland rate parity if the differential is restored, threatening a major market outlet for local mills.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern & Western Lumber Company
O.W. R. & N. Company
Portland
Grays Harbor
Willamette Valley
O.W
Utah
Democrats to Meet in Everett With State Committee
The Democratic state central committee will meet tomorrow in Everett. Grays Harbor county member W. B. Ogden and other longtime party stalwarts including W. M. Melrose and John J. Carney are expected to attend.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Everett
W. B. Ogden
Hoquiam
Democratic State Central
Grays Harbor County
W. M. Melrose
John J. Carney
Democratic Party
Zelasko Plans City Block Improvements on Wishkah Street
Mr. Zelasko announces plans to improve the G and Wishkah streets property by extending Wishkah frontages to the alley and installing a heating plant in the G street block.
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Zelasko
Wishkah Streets
Wishkah
G Street
Giant Cuts Out Cards In Pennant Cigar House Plans
The Pennant cigar establishment will add two billiard tables to its offerings, enlarging its existing billiard lineup. J C W Proprietor will bring in E L of Spokane as a billiard expert to focus on the new end of the business. New tables replace the old card tables at the far end of the room.
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Pennant Cigar Establishment
E. L
Spokane
Last Chance to Register for City Elections
The notice urges citizens to register today before registration closes. It warns that unregistered voters cannot participate in the special election on February 28 to decide a commission form of government and in the primaries on March 7 or city election on April 4.
Hoquiam Commercial Club Reorganizes For Future
The Hoquiam Commercial Club adopts a new structure after guidance from visiting experts. Members will pay a $20 annual fee and commit to a three year obligation.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Commercial Club
National Lumber venture prompts Cedarville logging near Milwaukee line
Predictions by Manager A L Paine that the National mill would reopen appear confirmed as National Lumber and Box company decides to begin logging immediately on a large land section near Cedarville along the Milwaukee line.
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A. L. Paine
National Mill
National Lumber & Box Company
Cedarville
Livestock Campaign Ends With Fine Results
The Northern Pacific railway company livestock campaign in Oakville closed last Friday night with an appreciative meeting. W. C. Mumaw, the campaign originator in the county, attended all scheduled gatherings and praised the positive outcomes and increased interest in better livestock.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Oakville
W. C. Mumaw
N. P
Anniversary of Child Welfare Movement Observed
Tonight Aberdeen high school holds the 18th anniversary program in the auditorium starting at 8 oclock. Mrs. Ida McQueston of the Tacoma board of education will be the main speaker, with arrangements by school heads and local parent-teacher associations.
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Aberdeen High School
Ida McQueston
Tacoma Board of Eduction
Republicans to Gather on May 6 at North Yakima
The Republican state convention will be held at North Yakima May 6 by decision of the state central committee. Each county gets one delegate for every 200 votes cast in 1914 for Senator Jones, plus two delegates at large. Grays Harbor county will have 27 delegates.
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North Yakima
State Central Committee
Seattle
Jones
Grays Harbor County
Rose Society Elects Officers in Grays Harbor
Final organization was effected this week of the Grays Harbor Rose association with J. C. Smith named president. Frank A. Gillett of Hoquiam is vice-president and H. M. Delanty of Aberdeen is second vice-president. William Baumert of Aberdeen becomes secretary treasurer, with Mrs. Charles N. Cloud of Aberdeen as press correspondent.
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Grays Harbor
Public drinking law sets fines in Aberdeen
Aberdeen police will rigorously enforce a dry ordinance. Any man convicted of taking a drink in public faces a minimum fine of $50 under the new provision cited after arrests of two alleged offenders. Chief Schmidt stated strict enforcement will be pursued.
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Aberdeen
Schmidt
Grays Harbor Hens Back in Eggs as Prices Fall
Grays Harbor hens resume laying after a cold snap as prices slide. Fresh ranch eggs fetch thirty five cents a dozen today, down from fifty cents a dozen a week ago. The drop marks a nickel decline in the recent market trend.
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Grays Harbor
Mme De Gibault Returns From Spring Trade Tour
Mme DeGibault head of Kaufman Bros millinery department returns from six weeks in New York and Chicago studying spring styles. She visited market centers to select millinery trends for the coming season.
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Mme DeGibault
Kaufman Bros
New York
Chicago
County Fair Held at Elma in Early September
The Grays Harbor County fair at Elma will run September 6 through 10, announced Capt. J B Kirkaldie. Other fairs of note that week include Spokane Interstate fair, with Vancouver B C opening August 12 and Southwestern Washington fair starting August 28.
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Elma
Grays Harbor
J. B. Kirkaldie
Spokane
Vancouver
B. C
Washington
Walla Walla
Baker County
Thurston County
Washington State
Boise
Idaho
Pendleton
New Westminster
Oregon State
Montana State
Lumbermen Meet in May Convention in Chicago
The National Lumber Manufacturers association will hold its annual convention in Chicago from May 31 to June 2.
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National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Den of Gamblers Raid Leads to 34 Arrests Here
Police report a raid on an alleged gambling den at Heron and F streets resulted in the arrest of Charles Johnson Edward Colberg and Charles Gardner by Chief R J Schmidt and patrolmen. Thirty others, said to be participating, were arrested as witnesses, including Milton J Holt a local cigar dealer charged with taking part. Prosecution filed against the three accused with J E Stewart directing in superior court.
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Charles Johnson
Edward Colberg
Charles Gardner
R. J. Schmidt
Heron
F Streets
Milton J. Holt
J. E. Stewart Direct
Carlisle mill setter injured by flying knot at Copalis Lumber
William Swan a setter at the Carlisle mill of the Copalis Lumber company was dangerously injured on Tuesday when a flying knot struck him on the head fracturing the skull.
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William Swan
Carlisle
Copalis Lumber Company
Use of Library Increases Since State Is Dry
Aberdeen public library patronage has greatly increased since the dry law took effect, especially in reading room use. The board plans early improvements this year by planting roses and dahlias around the grounds.
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Aberdeen Public Library
Bogus Checker Circulates Bad Checks in Aberdeen
A man posing as multiple names cashed fraudulent checks totaling about 130 dollars last Saturday in Aberdeen. He obtained goods and change from J. P. Marratt Kaufman Bros. and Grays Harbor trunk factory using a 27 dollar check signed by J. W. McMillan. The suspect remains at large.
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Aberdeen
Waugh
Grays Harbor
J. P. Marratt and
Kaufman Bros
J. W. McMillan
John Williams
John Anderson
John Miller
Leap year love custom through Scottish law and lore
A historic leap year custom allows women to propose to men every four years. An act of Scottish Parliament circa 1228 fined unattached men who refused a woman's marriage proposal. A milder form is noted in 1060 works on courtship and marriage. The practice persists as women speak or show love during the bissextile year.
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The
People’s Home Journal
Officials change in Centralia and Lewis County
Centralia city commissioners discharged City Treasurer Born and appointed a new commissioner of finance. Lewis County commissioners accepted resignations of County Attorney Cunningham and Deputy Donahue and appointed Chester A. Studebaker of Chehalis as Cunningham's successor. Studebaker named Warren Grimm of Centralia as deputy.
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Centralia
Lewis County
C. D. Cunningham
Donahue
Chester A. Studebaker
Chehalis
Cunningham
Studebaker
Warren Grimm
Commission Debate Draws Huge Aberdeen Theater Crowd
A packed Bijou Theater heard a heated debate on Aberdeen's city government form. Proponents of commission government cited Hoquiam comparisons while opponents argued for maintaining council rule, with strong attendance across sexes and a live crowd mindset.
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J. W. Clark
W. J. Patterson
Clark
Patterson
Aberdeen
T. B. Bruener
John J. Carney
Bruener
Carney
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor Grants Fourth in State Liquor Permits
Grays Harbor county ranked fourth in the state for liquor shipment permits issued in January with seventy permits in Montesano. Only four counties King Pierce Spokane and Snohomish exceeded Grays Harbor. Chief Robert J. Schmidt sent a list of 60 habitual drunkards to the county auditor to bar permit issuance.
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Grays Harbor
Montesano
King
Pierce
Spokane
Snohomish
Robert J. Schmidt
New Hudson Six Car to Debut Next Sunday
Scurry at F. & F. Garage touts the Hudson Six as an eye opener in auto construction with wings bells flags and a striking design. The new model is described as a standout development for the elect and will be shown next Sunday.
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Elect
Scurry
Northern Pacific Special Excursion Fares Announced
Special excursion and summer tour fares were approved at a Transcontinental Passenger Association meeting. From Missouri River and Minnesota terminals the rate is 55 dollars, from St. Louis 62.50, from Chicago 65. Tickets on sale July 23 to July 30 with a 60 day return limit. Summer rates run May 1 to Sept 30: 60 dollars from Missouri River, 70 from St. Louis, and 72.50 from Chicago with return by Oct 31.
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Transcontinental Passenger Association
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Missouri River
Minnesota
District forester urges feeding game during storms
The Portland district forester issues a circular to forest officers urging feeding of game and birds in their localities during storm periods and asking ranchers and stockmen in the vicinity to aid in the effort.
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Portland
City hears damage claim over frozen pipes in Hoquiam
D C Crivyear of 2206 Sumner avenue Hoquiam asked $35 for flood damage to his home at 2709 Sumner avenue after warning the water dept to shut off supply allegedly ignored. Claim referred to water committee and city attorney.
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D. C. Crivyear
Sumner Avenue
Hoquiam
Water Department
Water Committee
John Fraser
Westbridge
Wishkah Road
A. H. Moulton
Crane & Co
West Curtis Street
Charles McDermoth
Shipyards Move Forward in Aberdeen Growth Drive
Andrew Peterson of San Francisco approves a Aberdeen shipyard project after talks with local businessmen. The yards on Wishkah river near B street car line will start keel laying March 1 for the Wilson Bros mill craft with 1 000 000 feet capacity. About 100 workers will be hired as operations begin by month end. Peterson seeks further contracts and ships supplies from Raymond.
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Andrew Peterson
San Francisco
Washington
Aberdeen
Wishkah River
Carl Gylling
Wilson Bros Mill Company
Peterson
Mulkiteo
Raymond
Bank Beats Saloon for Savings After Wages Go In
A Hoquiam woodsman, known for spending months of wages in local saloons, visited town and deposited his entire earnings into a savings bank account. Unable to find a liquor outlet, he avoided bar tabs and saved the money instead.
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Hoquiam
Obituary notices for William Holmes and Harry Young
William Holmes timber faller was killed Feb 14 at the Saginaw camp when a windfall struck his head. Remains at Whiteside undertakers. S. McKeague died Feb 12 at Aberdeen General Hospital. body to be sent to Philadelphia by Whiteside undertakers. Harry Young, 60, former Holt & Mack Cigar porter, died Feb 10 at a local hospital.
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William Holmes
Saginaw
Holmes
Whiteside Undertaking Establishment
T S. McKeague
Aberdeen General Hospital
Philadelphia
Harry Young
Holt & Mack Cigar
Montesano Creamery Starts Cream and Cream Brick Cheeses
Montesano Creamery has begun producing cream and cream brick cheeses marking an expansion in local dairy output.
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Montesano
Montesano Creamery Company
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BIG Deal
Marsh
Xoy
Giant
Mme. DE Gibault Back
Bronstrup
San Francisco Chronicle
Nouge
Sponcane
Heview
Northern Pacific Railway
D. C. Crivyea
Fraser
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