Railroads and extravagance dominate ninth legislature
The sixth session faces criticism for lavish spending and a proposed railroad commission bill. Editorials argue the commission would be emasculated and wasteful, while the Seattle Post-Intelligencer condemns Senate sinecures, payroll excesses, and malfeasance as lawmakers push debt for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Commission
United States Senate
Herato
Seattle P.I
State Senate
Senate
Combine
Shingle Industry Eyes Pay and Price Skirmishes
From the Pacific Lumber Trade Journal items of interest show shingle weavers demanding an eight hour day with ten hours pay while mill owners seek higher prices and longer production. Western mills project a prosperous year with Rampant plans and steady operations. Corbet and Cleveland move a Summit shingle mill to a new site for easier timber handling as White Star Lumber of Elma reports improved operations and rising orders. Deming Shingle moves from Ocosta to Aberdeen with a new 18 650 by 120 foot two story plant and 260 000 capacity aided by concrete foundations and refurbished machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbet & Cleveland
Summit
White Star Lumber Company
Elma
White
White Star Company
Deming
Ocosta
Aberdeen
Press Association Urges Fight Against Baker Libel Bill
Washington State Press Association urges publishers to oppose Senator Baker’s proposed libel and damage act modeling the Pennsylvania statute. The letter urges immediate personal letters to representatives, warns of rapid passage and financial ruin for smaller papers, and notes the bill risks press freedom statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Press Association
Strs
Baker
Klickitat County
Eame
Pennsylvania
Washington
State Press Association
Times
Supreme Court
Sam
Epear DeWitt Gibson
Washington State Presa Association
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for sale
A new remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation priced at 25 cents. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Shingle Manufacturers Call for Trade Association
The Pacific Lumber Trade Journal argues that Washington red cedar shingles makers, producing about 7 billion shingles yearly, need a national association to counter boycotts, unfair rates, and price manipulation. It cites apathy, past failed organizations, and the need for unity to influence legislation and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
East
Minneapolis
Red Cedar
Pacific Lumber Trade Journal
Chehalis River Bridge project advances in Aberdeen area
A. J. West awarded a contract in Portland to Pacific Construction Co. for a steel draw bridge across the Chehalis River with two spans and five concrete piers. Piling to start immediately, with completion target by Sept. 1, enabling wagon and possibly trolley travel between Aberdeen, South Aberdeen, and Cosmopolis. The project promises significant local development and real estate interest in Grays Harbor during 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
A. J. West
Pacific Construction Co
San Francisco
Chehalis River
Mr. West
Aberdeen
Cosmopolis
Grays Harbor
West
Creech Bros
Legal Printing Rates in Hoquiam City Papers
The Hoquiam Washingtonian defends its city printing rates against Aberdeen press competition. The paper notes a 50 and 25 cent per inch bid and argues the rate is fair, justified by wages, city costs, and needed publicity. It contrasts with cheaper city bids and cites local economic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Aberdeen Press
Hoquiam Washingtonian
Washingtonian
Aberdeen
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Says Parker Triplett
A Daily Demonstration of Relief from Rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Parker Triplett of Grigsby Virginia reports permanent relief in the back and would not be without the remedy. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Parker Triplett
Grigsby
All Druggista. m
New Rail Connection Reaches Shelton With Extension Progress
Millard Lemon reports rapid progress on a line linking the Blakely and Peninsular roads, giving Shelton its first outside rail access. About fifty workers clear rights of way and lay rails. a 800 foot Satsop river bridge is the main engineering hurdle. The line could enable log and lumber shipments from Shelton via the Northern Pacific spur from Elma by next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Lemon
Mason County
Blakely Road
Peninsular Road
Shelton
Mr. Lemon
Satsop
Northern Pacific
Elma
Olympia Recorder
Take the Best. The Semi Weekly Herald
The notice advertises a subscription offer priced at $1.50 and a two year advance payment option for the Semi Weekly Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Lumber Trade Press Association
Chehalis River Bridge
Wolff
Geo. J. Wolff
West Heron Street
6Th & I
Will Lanning
Win
Dow
Clothier
Geo. Fisher
E. Heron ST
Model Bakery and Candy Factory
G Street
K. Zelasko
L.J. Kolts
Zelasko Furniture CO
General House ,Outfitters
Wishkah Street
Aberdeen, Wash
Lars Shaker
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!