Legislative Gossip Sketches 60 Day Session
Olympica February report on the Washington legislature notes a 60 day session with 20 days left to act. Key bills include congressional districting direct primaries and reciprocal demurrage law as speakers worry over passage while lobbyists shift and mutinies loom. The Ross investigation continues as veterans seek pay and publishers gain a tax exemption joke.
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Olympica
Senate
Chehalis County
Aberdeen
Insurgenta
Old Guard
Legislative Woods
Board
McMillin
Oregon
Ross
Bice Eppy
Demand for "A Country Girl" Proves Theatrical Popularity
The Augustin Daly Musical company will present the show here tomorrow night, boasting a 75 member troupe and large orchestra. It marks the first time the company performs in this city and is touted as the largest and most expensive ensemble yet. The piece already enjoys great reception in London, New York, Boston, and Chicago, with rising popularity and a long touring run. The report also covers a legislative session in Olympia where the county division bill advanced in committee amid debate over regional impacts and opposition from tax interests and timber interests.
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London
New York
Boston
Chicago
Augustin Daly
Herato
Olympia
Grays Harbor
Hogan
Chehalis
Sayre
Pierce
Renick
King
Reid
Beach
Mason
Creation of Grays Harbor County Wins Senate Vote
The Grays Harbor county bill passed the Senate 32 to 5 after a hard fight and received a 72 to 12 vote in the House. Governor Mead is expected to sign amid broad legislative support, with Senator Polson highlighted for his decisive influence against corporate pressure.
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Senate
Olympia
Grays Harbor County
House
Senator Polson
City Clerk heads purchasing as tax ordinance moves forward
City council committee of the whole reviews occupation tax and routine items. G L Nelson seeks permit to convert a Land Market street building into a stable. Andrew Bloom seeks saloon license for 314 South F street. Griffin Johnson bar liquor license granted for Hotel Washington. Fred Miller transfers liquor license to Henry Sarkka and Peter Holppa. C E Morse plumbing inspector bond filed. City attorney notes potential liability over Dr Urie bill and pauper care. Purchasing ordinance passed requiring city clerk to issue requisitions and keep duplicates of all orders.
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G. L. Nelson
Urie
City council actions and contracts for street work and utilities
The council granted James Fuller permission to grade street sections under city supervision. It referred fuel and salary issues to the water fire and light committee. A health board expansion was adopted involving key city officials. Contracts were awarded for Hume Street re-decking, Second Street sidewalk, and city printing. House moves, road deeds, and taxes were also addressed with specific bids and payments.
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James Fuller
Fourth
Fifth
Board of Health
Hume Street
Lincoln Street
Northern Pacific Railway
J. Hegdale
Second Street
Chicago Avenue
B Street
J. W. Smith
Daily Bulletin
L. A. Doyle
G. W. Bellamy
Isaac Arola
Vessels Active at Local Saw Mills and Ports
Multiple ships and steamers loaded or prepared for San Francisco and San Pedro at various local mills. Vessels include F. M. Slade, Manila, Meta Nelson, Oliver J. Olson, and others sailing or loading from Slade, A. J. West, Michigan, Wilson, Hart-Wood, Western, Bryden & Leitch, Aberdeen Lumber, and Wilson mills.
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F. M. Slade
San Pedro
Slade Mill
Oliver J. Olson
A. J. West Mill
Meta Nelson
Michigan Mill
Hilo
H. L
Manila
Svea
Wilson Mill
San Francisco
Quinsault
Hart-Wood Mill
Fred E. Sander
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Hera
the Grand
Dr. Beach
Croft
Mason County
Simpson Logging Company
Reading
Hoquiam
Halteman
Hewitt
Wade
Montesano
Cuehalis County
Bassett
Cannell
J. B. Gilbert
H. F. Jackson
Madison
Moree
I. N. Stevens
Ulsh
Whitlow
Griffin
E. C. Jackson
McCoy
Reeve
Sherfey
Sheets
E. M. Stevens
Strowbridge
Vergone
Mead
the Herald
Oxfords
Geo. J. Wolff
Aberdeen’s Best Store
Townsend
Geo. Fisher
East Heron St
Aberdeen, Wash
Ghehalis County Bank
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