Indians Demand Independence from U S Government
In Tacoma on a Saturday, Northwest Indians formed plans to organize a group advocating release from government Indian agencies and full land ownership on equal footing with whites. Frank Law of the Quinault tribe argued for rights, land control, and citizenship, criticizing the Dawes and Burke acts and highlighting alleged government injustices. Representative Albert Johnson of Washington delivered a lengthy speech defending the Quinault Indians during debate on the Indian appropriation bill.
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United States
Tacoma
Johnson
Albert Johnson
House
Herald
Washington, D. C
Washington
Quinsault Indians and U S Treaty Critique in Congress
Former Oregon senator Jonathan Bourne echoes a Quinsault treaty dispute. A letter from a Clallam elder questions timber rights funds, fish privileges, and government aid. He condemns delayed fish hatchery efforts and a distant agent, urging on ground policy and stronger guardianship for the tribes.
Banks Seek Conversion to National Status in Washington
In Washington on February 23 state and private banks file for national conversion. Farmers State Bank of Colfax seeks Farmers National Bank of Colfax with 100 000 dollars capital. Lynden State Bank seeks First National Bank of Lynden with 25 000 dollars. Coulee City residents apply for First National Bank of Coulee City with 25 000 dollars. Applications to the comptroller will be acted on favorably. John Johnson speaks in Brooklyn on George Washington immigration and other issues during a national holiday observance.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Farmers’ State Bank of
Colfax
Farmers’ National Bank of
Lynden
Albert Johnson
Tacoma
D. C
New York
Order of Mechanics and Allied Patriotic Societies
Masonic Hall
Brooklyn
George Washington
Johnson
Bishop Wins Boxing Match at Moose Hall
The Harry Bishop defeated Chi Preston by decision in the sixth round at Moose Hall last night. Preston was knocked down early in the first and again by a right swing, but fought back in a hard-luck loss before the referee stopped the bout to save him from further punishment.
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Harry Bishop
Chi Preston
Moose Hall
Bishop
Preston
Herald Announces Twice-Weekly Mail for Eastern Readers
A notice invites eastern readers to receive the Herald twice weekly. It outlines subscription details and delivery schedule, encouraging widespread access to the paper's news and features.
New Undertaking Parlor to Open in Hoquiam
J M Bricker of the Whiteside Undertaking Company bought Mrs Mary Parkers home at K and Fifth to remodel into a modern residential undertaking establishment. Exterior will stay pretty and homelike with no outward signs of an undertaking place. Remodeling to start after J L Baer family finds another home.
DeKay Resigns From Grays Harbor Gas Office
Hoquiam, Feb. 24. Jesse T. DeKay resigns after seven years as manager of the local Grays Harbor Gas company office. The move becomes effective at once and follows a seven year residence and service that earned him many friends. DeKay declined to reveal his future plans but said he would announce them later. The successor has not been named.
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United States
Speaker
Johnson
House
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor Gas Company
Jesse T. DeKay
DeKay
Weddings Galore in Montesano List of Licenses
Montesano Feb 23 Auditor Trask reports numerous marriage licenses issued last week. Names include John Brann and Hulda Carlson from Hoquiam, Bertha Hawkes of Aberdeen, Ruth Aznee of Elma, Maud Saul of Aberdeen, Kate Fisk of Aberdeen, Helen Bartlett of Hoquiam, Anna Barlow of Seattle, and many others across Hoquiam Aberdeen Elma Montesano.
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Montesano
Cupid
Trask
John Brann
Hulda S. Carlson
Hoquiam
M. H. Gibson
Ida Burnett
Chehalis
Geo. O. Baird
Bertha O. Hawkes
O. L. Bell
Maud E. Saul
Aberdeen
Anthony Zakinski
Kate Fisk
C. E. Werts
Ruth Aznee
Elma
John Beck
Martha Shahan
Hjalmar Lehtinen
Hilje Makinen
H. R. Howell
Verna Parr
C. V. Carson
Helen Bartlett
J. E. Griffin
Anna G. Barlow
Seattle
C. H. Himes
Janet Croston
T. D Melville
Ethel R
Herald Seeks Inquiring Eastern Readers Twice Weekly
The notice invites readers from eastern regions to send inquiries to the Herald and suggests a twice per week sending schedule for questions and correspondence.
Hulet Awarded 1750 Damages Against Aberdeen City
Hulet sues Aberdeen for damages over Terrace Heights improvement. Judge Sheeks awards $1,750 to H. E. Hulet. Local experts say the ruling could cost the city over $100,000 if not overturned by the supreme court, with more similar suits pending.
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Montesano
H. E. Hulet
Aberdeen
Sheeks
Hulet
Terrace Heights
Supreme Court
Polish farmer convicted of statutory crime against daughter
Montesano February 23 Carl Misch a Polish farmer from Wishkah valley was found guilty by a jury yesterday of a statutory crime against his own daughter. His wife attended the trial. The jury recommended leniency and he received one year in the county jail.
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Montesano
Carl Misch
Wishkah Valley
Misch
McCleary Man Missing in Los Angeles
Knights of Pythias in McCleary Washington ask the local lodge to aid in locating Paul Hadrick a 25 year old member who left Seattle for Los Angeles on the Congress December 18 and has not been heard from. He is described as five feet three inches tall with a crippled arm Los Angeles police are investigating.
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Los Angeles
Knights of Pythias of
McCleary
Wash
Paul Hadrick
McCleary Lodge
Seattle
Congress
Hadrick
How to Keep Shoes Clean
A pocket sized shoe polisher costs twenty five cents and suits busy men and women. The device is a lambs wool strip backed with leather that rolls up and clasps shut with a ball and socket fastener, making it portable and handy for polishing on the go.
How to Make Economical Jelly from Cranberries and Apples
A concise recipe guides making jelly with cranberries apples sugar and spices. The method includes cooking simmering sieving returning to boil adding salt mold chilling, with a short, unrelated quotation following the recipe.
Red Hair In London Population Share Notes
A London study estimates about 2 percent of the city population have red hair. The finding highlights the rarity of natural red tones amid a large metropolitan mix.
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London
Safety committees planned in mills and factories
Olympia Feb 23 Cooperation between the industrial insurance commission and Labor Commissioner E W Olson aims to cut accident rates by forming safety committees of three workers in each mill. They will report hazards, review conditions, and promote first aid and compensation guidance.
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Olympia
Industrial Insurance Commission
E. W. Olson
Germany
Commission
Labor Commission
A. H. Garrison
United Metal Trades Association of the
Pacific Coast
Teach Aviation Contract Signed For Cohasset Beach
Owners of the Cohasset beach hotel sign a contract with Aviator Crawford to open a school of aviation from June 15 to September 15. Crawford will teach flying and give daily beach exhibitions using a hydro plane and an airplane, with occasional trips from Cohasset to Aberdeen carrying passengers.
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Cohasset Beach
Crawford
Cohasset
Aberdeen
Northern Pacific Maps Hint at Kelso to City Rail Link
A new Northern Pacific map reveals a proposed Kelso to this city line via South Bend and Raymond marking an early start on construction. The updated map also shows Burlington route and Canadian Northern Grand Trunk Pacific corridors, with Hoquiam’s Commercial Club previously compiling data to support the project.
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Northern Pacific
Kelso
South Bend
Raymond
Northern Pacific Company
Burlington
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
Harborites
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Miniature furniture debuts for the dollhouse world
The article notes new sources for tiny mahogany and white enamel furniture sized for dollhouses. It lists highboys, cradles, bureaus, chairs, beds, mirrors, candleholders, rugs, and linens. Modern conveniences such as vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, typewriters, and even automobiles are now produced in miniature for medium sized dollhouses.
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Germany
Witty exchanges define a tax joke between spouses
A humorous dialogue contrasts direct taxation with indirect taxation as a wife asks and a husband quips that the difference mirrors his request for money versus a joke about probing his trousers while asleep.
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John
Public School Suggestions for Montesano Area
County School Superintendent Hodge backs consolidated schools for Wishkah valley arguing modern three room schools with agricultural and manual training will create better citizens. He cites five current schools, 65 pupils, and highway/bridge needs to connect new centers with central location.
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Northwest
Frank Law
Quinsault Indian
Quinsault Tribe
Europe
Jonathan Bourne, JR
Oregon
Clallams
Mr. Johnson
Dungeness
Port Townsend
Hoods Canal
Committee On Indian Affairs
Indian Affairs
Quiniault
Cushman School
Lucky Peon
Weed
New York Tribune
City of Aberdeen
M’cleary
Min
State Labor Commissioner and Insurance Committee
Grays Harbor
Hodge
Supt
Landers
Wishkah
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