Outlook for Business Signals Strong Near Year Start
The New York outlook argues for optimistic business conditions as tariff and currency bills pass and Wilson's administration pursues a moderate Sherman act approach. The Owen currency law promises a stronger system with federal reserve notes, reduced bank reserves, regional banks, a national clearing house, and foreign exchange access benefiting bankers and businessmen.
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Wilson
Department Ofuffice
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Federal Reserve
Senate
Pioneer Aberdeen merchant Nathan Kaufman dies in Tacoma
Nathan Kaufman 68, a longtime Aberdeen booster and founder of the first brick building, died yesterday in Tacoma after a long illness. Survived by four brothers, he came to Aberdeen in 1888, built Kaufman Brothers after 1903 fire, and led local progress with public spirited efforts. Funeral Sunday in Seattle. He had no immediate family. wife died eight years ago.
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Nathan Kaufman
Aberdeen
Tacoma
G. Kaufman
San Francisco
Francisco S. Kaufman
Germany
Phillip Kaufman
South America
Jacob Kaufman
Portland
Seattle
Kaufman
Olympia
Kaufman Brothers
Heron
G Streets
Mr. Kaufman
Nathan G. Kaufman
Grays Harbor
New Year Celebrations Mark Quiet City Welcome
The city welcomed the new year with whistles revolvers and bells as watch services and parties filled churches halls and hotels. Police kept saloons closed by policy and downtown streets stayed crowded and orderly from evening until midnight.
Wawona Sold After Layup at Aberdeen Dock
The schooner Wawona, laid up in Aberdeen, has been sold to a Seattle deep sea fishing firm. The same Dolbeer & Carson owners also own the tied up schooner Azalea, bought by the Seattle company. Both vessels remain at the old Hulbert dock in South Aberdeen.
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Dolbeer & Carson
Seattle
Colbeer & Carson
Old Hulbert Dock
Aberdeen
Lister Names New Regents in Olympia
Governor Lister named five new regents for the University of Washington to fill vacancies after asking four regents to resign and following Dr. Kane's removal as president. Appointees include William Perkins Seattle banker Republican Dr W A Shannon Seattle Democrat alumnus Toronto Charles Gaches Mount Vernon Republican grain dealer alumnus UW Winlock Miller Seattle Democrat financial agent Yale and A O Freshter North Yakima Republican former mayor Wisconsin alumnus. The governor did not specify which vacancy or term for each appointee.
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Olympia
Lister
University of Washington
Thomas Kane
University
William Perkins
Seattle
W. A. Shannon
Toronto
Charles Gaches
Mount Vernon
Winlock Miller
Democrat
Yale
A. O. Freshter
North Yakima
Wisconsin
Aberdeen Man Is Selected Architect for Girls Training School
Watson Vern of Aberdeen has been chosen as the architect for the girls training school near Grand Mound. The commission overseeing the project announced the selection yesterday. the deed to the property was approved by the attorney general and a warrant will be issued in days.
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Olympia
Watson Vernon
Aberdeen
Grand Mound
Currency system endorsed by banks nationwide
Seven hundred seventy seven banking institutions across 45 states informed federal authorities of their intention to join the new currency system. The banks include 695 national banks, 49 state banks, and 23 trust companies, with aggregate capital of about 300 million dollars, announced by the treasury department after the currency reform law was enacted.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Rural Credit Bill Next Up Upon Program
Washington January 1 rural credit legislation will be among first questions before Congress after it reassembles January 15. A commission on rural credit abroad says a bill is being prepared with key Wilson recommendations. Gills in each house will form the administration's push to ease farmer finance and working capital needs. The commission will issue its report after presidential approval upon his return from the South.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
Gills
House of Congress
Income Tax Rules for Married Couples and Exemptions
Regulations outline exemptions for married couples living together or apart. A joint return may cover both incomes with full names and addresses. If one spouse manages a separate estate, either may file, with joint liability when total income exceeds 4000. Individual returns required if income reaches 3000. Rules determine status at filing time or year end.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Hindu prisoner seeks clemency after robbery conviction
Mahte Mohammed a Hindu, jailed in Monte sano for robbery a year ago, asks clemency from Governor after Assistant Prosecuting Attorney A E Cross argued doubts of guilt. Cross met officials in Olympia noting Mohammed may return to India to relatives if released. The governor is reviewing the case.
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Olympia
Mahte Mohammed
Montesano
A E. Cross
Chehalis County
Cross
India
Balboa Sail Sails Recovered For Sale In City
The sails and much gear from the wrecked schooner Balboa have been hauled to Burrows warehouse to dry. Most sails are new and in excellent condition, offering potential profit since outfitting a vessel with canvas costs from 1000 to 2000 dollars.
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Burrows
Inquiring Eastern Friends Reach out to Herald Twice Weekly
The Herald receives regular inquiries from Eastern friends twice a week, indicating ongoing interest and engagement with regional affairs. The note suggests a steady exchange of questions and updates between communities.
Responsibility Of Labor Unions Responsibility Of Labor Unions
The U S Court of Appeals affirms that anti trust law applies to labor unions just as to individuals. The Danbury hatters case holds unions can be liable for boycott actions and must obey the law, as AFL backing and public policy tests show unions lack immunity from penalties.
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United State Court of Appeals
Danbury Hatters
United States Court of Appeals
Hatters’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Danbury
United Hatters of
North America
Anti-Boycott Society of America
United States District Court
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Hatters
Taft
Congress
Wilson
Judge fixes costs in National Lumber case on overtime issue
Judge Phillips sets costs at 11.15 with 3.80 sheriff fee in the National Lumber & Box Co. case, approving service only for the trial case. The 251 dollar dispute hinges on whether the eight hour law applies to piece workers and if employers are liable for worker overtime evasions.
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National Lumber and Box Co
Justice's Court
National Lumber & Box Co
Phillips
Sheriff's Office
Rhoda
New Car Barn Opens at Electric Park
The Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co. began using a new 25 000 car barn at Electric Park after four months of construction. The steel frame building measures 130 by 100 feet with storage for 20 cars and includes carpenter and paint shops and a rear machine shop. A 30 by 60 foot club room for motormen and conductors will feature reading writing card and pool tables.
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Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Electric Park
Dedicate New St Andrews Church Next Sunday
The new St Andrews Episcopal church will be formally dedicated next Sunday with Bishop Keator officiating. Services include Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. dedication sermon at 11 a.m. children’s service and baptism at 3 p.m. and evening prayer with confirmation at 7:30 p.m.
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St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Keator
Bishop Keator
Paine predicts improved lumber market after New Year
A. L. Paine of National Lumber & Manufacturing says he expects much better conditions in the lumber market after the New Year and by February 1. He cites the currency bill passing and anticipates bankers will be more generous with business men.
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A. L. Paine
National Lumber & Manufacturing Company
Pacific Lumber Agency
State timber sale set for January sixth in Montesano
The next state timber sale will be held at 10 a m January 6. The tract covers 80 acres with timber appraised at 9850.50 dollars. Location is the north half of the southwest quarter of section 36, township 21, range 10.
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Montesano
City Council Faces Budget Strain on Bridges and Licenses
The city council met in a brief session to review budget limits for the new year. They discussed cutting Heron Street bridge staffing from three to two men at 90 dollars monthly to save 540 dollars yearly and opened bids for tending Heron Street and North Aberdeen bridges. The license changes included repealing a bootblacks license and imposi ng a 10 dollar annual license on bartenders. Health officials found eating places in saloons largely sanitary, while Pioneer saloon license faced opposition but was approved after assurances of changes. Bid solicitations for bulkhead work along the Wishkah river were announced for next week.
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France
Heron Street
North Aberden
Myles
Citizens Committee
Jensen
Knoell
Hoquiam
Brecht
Pioneer
Egerer
Pacific Construction Company
Creech and Walker
Camillo
Wishkah
John Est road to link Wyncoche and Wishkah valleys
Engineer Hunt locates the John Est road to connect upper Wyncoche and Wishkah valleys in Montesano. The project, part of County Commissioner Locke’s plan to provide northern residents a direct route to the county seat, shortens travel to Aberdeen and Hoquiam.
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Montesano
Hunt
Wyncoche
Wishkah
Locke
Wyncodhe
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
John Est
Telephone Growth in Aberdeen and Hoquiam for 1912
The annual report by W C Mumaw shows Aberdeen added more phones in 1912 than any prior year with 2246 in use yesterday up from 1985 on January 1 1913 a gain of 261. Hoquiam now has 1208 phones up 152 for the year with Aberdeen totaling 619 new lines and Hoquiam 285 over three years.
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W. C. Mumaw
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Tahola Postmaster Exam Set For January Twenty Fourth
A civil service examination for the Tahola postmaster position will occur on January 24. The job paid 219 dollars last year and eligibility includes any man over 21 or any woman over 18.
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Tahola
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