Lorimer Expulsion Question Divides Senate Debate
The January 7 report weighs whether a two thirds vote or a simple majority is needed to unseat Illinois Senator Lorimer over bribery involvement or beneficiary status. It covers potential outcomes, upcoming debates, Beveridge's minority report, and the contest's public sentiment. Chehalis County Teachers Institute ends with social dance and elaborate resolutions praising educators and urging September meetings.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Beveridge
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Owen
Oklahoma
Chehalis County
Teachers’ Institute
Fire Department Progress Report for 1910
Fire Chief Adam Schneider presented the annual report to the city council detailing progress in 1910. The department handled 151 calls with 55 300 feet of hose laid 1248 gallons of chemical used 3468 miles run and $23 276 in fire and water losses with $1 900 uninsured.
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Adam Schneider
Crary Secures South Bend to Raymond Trolley Franchise
J. D. Crary returns from South Bend where he won a franchise for a five mile trolley line between South Bend and Raymond. The venture will operate as the Twin City Electric Railway Co despite earlier stout opposition.
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J. D. Crary
South Bend
Raymond
Twin City Electric Railway Co
Care For Boys Prompts City Hall Meeting
A Friday evening gathering at the city hall discussed forming a boys club and a juvenile court with a larger public meeting planned for tomorrow. The effort aims to channel boyish energy into healthy moral activities, with Chief of Police Archer and others organizing the program.
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Westport
Police
Archer
W. A. Rupp
W. L. Greenleaf
Samuel Moyer
Aberdeen to Organize Commercial Club for City Premise
About 40 leading Aberdeen business men met at City Retail Lumber Co to plan a Commercial club. They aim to buy land on Wishkah J streets and build a reinforced concrete three story building costing 75 000 to 160 000 dollars with upper floors for club rooms and members’ sleeping quarters. Financing to be raised by stock sale with a temporary committee led by W J Patterson and others. A holding company will purchase the site, with the club holding option to buy and rentals applying to the price. The group set a January 20 meeting to hear financing reports.
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Aberdeen
City Retail Lumber Co
Wishkah J
W. J. Patterson
A. L. Davenport
J. B. Bridges
A. W Barkley
E. GC. Miller
J . W. Parks
Packer
L H. Burnett
Market Street
E. C. Finch
Finch
Commercial Club
Committee On Financing
Aberdeen Water Plant Valued At 445 500 In Annual Report
Water Superintendent McDougall estimates the Aberdeen water plant at 445 500 based on American Water Works Association standards. The report notes 24.8 miles of mains 4 inches and larger and 7.43 miles of street service mains with 3 000 service connections. Revenue last year reached 58 509 with a 3 000 increase over 1909 despite rate cuts since July 1 1910. Pumped volume fell by 100 000 000 gallons due to fewer leaks and improved service. Operating costs were 30 percent of gross receipts due to old pumping equipment. Improvements cost 20 850 and maintenance 6 500, leaving 13 500 toward debt or a total gain of 34 350 for the year. The report urges a depreciation fund creation.
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McDougall
Aberdeen
American Water Works Association
Fire damages Posey plant boiler room Hoquiam
A morning fire at Posey Manufacturing in Hoquiam damaged the boiler room about 46 feet from the main building. Factory workers used private hoses to control the blaze before firefighters arrived, and the plant was deemed safe by manager H F Shanneberger with no near term shutdown.
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Hoquiam
Posey Manufacturing Company
H. F. Shanneberger
M. J. Counts
Simpson Avenue
Library in Hoquiam shows better condition than expected
An investigating committee appointed by the Hoquiam council reports the library building under construction is in much better shape than anticipated. The committee will submit a written report to the council later this week detailing its findings.
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Hoquiam
When you read it in the Herald the truth shines through
A compact item notes that readers rely on the Herald for clear reporting and trustworthy coverage, underscoring the paper’s role as a steady source of information. The line suggests confidence in the newspaper’s accuracy and editorial standard.
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the Herald
Aberdeen Chamber committee weighs commission form of government
A Chamber of Commerce panel in Aberdeen discussed adopting a commission system, noting costs, possible savings, and the need for intelligent electors. Delegates outlined salaries under North Yakima plans, the risk of incompetent leadership, and proposed blanket ballots to curb party politics while stressing civic vigilance.
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Chamber of Commerce
Commission
Aberdeen
W. J. Patterson
Patterson
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Galveston
J. C. Hogan
Olympia
Yakima
Hoquiam
North Yaima
North Yakima
Brilliant Ball Planned by Washington National Guard Group
Elaborate plans are under way for a military ball on February 22 Washingtons birthday hosted by Company G National Guard of Washington with Governor M E Hay and state officials. The Electric Pavilion will host the largest dance floor on Grays Harbor and Aberdeen society women will serve as patronesses. Proceeds aim to bolster the armory fund while fostering social events.
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Washington
Company G
National Guard of Washington
M. E. Hay
Company F
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Armory
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K. Sisson
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Board of Education
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Sisson
Klemme
Bailey
County Institute
Harriet Olsen
Fire Department Record
CRARY
Edwin Sims
JOURN
S- Mir
Edwin W. Sims
United States
Chicago
Beef Trust
National Packing Company
Supreme Court
John S. Miller
Commerical
Annual Water Report
City Water
The
Posey Company
East Hoquiam
Committee OF
Electric Pavilion
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