Oil On Quinsault Reservation Questioned By Washington Dispatch
A Washington dispatch asserts no oil has been found on the Quinsault Indian reservation in Washington though some officials expect deposits. Secretary Lane and geologists differ, noting earlier USGS bulletin citing possible petroleum and gas presence merits drilling to prove any reserves.
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Portland Oregonian
Washington, D. C
Quinsault
Washington
FF. R. Archer
Aberdeen
Hol River
Hoh River
Archer
Grays Harbor
Lane
Quiniault Reservation
Senator Jones
Indian Oil Co
Gas Mound
United States Geological Department
C. T. Lupton
Dwelling House Burns on Randall Street
Fire gutted a Randall Street home owned by Roger McNeil of Ladysmith B C as the Cornwall family recently arrived from Ontario stood to occupy it. The dwelling was insured but the Cornwall household goods were not and suffered severe loss.
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Randall Street
Roger McNeil
Ladysmith
B. C
Robert Cornwall
Ontario
Cornwalls
Newman
Cornwall
Prisoners Ems and Penof Freed After Spokane Arrest
In Montesano on January 8, Justice Pettijohn ordered the release of railroad workers Ems and Penof who were arrested in Spokane for robbing an elderly countryman. The court found the evidence insufficient to bound them for the superior court.
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Montesano
Ems
Penof
Spokane
Pettijohn
Income Tax Regulations Issued by Treasury Department
The treasury department issued the form and rules for individuals to file returns under the new income tax. All citizens and residents with income from US sources over 3000 must file by March 1, with penalties for late or fraudulent returns. The notice outlines exemptions, tax brackets, deductions, and special rules for farmers, professionals, and partnerships.
Convention of Wood Workers to Meet in Grays Harbor
The thirteenth annual convention of the International Union of Shingle Weavers Sawmill Workers and Woodsmen opens in Grays Harbor January 12 with 105 delegates expected. A key issue is an eight hour work day and wage scale discussions will follow at the A O U W hall.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Washington
Crosby Committed to Oregon Insane Asylum
Word from Astoria reports W. J. Crosby an Aberdeen pioneer resident was committed to the Oregon insane asylum and taken there last Sunday.
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Astoria
W. J. Crosby
Aberdeen
Oregon Insane Asylum
Government cuts timber policy debated by forester
Chief Forester Graves summarizes the annual Forest Service report arguing against drastic government intervention in lumber. He notes most timber comes from private lands, high mill capacity exceeds consumption, and price cuts would not lower consumer lumber prices or benefit public returns.
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Forester Graves
Congress
South
Pacific Northwest
The
Forest Service
United States
County Dads Hold Session Sees Bridge Plan
Montesano January meeting of the county commissioners approves a roller lift bridge with a 100 foot clearance for South Bay to connect Westport and southern county areas to the rest of the county. Bids open February 16 for the bridge and February 2 for North River road work.
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Montesano
Board of County Commissioners
South Bay
Westport
Pacific County Line
North River Road
May Run for Council from Grays Harbor Works
J. J. Ryan of the Grays Harbor Boiler Works is urged to run for city council from the First ward and may decide to enter the race. Ryan is described as a successful man of affairs who would be an asset to the council.
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J. J. Ryan
Grays Harbor
Mr. Ryan
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Mayor Urges Roads Bridges Water Plan
Mayor France outlines city priorities for 1914 including Hoquiam road link, free Chehalis bridge, Wishkah River bridge, and Wyncodie River water supply. He cites budget cuts, department reports, and a call to lower interest on bonds while urging careful paving choices and water-right steps.
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Hoquiam
Chehalis
Wishkah River
Heron Street
Wyncodie
Health Department
Fire Damages Hotel Washington Auto Bus
A gasoline tank ignite during drilling at the F. and F. Garage. A spark from a drill started a rapid blaze that endangered workers. The hotel auto bus sustaining about 500 dollars in damage before flames were controlled.
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Washington
Drilling Out Gas Tank Plug Behind Drillers’ Attempt
The plug in the gas tank was broken off and men drilled it out to drain the tank.
Local Man Dies of Typhoid at St Josephs Hospital
L A Fesenbeck aged about 40 died last night at St Josephs hospital from typhoid fever. The body lies at Whiteside morgue as inquiries are made into his relatives believed to live in Bellingham.
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L. A. Fesenbeck
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Whiteside Morgue
Bellingham
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Department
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Macauley
New York
Woria
Convention OF Wood Workers
International Union of Shingle Weavers and Woodsmen
Tion
International Union of
Insane
Harbor
Elma
MacCleary
Charity Commission
Morgan J. Emory
Matt Mattson
Northwestern Lumber Co
A. V. Higley
Higley
Delezene
Malone, Porter
Summit
Cosmopolis
Oakville
Ocosta
MAYOR
France
Council
Hoquiam Boulevard
Wyncoche
Wiskkah Rivers
Water Department
Citizens’ Committee
Fire Department
Police Department
Street Department
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