Wilson to Pick Progressives in New Direction
Gov. Wilson declares he will select only progressives to aid his presidency and expects no division in the Democratic ranks. The note comes as he addresses New Jersey electors before the official ballot. County board changes include new chair and road supervisors, with C. N. Wilson as chair. C. Y. Fenwick named Aberdeen constable after Gilbert Dean resigns for an Oregon land claim.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Union
New Jersey
Bers
L. A. Ross
L. B. Smith
F. W. Evans
J. A. Chambers
M. Thompson
J. E. Stewart
W. E. Campbell
C. Gauntt
Court House
Davis
C. Y. Fenwick
Aberdeen
Gilbert Dean
Oregon
Fenwick
Cosmopolis
Senate Votes to Oust Judge Archbald for Corrupt Use of Power
The Senate found Robert W. Archbald of Scranton guilty on five of 18 charges, impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and stripped of office. He used his judicial power to aid private coal interests, becoming the third impeached American judge and the only one to offer a personal defense.
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United States Senate
Senate
Archibald
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Sees Optimism for Growth
More than 100 members attended the Aberdeen Chamber annual meeting in the city council room to discuss pursuing new industries on the North Pacific Coast after the Panama Canal. The group stressed the need for money and labor to attract growth, with Secretary Bryan presenting a year’s work and financial status. The chamber noted paid bills, a small bank balance, but a $1000 shortfall in special funds, mostly old notes.
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Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
North Pacific
Panama Canal
Grays Harbor
Bryan
Chamber
Law Against Fake Sales Stresses Need for Honest Advertising
A discussion on misrepresentation in merchandise sales argues that buyers rarely seek redress and enforcement is weak. It cites the pure food label laws, notes merchant frustration with advertising deceit, and mentions a National Federation of Retail Merchants push for a model law to curb fake sales.
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National Federation of Retail Merchants
Governor Ernest Lister Inaugurated in Olympia
In Olympia on January 15 Governor Ernest Lister was sworn in before a large crowd. He delivered his inaugural address and read his first message to the legislature, while Governor Hay retired after presenting his own message. Both messages urged passage of a presidential primary law and ratification of an amendment.
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Olympia
Ernest Lister
Hay
Constitution Change Direct Senate Elections Seeks Reform
The proposal calls for direct election of U S senators and an overhaul of state election laws. It abolishes the top ticket circle and aims to compel voter participation and modernize the electoral process.
Wilson Calls Progressives Core of Democratic Victory
In Trenton on January 14 Governor Wilson urged electors to view his win as a signal for progressive leadership. He argued Democrats will unite with progressives, urged businessmen to consider broader duties, and predicted a nationwide awakening that would expand the role of business in public life.
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Democratic Party
Democratic State Committee
United States
Trenton
Jersy
Wilson
Exoneration for Torrisdale Crew by Grays Harbor Court
Portland dispatch reports a court of inquiry exonerating Capt. John Collins and all officers and crew of the British ship Torrisdale wrecked at Grays Harbor on December 27. The panel, led by E. M. Cherry, praised Grays Harbor life savers for preventing fatalities and stated lives would likely have been lost without their gallantry.
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Portland
Ore
John Collins
Grays Harbor
E. M. Cherry
King
Inverclyde
Hinrichs
Train Nos 321 and 322 Schedule Change at Grays Harbor
The Northern Pacific Railway announces timetable changes on the Grays Harbor branch effective January 19 1913. Train 321 will arrive Aberdeen at 1255 PM and Hoquiam at 110 PM, while Train 322 will depart Hoquiam at 430 PM and Aberdeen at 445 PM, 15 minutes earlier than before.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Wappenstein Denied Pardon By Governor Hay
Governor Hay announced there is no clemency for C. W. Wappenstein the former Seattle police chief convicted of graft and serving a Walla Walla penitentiary term after Elmer E. Todd reported on fraud charges connected to the case The investigation and reversal dispel rumors of a frame up at the end of the Hay administration
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Olympia
C. W. Wappenstein
Seattle
Walla Walla
Hay
Elmer E. Todd
Wappenstein
Governor Wilson Stands Pat for Democrats
In Trenton on January 15 President elect Wilson declared he hopes progressive democrats will be elected in every state. He rejected reports saying he preferred progressive Republicans and emphasized his sole interest is the election of a Democrat amid the U S senate contests in Maine New Hampshire Illinois South Dakota and Tennessee.
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Trenton
Wilson
United States
Maine
New Hampshire
Illinois
South Dakota
Tennessee
The Herald Promotes Its Wide Readership In Chehalis County
The Herald claims broad circulation as Chehalis County’s most read paper, urging advertisers to choose it for reach and impact.
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the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Cheap money for farmers
South Dakota adopts a loan plan using school and public land funds to aid farmers. The method allocates accrued interest to counties, then to educational and charitable institutions, with farm mortgage loans issued by county auditors under state oversight.
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State of Washington
South Dakota
New Board of Education Organizes and Plans Changes
The new board met Tuesday night with Dan Pearsall J C Smith and E B Crary in seats and Dr I R Watkins absent. Arthur Wilson reported the schools in excellent condition and Sage Foundation noted the state leads 48 states in general school work. Changes lie ahead at the January 27 term end with high school staff shifts and new classes starting January 27 at Franklin and Terrace Heights for six year old pupils.
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Board of Education
Dan Pearsall
J. C. Smith
E. B. Crary
I. R. Watkins
C. M. Weatherwax
Dr. Watkins
M. C. Dunham
Arthur Wilson
Sage Foundation
Franklin and
Terrace Heights
Boosters urged new Grays Harbor industries drive
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce annual meeting heard Sec. Bryan urge a bold push for industrial growth as Panama Canal opening nears. He cited permanent advantages like transportation, raw materials, and low power costs over one time incentives and noted ongoing correspondence with firms, with continuation promised on page six.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sec. Bryan
Aberdeen
Chamber
Panama Canal
Grays Harbor
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nonpartisan elections spark debate in Washington legislature
In Olympia on January 15 Victor Zednick of King County introduced a nonpartisan state and primary elections measure. The bill details ballot preparation and prohibits party designations. Hance H. Cleland proposes a single tax style bill. John Wray seeks land ownership by aliens with citizen status caveat. Lt. Gov. Hart calls for reduced partisanship and avoidance of personal clashes.
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Olympia
Victor Zednick
King County
Zednick
Hance H. Cleland
John Wray
Representative Hughes
Louis F. Hart
Mrs Hannan Back Home After Successful Operation
Mrs Hannan returns home from the hospital in Cosmopolis after a successful operation and is well on the way to full recovery.
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Mrs. Hannan
Cosmopolis
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Scranton
Pensylvania
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle
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Tacoma
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