Gossip at the Legislature Sets Record in Olympia
Olympia January 17. The 14th Washington legislature adjourned to return Monday at 11 a.m. after a record setting week. Bills introduced in both houses surged while few major issues passed. Senate splits emerged between Howard Taylor and Ralph Metcalf over rural credits and European investigations, with party discipline strained. Governor Lister’s administration urged caution, ordering departments to avoid clashes with the legislature unless summoned by a committee.
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Olympia
Washington
House
Senate
Henry
Howard Taylor
Ralph Metcalf
Taylor
Metcalf-Black
Dr. Capron
Free seed corn offered for Northwest trial distribution
The Division of Farm Crops at the State Experiment Station in Pullman offers seed corn of Windus white dent and Thayers yellow dent, five pounds per request at no charge beyond postage. Reports from farmers will gauge success across localities, with limited field peas and Swedish Select oats also distributed at nominal prices. Requests go to Professor E. G. Schafer at the State Experiment Station.
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Pullman
State Experiment Station
Northwest
State College
F. E. B. Pullman Washington
E. G. Schafer
Appointee Lobbying Ban To Shield Officeholders
A leader states he will not permit his appointees to lobby and has informed all, aiming to keep democratic officeholders away during the session. The move signals a formal restriction on lobbying by appointees to protect incumbents.
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House
Senate
McCoy
Lister
C. A. Reynolds
Commonwealth
State Department
Olympia
State House
Aberdeen Wins Game Hoquiam High School Friday
Hoquiam high school lost 23 to 22 to an Aberdeen team called the All Stars under First M. E. church colors. Samson scored from penalties for Aberdeen. Baer led Hoquiam scoring. Aberdeen lineup Peterson Adams Samson Faulk Bowlby Weaver Adams. Hoquiam lineup Dick Graham Glanders Baer Boyer Narrance.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam High School
Aberdeen
All Stars
M. E. Church of Aberdeen
Samson
Baer
Peterson
Adams
Faulk
Bowlby
Weaver
Dick Graham
Ed. Glanders
Sid Baer
A. Boyer
A. Narrance
County records praised with few minor complaints
Montesano January 18 report of state examiners on Chehalis county records finds them generally commendable. They note transfers between funds and overcharging in the engineer's office, urge permanent records for the assessor, and praise the clerk, sheriff, treasurer, auditor, and delinquent tax collections, with Tacoma Savings Bank holding Chehalis county funds.
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Montesano
Chehalis
Sheriff's Office
Tacoma Savings Bank & Trust Company
Chehalis County
Death of George L. Fleitz noted in Montesano
D W Fleet telegram from Detroit, Mich., reports the death of George L. Fleitz on January 13. A leading timber owner in Chehalis county, his lands near Montesano are valued around $500,000. His family and associates also hold large timber interests in Skagit and Clarke counties, with Clarke county assets tied to a Portland company of about $750,000. Fleitz was about 40 years old. much of the Washington timber was bought by his father, John P. Fleitz, who died years earlier.
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Montesano
D. W. Fleet
Detroit
Mich
George L. Fleitz
Fleitz
Chehalis County
Washington Counties
Skagit
Clarke Counties
Portland
Clarke County
Washington
John P. Fleitz
Marriage Licenses Issued in Montesano Area Last Week
The following licenses were issued last week: Oscar Pettola and Fani Tuamala of Hoquiam. A E Morrill of Hoquiam and Frances R Lempie of Aberdeen. B V Law and Mayme E Gleeson of Montesano. John Medved and Alta Thorp of Aberdeen. Oscar Linden and Selma Lahti of Aberdeen. Zymund Halicki and Mary Geeber of Aberdeen.
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Montesano
Oscar Pettola
Fani Tuamala
Hoquiam
A. E. Morrill
Frances R. Lempie
Aberdeen
B. V. Law
Mayme E. Gleeson
John Medved
Alta Thorp
Oscar
Linden
Selma Lahti
Zymund Halicki
Mary Geeber
Washington cranberry fields seen as major state asset
Washington is poised to become a leading cranberry producer, says R. J. Dalton of the State Agricultural Department. He notes 5,000 acres of marsh with 1,000 cultivated, large Washington berries, higher yields of 130 to 175 barrels per acre, and market prices of 9 to 12 dollars per barrel. The mild winters cut costs and idle marshes could yield hundreds of thousands yearly.
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Olympia
Washington
R. J. Dalton
State Agricultural Department
Lister
Dalton
Pacific Coast
Ross Appeal Dismissed in North River Feud Case
The Ross family dispute over a jumped claim led to Frank Ross paying a county fine or facing jail after a superior court ruling. Mrs. Ross urged claims of injustice in Pacific county to Governor Lister and the attorney general. Supreme Court exposed the allegations as false.
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Frank Ross
Pacific County
Supreme Court
Margaret M. Ross
Ross
Lister
Herald to Eastern Fiends Twice Weekly
The Herald announces a twice weekly schedule for readers in the eastern region. Officials promise steady updates, with notices and community items delivered to subscribers on set days.
Hoquiam Fights Water District in Chehalis County
Hoquiam Mayor J S McKee files suit in Chehalis County Superior Court to block Chehalis County Commissioners from calling an election on creating a water district. A restraining order prevents action until a hearing next Friday to consider a temporary injunction. Grounds challenge constitutional legitimacy of the law self government issues petition signatures and county auditor certificate accuracy.
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McKee
Montesano
Superior Court
RE. A. Philbrick
Chehalis County
J. S. McKee
Hoquiam
Mason Irwin
Governor Lister invites Wilson to visit Washington
Governor Ernest Lister of Washington sends a telegram inviting President Woodrow Wilson to visit the state during his planned Pacific Coast trip. The message expresses cordiality and hopes for a suitable itinerary arrangement.
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Lister
Olympia
Woodrow Wilson
Aberdeen Pioneers Plan Banquet and Memorial Service
The Aberdeen Pioneers Association held its annual meeting at the Congregational church. They outlined arrangements for next Thursday's banquet in the church social hall with H H Carter toastmaster and Rev Chas McDermoth historian. Memorial services are set for next Sunday at 3 p m with biographical sketches and an address by Rev McDermoth.
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Aberdeen Pioneers’ Association
Congregational Church
H. H. Carter
Chas. McDermoth
McDermoth
Plans for Olympic Road Indorsed by Regional Club
A Hoquiam led conference with representatives from Port Angeles Aberdeen and Port Townsend met in Seattle to back National Forester Graves plan to improve the Olympic highway. The group urged funds be split to connect Forks to Quiniault Lake for a 55 mile link and a 400 mile scenic loop around the peninsula.
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Seattle
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Port Angeles
Aberdeen
Port Townsend
Forks
Clallam County
Quiniault Lake
Chehalis County
Olympic Peninsula
Frank H. Lamb
Frank C. Teck
Rumor of Aberdeen Murderer William Gohl’s Escape Debunked
A city rumor claimed William Gohl, Aberdeen’s noted murderer serving life, had escaped from the penitentiary. The report was unfounded, easing fears of several Gohl threats in town. Gohl has been a model prisoner for about four years and sought pen trustiness, though officials doubt granting such privilege.
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William Gohl
Aberdeen
Gohl
Rebekahs Install Officers Tonight at Odd Fellows Hall
The semi annual installation of officers by Rebekah Lodge No 28 takes place tonight at Odd Fellows hall with a supper served after the ceremonies Elective officers include Mrs Gay Hills noble grand Mrs Crissey Miller vice grand Mrs Ellen Van Gilder recording secretary W H Pearson financial secretary and Margaret Beltz treasurer A number of appointive officers will also be installed after the meeting
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Rebekah Lodge No. 28
Odd Fellows Hall
Gay Hills
Noble Grand
Crissey Miller
Ellen van Gilder
W. H. Pearson
Margaret Beltz
County Must Pay Back Indian Tax
Federal Judge Cushman is set to sign a decree in the United States v Chehalis County case. The ruling declares the county must repay back taxes collected on Indian lands and enjoin further taxation, establishing a precedent that Indians hold clear title to their lands held in trust by the government.
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Tacoma
Cushman
United States
Chehalis
Fishburne
Todd
Fish
Chehalis County
Civic Righteousness Lecture Urges Voter Duty
Rev. M A Matthews of Seattle lectured at First Presbyterian on civic responsibility blaming voter indifference for poor government. He urged daily civic interest, study of candidates, and strong attention to school elections and educational quality. Dinner with club members followed the talk.
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First Presbyterian Church
M. A. Matthews
Seattle
Men's Club
Matthews
Hotel Washington
Men’s Club
Hoquiam
Montesano
Aberdeen Paint Co Forms After Washington Paint Purchase
Frank Lawryes and N. D. Stearns buy remaining stock and fixtures of the Washington Paint and Wallpaper Co. and organize the Aberdeen Paint Co. with stores at 303 305 East Market Street.
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Frank Lawryes
N. D. Stearns
Washington Paint and Wallpaper Co
Aberdeen Paint Co
East Market Street
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New York Evening Sun
Metcalf
King County
Pierce County
Thomas W. Gregory
Aberdeen All Stars
Hoquiam High
Geo. L. Fleitz
Michigan
Aberdeen Pioneer Association
Rebekahs
Dee
Judge Cushman
New Firm
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