Logged-off Land Development Bill Proposed in Washington
In Olympia January 25 a bill from J T Condon aims to use logged-off lands for community development via county agricultural districts. The plan creates boards, allows purchases and sales with staged payments, enables bonds up to 250000, and limits ownership to 40 acres per person. It authorizes blasting improvements, set-aside funds, and future land sales with strict conditions.
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Olympia
Seattle
J. T. Condon
Law School
University of Washington
Board of Agricultural Commissioners
Board of Agricultural Development
New Shipyard to Open Here in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce reports a third shipbuilding firm will start operations on a 650 foot frontage between the Schubach yard and the Western mill. The chamber plans a $2,400 bonus and promotes farming, dairying contests, and a countywide potato growing program while pushing for whale oil tax opposition and highway cooperation with Hoquiam.
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Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Patterson
Aberdeen
T. B. Bruener
Chamber
Bruener
Patterson
Schubach
W. C. Mumaw
Mumaw
Chamber of Commerce
Bay City
Grays Harbor
Phil S. Locke
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Harbor credit group urges coast road to Willapa Harbor
Grays Harbor Credit association adopted resolutions calling for early completion of a highway linking Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor. Fred Hart of Raymond argues the road would open vast tributary territory. Major General Bell says coastal highway back from the beach is a military necessity. Resolutions were sent to county representatives, Governor Lister, and Highway Commissioner Allen urging state aid.
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Grays Harbor
Ernest Lister
J. W. Allen
Launch Phyllis Soon at Aberdeen Shipyard
Early February at the Aberdeen shipyard the double ended steamer Phyllis will be launched for Bigsby and Clark of San Francisco. On the stocks next will be laid the keel of an auxiliary schooner for the French American Shipping Company, ready to launch mid July with capacity of 1,500,000 feet of lumber.
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Aberdeen
Phyllis
Bigsby & Clark
San Francisco
Columbia River
Loot at West End Market
The Western Meat and Grocery Company store at First and Division streets was broken into last Friday night. Meats and candy were stolen by unknown thieves.
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Western Meat & Grocery Company
First
Division Streets
Postpone Oviatt Trial to February Fifth
The trial of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Oviatt on charges of practicing medicine without licenses will not be held until February 5.
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C. L. Oviatt
Preferential Investment for Permanent School Fund
A fragment notes a preference in investments for the permanent school fund, indicating a shift in how funds are allocated or prioritized. The readable portion suggests policy or financial strategy discussion within a public records context.
Whaling Industry Boosts Grays Harbor Spend
In Montesano on January 25 a Bay City whaling station official reported last year’s wages at 150,131 dollars and 44,250 dollars spent with Grays Harbor merchants for supplies. The station paid 13,000 dollars in taxes over four years. The figure is offered to oppose a proposed bill taxing whale oil and related products from the local operation.
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Montesano
Bay City
Grays Harbor
French
Clarke County
Palmer
Auto Accidents on Broadway and K Street End with Minor Injuries
Two auto accidents occurred within a block on Monday afternoon at Broadway and at K and West First streets. R R Walker of Hoquiam damaged his auto by hitting the Broadway street car, but the driver was not injured and the motorman was cleared. Jitneys owned by Charles Newman and A F Atwood collided at K and First, each losing a wheel. no injuries were reported to Rev. T H Simpson and family riding in one jitney.
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Broadway
West First Streets
R. R. Walker
Hoquiam
Charles Newman
A. F. Atwood
Rev. T. H. Simpson
First Streets
Aberdeen and Hoquiam Meet in Season Opener
Aberdeen and Hoquiam high schools clash in Hoquiam for the first basketball game of the season. The match marks the season kickoff with both teams aiming for an early standout performance.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam High Schools
Fire Insurance Rates Declared Too High Here
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce discusses high fire insurance rates. A special committee led by 5S. K. Bowes reports efforts to secure rate reductions with state adjuster Lee McKenzie. Bishop Matthew S. Hughes of Portland will speak at a March 1 chamber dinner. Secretary W. L. Morris to attend the Washington State Federation of Commercial Organizations meeting in Tacoma on February 14 and 15.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
K. Bowes
T. B. Bruener
Lee McKenzie
W. C. Mumaw
Matthew S. Hughes
Portland
Methodist Church
W. L. Morris
Washington State Federation of Commercial Organizations
Tacoma
City pushes to fix insurance rates by public board
Hoquiam city commissioners adopt a resolution urging state action to replace private insurers with a public board for setting insurance rates, noting laws exist but rates are controlled by a private representation panel.
School Opens in Old Store on K Street
Miss Fay Corns opens the store building at K and Wishkah with 6-B pupils from Franklin school. The new teacher is from Bellingham with a strong efficiency record. Pupils may use the adjoining room as a playroom. Also announced: Miss Anna McGregor resigns Terrace Heights position. Blanche Kleeb to replace. Harriet Best to assist at Franklin.
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Fay Corns
K and
Wishkah Streets
Franklin School
Bellingham
Anna McGregor
Terrace Heights
Blanche Kleeb
Harriet Best
Men Will Serve Dinner by City Club at First Presbyterian
The Men s Club plans a Cafeteria dinner in the First Presbyterian church dining hall next Friday 5 30 to 7 00 pm. Over 100 cooks waiters and officials from the city will provide a meal rivaling a casino event. After dinner a program features Avery Edmund Wingert world traveler and lecturer The Call of the Yukon with 60 slides. A chorus of 100 voices will sing old time songs before the lecture. The entertainment is free.
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First Presberian Church
Avery Edmund Wingert
Burton Holmes
Yukon
Circle Has Birthday Celebration At Schoolhouse
The Samuel Benn Parent-Teacher circle marked its third anniversary last Friday night with an program at the school house. W. C. Mumaw and City School Superintendent George B. Miller spoke guests enjoyed a fine musical program and refreshments.
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Samuel Benn
W. C. Mumaw
George B. Miller
Police Raid Nets Dozens in Aberdeen and Hoquiam
Police in Aberdeen and Hoquiam raided homes and establishments suspected of bootlegging on Tuesday afternoon and evening. About thirty to thirty six people were jailed as authorities say strong evidence exists in most cases.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Condlin pleads guilty in Sehome schooner robbery
Roy Condlin admitted guilt in superior court yesterday on the charge of robbing the schooner Sehome and faced sentencing.
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Roy Condlin
Sehome
Acac Speeks
Lively Building Planned Around Aberdeen spring
Building activity rises in Aberdeen and Grays Harbor as multiple projects advance. H E Bailey awards a $3000 contract to Pacific Construction for a one story concrete shop on Hume Street, to house Peter Ibsen. A new East Aberdeen warehouse for L G Isaacson and a Cameron property garage rise quickly. Cosmopolis sees an eight apartment house by Doll & Son for Emil Gustafson at $3000 and Neil Cooney begins five bungalows.
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Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Hume
H. E. Bailey
Pacific Construction Company
Peter Ibsen
L. G. Isaacson Company
W. T. Cameron
Cosmopolis
Doll & Son
Emil Gustafson
Neil Cooney
Librarian Lilliquist Arrives to Lead Aberdeen Library
Miss L C Lilliquist arrives from Spokane to assume charge of Aberdeen public library. The former state university student has years of Spokane library experience and is pleased with the library’s current condition.
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L. C. Lilliquist
Spokane
Lilliquist
The
State University
Spokane Public Library
Aberdeen
Births and Deaths in Grays Harbor County 1916
The 1916 vital statistics for Grays Harbor county show 722 births and 338 deaths. Aberdeen leads with 255 births and 118 deaths, Hoquiam and vicinity 202 births and 101 deaths, Montesano 108 births and 47 deaths, Elma 94 births and 41 deaths, Oakville 37 births and 9 deaths, Cosmopolis 15 births and 12 deaths, Taholah 11 births and 10 deaths. Washington state board of health issued the press bulletin.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Hoquiam and Vicinity
Montesano
Elma
Oakville
Cosmopolis
Taholah
Washington State Board of Health
Pioneer Woman Jane Clark Dies at 85 in Kelso
Mrs. Jane Clark a pioneer of southwestern Washington died last Saturday at her Kelso home. She was 85 and crossed the plains in 1852 from Iowa. She is survived by two sons ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren with several grandchildren living in this city including Mrs. William Irvine Grace Young Chester Walter and Arthur Young.
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Jane Clark
Washington
Kelso
William Irvine
Grace Young
Chester
Walter
Arthur Young
Clark
Plains
Iowa
Costs Rise as Smoking Gets More Expensive
Grays Harbor smokers face higher prices this week with cigars costing 5 cents each, up from last week’s deal of six for a quarter. The ad notes a shift from five for five dollars to four for a new price, reflecting the cost squeeze on tobacco.
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Grays Harbor
State Capitol Doings Highlight GOP Senate Strains
In Olympia the fifteenth legislature nears stride with a GOP majority yet nonpartisan process. Bills divide along geography and jobs, not party. debates over dry law, emergency clauses, nonpartisan ballot, and teacher pensions emerge as key issues.
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Olympia
Capitol
Senate Committee
Sheriff Reid
Spokane
Reid
George D. Conger
Anti-Saloon League
J. J. Cameron
Lincoln County
Democrat
W. G. Duncan
House
Cameron
Duncan
Burglars Hit Aberdeen Stores on Curtis Street
Burglars broke into McKnight Bros. and Smith & Tannahill on Curtis street South Aberdeen on Wednesday. They took 27 dollars in change and 50 dollars of merchandise from McKnight’s while the other shop was ransacked but money and goods were not taken.
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McKnight Bros
Smith & Tannahill
Curtis Street
South
Aberdeen
McKnight’s
Streets Occupy City Council Deliberations On Paving Plans
City council devoted most of its Wednesday session to street and bridge projects. Only approved measure was 30 foot asphalt paving on West Sixth from Broadway to Division. Discussions on Market street planked roadway and North Aberdeen paving were referred or opposed. A special session was set for Monday to discuss funding options for city deficits and urgent Elliott slough bridge repairs.
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West Sixth
Broadway
Division Streets
Lowery
Market
E Streets
Young
Forsyth
Johnston
North Aberdeen
Kelsey
Phillips
Bowes
Fraser Pista
Empey
Brecht
Young Street
Elliott Slough
Walker
Finance Committee
Pioneers Hope To Build Home Of Their Own
The Aberdeen Pioneers association set up a committee to study building a home for the group. Mrs. J B Stewart offered a free building site and the panel will report at the first March meeting. Officers elected include President J B Haynes Vice President Mrs J A Hood Secretary Mrs William Irvine Treasurer Mrs Julia Pinckney Historian J A Hood and trustees Mrs J B Stewart J C Smith J B Haynes J G Lewis and A W Middleton.
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Aberdeen Pioneers Association
J. B. Stewart
J. B. Haynes
A. D. Wood
J A Hood
Charles McDermoth
Stewart
J. A. Hood
William Irvine
Julia Pinckney
J. C. Smith
J. B Haynes
J G. Lewis
A. W. Middleton
Realty Men Guests At Grays Harbor Meeting
At the Fairmont hotel on Tuesday the Grays Harbor Realty Association hosted County Commissioners Jerry McGillicuddy and J B Kirkaldie as guests. They took part in county road discussions but made no statements about possible actions this year. Phil B Locke explained road fund derivation and uses.
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Fairmont Hotel
Grays Harbor Realty Association
Jerry McGillicuddy
J. B. Kirkaldie
Phil 8. Locke
Realty Board
Chiropractor Board Bill Draws Dr Oviatt From Olympia
Dr Henrietta Oviatt returned from Olympia after a few days spent lobbying legislators for a bill to create a state board of chiropractors.
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Henrietta Oviatt
Olympia
Board of Chiropractors
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Harbor Credit Body
Willapa
West End
Oviatt
Weed
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Presbyterian Church
City Council
Cemetery Road Puzzle
N. Aberdeen Streets
Chiropractic Law
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