New county plan spurs talk of Aberdeen split
A Herald editorial argues for creating a new Aberdeen county to cover most of its current Aberdeen city area. It claims Hoquiam would not lose access to the Montesano courthouse and would benefit from reduced taxes. Aberdeen would fund the new system, potentially saving tens of thousands yearly and avoiding a costly shared court house.
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Herald
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Montesano
Aberdeen County
Deficiencies in State Departments Spark Legislative Drama
In Olympia on January 22 a looming three cornered fight targets George Lamping Henry Bowlby and W. Ross with calls for a thorough inquiry into state offices. Supporters warn the probe will be the most complete yet, aiming to examine all departments top to bottom and address recurring budget deficiencies and excess expenditures.
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Olympia
Everal
George $3
Lamping
Henry L. Bowlby
Kk. W. Ross
Southwest Washington Development association to hold Vancouver reunion
The Southwest Washington Development association plans a February 16 to 18 reunion in Vancouver with sessions expected to be the largest yet. Delegates will be hosted by the Portland Commercial Club with a special train sight-seeing tour and a banquet. Tacoma and Southwest Washington excursion to California will join the event in Portland the night of February 18.
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Barnes
Association
Portland
Husband finds eloping pair in Montesano affair
Thomas Foote was arrested in Montesano on a warrant for assaulting his nephew Jesse Foote. The uncle allegedly ran off from Everett with his wife, who is Jesse's aunt by marriage, living years apart in Montesano. The case led to a police-staged confrontation in Aberdeen before moving toward adultery charges.
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Jesse Foote
Everett
Montesano
Aberdeen
Jesse
Thomas Foote
Grays Harbor Poultry Show Opens in Aberdeen
The Grays Harbor Poultry association will hold its first annual show at 317 East Wishkah Street Aberdeen starting February 2 for a three day session. More than 100 entries are already scheduled with prizes totaling over 800 dollars. Admission is 10 cents, season tickets 1 dollar, entries close January 28 at 8 p.m.
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Grays Harbor
Mr. Hutchinson
Kellerstraus
Kansas City
F. K. Walsh
Hoquiam
Walsh
A. Steadman
Opposition to Mann bill 32392 prompts telegraph reply
Grays Harbor newspapers report opposition to a medical trust bill as misinterpreted by the public. Congressman McCredie explains there is no H R 30292 and discusses uniting the public health and marine hospital services under a single surgeon general while preserving constitutional rights.
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Grays Harbor
Herald
Poindexter
McCredie
Washington, D. C
Mann
Marine Hospital Service
Public Publicity and Tax for Community Upbuilding
A proposal from Mr. Finch suggests a tax for publicity to fund community growth. The plan would require all to pay in proportion to benefits received, shifting costs from a few public spirited individuals to the broader community benefiting from local development.
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Finch
Compensation Bill Fought in Olympia by Labor Leaders
Peter Henretty of the commission backing the workmen’s compensation measure told a joint Labor and Labor Statistics committee hearing in the House chamber that Eastern casualty firms lobby against the bill. He cited high coal mine death rates and urged compulsory coverage while criticizing the Oregon law. Opponents include casualty companies, with $800,000 in premiums from the state last year. proponents say it would reduce state court costs and ease capital labor strife.
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Olympia
Peter Henretty
House
Joint Committee On Labor and Labor Statistics
State Federation of Labor
Henretty
Europe
Oregon
Elks Attend Rex Theater in Aberdeen Honor
The Aberdeen Elks visited the Rex Theater Friday evening as a token of appreciation for Manager Allen Dougherty. The lodge filled the Rex with members and families, and Dougherty wore a broad smile showing his thanks for the favors given. For light and heavy hauling call A A Star Transfer Co. Phone 4201.
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Aberdeen Elks
Allen Dougherty
Rex
Dougherty
Elks
Call A. A. Star Transfer Co
Commission Plan For City Government In Aberdeen
The Herald reports a senate bill for cities with 8 000 to 20 000 population adopting a commission plan. A petition by 25 percent of mayoral votes triggers a special election, then mayor and two commissioners elected for three-year terms. Terms, bonds, primaries, department duties, and salaries are outlined, with salaries set at mayor 2400 and commissioners 2000.
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Senate
Commission
Aberdeen
Superior Court
Public Safety
Department of Public Safety
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