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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1914
Page
1
In a mood of rare jubilation for conservatism, critics predict sweeping political change. The piece notes attacks on business, anti trust bills passing with little opposition, and a looming reversal of public opinion as reform measures are debated.
Governor Lister attends the three day Grays Harbor Splash featuring a grand parade lasting 45 minutes with Appleyard's band leading, decorated fire apparatus, floats from Germania society Daughters of Norway and Hoquiam clubs, and prize awards. Balloons, fireworks, and multiple contests drew thousands, with positive crowd behavior and strong municipal support across markets, parades, and Electric Park baseball events.
Montesano July 6 The county will hire three timber cruisers at about 500 a section to tally timber on lands involved in tax suits or potential suits. The effort aims to verify timber presence and value, with notices to timber owners and added crew costs. Grand Larceny charged A new warrant names Louis M. Roser with grand larceny by embezzlement of 4000 from the Aberdeen Elks lodge. Sues for accounting H E Elder sues H E Hulet for an accounting tied to Aberdeen Transfer Co. Gets life term John Wilson, habitual criminal, sentenced to life in the state penitentiary by Judge Mason Irwin. Schools consolidate County Supt. Hodge wins approval to merge four districts into two for better schooling.
Olympia July 6 Approximately 20 percent more men were employed in the lumber industry of this state in 1913 than in 1911 and 1912 according to figures by Labor Commissioner Olson. The prior measure gave 16 267 men for 1911 1912, while the 1913 data show 20 538 to 24 292 steady employes in the lumber sector.
At sunrise on the fourth, a ceremony on Think of Me hill raised a 10 by 16 foot flag at the hill’s highest point. Rev. Chas McDermoth, Congregationalist pastor, delivered an apostrophe to the flag. The flag was presented by William McDermott of the Snug restaurant to the park board, with halyards supplied by Captain T Thompson of Grays Harbor Ship Chandlery, and Walter Young and Dan Pearson erecting the flag pole.
Gus Saugstad was robbed at the Brook saloon at 415 East Heron Street around 1 am by a drawn revolver wielding bandit. The thief stole about $800, forced Saugstad to a toilet, escaped through the back door, and disappeared toward the waterfront under the Anderson and Middleton dock. A dock search found no trace. authorities pursued but the suspect remains at large. The bandit is described as about 40 years old, six feet tall, medium build, smooth shaved with a week’s beard. Saugstad identified him from town appearances.
The July 4 manual of arms drill contest at American Lake ended with Sergeant Carter of G company Aberdeen winning. Twenty eight guardsmen competed. three regular army officers judged. Young of F company was initially strong but disqualified for improper finger clasp on the rifle stock. McLeod of A company placed third.
The decision releasing Glacier anthracite claims from the government forest reserve was confirmed by the general land office. The tract measures about half a mile by five and a half miles with an estimated vein value near 86.4 million dollars. Timbers on the claims are valued around 18 thousand dollars. development work was already started by Alexander Polson and transport routes planned by rail and tunnel work.
Hoquiam July 7 J A Fairbairn Fred Straub and Jack Bennett escaped unharmed when their Ford car left an 8 foot embankment near Montesano and rolled over. The windshield broke but the car recovered its power and drove home. The tale underscores Ford reliability.
Reports from Raymond indicate local tideflat gas is high quality and likely petroleum-origin, with analysis by Heinrich Laboratory in Tacoma deeming it comparable to Pennsylvania gas. Additional samples will be tested elsewhere while drillers push toward oil-bearing coastal deposits and Willapa Oil Company advances its Boulder to Raymond route. More than 6,000 shares have been subscribed and one-fourth payment made.
John Kinnison a well known Aberdeen resident died Sunday night at 620 Essex Street after a year long illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Congregational church under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs A M McNeil and three brothers and three sisters in Indiana.
Hoquiam July 7 E E Fishel commissioner from this district for the past year and a half will stand for reelection at the Republican primaries in September. He announced last night he would seek renomination and is the first to declare for the position.
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