Chautauqua Democracy Focuses On Civic Progress
The 1916 western chautauqua highlights civic reform led by Charles Zueblin of Boston. His lecture compiles ideas from Democracy and the Overman, The Religion of a Democrat, and American Municipal Progress, urging democracy through human service and municipal improvement in Grays Harbor events July 15 to 21.
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Grays Harbor
America
Charles Zueblin
Boston
Zueblin
Chautauqua
Fellowship of Human Service
Wood Waste Used in Pulp Making Growing
The forest service reports rising use of wood waste in U S pulp production with 35 of 200 mills using waste totaling about 1400000 dollars in 1914. As cord wood prices rise the waste share is expected to grow and Canadian plant shipments increasingly enter the U S market.
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Forest Service
United States
Bennes Candidate Cites No Campaign, Seeks 2nd District Nomination
Ed Benn announces he seeks the Republican nomination for county commissioner in the Second district but will not campaign or spend money on ads. He says he would prefer Phil Locke run again but will enter the race himself if blocked.
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Ed Benn
Phil Locke
Northern Pacific Grants Leave to Returning Reservists
The Northern Pacific railroad will reinstate employees who volunteered or enlisted for service in the Mexican trouble. Instructions from J. M. Hannaford president direct that in such cases leaves of absence be granted on the men’s return from duty.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
J. M. Hannaford
Pioneers Picnic Held at Melbourne Attended by Hansons
Mr and Mrs John Hanson attended the Grays Harbor pioneers picnic at Melbourne on the Fourth. Mrs Hanson is the granddaughter of Rufus Redman whose farm hosted the event.
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John Hanson
Grays Harbor
Melbourne
Hanson
Rufus Redman
Splash Hosts Roy Phillips Guests at Washing ton
Mr and Mrs Roy Phillips of Montesano were guests at the Splash event in Washington, enjoying the reception and social gathering.
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Mrs
Roy Phillips
Montesano
The
Washington
John Adams Wins Narrow 1796 Presidential Contest
In the 1796 election Federalists backed John Adams for president and Thomas Pinckney for vice president while Democratic Republicans supported Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. The vote on Nov 8 1790 tallied Adams 71 Jefferson 68 Pinckney 59 Burr 30 and other electors. Sixteen states voted with no popular vote record.
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Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Aaron Burr
New York
John Adams
Massachusetts
Thomas Pinckney
Maryland
Samuel Adams
Oliver Ellsworth
John Jay
George Clinton
S. Johnston
James Iredell
George Washington
C. C. Pinckney
John Henry
Montesano Sunday School Wins Meet On Stewart Field
The Montesano Presbyterian Sunday school won the Stewart Field meet on Monday with 97 points. Lester Caldwell of Montesano and Miller Backover of Hoquiam tied as top individual scorers with 23 points each, as officials led by Rev. T. H. Simpson and others tallied the results.
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Montesano
Stewart Field
The
Presbyterian Sunday School of
Lester Caldwell
Miller Backover
Hoquiam
T. H. Simpson
Goodbar Jones
M. A. Messegee
J. R. Russell
T. F. Wilcox
W. B. Barger
Montesano Presbyterians
Aberdeen Methodists
Aberdeen Presbyterians
Hoquiam Presbyterians
Aberdeen Baptists
Montesano Methodists
Aberdeen Episcopalians
Aberdeen Congregationalists
Boy Burned by Skyrocket Threatens Young Musician Eyesight
Frank Davis an 18 year old member of a local children's band was badly burned when a skyrocket fired on Her on street last Monday night. Frank Pietsch of 914 Summit Street fired the rocket. Dr W Croxall treated the boy over several hours removing a thick scab from the eye and Davis was hospitalized with believed saved eyesight.
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Heron Street
Frank Davis
Frank Pietsch
Summit Street
W. Croxall
Davis
Brewers Seek Ballot For Prohibition Amendment No 24
Advices to the secretary of state show initiative No 24 has enough Seattle petitions to appear on fall ballots. The brewer amendment would legalize beer manufacture and sale in the state if adopted. No 25 to repeal prohibition appears abandoned, signaling brewing interests will back No 24 in the election.
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Seattle
Presbyterian Church Summer Schedule at Electric Park
Rev. T. H. Simpson announces August church services will be morning only with no evening service in July and August. The Young People meeting and evening services move to Electric Park on Sunday afternoons or evenings with a special orchestra and amphitheater seating and a platform for soloists and the speaker.
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T. H. Simpson
Presbyterian Church
Young People’s
Electric Park
Oakville Elks Celebrate July 4 Speaker Jno B Orton
Jno B Orton was the principal speaker at Oakville's July 4 celebration. He urged patriotic, steadfast values and praised the nation’s history and foundations. He called for true men and women with exalted ideals and unwavering devotion to the flag.
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Jno
B. Orton
Oakville
City approves paving seven blocks on West Market Street
City council approves seven blocks of asphalt paving on West Market Street from Washington to Division with 16 foot roadways and 10 foot parking strips, to run with the broader Market Street project. A 20 foot fill and 16 foot graveled roadway plan for West Market and connected West End streets was adopted.
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City Council
Police Committee
F. G. Wallace
West Market Street
Washington
Division
Jefferson
Ordi
Four-year-old Wampler Struck by Auto In Aberdeen
Mildred Wampler aged four daughter of Mr and Mrs Augustus Wampler of 1103 Stockwell Street South Aberdeen was knocked down by a delivery automobile Monday but escaped injury.
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Mildred Wampler
Augustus Wampler
Stockwell Street
Aberdeen
Candidacy Filing and Voter Registration Dates Listed
The document outlines key filing and registration deadlines: July 14 first day for candidacies, August 7 lists of registered voters due to the Secretary of State, August 12 last day for candidacy filings, September 11 registration books close, October 17 books reopen, September 12 primary election, and November 7 general election. It notes voters' lists for mailing pamphlets on initiatives and amendments.
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I. M. Howell
Secretary of State
Grays Harbor Rose Show Draws Large Crowds and Auction Funds
The first annual Grays Harbor Rose show drew many visitors on Monday with a room full of blooms. An evening flower auction raised 46 dollars, plus 4 dollars donated, added to Company G supplementary mess fund at Hayes and Hayes bank, expected to reach 250 dollars soon.
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Grays Harbor
Company G
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Washington National Guard Second Regiment Heads to Mexican Front
The Second Regiment, Washington National Guard, left Tuesday for the Mexican front with Aberdeen's Company G and 1,836 men under Col. William Inglis. The unit, after nine days at American Lake, sails in high spirits and is ready for border duty if required.
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Washington National Guard
Aberdeen
William Inglis
American Lake
Regimnt
Mexico
Thaw Denounces Evangelist Godwin as Untrustworthy
Harry K. Thaw of Pittsburgh writes the Aberdeen World to dispute a May 26 article about a man calling himself Three Fingered Jack claiming to have won money from him in a game named pastime in Philadelphia. He says the evangelist does not know him and warns readers against him.
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Harry K. Thaw
Pittsburgh
Jack Godwin
Aberdeen World
Thaw
Three Fingered
Jack
Philadelphia
Bibbs Returns from Sound Visit in Candidacy Bid
Bibbs came back from a two week visit on the Sound and is now campaigning for the school superintendent position.
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Bibbs
T. V. Bibbs
the Sound
Standard Oil Man Visits Washington From Tacoma
A. L. Frees of Standard Oil company traveled from Tacoma this week and stopped at the Washington.
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Standard Oil
A. L. Frees
Standard Oil Company
Tacoma
Washington
Taft Wins 1908 Presidency At Chicago Convention
Taft of Ohio secured the Republican nomination with James Sherman as running mate after Roosevelt's support. Bryan faced defeat again as he carried 6.4 million votes to Taft's 7.08 million, with 321 electoral votes to 162. Democrats battled internal friction, while Wilson loomed for 1912.
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Illiam H. Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
Chicago
James 8. Sherman
New York
Bryan
Taft
Washington sash and door industry shows five year gain
Figures from the forest service indicate an eighty percent rise in Washington state sash and door business over the past five years. Sawmill operators integrate production with lumber, standardization improves products, and veneered doors from Douglas fir to cedar attract demand locally and in California Utah the Mississippi Valley and abroad. The report notes hemlock could expand use due to its pitch-free quality.
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Forest Service
State of
Washington
California
Utah
Mississippi Valley
July Clearance Sale at Geo. J. Wolff praised for drastic cuts
A big city event announces the July Clearance Sale by Geo. J. Wolff with half price skirts and 48 cent waists. The advertise promises deep reductions on dry goods including gowns, corsets, suits, and coats, plus scores of fabrics and linings across an outstanding stock.
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Geo. J. Wolff
Redfern
New City Electrian N Larsen Named City Electrician
N Larsen named city electrician succeeding Nat Hart of Company G at the front. Hart expected to reclaim the post upon return.
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NEW City Electrician
N. Larsen
Nat Hart
Company G
Hart
Fourth annual Grays Harbor Splash delights Aberdeen crowd
The Moose lodge and local citizens hosted the fourth annual Splash in Aberdeen drawing large crowds. Four days of parades, water sports, and shows attracted thousands from Grays Harbor and beyond with a festival atmosphere despite a dry town.
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Grays Harbor
Moose Lodge
Aberdeen
Crand Theater
Wishkah
Hoquiam
Salvation Army Appeals for Financial Aid in City
The Salvation Army reports a $300 deficiency due to weak business over two years and requests donations to clear debt of about $150. Captain Jesse Roe and Mrs Roe note personal sacrifices and outline local outreach including meetings and aid items distributed. Phone 307 for contributions or pickup.
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Salvation Army
Army
Jesse Roe
Marine Wounded in Dominican Revolt Near Monte Cristi
Albert Vielbaum of Aberdeen was wounded June 27 in fighting between U S marines and Dominican rebels near Monte Cristi. He is praised for good care and recovery after joining the marine corps in 1912 and serving to protect the American legation during the revolt against President Jimmes. Preparedness is the motto of the marine.
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Santo Domingo
Albert Vielbaum
Aberdeen
United States
Monte Cristi
Young Vielbaum
Adolphine Vielbaum
United States Marine Corps
Jimmes
Key West
Venezuela
U. S
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Berryman
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Roderick
J. D. Walker
Portland
D Street
Market
Second
Randall
Terrace Avenue
M. J. Lowrie
Lawrence Street
Curtis
Supreme Lodge OF Pythians
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge of the Order
Oregon
Union and Wallowa
K. of. P
Union Station
Vancouver
Hillsboro
Medford
McMinnville
Supreme Lodge
Pythian Order
Northwest
Columbia River Highway
Southland
John W. Kern
Indiana
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