Cushman Succumbs. Washington Congressman Dies in New York
Francis W. Cushman of Tacoma dies in Roosevelt Hospital New York at 5 AM from pneumonia after a five day illness. Burial plans tally with remains aboard the Chicago Limited to Tacoma under escort. Cushman, elected five times since starting as a water boy, born May 8 1867 in Brighton Iowa, had a long West career before Congress.
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Tacoma
Congress
New York
Francis W. Cushman
Washington
Roosevelt Hospital
United States
S. H. Piles
Andrew S. Burleigh
Chicago Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frederick M. Webster
House of Representatives
Pittsburg
Wyoming
Nebraska
District
Supreme Bar
Killed in Sawmill Accident At Anderson and Middleton Mill
A. Anderson aged 25 was instantly killed Tuesday at the Anderson and Middleton mill by a lever's spud hook. He had just started work and stood on the carriage when the hook struck his chest near the heart. He died en route to hospital. his body is at Randolph Undertaking Parlors awaiting relatives.
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A. Anderson
Anderson & Middleton
Anderson
Randolph
Tacoma
Check is placed on homesteaders
Spokane July 6 The department of the interior has put bells on land speculators by a decision that people filing on land and commuting within fourteen months and then leaving the land to be sold may lose the land and rights. Only true homesteaders need apply. Residence must be established and maintained with the intent to make a permanent home.
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Spokane
Department of the Interior
Northern Pacific Publishes an Attractively Illustrated Train Service Booklet
The Northern Pacific Railway issues a dainty booklet titled Northern Pacific Train Service. It highlights scenic views of mountains and canyons, car interiors, and trans continental trains. It notes Northwest progress and can be requested for four cents by mailing stamps to A. M. Cleland in St Paul.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific Train Service
Northern Pacific Service
Land of Fortune
Northwest
Northern Pacific
A. M. Cleland
St. Paul
Waterfront loading ships and gear across local mills
The Benicia loads at Union mill for Honolulu while Ludlow and Robert Searles load at West and Union mills respectively for San Pedro and Honolulu. E B Jackson loads for Guaymas at Aberdeen mill. G C Lindauer arrives and loads for San Francisco at Wilson mill. Santa Barbara arrives and loads for San Francisco at American mill. Chehalis shifts to Hoquiam to complete cargo for San Francisco. Claremont arrives and goes to HartWood mill for repaint and later loading.
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Union Mill
Honolulu
Ludlow
West Mill
San Pedro
Robert Searles
E. B. Jackson
Aberdeen Lumber
Guaymas
G. C. Lindauer
Wilson Mill
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
American Mill
Chehalis
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Mills
Hoquiam
Claremont
Hart- Wood
Aberdeen City Council Minutes Report Minor Budget Action
City council adjourned before 9 o clock after approving the usual budget bills though some were rejected for missing requisitions. Kensal’s 45 day extension on Heron Street contract and Sixth and M street grading contracts were approved with bid advertising for city garbage removal.
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F. O. Kensal
Heron Street
South Aberdeen Organizes Citizens Improvement Club
A meeting of South Aberdeen citizens formed an Improvement club to gain recognition in municipal matters and secure a council seat for their area. A constitution and by laws committee was named to report at the July 20 gathering. Officers elected for one year: President K Knowles, Vice President D W Franklin, Secretary and Treasurer Fred Knapp.
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South Aberdeen
K. Knowles
D. W. Franklin
Fred Knapp
Investigators to Press State Probe in Puget Sound Area
Spokane dispatch reports Deputy Attorney George A. Lee says the legislative committee will begin a probe of state institutions this week. It will visit the West Side facilities including the state university soldiers home reformatory and Port Orchard veterans home. Lee and contemporaries plan to study all departments and prepare a response to Shively's anticipated general denial regarding the Pacific Livestock Association case.
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Spokane
George A. Lee
Allen
Seattle
West Side
State University
Soldiers’ Home
Reformatory
Veterans’ Home
Port Orchard
Olympia
Lee
Shhively
Pacific Livestock Association
Meigs
Edge
House Board of Managers
Schively
Senate
Carstens Packing Plant Burns in Tacoma
Fire at 2 30 this morning damages the Carstens Packing Company plant in Tacoma threatening its $400000 facilities. The blaze endangers the St Paul Lumber Company large mills nearby. The packing plant, housing over 100 workers, is described as a major Northwest packing facility with most buildings of frame construction.
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Tacoma
Carstens Packing Company
St. Paul Lumber Company
Carstens Packing Plant
Northwest
County Commissioners Approve Montesano Court House Plans
The board accepted Watson Vernon of Aberdeen to complete Montesano courthouse plans and supervise erection for five percent of estimated cost. Architect Vernon also to plan another Aberdeen courthouse if the Second judicial district law is upheld, with two and a half percent commission. Davis protested signing. A Westport saloon license was granted to Fred Manuel despite prior Sunday law violations and looming challenges to license duration.
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Sesson
Board of County Commissioners
Watson Vernon
Aberdeen
Montesano
Vernon
Supreme Court
Second Judicial District
Arland and
Hopkins
Davis
Fred Manuel
Westport
Manuel
Sheriff's Office
Blaze Currents Through Star Rooming House on Wishkah
A small fire broke out late last night in the Star rooming house at East Wishkah street. Lodgers quickly doused the flames with water, averting disaster in a dense, flimsy block. Damage was slight and occupants were frightened but unharmed.
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Wishkah Street
Newlands Attacks Senate Over Tariff Reform Efforts
Senator Newlands rails at the Senate for inaction on tariff reform after 90 days of session. He argues for a rational tariff system, preserving existing law while reducing duties and taking tariffs out of politics, and urges trustful governance of the Philippines toward self government.
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Washington
Newlands
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Philippine Islands
New York
United States
Unlikely union urged for Aberdeen Hoquiam counties
Charley Gant in the Moclips Ocean Wave argues no community should fight another. He urges Aberdeen and Hoquiam to unite and focus on the county seat for a stronger future, saying division harms all. He condemns narrow thinking as poring pearls before hazel splitters.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Aberdeen Herald Grays Harbor Chronicle Shrugs S
The Aberdeen Herald reports local events on Grays Harbor in a twice weekly edition. The paper costs $1.50 annually in advance.
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Aberdeen Herald
Grays Harbor
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Fforsale
Berryman
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Kensal
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F. O. Keasal
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S. Jackobson
Curtis
Pine Streets
State Bar Association
South Side
Carstens
United States Senate
Taft
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