Annual Washington Eagles Convention Opens In Hoquiam
The sixth annual Washington State Aerie convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens in Hoquiam with hundreds of Eagles in attendance from across the state including a large Seattle contingent. Activities include welcome addresses, a program of hearings, a big parade, water sports, a clam bake excursion, and a grand uniform parade led by Frank L. Morgan.
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Washington State
F. K. Howard
Trinity Church
Hoquiam
P. J. Mourant
W. E. Campbell
D. C. Smith
Spolfine Lodge
J. H., Shively
Seattle Aerie
Order of Eagles
T. R. Horner
Seattle
E. D. Sanders
Spokane
C. W. Makurath
W. H. Pearson
John Gronow
Dan Pearsall
D. C. Crivyea
Westport Beach
Eighth Street City Dock
Westport
Hoquiam Aerie
Aerie
Ocean Beach
Frank L. Morgan
Eagles Hall
Low Colonist Rates Announced by Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific announces fall colonist rates of 25 dollars for one way tickets from Eastern terminals and Missouri River points to the Northwest and California. The offer runs from September 15 to October 15, amid heavy inquiries from eastern offices about western migration prospects.
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Northern Pacific
The
Eastern Terminal
Missouri River
Northwest
California
Italian fugitive Callesto elusive as search continues
Sheriff Payette and deputies backed by bloodhounds from Seattle scoured the Humptulips river country and Quinsault reservation for four days without a trace of Lazzereschi Callesto. Tom Rice remains improving at the local hospital after being shot in the Fashion saloon last Wednesday night. If Callesto is not found today, the active manhunt may end. escape chances rise if he reached the Sound.
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Lazzereschi Callesto
Tom Rice
Callesto
Payette
McKenzie and
Schwartz
Seattle
Humptulps River
Quinsault Reservation
McKenzie
George Dean
Engagements announced at tea in Aberdeen
Miss Katharyn Lyle Hogan and Mr. George E. Acret of Portland are engaged, announced at a Thursday afternoon tea hosted by Mrs. J. C. Hogan. The event featured pink and white decorations, Madison Caroline Testout roses, and guests from Aberdeen and Portland.
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Katharyn Hogan
George E. Acret
Portland
J. C. Hogan
Katharyn Lyle Hogan
Madame Caroline Testout
Miss Hogan
Aberdeen
Los Angeles
Acret
Aberdeen Investment Company
Militia Camp at American Lake Hosts Mock Battle
The state militia at American Lake staged sham battles this week with the Tacoma troop clashing three infantry battalions last Friday. Heavy firing and outpost cavalry maneuvers led to many simulated casualties as Majors Hawkins Thomson and Wright commanded their units. Adjutant-General Llewellyn praised camp sanitation and efficiency while Governor Hay and staff observed. The daily schedule runs from reveille at 5:45 a.m. to taps at 11 p.m. with guard duties and parades throughout the day. Camp Fortson remains in operation through July 14 with a full staff and postal address care Camp Fortson, Cosgrove, via Lakeview.
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American Lake
Tacoma
Alvin H. Hawkins
Maurice Thomson
Benson Wright
H. W. Palmer
Aberdeen
Llewellyn
Camp Fortson
Hay
Tacoma Country Club
Inglis
W. M. Inglis
W. F. Paull
2D Infantry
Paul H. Weyrauch
J. L. Baldwin
L. O. Meigs
F. M. Carroll
Medical Corps
L. H. Nelson
Signal Corps
R. H. Fleet
Col
J Howard
O. R. Austin
M. C. Camp
Elaborate Song Service At Presbyterian Church
A detailed service last night featured a Hoquiam Y M C A glee club of about 20 voices. The program included organ prelude Hyam, male chorus Sweet Peace, duet My Faith Looks Up to Thee, mixed chorus On the Evening Air from Bethany, offertory duets Tantum Ergo, and When We Stand Before the King, closing with benediction and organ postlude.
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Presbyterian Church
Glee Club
Hoquiam Y. M., C. A
Bethany
Defense of Grays Harbor urged at Chamber luncheon
Chamber of Commerce members at the Fairmont Hotel planned a noon luncheon to press the War Department to fortify Grays Harbor. Although not seeking an army post, speakers urged coastal defense due to exposure from ships and potential incursions harming regional industry along the Chehalis river corridor.
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Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Grays Harbor
Fairmont Hotel
Pacific
Ocosta
Cosmopolis
Chehalis
Supreme court upholds commission city government plan
En banc supreme court rules law allowing cities with 2 500 to 20 000 population to adopt the commission form is constitutional. Walla Walla case affirmed. law seen as general and applicable to all qualifying cities, enabling vote on commission government if requested.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Walla Walla
Gilbert Hunt
Crow
Dunbar
Parker
Ellis
Mount
Fullerton
Morris
Col Richardsons Death Shocks Shelton Family Plans
Col S P Richardson, longtime attorney and Mason leader, died suddenly of heart failure in Shelton. Born October 25, 1865 in Summerfield Alabama, he practiced law in Yazoo and Miss, then moved to Washington state. He was Mason County prosecuting attorney at his death, leaving a wife five children and siblings in the South. funeral set for Sunday under Masonic auspices.
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Shelton
Col
S. P. Richardson
Simon Peter Richardson
Summerfield
Ala
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Yazoo
Miss
Tacoma
Chehalis
Mason County
Charles Richardson
George
MAKING TACOMA FAMOUS THROUGH STADIUM AND FLOUR
Tacoma hosts a four day Fourth of July celebration drawing thousands. The stadium and Pyramid flour boost Tacoma's fame. Pyramid flour is sold by Michigan Grocery and Meat Co Berlin Cunningham and Co and Robinson's grocery.
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Tacoma
Michigan Grocery and Meat Company
Berlin, Cunningham and Company
Robinson's Grocery
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AE Chin
Donnell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
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Reveille
Guard Mountains
Song Service
State Supreme Court
Col. Richardson
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