Democrats in Chehalis County Convention Endorses Reform Slate
The Chehalis County Democratic Central Committee met in Hoquiam to select delegates for the Seattle state convention and adopt resolutions praising Jeffersonian principles and Governor Lister’s tax reforms. Delegates from Aberdeen Boist and other towns were named, while fusion with the Progressive party was rejected as infeasible under the primary law.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Hogeiam
Chehalis
Seattle
G. H. Shaw
N. Wilson
J. J. Carney
Chehalis County
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Ernest Lister
Washington
Lister
Wontesano
Eldridge Wheeler
L. Bignold
A. J. Jackson
Akville
A. P. Wilson
J. E. Wazgerald
Wairview
S. D. Crumley
Bignold
Bull Breese
Taft
Wieon
Roosevelt
Wilson
Geo. H. Shaw
Herald
Engineers Press Harbor Deepening for Grays Harbor
Public hearing on harbor improvements notes chronic depth issues hindering Panama Canal access. Port Commission President Frank H. Lamb urges deepening while W. J. Patterson outlines $110,000 available for inner harbor work and a $50,000 pledge from Grays Harbor shippers to lure regular canal traffic. Alex Polson argues timber value gains justify the project to enhance one of the Pacific Coast’s premier harbors.
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Grays Harbor
Frank H. Lamb
Port Commission
Panama Canal
W. J. Patterson
New York
Alex. Polson
Pacific Coast
Publisher's Notice City Carrier Delivery Warning
Subscribers served by city carrier are urged to report missed copies of the Herald delivered on Tuesday and Friday after 6 p.m. to the City Messenger Co. at phone 72, so a replacement can be provided immediately.
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Herald
City Messenger Co
Grays Harbor Merchants Plan July Beach Picnic
The Grays Harbor Merchants Association schedules a large July beach picnic at Mo Clips Beach with 23 sport events, cash prizes, and special transport from Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Activities include motorcycle races, foot races, tug of war, nail driving, milk and flour contests, surf riding, dancing, and a dozen other events for all ages.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Moclips
Practical Health Hint Treating Pain
Practical health advice explains how pain signals illness and how doctors judge severity by pulse and patient behavior. It warns against rushing to immediate relief in some intestinal disorders. Recommends safe at home measures like heat or cold and hot water bottles for relief until a doctor arrives.
Fear and Phobism as Harmful Habits
In Atlantic quoted Eliott Park Frost argues fear is a costly habit detrimental to work capacity. He labels phobism an extreme form of worry and warns fear becomes a luxury. many people are addicted, using it excessively, while fear is largely useless.
Printing firm listed in Aberdeen directory
Particular Printers Aberdeen Printing Co located at 309 East Wishkah Street appears in the community business listings. The entry underscores a local printer offering services in the city of Aberdeen.
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Particular Printers
Aberdeen Printing Co
East’ Wishkah St
Beecher’s Hen Reward Tale From Early Ministry
The anecdote recalls Henry Ward Beecher preaching in a New England village barn where a Plymouth Rock hen walked by. Beecher praised the hen and the bird laid an egg in his hat, prompting a later quip about the Hen Re Ward Beecher from a witness who sent the verse.
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Mall
Beecher
Looked Like a Human Icicle
A British Columbia hotel in a blizzard houses two guests who fear the cold and a stage driver frozen to a stove. The travelers compare frostbite woes while the driver remains an icicle-like figure, prompting the punch line on their lodging ordeal.
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British Columbia
Hotel Ce
The Tactful Cop and the Chicago Pass
Charles Comiskey of the White Sox freely grants park passes in Chicago. He once helped a man gain a police doorway appointment and later was stopped for speeding on Michigan Avenue. The officer, recognizing him, warned that he must slow down or lose his pass.
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Charles Comiskey
White Sox
Chicago
Comiskey
Michigan Boulevard
Bill
Force
Polceman
Charlie
Saturday Evening Post
Why Joe Jefferson Was Awakened
A humorous aside recalls Joe Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle waking in a hotel after a night’s stay. An Irish porter overheard townsfolk saying Jefferson’s story would repeat, leading to a whispered warning to wake him before dawn. The piece also features a joke about poetry and mending old gowns.
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Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Jefferson
Mike
Jefferson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Too Old For Lamb Diner Exchange
A diner exchange features a sarcastic line about lamb orders. Walter promises toast lamb will be ready soon, while the patron insists on avoiding mutton with a sharp retort. The Boeton Transcript captures the terse humor in a casual breakfast moment.
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Walter
Hoquiam Building Brisk With New Homes Planned
Hoquiam shows a brisk building pace in July with eleven new residences planned since the month began. Dwellings average about 12000 dollars and are for immediate occupancy. J W Brunett reports twenty building permits issued this month across all classes. Four residence permits were issued yesterday for homes on Marion Street, Aberdeen Avenue, Pacific Avenue, and 446 Kajr avenue for Lamphere Quaife Barlow.
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Hoquiam
J. W. Brunett
S. P. Kretz
W. A. Lamphere
Marion Street
P. E. Quaife
Aberdeen Avenue
A. J. Hiller
Pacific Avenue
S. L. Reynolds
Geo. Barlow
Kajr Avenue
Luella M Hackett Dies in Hoquiam
Luella M Hackett wife of F J Hackett died at home 2634 Simpson Ave after long illness Funeral services were at Pinneck parlors Interment Fern Hill Aberdeen She was born January 12 1857 at Scotch Hill Clarion County Pennsylvania Survived by husband and two daughters Willa A Hackett Florence L Hackett
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Hoquiam
Luella M
F. J. Hackett
Simpson Avenue
Pinnick Undertaking
Fern Hill
Aberdeen
Luella M. Hackett
Scotch Hill
Clarion County
Pennsylvania
Willa A
Florence L. Hackett
State Tennis Series Set for Seattle Event
Hoquiam July 16 The Elks tennis club has been invited by the Seattle Tennis Club to join the state championship series in Seattle starting August 10. The tournament will run for one week and is part of the state tennis tourney.
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Hoquiam
The
Elks’ Tennis Club
Seattle Tennis Club
Seattle
Chehalis County Fair appoints new president
At the Chehalis County Fair Association meeting in Elma on Monday George L. Simpson resigned to pursue logging work. James M. Glancey of Strubel & Glancey and vice president of the Farmers and Lumbermen's Bank was elected president to fill the vacancy.
Fire in Our House saloon contained by volunteers
Fire was discovered at 6 o clock yesterday morning in the second story of Our House saloon on F street Cosmopolis. The volunteer fire department under Chief Rummel confined the blaze to this building and had it under control before much damage occurred. Chief Rummel praised the quick response of his firefighters.
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Cosmopolis
Our House
F Street
Rummel
Hearing Captures Defendant’s Listening During Quarrel
A magistrate questions a witness about overhearing a quarrel between a defendant and his wife. The witness describes the defendant as “doing the listening” during the exchange.
Oil potential in Quinsault area eyed for exploration
Field appears to hold oil in commercial quantities but hinges on locating crests of anticlines. Gas vents at Dev il's Mush Pot and Garfield mound may originate from underlying formations, not the Quiniault. Researchers suggest drilling near anticline crests while noting uncertain gas type and complex geology.
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Earth
Garfield Gas Mound
Quinsault
Quiniault Lake
Devil’s Mush Pot
Spruce Post Office
Hoh River
County Board of Equalization announces August session
The County Board of Equalization will meet on the first Monday in August to examine the 1914 assessment and equalize the tax rolls. Sessions will continue for three weeks and taxpayers are urged to appear early in the first week for attention, signed R. A. Wiley.
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County Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Myles Seeks Republican Nomination for County Assessor
John F. Myles announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county assessor, subject to the Republican primary on September 8.
Local Republican Seeks County Commissioner Nomination
A paid advertisement announces a candidate for county commissioner on the Republican ticket. The proclamation urges party voters in the local commissioner district to support him in the party primary in September.
McGilicuddy seeks re election as Chehalis County treasurer
Jerry A McGilicuddy Jr announces to the voters that he is the Democratic candidate for re election to the office of County Treasurer in Chehalis County Washington subject to the Democratic Primaries on September 8 1914.
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Chehalis County
Washington
Jerry A. McGillicuddy, Jr
Birdwell Announces Candidacy for County Clerk Seat
W C Birdwell declares for the Republican nomination for County Clerk of Chehalis County Washington subject to voters at the primaries on September 8 1914. He seeks the elected post in the local government race.
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Chehalis County
Washington
W. C. Birdwell
State Representative Race in 29th District Nominee McCaw
A paid advertisement promotes W. O. McCaw as the Republican candidate subject to the September 8 1914 primary for the State Representative seat in the 29th District.
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W. O. McCaw
Prosecution Announcement for Republican Primary 1914
Public notice from the Prosecuting Attorney J. E. Stewart subject to the decision of the Republican Primary on September 8, 1914. The filing indicates official stance and timing for the political event.
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J. E. Stewart
Republican Nomination for County Clerk in 1914 Primary
The advertisement notes a Republican bid for County Clerk subject to the September 8 1914 primary decision. It emphasizes party nomination and the election date.
Cass Announces Candidacy for Congress in Washington Third District
A notice from WM. E. Cass M D of Vancouver announces his candidacy for Representative in Congress for Washington's Third District. He states entry is subject to Democratic voters at the September 8, 1914 primary.
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Third
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Progressive
Berdeen
J. J. Ryan
C. V. Loy
J. Carney
Charles Neeson
Jerry
icGillicuddy, Jr
John E. Jorgenson
Peter Clark
W. C. McNeeley
Wargee Vernon
A. J. Stewart
Boquiam
W. B. Ogden
E. L. Mc
Eanell
Martin Smith
George Abel
W. Brunett
T. P. Horn
Fred
Raub
Mark Hanna
Grays Harbor Hardware Company
Moclips Beach
Hoquiam Building
Hackett
Wolff’s
Geo. J. Wolff
Abrdeen’s
United States
R. A. Wiley
John F. Myles
J. B. Kirkaldie
Bessie M. Bacon
Congress
WM. E. Cass
M. D
Vancouver, Wash
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