City to Build Reservoir on Fairview Heights
City council moves to start a water reservoir on Fairview Heights with 7 000 000 gallon capacity after approving purchase of 30 lots from Pasley and Berg for 8 000 dollars. Bids for site clearing and construction to be sought as plans by Engineer E G Hunts are adopted.
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Fairview Heights
Pasley & Berg
E. G. Hunt
Committee On Fire and Lights
Electric Company
Sawyer
Western Cooperage Works
State Public Service Commission
Grant
Tamblyn
Hieron Street
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Fire Department
Grays Harbor Hardware Company
Gorham Rubber Company
Eureka Fire Hose Company
Pacific Coast Fire Supply Company
Barrs Rubber Company
L. G. Isaacson Company
Fire and Light Committee
Public Buildings Committee
Pacific Construction Company of
Hoquiam
Armstrong Company
Lumber Shortage Hits Grays Harbor Mills Harbor
Grays Harbor faces a lumber shortage after mill closures around July 4 with vessels seeking cargo at multiple mills. The steamer Aroline loaded at three mills while the John A Hooper and Paraiso also docked for cargoes. The Columbia delayed from Sunday, awaiting lumber at Wilson mill docks, and the Stanley Dollar arrived in Hoquiam to carry out a large cargo.
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Sun
Grays Harbor
John A. Hooper
Paraiso
Columbia
Wilson Mill
Hoquiam
Miss Bella De C Green Librarian for J P Morgan
Miss Bella De C Green serves as librarian for financier J P Morgan. Her father left her a $50 000 estate, a figure noted in the settlement records.
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Bella DE C. Green
J. P. Morgan
Tax appeal filed in Hausmesser homestead tax suit
Deputy Prosecutor Nelson has filed an appeal brief in the Hausmesser case challenging a tax refund ruling. The suit centers on whether government land can be taxed before patent issues and notes Abel secured the land after the decision. Total taxes claimed under $100.
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Montesano
Nelson
Joseph Hausmesser
Mason Irwin
Abel
W. H. Abel
Haumesser
Washington veterans praise Gettysburg trip care and funding
Governor Ernest Lister receives the committee report on the Washington veterans delegation to the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The three member team from Spokane commends state generosity and leadership, noting satisfactory travel, camp arrangements, and welfare provisions for the old soldiers.
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Committee of Gettysburg
Olympia
Ernest Lister
Gettysburg
State of Washington
Spokane
Llewellyn
Oil Drilling Underway on Hoh River Prospect
Jefferson Oil company plans oil drilling on the Hoh River property with drilling outfit from Tulsa Iron Works. Machinery and scow transport to the site are being prepared as experts estimate operations could start by the first of next month.
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Hoh River
Jefferson Oil Company
J. D. Crary
Crary
Hoh
Anderson & Middleton Docks
Pacific
Los Angeles
George E. Woodard
Holt
A. W. Lane
Woodard
Tulsa Iron Works
English Aviator Killed in Salisbury Monoplane Crash
Major A W Hewetson of the Royal Artillery and Military Flying Corps was killed at the Salisbury army aerodrome when his monoplane fell about 200 feet. The accident occurred today and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Major Hewetson
Military Corps
Salisbury
England
A. W. Hewetson
Royal Artillery Corps
Military Flying Corps
Wise advertisers seek Chehalis Herald reach
The Chehalis Herald remains the county’s most widely read paper, praised by advertisers for broad audience. its prominence highlights strong local influence and market visibility.
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the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Grays Harbor Rod and Gun Club Organized
The Grays Harbor Rod and Gun Club in Chehalis county forms to protect fish and game and boost their numbers. With 125 members, weekly shoots occur in South Aberdeen and a September state meet is planned. President Dan Pearsall liaises with Congressman Albert Johnson to obtain hatchery fish and stock streams.
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Chehalis
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Dan Pearsall
Geo. Stalding
J. A. Cross
W. J. Egerer
Frank Potter
E. M. Burger
Charles Pratsch
Scott Stevens
J. M. Bowes
Grover Boyle
John O’hare
Geo. S. Dean
Elmer Heinrich
J. W. Lupton
R. G. Lane
O. R. Austin
Albert Johnson
State Hatchery Commission
WANTS EXHIBIT FOR STATE FAIR
J H Dawson seeks a Chehalis county exhibit for the Washington state fair in North Yakima September 27 to October 4. Grains hay vegetables berries lumber and other Chehalis county products welcomed. Chamber of Commerce aids in mounting a large county display.
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Chehalis County
North Yakima
J. H. Dawson
Dawson
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Yakima
Chamber of Commerce
Relief From Heat Wave Lifts Midwest Temperatures
July 18 reports show a sharp drop of 10 to 32 degrees across Kansas Iowa Nebraska Missouri easing a 48 hour heat grip. Davenport Des Moines and Clay Center hit cooler readings after record heat while Kansas City forecasts a slightly lower peak than yesterday though many sites still tied or beat prior records.
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Chicago
Middle West
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Clay Center
Concordia
Davenport
Des Moines
Kansas City
Salvation Army Picnic Set For July 28 At Westport
Salvation Army officers announce a charity picnic for July 28 aboard the steamer Champion with capacity for at least 250. Aimed at those unable to afford normal outings, tickets cost 25 and 50 cents and food, ice cream, and picnic supplies are provided.
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Westport
Salvation Army
Champion
Grays Harbor County News Highlights From Aberdeen Herald
The Aberdeen Herald reports on Grays Harbor County affairs and local happenings. Readers learn about regional issues and notable events shaping eastern Washington communities.
Hospital Corps to be Formed in Aberdeen Militia
Aberdeen plans a Field Hospital Corps of 24 to 35 men with 3 to 5 officers all physicians to serve as a distinct division of the state militia. Selection favors medical knowledge and prior military training for service at annual encampments and potential wartime use.
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Aberdeen
Oregon
Washington
O. R. Austin
Washington Guards
Adjutant General of
State
Military Corps
Hospital
Garrison Begins Westward Army Tour From Atlanta
War Secretary Garrison arrives in Atlanta as the first stop on his tour of army posts. He will visit Pacific Northwest bases during the first week of August and is declining social invitations.
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Atlanta
Pacific Northwest
Settlement of Hansen and Quinault road controversy reached
Governor Lister wired the state highway commission to fund the Quinault road and county commissioners to proceed with the C D Hansen road. The plan calls for 15000 to 20000 dollars for seven miles of graveled highway linking the beach road to the old Polson grade, with bridges and improvements benefiting workers and the Olympic highway from Hoquiam north.
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Lister
Fisher
Humptulips
Polsox
State Highway Commission
C. D. Hansen Road
Quinsault
C. D. Hansen
Polson
Hoquiam
Co. D. Hansen
New London
Hoquiam Creek
Flying Cable Fatalities at Coats Fordney Camp
Two men Charles West and Paul Sikora were killed instantly when the tail block on the haul back broke at Coats Fordney camp No 1. Je lian Daniels was severely bruised but expected to recover. West and Sikora were single and about 25 and 30 years old respectively. Daniels was محس.
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Charles West
Paul Sikora
Jelian Daniels
Coats-Fordney Camp No. 1
Whiteside
Aberdeen
Daniels
Sikora
Wishkah
West
Chicago
McGillicuddy Returns From Seattle Visit
County Treasurer Jerry McGillicuddy has returned from a brief visit with friends in Seattle.
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Montesano
Jerry McGillicuddy
Seattle
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League of American Cities
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K Street
E. A. Shores
N. E. Linsley
Alfred
Rogers
New York Herald
ROD and Gun Club
North
Westport Beach
Aberdeen Herald
O. A. Austin
Garrison
Highway Commission
Quiniault
Flying Cable
Coats-- Fordney Camp
M’gillicuddy
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