Monroe and Tompkins Triumph in 1816 Election
Republicans nominated James Monroe of Virginia with Daniel D. Tompkins of New York. Federalists backed Rufus King of New York for president, no VP candidate. Election held November 5 with Monroe receiving 183 votes to Kings 34. 1820 saw Monroe sole candidate for president with Tompkins unopposed and electors nearly unanimous. Twenty three states voted in 1820. no popular vote record.
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James Monroe
Virginia
Daniel D. Tompkins
New York
Rufus King
Monroe
King
Tompkins
Election of Adams by House and Popular Vote Record
The article notes a nonpartisan contest among Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams William H Crawford and Henry Clay. Adams elected by the House with thirteen states voting for him while Calhoun favored for vice president. The first year with a recorded popular vote shows Jackson ahead by about 50,000 votes but Adams wins.
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Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
William H. Crawford
Henry Clay
Havin
House of Representatives
Adams
John C. Calhoun
Jackson
Crawford
Clay
Last Chautauqua Night Ends With Kaffir Boy Choir
Grays Harbor chautauqua closes tonight after a week of programs featuring Wood Briggs and Robert Parker Miles. The Kaffir Boy Choir headlines the finale with native performers from Balmer teaching stunts and a Kaffir war dance, plus instrumentals and tales.
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Briggs
Miles
Kaffir Boy Choir
Grays Harbor
Robert Parker Miles
Continents
Kaffir Boys
Chautauqua
Mr. Balmer
Kaffirs
Europe
Bruener New Head of Chamber in Aberdeen
T B Bruener of Bridges Bruener law firm is elected president of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce by trustees after A C Gaillac resigns. Bruener’s leadership is welcomed by local business leaders. the chamber will open offices in the Hotel Washington with a secretary to be named soon.
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T. B. Bruener
Bridges
Chamber
Washington
Bruener
Strikers Stand Pat Amid Stalled Longshoremen Strike
The longshoremen show no move toward settlement despite optimistic notes from San Francisco. Workers remain firm and unyielding, with talks failing to break the deadlock as the strike drags on.
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San Francisco
Pat
Laying of Concrete Starts Next Week for Aberdeen Federal Building
Groundwork progresses as concrete pouring for the new Aberdeen federal building is set to begin next week, marking a key phase in the project. The site will be active with crews and equipment as construction advances toward completion.
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Aberdeen Federal Building
Grand Theater to Stay Dark Until October
The Grand theater will remain dark until early October as current indications show. After that the regular winter season is slated to begin and perform schedule will resume.
More Jobs Open on Grays Harbor Than Men to Fill
Grays Harbor has a surplus of job openings and a shortage of men to fill them, according to J. K. Wiggins, manager of the Employers' Free Employment Bureau.
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Grays Harbor
J. K. Wiggins
The
Employers’ Free Employment Bureau
Bay City whalers report steady catches this season
About 125 whales have been caught by four Bay City station whalers. The bar has been rough, but Wednesday brought in a whale, and last week boats earned more than one whale in a day. Season may not beat last year’s record, yet is expected to be productive.
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Bay City
Brewer of Satsop Runs for 29th District Representative
E L Brewer a Satsop native and farmer mounts a campaign for the 29th District seat. He heads the Washington Jersey Cattle club and Montesano Cow Testing association and owns Fern the Olympia butter cow world champion.
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E. L. Brewer
Satsop
Washington Jersey Cattle Club
Montesano Cow Testing Association
Olympia
Brewer
New Officers Installed by K. P. Lodge
Dr. E. B. Riley named chancellor commander of Wishkah lodge with Lincoln Draper as vice chancellor and a slate including Fred Davidson Del Castle A. J. Fletcher E. A. Lindstrom Russell Mack E A Newton J E Hutchinson and I N Gardner. A public lecture will be given in the K P hall Friday evening July 28 by C W Penniman on Pythian Friendship.
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E. B. Riley
Wishkah Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lincoln Draper
Fred Davidson
del Castle
A. J. Fletcher
E. A. Lindstrom
Russell Mack
E. A. Newton
J. E. Hutchinson
I. N. Gardner
Man sought to serve as county commissioner in second district
The piece promotes E. B. Benn as a candidate for county commissioner in the second district. It notes Benn faces little opposition and would serve at a financial loss, similar to the retiring member Locke, and emphasizes his pledge to govern with fairness, avoid promises, and rely on voters to decide.
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Steen
E. B. Benn
Benn
Locke
Visitors Fill Hotel Washington As Pacific Guests Arrive
Guests arrive from across the country to Aberdeen at the Hotel Washington register. Names include H. C. Boyles Detroit Max Steifel San Francisco E A Irvine Los Angeles D E Lesh and wife New York R R Forbes Kansas City E C Keell Waltham Mass E H Smith Chicago with many Seattle Portland and Northwest visitors noted. Auto parties bound for beach resorts increase the hotel’s busy register.
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Aberdeen
Hotel Washington Register
H. C. Boyles
Detroit
Max Steifel
San Francisco
E. A. Irvine
Los Angeles
D. E. Lesh
New York
R. R.forbes
Kansas City
E. C. Keell
Waltham
Mass
E. H. Smith
Chicago
Seattle
Portland
Northwest
Lumber cut for 1915 near 1914 figure in Grays Harbor mills
Grays Harbor mills logged 769,855,000 feet in 1915, about 150,000,000 feet less than 1914. About 17,000,000 feet shipped to the Atlantic coast for Europe. 2,000,000 via Panama. Of 725,049,000 feet total sales, 349,909,000 green, 161,318,000 air dried, 223,822,000 kiln dried. Major buyers: California, New Mexico, Arizona 171,506,000 feet. Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri 134,520,000. Wisconsin and Illinois about 100,000,000.
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Grays Harbor
Atlantic
Europe
Panama Canal
California
New Mexico
Arizona
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Recreation Maps of Many National Forests Printed
The U S Department of Agriculture has completed and begun distributing recreation maps for Chelan Olympic and Washington national forests in Washington and Deschutes Ochoco Siskiyou Siuslaw Umatilla forests in Oregon. The maps show roads trails ranger and lookout stations and points of interest with forest descriptions and campfire and sanitation rules on the back. Copies are available from the district forester in Portland or the forest supervisor.
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Chelan
Olympic
Washington National
Washington
Des Chutes
Ochoco
Oregon
Siskiyou
Siuslaw
Umatilla National
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Portland
Cruise from Port Angeles to Sitka with Washington militia
The cruiser New Orleans departed Port Angeles on Tuesday for Sitka Alaska with the Washington naval militia and a Grays Harbor delegation aboard. The return is planned by August 5 and will end with a few days of target practice at Port Angeles.
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New Orleans
Port Angeles
Sitka
Alaska
Washington Naval Militia
Grays Harbor
Realty Assn Meeting Highlights Jones as Speaker
Mr. F G Jones of Jones and Jones Insurance and Real Estate spoke at the Interstate Realty Association of the Northwest gathering in Portland this week as one of the principal speakers.
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F. G. Jones
Jones & Jones Insurance and Real Estate
Portland
Interstate Realty Association of the
Northwest
Harbor Eagles Outing on Offut Lake August 6
Grays Harbor Eagle members head to Offut Lake for their annual outing on August 6 with over 7000 expected attendance. A log rolling contest features Tar Henderson against Johnny Perry as part of the water sports program.
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Eagles
Grays Harbor
Offut Lake
Tar’ Henderson
Johnny Perry
Dates in 1916 to Remember Intending Voters Should Paste This
A historical notice lists key 1916 election dates. August 7 registration filing by four to three months before the general election. August 12 candidacy filing due thirty days before primary. September 1 registration books close ten days before primary. October 17 books reopen until twenty days before general election. September 12 primary election. November 7 general election. Multiple precincts and official lists referenced.
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I. M. Howell
Secretary of State
If You’ve Got the Goods You Can Endure
A rallying voice urges resilience amid hardship and ridicule. The speaker says famine debt and scorn cannot stop a person who truly has the goods to sell, surviving slams and contempt to prove inner strength and value. The world needs the seller who stands firm and perseveres despite contempt.
Evolution of Jackson Era Presidential Elections 1828 1832
The piece notes the 1828 election where Andrew Jackson of Tennessee defeated John Quincy Adams with 178 to 83 votes and a popular vote of 647 231 to 509 097. Calhoun was elected vice president. It covers Jackson’s 1832 victory with 219 to 49 in the electoral vote and 687 502 to 530 189 in popular vote, with Van Buren elected vice president. It teases Van Buren’s 1836 election.
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Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Adams
Calhoun
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Clay
van Buren
Early U S presidential elections and outcomes
The article recalls the 1836 presidential contest with Van Buren securing the most votes and Harrison, White, Webster, Mangum, and Johnson as candidates. Johnson chosen vice president. It notes the 1840 and 1844 elections with Harrison and Tyler, Polk and Dallas, and hints at Taylor in 1848.
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Martin van Buren
New York
William H. Harrison
Ohio
Hugh L. White
Tennessee
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Willie P. Mangum
North Carolina
Richard M. Johnson
Kentucky
van Buren
Harrison
John Tyler
Virginia
James K. Polk
Henry Clay
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
City Council Debates Street Vote and Paving Plans
City Attorney A E Cross ruled Councilman James McMasters must abstain from voting on West Second street paving due to their property stake. Six voted for and six against. Mayor Phil lips delayed final decision for a week. Bids opened for Market and Curtis street work. referred for one week. Licensing and garage use issues prompted debate. Dodge car salesroom plan referred for review.
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A. E. Cross
James McMasters
West Second Street
Washington
Division
J. M. Phillips
Cross
McMasters
E. E. Weiland
Anton Pista
A. J. Grant
E. C. McKnight
John Fraser
J. M. Walker
J. M. Bowes
W. H. McWhinney
James
Elks Lodge Plans Fund Drive for State Convention
Local Elks lodge aims to raise 500 dollars for entertainment before the state convention in Hoquiam set from August 17 to 19. Members organize events and solicit support to cover costs for visiting Elks.
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Lodge of Elks
Entertainment of Elks
Hoquiam
Mayor Phillips Praised for Downtown Dandelion Cleanup
The mayor receives commendation for ordering removal of dandelions from downtown streets. City officials say the cleanup improved the look of the area and enhances civic pride.
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Phillips
Notable Guests Registered at Grant Hotel
A list of guests staying at the Grant Hotel includes C. J. Harding J. Jackson J. Barrett A Dillas Wm J E All bright H W Mallory Tacoma H Roach H Johnston O L Barnes Mr and Mrs J E Snyder Seattle C L Smith E W Andrews Mr and Mrs H M Morrison Portland R Angles The Dalles N Tread Vancouver Wash S Travers Tima S Parks Montesano W C Anderson Shelton Mr and Mrs T C Farrard Billings Mont Charles Leela Eureka Cal Charles Bloom Fairbanks Alaska.
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C. J. Harding
J. Jackson
J. Barrett
A. Dillas
J. E. Allbright
H. W. Mallory
Tacoma
H. Roach
H. Johnston
O. L. Barnes
J. E. Snyder
Seattle
C. L. Smith
E. W. Andrews
H. M. Morrison
Portland
R. Angles
the Dalles
N. Tread
Vancouver
Wash
S. Travers
Tima
Parks
Montesano
W. C. Anderson
Shelton
T. C. Farrard
Billings
Mont
Charles Leela
Eureka
Cal
Charles Bloom
Fairbanks
Alaska
Read The Herald at Low Annual Price
A reader is urged to subscribe to The Herald, highlighting a yearly cost of $1.50 and promising good value. The note emphasizes friendship and skepticism toward enemies.
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The
Herald
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W. ¥. Croxall
Red Cross Society
F. W. Hastert
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Women’s Relief Corps
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