Typical logging camp along Wishkah river shown by A F Coats
A Herald visit to the A F Coats Logging company camps along the Wishkah river reveals how modern logging blends steam and cable power with traditional axe and saw. Camps operate as self contained seasonal communities with rail lines, donkey engines, and four remote camps each housing about 45 workers.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
A. F. Coats Logging Company
Wishkah River
New England
Commissariat
Captain Disputes Water Depth Chart Off Heceta Head
Captain Asplund of the steamer Shoshone reports 24 fathoms off Heceta Head, not the 46 fathoms shown on charts. He logged soundings while loading 600000 feet of lumber at Grays Harbor and expects a government survey to verify the waters off the head.
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Heceto Head
Asplund
Grays Harbor
Resignations Trim Alaska Officials as Aberdeen Names Change
Con McGillicuddy, longtime deputy marshal in Alaska, resigns and returns to Aber deen. Fred H. Green goes back to Portland after vacation in Cohasseir and a drive to British Columbia. Mrs. Green and the children remain at the beach during the visit.
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Con McGillicuddy
Alaska
Aberdeen
Far
North
Fred H. Green
Portland
Cohasseir
British Columbia
Mrs. Green
San Jacinto Wrecked Off Hoquiam In Dense Fog
The steamer San Jacinto carrying lumber from Hoquiam to San Francisco ran aground on the South Jetty in thick fog, sprang a hole, and sank in 22 feet of water. The Santa Monica stood by while the Printer towed the ship to harbor and Hoquiam for unloading? the crew including Captain Carlson remained aboard until towing was completed.
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San Jacinto
Santa Monica
Printer
Hoquiam
Theme
Carlson
Hinson
Miller injury update and local personnel moves
Adam Schneider, injured a week ago at Slade mill, is on the mend with a fractured leg resting easier at home. Frank Law joins Hoquiam Packing and will relocate to Moclips after previous ties to Grays Harbor Railway and Light. Search for Callesto, shooter of Tom Rice, continues intermittently with no success. last trail led to Westport.
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Adam Schneider
Slade Mill
Frank Law
Hoquiam Packing Company
Moclips
Grays Harbor
Coalition Drives Tariff Revisions Amid Hope of Compromise
Washington leaders report momentum for a conference wool bill with 30 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool and a revised free list bill, backed by Democrats and insurgents. President Taft’s expected veto looms before the tariff board report due in December as talks aim to adjourn mid August.
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Washington, D. C
Republic Coalition
Taft
Tariff Board
Senate Conferees Named In Wool Bill Impasse
discussion centers on sending the wool bill to conference Monday or Tuesday with House conferees Underwood Randall and Payne while Republican members decline to participate Senator Penrose says finance committee Republicans will not serve and Senator McCumber may also refuse to serve amid plans to leave Washington early next week
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House
Underwood
Alabama
Randall
Texas
Payne
New York
Penrose
Finance Committee
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Washington
Wealthy Oklahoma rancher exposed as Hoquiam swindler
Henry Clay, jailed for three months in Montesano for passing a worthless draft on White Steam Laundry, is revealed as Frank H. Carr a rich rancher from Pauls Valley Oklahoma. Attorney Norman Prusett secured his release after debts were covered and Carr prepared to return to Oklahoma. Carr had used false identities during travels in the West.
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Henry Clay
Montesano
Hoquiam
Norman Prusett
Oklahoma City
Clay
Frank H. Carr
Pauls Valley
Okla
Oklahoma
Carr
California
Arizona
Aberdeen Residence Ransacking A Mystery
Mrs. Fred C. Davidson reports her East Second street home ransacked during her husband’s absence in California. She found overturned furniture and rummaged cupboards but nothing stolen, unsure if a practical joke by friends or a burglar caused the break in.
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Fred C. Davidson
East Second Street
Davidson
J. C. Pearson
California
Eagle Smoker Draws Large Crowd at Eagle Hall
The Eagle lodge held a Friday evening smoker in Eagle hall with a large crowd of members and friends. Boxing dominated the program with four bouts including a first round knockout. The Eagles orchestra provided music and Allan Dougherty and Mr Bergren sang solos.
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Eagle Hall
Eagles
Allan Dougherty
Mr. Bergren
Marlatt Visit Links Indiana and Aberdeen Meeting Pick
Mr and Mrs J S Marlatt visit the Pearsons in this city and Mrs Marlatt the daughter of Dr M H Pearson will stay several weeks with relatives. A H Griffin returned from Seattle where he attended the Washington Hotel Men's Association annual session and Aberdeen was chosen as next year’s meeting place.
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J. S. Marlatt
Pearsons
Workmen's compensation aims praised by Seattle official
George A. Lee chairman of Washington's new industrial insurance commission spoke to the Seattle Commercial Club praising the workmen's compensation act as a pioneer reform. He said flaws will be corrected over time and predicts universal compulsory state insurance across the nation within ten years. J. H. Wallace noted the legislation's equitable terms and goals to reduce waste and shift costs.
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Seattle
George A. Lee
New Industrial Insurance Commission
Seattle Commercial Club
Lee
Washington
Mr. Lee
J. H. Wallace
Theatrical Changes In Bijou And Arcade Theaters
Harry Chandler secures management of the Bijou theater in this city and the Arcade theater in Hoquiam after a Saturday night deal. H. B. Ferdinal and Faunt Le Roy retire from the management.
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Harry Chandler
Arcade
Hoquiam
H. B
Ferdinand Faunt le Roy
Herald Reports On Advertising Deals
The Herald outlines interactions with advertisers, detailing negotiation steps, contract terms, and expected placements. It highlights commitments, timelines, and revenue implications for upcoming issues.
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Decies-Gould
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New York American
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Combine
Geo. A. Lee
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