Chehalis County Prepares for Primaries and Party Realignments
The dope sheet notes eight days remain to file for nomination ahead of the September primaries. It predicts a surge of Democratic and Progressive filings, with many local Republicans switching allegiance to the Democratic side amid criticism of past Republican governance. It projects a Democratic-leaning legislature and new county officials, save Treasurer McGillicuddy, based on recent voting patterns and county sentiment toward Governor Lister's policies. The possible lineup includes state senator candidates from both parties and Eldridge Wheeler as a Democratic contender.
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City council approves limited watering hours amid drought
North side water shortage worsened by inadequate pump at Charley Creek prompts city to limit sprinkling to one hour each evening during August and September. Council plans July 11 vote on park projects and seeks extra water from Donovan Lumber Co. Also discusses alley and road improvements and new ferris wheel fee.
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Wilson Holds Conference on Anti trust Policy
President Wilson met with a large delegation of wholesale business leaders in Washington to discuss the Clayton and trade commission bills. He defended efforts to end years of suspicion and said reforms aim to clear the air and permit honest business, promising to present their views to Senate committees.
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Detroit
Sheriff Nomination Filed by L J Kolts in Aberdeen
L J Kolts a pioneer citizen and furniture dealer from Aberdeen filed today for the Progressive party nomination for sheriff. The move highlights his local prominence and campaign in the town.
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L. J. Kolts
Aberdeen
Progressive Party
Street paving plan adopted for several Chehalis streets
The street committee reported that hard surface pavements be laid on Hume Washington and Market streets Chehalis street repairs were referred to the engineer and Curtiss and Front streets were to be improved with a gravel fill Young street was added to thoroughfares needing a gravel fill but removed on condition that property owners redeck the stringers at their own expense
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Lewis County adopts nonpartisan slate in assembly
In Chehalis a Lewis county meeting with Republican Democrat and Progressive reps led to a call for a mass convention August 29 to name a full county ticket and three state legislative nominees. Voters urged August 22 mass meetings to elect delegates for the Chehalis convention.
Assessor Opens Aberdeen Rolls for Public Inspection
Deputy Assessor A. C. Girard announces Aberdeen assessment rolls are open at City Hall for public inspection from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow with extended hours if demand requires. All residents are urged to attend and check their valuations.
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Commissioners Meeting Rescheduled in Montesano
The board of county commissioners will meet tomorrow in Montesano instead of Monday due to siting as a board of equalization next week.
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Equalization Board to Meet in Chehalis County
Montesano July 30. The Chehalis County Equalization Board comprising Commissioners Wilson Locke Fisher Treasurer McGillicuddy and Assessor Wiley will convene Monday August 3 at 9 30 am in the Assessor's office to equalize all property real and personal. Montesano Elma Satsop Oakville McCleary and other East End towns are designated for Monday with Hoquiam Tuesday and Aberdeen Wednesday for protests. The board will not set special millman timberman or logger dates this year but will hear complaints from property holders anytime the board is in session. Protests must be in writing and testimony on values will be considered though the board will not hear attorney arguments on law. The board plans to sit the first three days each week but may extend sessions if needed.
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Phil S. Locke
E. E. Fisher
Jerry McGillicuddy
R. A. Wiley
Chehalis County
Elma
Satsop
Oakville
McClea
Tax rolls ready for Chehalis county valuation totals
The Chehalis county assessor completes listing of personal property taxable value at 5628165 with exemptions bringing grand total to 6241025. Last year personal value was 5665978 and in 1912 it was 4297338. Tax tolls expected for equalization board by Saturday evening without night work. The office has surveyed 46000 acres of agricultural lands and 15000 buildings.
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Montesano
Chehalis County
Berry Culture Pays, Elma Man Reports Strong Harvest
H A Williamson of Elma visited Aberdeen General Hospital yesterday where his wife underwent an appendicitis operation. He argues hill land in this country yields better berries than flat bottoms, noting he sold over $500 of strawberries from 3 acres on hill land south of Elma. Livingston & Co. paid him $484.25.
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H. A. Williamson
Elma
Aberdeen General Hospital
Williamson
Livingston & Co
McAdoo on Banking Actions to Stabilize Economy
Treasury Secretary McAdoo discusses steps to aid banks amid record crop yields and economic strength. He praises elastic currency under the Federal Reserve and pledges government deposits to move crops, while defending policy against critics and citing past profits from secure commercial paper. He predicts the new system should prevent panics if administered wisely and foresees a period of stable prosperity with expanded foreign trade.
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