Unsigned Knights of the Forest threaten Chehalis county boycott
A forged letter sent to Aberdeen business leaders claims to vow a general boycott against merchants unless the C. D. Hanson road is built or improved. The missive cites logging interests and says loggers north of Hoquiam and Aberdeen would suffer without a county road. Officials deem the letter a fake algunos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Forest
Chehalis County
C. D. Hanson
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Board of Commissioners
Confederate Soldier Lays Wreath on Union Grave
Memorial day pageant in the city honors Private J. S. Ingram of the Union Army. Confederate veteran Jacob Heater places the wreath and flag, paired in a long friendship, with a note about fraternity and a single flag and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reb
Yank
J. S. Ingram
Jacob Heater
Heater
Ingram
Safford Arizona Wins Water Protection Pact
Secretary Houston approves a cooperation between the Agriculture Department and Safford to conserve the town's water supply drawn mainly from the Crook National Forest. The Forest Service will manage land use while the city funds extra guards and much of the improvement costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Houston
Safford
Arizona
Forest Service
Crook National Forest
Cascade Colorado Springs
Durango
Manitou
Colorado
Salt Lake
Utah
Baker City
The
Dalles
Oregon
Bull Run
Portland
Oregon National Forest
Big Show a Success by Amsterdam Band at Aberdeen Weir Theater
The Amsterdam band presented by Aberdeen Elks with Hoquiam backing drew a large, enthusiastic Aberdeen audience at the Weir theater. The cast performed vigorously with flawless numbers, and no stage hesitations. A repeat show is scheduled for tonight at the Weir and tomorrow at Hoquiam’s Arcade Grand with higher expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Aberdeen Elks
Hoquiam
Weir Theater
Aberdeen
Weir
Arcade Grand
Spring Concert Set at J M Weatherwax High School
Announcement for the annual spring concert to be held in the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening June 10 under Mrs W Y Croxall. First rehearsal occurred Friday at the Presbyterian church with plans for solos by Aberdeen’s best talent and a chorus near 100 voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Weatherwax High School
W. Y. Croxall
Presbyterian Church
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Printing Co Announces Modern Printing at Moderate Prices
Aberdeen Printing Co promotes affordable modern printing services for small businesses and individuals. Services include quick turnaround, competitive rates, and standard quality for brochures, flyers, and business cards.
Salmon Feast in Washington D C Tuesday
Washington officials and prominent guests are to dine on Quinault salmon tomorrow at a state sponsored Salmon day in the capital. Senators Jones and Poindexter and Representative Johnson arranged the dinner with salmon boxes sent from Quinsault. Johnson hosts at the National Press Club with Senators Pittman and Lewis and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Wilson
Marshall
Champ Clark
Tumulty
National Press Club
Jones and
Poindexter
Albert Johnson
F. R. Archer
Quinsault Reservation
Alexander Polson
Sarah McMillan
Hoquiam
Johnson
Jones, Pittman and Lewis
Wickersham
Alaska
Weir theater leased by Chanler and Ripley managers
H A Chanler and William G Ripley acquire the Weir theater from Edward Dolan. Ripley continues to run Rex and Starland while Chanler manages Bijou independently. Weir to host stock company and vaudeville with split week on Hoquiam basis. Chanler plans major Bijou remodeling for high class vaudeville and films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Chanler
Hoquiam
William G. Ripley
Rex
Starland Moving Picture Houses
Weir Theater
Edward Dolan
Mr. Ripley
Starland
Mr. Chanlers
Weir
Oil Prospects Brighten in Hoh River District
Engineer C. W. Ewart reports strong oil indications after days at Jefferson Oil Company holdings on the Hoh river coast. He notes large surface holes with thick oil, expects a first well to be sunk on a hill near the beach, with landing of machinery by scow and tramway setup to begin in late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoh River
C. W. Ewart
Jefferson Oil Company
Mr. Ewart
Jefferson Company
Ewart
Veteran G W Johnson Dies at 65 in City
G W Johnson died Sunday morning at his home 1022 West Market street aged 65. The funeral was held this afternoon under the Grand Army of the Republic with services at the Congregational church conducted by Rev. Chas McDermoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Johnson
West Market Street
Grand Army of the Republic
Congregational Church
Chas. McDermoth
State to Sell Olympic Timber in Four Large Units
About 370 million board feet of cedar and Douglas fir on the Olympic peninsula are under sale negotiation. The four units include Rock Brook Dosswallips, Snow Creek near Discovery Bay, Little River Ennis Creek near Port Angeles, and Jimmy Come Lately watershed. Port Townsend protested Snow Creek to protect city water, later resolving after a conference. Supervisor Fromme returned from a tour of the forests. A patrol launch of about 1000 dollars is proposed for Hood Canal to aid forest fire fighting.
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Olympia
Olympic Peninsula
Rock Brook
Dosswallips
Brinnon
Snow Creek
Discovery Bay
Port ,Townsend
Little River
Ennis Creek
Port Angeles
Jimmy-Come-Lately
Port Townsend
R. L. Fromme
Olympia National Forest
Hood Canal
Gambling Joint Raided in East Aberdeen Shack
Officer Hook busted a gaming party at 8:30 this morning in a shack near the old cannery. Five men described as Greeks and Polaks were arrested and jailed after an all night session. detainees named John B. Kloske Jim Boltz John Schmidt Mike Shlave and Frank Yendis face a Judge Snider hearing this afternoon with Kloske posting 50 dollars bail while the others await. Spectators M. P. Miller and J. P. Kerbell were held on 25 dollars bail as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Hook
John B. Kloske
Jim Boltz
John Schmidt
Mike Shlave
Frank Yendis
Snider
Kloske
Calaboose
M. P. Miller
J. P. Kerbell
New Car Barn Under Construction at Electric Park
Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co. began work yesterday on a reinforced concrete car barn at Electric Park. Superintendent C. H. Nichols of the Federal Traction Co. arrived to oversee. the barn will house rolling stock, include a traveling crane, and feature a club room for motormen and conductors with modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Electric Park
C. H. Nichols
Federal Traction Co
Main Contests at the Splash Hoquiam Championship Events
Hoquiam set for Grays Harbor Splash with loggers contests including falling bucking and splicing. Competitors provide tools, 5 to 36 inch logs and 30 foot cable sections used. Entries due by June 15 with $5 good faith deposit refundable when events are called.
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Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Regretful Farewell for H B Zimmerman on Grays Harbor
H B Zimmerman is relieved of his duties at Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co by Mr Betrand and departs Wednesday for New York to assume management of a company property in a larger city. Aberdeen honors him with testimonials including a two elk tooth watch charm and a mounted panoramic photograph of Aberdeen from Lon Lewis given at a Saturday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Zimmerman
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Mr. Betrand
New York
Federal Traction Co
Aberdeen
Zimmerman
Lon Lewis
Grays Harbor
Senate opens probe into tariff lobby and WV coal strike
Washington June 1 the senate begins an investigation into a tariff lobby and the West Virginia coal strike while continuing work on tariff and currency reform. Subcommittees meet to issue witnesses and record personal business affiliations as leaders push to finish the tariff bill by June 23.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Wilson
West Virginia
Tillman
Congress
Education and Labor Committee
Swanson
Shields
Martine
Borah
Kenyon
Main Creek
House
Underwood
Alabama
House Democrats
Franklin school pupils marooned after launch grounds on sandspit
Principal James W. Hodge and 60 Franklin school pupils rode the gasoline launch Kennewick which ran aground on Vincent sandspit opposite Grays Harbor. Tug crews searched at 11, Kennewick located two hours later by the Skookum, and all passengers were ferried to a larger vessel and returned home by 4 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hodge
Lindner
Johnston
Koegler
Franklin School
Kennewick
Vincent Sandspit
Grays Harbor City
Baccalaureate Services at J M Weatherwax High School
The Weath erwax High School auditorium hosted the baccalaurate service Sunday morning for the graduating class and guests. Robert E. Cooper delivered the sermon titled What Hast Thou in Thy Hand with thoughtful, well received music and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Weatherwax High School
Herald
Robert E. Cooper
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Hanson Road
Robin Hood
Chehhalis
Department
Koehler
Elks
Aberdeen Printing Co
Aberdeen High School
Johnson Dines
New Theatre
Chanler
Ripley
Bijou
STATE
Olympic Timber
Splash
Westport
Baccalaurate Services
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