Tax fears and political hints in Grays Harbor edition
The article discusses circulation claims by The Herald of Grays Harbor and critiques political statements by Chas W. Smith of Hoquiam. It covers tax costs in Chehalis County, state versus local spending, and cautions against constitutional amendments as a shortcut to lower taxes while urging cutting actual expenses.
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Herald
Grays Harbor
Chehalis County
Chas. W. Smith
Hoquiam
Washingtonian
Smith
Chehalis Republicans Oppose Direct Primary in League with Progressives
Tacoma Tribune reports Chehalis County Republicans at Aberdeen convention voted to reject direct primaries and favor old delegate conventions aligning with Progressives opposition to tariff and tariff law. It cites 1912 Aberdeen Republican convention sending a Taft delegation despite Roosevelt primary support and warns reformers to abandon machine methods to win Progressive support.
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Chehalis County
Aberdeen
Congress
Washington
Chehalis
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Tacoma
Tax conference at state university prompts local response
As the result of the tax conference at the state university, the people of the region respond with renewed interest in fiscal policy and potential local reforms. Community leaders discuss implications for schools, services, and municipal budgets.
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the State University
People of
Prosperity Door Opens as Economic Signals Improve
Signe of Prosperity chairman Gary argues the door to prosperity is near as railroad earnings rise and bank clearings grow. Crop yields and Mexico settlement prospects boost sentiment, while Republicans may resist until after the election, yet may still share in the improving outlook.
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Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Wage Eight Hour Law Ruled Harmful to Washington Industry
The Spokesman-Review cites the proposed eight hour day for workers across Washington’s agricultural, horticultural, livestock, dairy, lumber, mining, manufacturing and fishing sectors and general business. It warns that state wage laws cannot be readjusted without harming wage-earners and contrasts domestic policy with broader export trade concerns raised by national discussions. It notes J A Farrell of United States Steel on export importance and recent shifts in the U S balance of trade amid European competition.
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James J. Hill
Washington
Hill
United States
England
Farrell
Mr. Hill
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Spokesman-Review
National Foreign Trade Convention
J. A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade
Europe
Asia
Locating Minerals Through New F Rays in Ore Exploration
Inventor Ulivi reports experiments in France and Italy showing F rays can locate mineral deposits and trigger explosives without contact. The device emits tones from resonators that identify metals by their distinct notes, enabling mapping of ore bodies and potential commercial use in mineral exploration.
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France
Italy
Ing. Ulivi
Frays
Ing. Ulms
Ulivi
Foot Operated Auto Jack Stirrup Aids Easy Lifting
A Chicago manufacturer introduces a foot stirrup attachment that allows operating a car jack with the foot while standing. The device aims to keep hands clean by avoiding dust and grease during tire changes and can be quickly adjusted for use with existing jacks.
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Chicago
Uses of Aluminium Across Industries
The article outlines aluminium being light durable and highly alloyable with strong resistance to air water and acids. It highlights its growing use in kitchen utensils surgical devices jewelry machinery bearings and other goods. Exports show large demand in Canada England and India with Japan Australia Germany and Brazil following.
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Canada
England
India
Japan
Australia
Germany
Brazil
Opposed to the Fish Bill by Washington Fishermen Groups
Farmers from Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties join the Union to oppose Initiative Measure No. 11. They argue the bill would tax the fishing and oyster industries, threaten prices and competitiveness with Alaska and British Columbia, and misstate the state’s revenue from licenses and property taxes.
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Walla Walla
Columbia
Garfield
State Fish Commissioner
Alaska
British Columbia
Oregon
Washington
United States
His Golden Wedding
A humorous item from London Tit-Bits notes a man plans a golden wedding next week and jokes about marrying an American heiress, prompting playful disbelief about his age.
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Jones
Brown
London
A Useful Bureau Initiative Seeks to Abolish Inspection Office
Initiative Measure No. 7 proposes abolishing the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of public offices and transferring its functions to the state auditor. It limits traveling auditors to three and cites five years of savings, recovered funds, and reduced violations as justification. The measure urges serious consideration before signing petitions and warns repeal would take over two years if enacted.
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Bureau of
Grange Repudiates Fish Bill in Keyport Meeting
At the March 21 gathering of Keyport Grange No. 649 members unanimously approved a resolution protesting the fish bill and condemning the joint legislative committee’s tactics. The action shows local grange sentiment diverging from state leaders backing the Seven Sisters proposal.
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Grange
Seven Sisters
Keyport Grange
Joint Legislative Committee
Initiative costs top one million for fourteen measures
The fourteen initiative measures including the Seven Sisters bills will have a net cost exceeding $1,000,000.
Parents Encourage Outdoor Time for Children and Sunlight
The passage urges wise parents to provide sunlit rooms and ample fresh air for children. It compares indoor darkness with a covered tree that would weaken and perish, arguing bedrooms should be bright and well ventilated day and night.
Hidden Wealth Front in Panic Notes from Puck
In oblique dialogue Mrs. Coupon-Thomas calls for budget cuts while Mrs. Van Gelt defends her finances kept in a safe vault. The remark underscores ongoing market unease as securities slide daily.
Women excel with larger muscles in certain jobs
Scientific tests show women use larger muscle groups more efficiently than men in occupations requiring them, while in tasks using smaller muscles they outperform as well. The findings suggest gender differences in muscular efficiency across different work demands.
Beach Excursion Train Schedule Updated for Sundays
The Northern Pacific announces a new Sunday beach excursion from Chehalis to Moclips. The special leaves Aberdeen at 8 25 a m and arrives at Moclips around 10 00 a m with a return from Moclips at 4 45 p m. Regular beach trains remain on their usual schedule. No daily mid day service announcement yet.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Chehalis
Moclips
Aberdeen
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New York State
Commissioner of Health
Ouaras
Charles Becker
New York
North G’st
Phone
Excelsior Rug Factory
J. W. Groves, Prop
Comeau Furniture Co
Selby White
Willis R. Lebo & Co
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