State Debt Totals and Per Capita Burden Across Washington
A Herald analysis totals state, county, and municipal debts at 141,199,924 with 13.77 percent of valuation. East side shows lower per capita debt and cheaper administration than the West, while King County leads in per capita obligations at 183.70 and 21.36 percent of assessed valuation.
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Herald
Washington
East Side
Spokane County
Grant County
San Juan County
Cascades
Spokane
King
King County
Wahkiakum
State Capitol
General Fund
Asotin
Chelan
Ferry
Franklin
Kittitas
Stevens
Yakima
Walla Walla
Chehalis
Clallam
West Side King
West
Natural gas finds spark Raymond oil excitement
Gas discovered in Raymond business district with a test showing high quality. Local parties secured 2000 acres, engaged a Texas expert who believes oil is likely at paying quantities. Drilling to begin within 10 days, with a corporation forming to manage the venture.
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Raymond
Texas Oil
Third
Duryea
Fatal Accident Claims Life of John Savage Jr
In Coats Fordney Camp 2 a flying cable struck 20 year old John Savage Jr. causing a fatal head injury. He died before city treatment. he was from Olympia with parents there. His brother Henry lives here. sisters reside in Ferndale and Hood Canal area. body shipped for burial.
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John Savage, Jr
Coate Fordney Camp
Coats-Fordney
Savage
Olympia
Henry Savage
Ferndale
Hoods Canal
Liquor Sale Charge Against R McDougall
R McDougall of Moclips was brought up Wednesday evening on a liquor selling to Indians charge. He had a hearing before U S Court Commissioner Pearsall and was held in 500 dollars bail to answer in the federal court.
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R. McDougall
Moclips
United States Court
Pearsall
Veterans in Convention Opens in Aberdeen with Parade
The eleventh annual convention of the Spanish American War Veterans of Washington and Alaska opened in Aberdeen with a parade led by Commander Arthur W. Calder. About 200 veterans marched, followed by Civil War vets, the Aberdeen band, and delegations from Vancouver Camp Veterans.
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Department of Washington
Alaska
Aberdeen
Washington Hotel
Heron Street
Knights of Pythias Hall
Arthur W. Calder
Vancouver Camp
O. R. Austin
John D. Roberts
J. M. Phillips
J. M. Weatherway High School
Lon Lewis
Electric Pavilion
Ladies Auxiliary
Hoquiam
Fairmont Hotel
Smita Block
Down from Seattle Visit by Mr and Mrs Hal Anderson
Mr and Mrs Hal Anderson of Seattle are in the city this week visiting friends and relatives, stopping to see numerous local acquaintances during their stay.
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Hal Anderson
Seattle
City
Aberdeen High School Class Of 1914 Graduation
Forty three members of the Aberdeen class of 1914 received diplomas at the twenty first annual graduation in the J M Weatherwax High School auditorium. Harold Moulton won the C M Weatherwax scholarship prize of 100 dollars. Ellen Lemmen received 25 dollars. Prof Frederick E Bolton of the University of Washington spoke on Whatsoever a Man Soweth That Shall He Also Reap. A dancing party followed and the year closed with report cards and athletics letters distributed. The 650 dollar trophy cup for the football champions was formally presented.
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Aberdeen High School
J. M. Weatherwax High School
C. M. Weatherwax
Harold Moulton
Ellen Lemmen
F. F. W. Greene
Rosaline Brachvogel
Aberdeen School
Board of Education
J. T. McQueen
First Methodist Church
Frederick E. Bolton
University of Washington
Aberdeen
Reckless Driver Arrested After Auto Hits Building
M. H. Clark of Cosmopolis was arrested in South Aberdeen for reckless driving after his vehicle struck a building near the South Aberdeen fire station and overturned. He appeared under the influence, sustained a cut hand, and posted 25 bail to answer in police court this after.
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M. H. Clark
Cosmopolis
South Aberdeen
Clark
Free Tolls Act Repealed by Senate Vote
The Senate approved repeal of the Panama tolls exemption for American coastwise shipping by 50 to 36 votes. The bill moves to the House with the Norris-Simmons amendment preserving US rights under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The chamber adjourned amid party tensions and raised voices over the repeal.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
United States
Chamberlain
Lane
Oregon
Brady
Borah
Idaho
Jones and
Poindexter
Man Reports Attempted Suicide By Liquor Lapse
Edward Dolan junior, son of Thomas Dolan and city employee, attempted suicide early yesterday by ingesting antiseptic tablets and chloroform while intoxicated. A physician arrived promptly and saved his life. Dolan is married with a young child.
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Edward Dolan, J
Thomas Dolan
Dolan
Splash Parade to Head Chehalis Fourth Festivities
The second annual Splash at Aberdeen on July 3 to 5 will be the county's only Fourth of July celebration this year in Chehalis. Governor Ernest Lister and Mrs. Lister will attend, staying with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carney. The parade is a major feature with many firms and societies joining, promising the finest pageant yet in Southwestern Washington. Prizes will honor best decorated babies and engage mothers in parade activities.
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Aberdeen
Chehalis
Ernest Lister
Lister
J. J. Carney
Washington
Geo. J. Wolff
Parade planning to showcase Hoquiam Aberdeen groups in procession
The two cities prepare for a major parade with floats and participants from a wide range of clubs lodges and organizations in Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Signups include Elks Eagles Pythias Woodmen of the World Knights of Columbus Moose Foresters Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club Indians Quiniault residents schools and city departments.
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Hoquiam
Commercial Club
Aberdeen
Modern Woodmen of the World
Knights of Columbus
Moose and Forester Lodge
Germania Societies of
Aberdeen and
Loggers
Chamber of Commerce of
Commercial Club of
Quiniault Reser
Quiniault Club of
Elma
Cosmopolis
Montesano
McCihenry
Company 6
Spanish War Veterans Association
Grand Army
Women's Relief Corps
Croatian Society of Austrians of
Knights of Khorassen
City of
Headed Medical Corps Promotes Captain Austin to Major
Captain O R Austin of the medical corps New Gernment has been promoted to major with a commission dated June 1 He is a veteran of the Spanish American War and has previously served as captain of company G.
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O. R. Austin
Medical Corps
Austin
Refusal to Extend Time Delays City Paving and Rail Work
At Wednesday city council, a request to extend the deadline for paving West Herem Street by Grays Harbor Railway & Light was refused. Rails shipment delays push talks with contractors and property owners over possible damage suits as July heat nears Splash celebration. Officers warn delays may interrupt power supply and force passengers to walk. Rail shipment expected East by July 23, possibly an extension with contractors to avoid public disruption. Also discussed water mains in fill district No 2, bonding funds, and options to cover pipes. Other items include liquor licenses renewals, a 20 foot concrete alley roadway, a bridge replanking, and traffic speed changes. The city plans five annual payments for Pacific avenue grading and graveling. City Attorney to press Northern Pacific on sharing drain costs under River street right of way.
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Empey
Cross
Hans Eichner
K Street
M. V. Snider
Heron Street
L Street
H. H. McMillin
Block 20
Weatherwax Addition
Pacific Avenue
Northern Pacifi Railroad Company
River Street
W. C. Albee
Federal investigator gathers public debt and tax data
LeRoy Thomas of the federal department of commerce tours Montesano and plans Aberdeen and Hoquiam for information gathering. The inquiry, not an inspection, collects records on public debt income funds property valuation taxes and related figures for government tables.
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Montesano
LeRoy Thomas
Federal Department of Commerce
Government Department
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
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Mississippi
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James
Carnegie Foundation
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Order of Eagles
Order of
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Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
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Federal Department
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