East Hoquiam Annexation debated in Aberdeen merger talk
Readers of the Hoquiam Herald discuss whether East Hoquiam should annex to Aberdeen. Questions cover trolley five cent fares, council representation, and pre existing debt, with the editor clarifying fare and taxation points and noting annexation requires resident support and formal steps.
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Rosenhaupt Emerges as Ruth's Possible Senate President Pick
In Seattle June 18 Ruth of Thurston and Slayden of Pierce oppose Governor Hay’s plan to extend the investigation. Rosenhaupt of Spokane County is floated as a potential successor to Ruth, as Slayden’s bid falters and Megis supporters report broad backing.
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Adjust Fire Losses in Zelasko Building Paid
Fire losses in the Zelasko building have been settled with checks expected daily. K Zelasko to receive 6000 through F E Jones Co. Red Cross Pharmacy losses 2000, Aberdeen Ship Chandlery 2000, BE L Koehler 44 for Bealey bath house damage.
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Grocers and Butchers Picnic Draws County Crowd at Moclips
About 500 people from Chehalis county attended Friday’s grocers and butchers picnic at Moclips. The day featured sports, two afternoon ball games, Hoquiam beating Aberdeen 6 to 5, and an Aberdeen Quinsault Indian team win 4 to 1. Horse races saw Jack Holm win the first and Esau Payne take the quarter mile.
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Judge Anders Dies After Fifteen Years on State Supreme Court
Olympia confirms the death of Thomas Jefferson Anders a longtime state supreme court justice who served fifteen years. Born April 4 1838 in Bloomfield Ohio he moved from Montana to Walla Walla and later to Olympia. Survived by his widow two sons and two daughters. Funeral set for tomorrow in Olympia.
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City halts bath house amid bond breach
Chas Bealey’s bath house, under bond to answer for an arson attempt, reopened Saturday after the city council condemned it as unsafe. He was arrested again, the establishment closed, and a possible claim against the city looms as creditors push to keep the business running to pay debts.
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Passenger Train Wreck Near Elma In June Incident
A passenger train on No. 9 derailed parts of the train after splitting a switch near Elma at the gravel pit. The engine stayed on the track and stopped after escaping the wreck. One passenger was bruised and the baggageman escaped unharmed, thrown into mail sacks. A special train was sent from Hoquiam, wrecking crews restored the line, and morning service resumed after brief delays.
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Aberdeen Herald Chronicle of Grays Harbor News
The Aberdeen Herald serves Grays Harbor with twice weekly local updates and society notices. It prices subscriptions at $1.50 annually in advance.
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Cats Win Series Pushes Tacoma into Fourth Place
The Black Cats secured a series victory away from home to move into third, closing on second place. Spokane remains second in percentage and leads Aberdeen by 32 points as they face each other this week, amid high fan anticipation. Standings show Seattle 45 19 .703, Spokane 30 33 .476, Aberdeen 29 33 .468, Portland 28 34 .452, Tacoma 0 0 2-0 39 .391.
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Macfarlane Appeals Smoke Law Case
W R Macfarlane manager of Western Lumber Co fined $5 for smoking cigarettes has filed an appeal bond in the police court and will test the constitutionality of the law that prescribes how tobacco must be smoked. He has engaged Thomas M Vance of Olympia as his attorney and plans to take the matter to the supreme court.
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Cougars Attack Hunters Near Humptulips
White Doe of Aberdeen Hoover and Earl Petit of Hoquiam were attacked by four hungry cougars while hunting near Humptulips last Thursday. The hunters fired, killing three of the beasts and wounding the fourth as it fled. The slain cougars measured over seven feet in length.
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Taft Dividend Tax Plan Draws Senate Backing
Washington letter notes Taft’s proposal to tax corporate dividends as part of the extra session. The plan, initially a concession to avoid an income tax, gains support from Aldrich to blunt income tax foes. It could apply to all earnings beyond expenses, prompting questions about enforcement and conference framing.
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