Railroads clash on Olympic Peninsula in transcontinental race
A vast struggle unfolds on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula as the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Union Pacific alliance led by E K Harriman squares off with James J Hill and the Northern Pacific. surveying parties race to locate lines and timber interests flood the region while a joint line around the peninsula is planned and bridges and ferries are readied for cross state traffic.
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Olympic Peninsula
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago
New York
Northern Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific
A. L. Hickman
Cowlitz River
Hoods Canal
Discovery Bay
Strait
Clallam
Grays Harbor
United States
Continental Timber Company
Lawrence Fitch
Earling
A. L. Flewelling
Palmer
Seattle
Centralia
Chehalis
Gate City
Tacoma
Olympia
Moclips
Quinsault
Elma
Summit
Port Townsend & Southern
Port Townsend
Columbia River
Quilcene
Quilcene Bay
Junction City
Port Ludlow
Port Angeles
Squin Bay
Fitch
Squinbay
Lake Crescent
Nims Prophecy Cited On Grays Harbor Growth Claim
A Chehalis county history note recalls Revel Nima’s prophecy from 1886 linking Chehalis county’s destiny to a thriving Grays Harbor harbor. The item clarifies the prophecy supported Grays Harbor’s rise, though misattribution to L B Nims is noted and the Recorder’s stance is described as advocating county seat move. The Herald is cited as Gray’s Harbor’s most read paper.
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Chehalis County
Lower Montesano
Cosmopolis
Revel Nima
Grays Harbor
Steilacoom
Montesano
L. B. Nims
Cosmopolia
Ruel Nims
L. B
Graya Harbor
Herald
Gray’s Harbor
Pioneer Be c k w i t h Fatally Gored by Horse in Elma
Mr S H Beckwith a Chehalis county pioneer died after being found under a vicious horse in his Elma barn He was born April 29 1830 in Dearborn Indiana and would have turned 77 next April He married in 1855 and left a wife and eleven children Funeral held at the Christian church where he long resided, with many friends mourning his loss.
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S. H. Beckwith
Chehalis County
Elma
Mr. Beckwith
Dearborn Co
Indiana
Plains
Dalles
Oregon
Rogue River
Kma
Christian Church
Beckwith
Alice Roosevelt’s Wedding Noted in History Nods
J. Smith of Little Rock Arkansas endorses Herbine as the greatest liver regulator and cure for bilious headaches constipation chills fever and liver complaints. The medicine is sold by all druggists and lauded for long use.
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J. ©. Smith
Little Rock
Ark
Wolff's Spring Showings Highlight European Market Access
New arrivals continue in the Cloak and Suit Department with each shipment offering distinct individuality. Mr Wolff leverages access to New York, Eastern markets, and major European markets this season.
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Mr. Wolff
New York
Spring Suits and Coats Highlight New English Walking Suit
A bustling display features Spring Suits including the English Walking Suit trimmed with braids, the Pony Suit and Ponita Suit, plus Silk Suits. Coats range from the long mixed coat in brown and grey to the short Box Coat among other stylish models.
Large stock of skirts shown in Aberdeen display
A local store advertises an extensive collection of skirts including Voiles Panamas Chiffon and mixed fabrics. The dealer notes this is the prettiest assortment ever shown in Aberdeen, emphasizing variety over detailed descriptions.
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Aberdeen
Silkk Petticoats Shine In Silk Petti Coats Display
Advertises Silk Petticoats as the leading line from S. H. M. garments. Promises free replacement for any broken Petticoat within three months. Highlights a season showing of black skirts with embroidery and a full rainbow of colors.
Spring Waists Described by Artful Selection
Describes the latest waist fashions with praise for Mr. Wolff as an expert selector. Admits the narrator cannot fully describe their daintiness yet invites readers to judge for themselves.
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Mr. Wolff
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Milwaukee
Olympic Forest Reserve
Harriman
Quibeene
Kalama
Everett
Great Northern
Stampede Tunnel
North Bank Road
Portand
Ake Crescent
Fairholme
Beaver River
Solduck
Dickie
Quillayate
Port Crescent
Gettysburg
Physt
East Clallam
Hoko River
Nims
Sage
Alice Roosevelt
Cold Care
E. L. K. Pharmacy Quality Drug Store
E. Heron
Tel
Wolff’s
Aberdeen’s Best Store
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