HILL WINS TREASURERSHIP BY NARROW MARGIN IN PRIMARY
In the primary Roy Sargent leads for mayor with 1,378 votes over R. A. Wiley 1,108. Incumbent T. H. Hill defeats W. W. Maxey for treasurer by 49 votes. Glen Snider beats Ira Gardner for police judge with 1,348 to 1,111. Ward results vary, with Moore defeating McWhinney in the sixth ward and Cunningham winning the second ward by eight votes. Total city vote 2,360.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sargent
R. A. Wiley
T. H. Hill
W. W Maxey Fr
Glen Snider
Ira Gardner
Grant
Empey
Egerer
McWhinney
Ben Moore
Aberdeen Eagles’ Lodge
R. L. Cunningham
Wiley
Sargent
Hill
Maxey
Robinson
T. H. Ash
Anton Pista
John Strommer
Mark McGregor
Y. T. Evans
Pista
Evans
Moore
Strommer
Cunningham
Pol
RC Sargent
Andrew Ce
Edie
Teedwtoes
Abby T. H. Hill
Ira N
Gardner LS
Ruarks
Sheriff Office Costs Far Exceed Budget
State accountants report the Monteseano sheriff's office spent about 4000 dollars more than necessary in 1916. The office cost taxpayers 10000 dollars, with salaries totaling 5255.69. They praise County Auditor Campbell for accuracy and commend county commissioners as business managers. Clerk's receipts were 2050.89 and most road funds are sound except district 4 where eight percent of realty taxes are unpaid.
Two Men Held by Hoquiam Police on Slavery Charges
Hoquiam police took into custody two girls aged 17 and 15 and two men on a slavery related case. The girls were placed in the care of Mrs. C. T. Brackett pending their parents from Astoria. The men, identified as John Dottewick and Herman Bidwell, are jailed on the charges.
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Hoquiam Police
Hoquiam
C. T. Brackett
Astoria
John Dottewick
Herman Bidwell
45 New Buildings in Aberdeen Valued at 44750
Deputy county assessor Asa B. Wilson reports 45 new buildings erected in Aberdeen over the past year totaling 44750 in value. The Peterson ship yards tops the list at 4000 dollars, the most costly property.
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Asa B. Wilson
Aberdeen
Peterson Shipyards
Aberdeen man admits selling whiskey with permit
Ray Clark of Aberdeen told Judge Ben Sheeks he sold a bottle of whiskey obtained on a permit to a friend. The friend proved to be a city or county detective. Sentence will be passed later.
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Montesano
Ray Clark
Aberdeen
Ben Sheeks
Potter brothers in gun blast at Heron Street shop
Clarence Potter pulled a revolver from a show case at the Heron and Washington bicycle shop and shot his brother Leslie in the cheek as a bluff. The weapon discharged. Leslie was wounded but not seriously hurt and expected to stay in the hospital several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Leslie Potter
Heron
Washington Streets
Leslie
McNeill Loses Contingent Fee Suit in Montesano
A. C. McNeill lost his suit against O. M. Nelson over a $1,100 attorneys fee. Nelson had received the fee after winning against Dr. F. L. Carr. McNeill testified he pursued the case through Nelson and quoted Mrs. Alice Johnson remarking the two men together would not make a good attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
A. C. McNeill
O. M. Nelson
McNeill
Nelson
Alice Johnson
F. L. Carr
Bond Issue Proposed to Pay City Warrants in Hoquiam
Hoquiam officials consider a bond ordinance for 170000 dollars to fund outstanding current expense warrants. City Attorney Heath presented the measure to the city commission, with an April election likely pending the ordinance’s passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
City Commission
Heath
Senate Adopts Cloture Rule in Historic Vote
The United States Senate approved a cloture rule by 76 to three, shifting power to two thirds of members to limit debate and set votes on pending measures. Opponents LaFollette Gronna and Sherman divided on the armed neutrality bill, signaling the demise of organized filibuster after six hours of debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
LaFollette
and Gronna
Sherman
Senate
Suit Attacks Hoquiam Bank Over Securities Control
E M McGlauflin seeks restraining order against Lumbersman's Bank of Hoquiam alleging $8 000 in securities held wrongfully. He claims the bank aims to foreclose two notes to gain control of Columbia Commercial Co and schedules a hearing for March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGlauflin
South Side Timber Company
Columbia Commercial Company
Naval Militia Battalion Formed Here Today
Navy department authorizes organizing a full naval militia battalion here and officers arrive to conduct examinations. Lieut. Wm. Donovan Jr will be promoted to lieutenant commander of the battalion. Officers' exams start at 1 PM at the armory, with enlisted men eligible to test for rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy Department
Navy
Wm. Donovan, Jr
Elma Student Wins First in Butter Judging Contest
L. C. Callow of Elma received the first prize in the collegiate butter judging contest at the Portland dairy products show. The State College student was registered from Elma.
Court Dismisses Boeing Appeal on Condemnation Case
The U S Supreme Court declined to hear Boeing and Grays Harbor Logging in the Coats Fordney condemnation suit over a right of way for a logging road. No final judgment exists as condemnation proceedings have not begun, leaving no grounds for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
W. E. Boeing
Grays Harbor Logging Company
Coats-Fordney Logging Company
Coates-Fordney Company
Grays Harbor Company
Boeing
State Supreme Court
W. H. Abel
United States
Supreme Court
Bridges and Bruener
Coats-Fordney Company
Malone Couple Wed in Elma Marriage
Malone couple Arthur Bender and Miss Minerva Bennett wed in Elma on March 8. After spending several days in Mays they will reside in Malone.
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Malone
Arthur Bender
Minerva Bennett
Elma
Mays
Measles Close Hoquiam Grade Schools
Hoquiam district shuts all grade schools after 20 new measles cases on the West Side. Parents ordered to keep children at home or in yards. Restrictions to cover East side as well. Five scarlet fever and three diphtheria cases reported but not expected to spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
Hurley
Pioneer Laundry Anniversary in Aberdeen Deepens Local History
On March 8, 1891 Arthur Portier who lived on West Heron street started what may have been Aberdeen's first white laundry. With no water system the business was built on Bean creek near the new post office site on North G street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Portier
West Heron Street
Aberdeen
Mr. Portier
Bean Creek
North G Street
Chicago Labor Union Denies Credentials to I W W Members
Chicago federation of Labor votes nearly unanimously to deny credentials to I W W members seeking labor union support for funding the defense of 74 I W W members facing murder charges in Seattle. President John Fitzpatrick denounces I W W tactics as aimed at destroying unions and refuses to sanction their methods. I W W delegates withdraw from the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Organized Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
Seattle
Federation
John Fitzpatrick
American Federation of Labor
Sheriff’s Shot Ended Aberdeen Joy Ride
In Montesano on March 8 Sheriff Jeff Bartell fired at a Ford owned by Ed Benn to stop a joy ride involving Earl Selberg and a young girl. Selberg, under 18, was taken to juvenile court after a tire was shot out. Benn’s car was recovered near the Elks club. The girl was released to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Jeff Bartell
Ed Benn
Aberdeen
Earl Selberg
Selberg
Benn
Elks’ Club
Aberdeen plans Cordova clam cannery by Pioneer Packing
Aberdeen interests announce a new clam cannery to be built in Cordova Alaska this spring. The Pioneer Packing company will operate as a subsidiary of Sea Beach Packing with G P Hafferty as manager. The plant will employ 150 men and women and crews are being signed up as the trip north is set to begin April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Interests
Cordova
Alaska
Pioneer Packing Company
Sea Beach Packing Company
G. P. Hafferty
Farm hog price reported in Saginaw market
Willis G. Hopkins from his farm at Saginaw arrived with ten dressed hogs and sold them to local markets at fifteen cents per pound, indicating high pork prices in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis G. Hopkins
Saginaw
Aberdeen council tables occupation tax amid union opposition
The Aberdeen city council voted to table the occupation tax ordinance after labor unions including the International Union of Timber Workers and Aberdeen Typographical Union urged against it. Mayor Phillips defended the tax while candidate opponents remained unanimous against it. The meeting also addressed debt releases, bridge work on Elliott slough, street car track lowering, street paving, and potential city garbage collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union of Timber Workers
Aberdeen Central Labor Council
Aberdeen Typographical Union
Shingle-Weavers Union
Phillips
Sorensen
John Sorensen
Oro Investment Company
Elliott Slough
War Department
Kelsey
Sixth Street
Plank Exchange Street
East Aberdeen
Pista
Weiland
Two Loggers Die in Forest Accident at Fern Hill Camp
Dan Fedo 34 was killed when a log parted while he sawed and rollers struck him. R E Borden 49 died after a falling limb injured him. he died Sunday in a local hospital. Borden left a widow and eight children. his family roots span Sunnyside Washington and other relatives in Idaho and Sunnyside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Fedo
Fern Hill
R. E. Borden
Wyncodhe Timber Company
Sunnyside
Wash
Idaho
Man jailed after hotel theft attempt ends engagement
Montesano Mar 5 Joe Shroeder is in jail serving 30 days for trying to beat his board bill. He reportedly tried to carry his suitcase and belongings from a Cosmopolis hotel before his arrest. His fiancé reportedly deserted him after the incident.
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Montesano
Mar
Joe Shroeder
Cosmopolis
Shroeder
Monarch Bottling Works Soda Theft Suspected
Thieves entered the Monarch Bottling Works at 400 West Heron Street last night and took four dozen bottles of soda water. The office remained untouched. Authorities suspect local boys as the culprits after entering through a rear window.
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Monarch Bottling Works
West Heron Street
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Weed
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Roy C. Sargent
Grant, Empey
B. E. Loomis
E. V. Springer
I ‘Aik Re
Horn Broo . P. Rs
W. L. Markley
Harry Pruden
A. J. Grant
W. H. Robinson
W. J. Egerer
James Empey
W. H. McWhinney
A. E. Anderson
Const
Dombrowski
WY. T. Evans Lee
Sheriff’s Office
Boodie
Clarence Potter
Hoquuiam
ICE
Hoquiam Bank
E. G. McGlauflin
Lumberman’s Bank
Elma Boy
West Side
Pioneer Laundry
L.W.W
Sheriff’s Gun
ROB Monarch Bottling Works
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