Aberdeen debates Carnegie library gift and union response
The Aberdeen council discusses accepting Carnegie's library gift with conditions to maintain a free building costing at least 1500 annually. Labor union opposition is questioned, and supporters urge using Carnegie funds to create a real library, arguing tainted money concerns are unfounded. The piece also references Herbine liver medicine endorsements.
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Carnegie Library
Carnegie
Aberdeen
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania
Buncombe
Carnegie Works
Washington Good Roads Legislation Gains Support
Tenth legislature praised for road laws boosting state highways. Key measures include convict labor on state roads, quarry purchases by counties, $225000 for thirteen state roads, and a state aid plan with half-cost sharing. Polson and Tibbetts figures feature in levy debates as Snow projects a 1000 mile eastern western link costing over $1 million with a six hundred thousand annual target.
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Washington
Union
Olympia
General Road and Bridge Fund
State Highway Fund
Telford
Polson
Tibbetta
King
Thompson
Spokane
Senate
Ramsay
House Roads and Bridges Committee
Good Roads
Estate heirs sought for Beloit Byrnes estate
Information is requested about Michael Byrnes also spelled Burns, son of Mathew and Mary Byrnes of Beloit Wisconsin. Mathew Byrnes died January 8 1907 and the son is needed for settlement. Address Alice Byrnes 1201 F street Beloit Wisconsin.
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Michael Byrnes
Burns
Mathew
Mary Byrnes
Beloit
Wisconsin
Mathew Byrnes
Alice Byrnes
F Street
Morse Wins Suit Over San Francisco Vessel Purchase
Sudden and Christianson sued Morse in superior court after he stopped payment on a 5000 option cheque for the M. F. Plant vessel. The jury awarded defendants 40 dollars and 50 cents. The case concerns a 107000 sale attempt and may be appealed to the supreme court. Attorneys for Sudden & Christianson were Hogan and Bridges. Morse was represented by Cross and Agnew.
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Sudden & Christianson
Bert. Morse
Superior Court
Mr. Morse
San Francisco
M. F. Plant
Ile
J. C. Hogan
J. B. Bridges
J.C. Cross
W. I. Agnew
Morse
Supreme Court
Divine Healing and Scriptural Debate in Journal
J C K Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia endorses Dr McInturf healing in Aberdeen and rebuts Rev Watson on miraculous gifts. The letter argues for continued spiritual gifts and cites Acts 8 and Paul, while noting Dr McInturf charges and public healings. Also a brief ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills at Evans Drug Co.
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Eprrok
Herato
Melnturf
Watson
McIntorf
Aberdeen
Averdgen
Phillip
Apostle
Paul
J.C. K
J. A. Harmon
Sizemore
West Va
Dr. King
Evans Drug Co. Drug Store
Montesano Hotel proprietor Alexander Nichols commits suicide
Alexander Nichols 48, Montesano hotel owner and local official, was found dead in his room from a self inflicted gunshot. He left a farewell note to his wife and two daughters. Coroner reports the bullet entered above the right ear and passed into the next room.
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Montesano
Alexander Nichols
Montesano Hotel
Nichols
Girard
Band Saw Breaks at Hoquiam Mill
A double cut band saw at Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle broke during full speed operation. The mishap wrecked part of the mill, hurled wheels through the air and roof, but no injuries were reported. Repairs will limit output until a replacement can be installed, with damage in the thousands.
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Hoquiam
Hoquiam Lumber & Shingle Company
Disposing of the Philippines debated as a national issue
The editorial argues growing sentiment to end imperial hold on the Philippines. It warns retention would be a military burden and urges independence or a costly protectorate, noting costs exceeding 300,000,000 and signaling possible party platform planks. The piece cites White House and Republican circles and urges freeing the nation to focus on domestic questions.
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Philippines
Uncle Sam
United States
Orient
New York
White House
Republican Party
Washington
Interior Department
Japan
Walla Walla Union
Aberdeen
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Alice Roosevelt
J. C. Smith
Little Rock
Ark
Aberdeen Butcher
Rev. Watson
H. Robinson
Observer
Emerson
S. C. Mitchell
North G St
Girandest
Express
Wolff
Paris
Geo. J. Wolff
Aberdeen’s Best Store
Postoffice
Geo. Fisher
East Heron St
Aberdeen, Wash
W. J. Long
Dabney Block
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