Home Rule in Taxation a Reformer’s Call to Fairness
A state board essay argues for tax reform in Washington stressing the failure of general property tax to equitably tax tangible and intangible property. It notes credits are exempted by law since 1907 and urges relief for farmers, mechanics, and middling citizens through targeted exemptions and revised assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
United States
State of
Washington
Annexation Proposal Defeated in Aberdeen Cosmopolis Vote
In Cosmopolis the annexation measure failed 225 to 14 amid heated rumors of bribery and a showy wheelbarrow stunt by A C Shamehorn after results. Aberdeen saw low turnout 725 with 69 in favor 84 opposed, fearing higher costs for water fire and police and the West toll bridge purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Cosmopolis
A. C. Shamehorn
C. T. McRobie
West Toll Bridge
Shelton Seizes I W W Agitators in Jail
In Shelton two I W W agitators were jailed after crowd action near the camps. Leaders led by Harry Graham of Seattle vanished but later reappeared and were detained on general principles. A large American flag will be raised across Main Street to warn I W W men to stay away.
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Shelton
Harry Graham
Seattle
Aberdeen Chamber Luncheon Covers Regional Development
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly luncheon at Hotel Washington tomorrow noon. Topics include sending a large delegation to the Southwest Washington Development Association convention and a restoration of Coffman’s trunk road proposal for Western Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Washington
Southwest Washington Development Association
N. B. Coffman
Chehalis
Washington
Executive Committee
Lumber Market Looking Up After April Shipments
Lumbermen report 6,000,000 feet shipped to foreign ports in April and optimism for summer. The April slump, tied to the recent strike, has eased as vessels resume routes between California, Grays Harbor, and Puget Sound. More seamen were paid off in Aberdeen, and the British steamer Dollar and the Strathleven loaded cargoes for the Far East and Australia. The Strathleven, a steel ship of 376 feet, 4,097 tons net, berthed at the Slade mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Puget Sound
Portland
California Points
United States Customs Service
Aberdeen
M. S. Dollar
Pacific Coast
Orient
Far East
Strathleven
Slade Mill
Australia
New Steamship Westport Launched For Grays Harbor Fleet
The steamship Westport built for the American Pacific Whaling Co. was launched Saturday in Seattle with Mrs. Charles F. Munday officiating at the baptism. Expected to reach Grays Harbor next Saturday, she will be placed in commission immediately forming a fleet of four steam whalers from the Bay City plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
American Pacific Whaling Co
Seattle
Charles F. Munday
Grays Harbor
Bay City
City Employment Bureau Opens Under A G Hill
The municipal employment agency opened this morning with A G Hill as Manager approved by the city council. Located at 307 East Wishkah Street next to the Herald office, it will serve all occupations with no fee for job seekers including domestic help and other categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Employment Agency
A. G. Hill
Wishkah Street
Herald Office
Cosmopolis Reading Room Controversy Ties City to Excelsior League
Mrs. Ballou of Portland and former Cosmopolis resident says Cosmopolis must honor a 99 year reading room clause tied to city ownership of the town hall site deeded in 1888. The Excelsior league, still active, contends the city has violated the contract by neglecting to maintain the reading room, prompting potential action to restore the facility valued at thousands today.
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Cosmopolis Town Hall
Excelsior League
A. Bal Jou
Portland
Cosmopolis
Pioneers to Organize Chehalis County Pioneers Association
J E Calder calls meeting of Chehalis County pioneers at the Wakefield hotel Elma on May 7 120th anniversary of Grays Harbor discovery by Captain Robert Gray. Early pioneers near Elma and Porter. aim to form a county association and plan a July Montesano reunion and picnic. All settlers before January 1 1885 invited to join.
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Aberdeen Pioneers’ Association
Chehalis County
Pioneers’ Association
J. E. Calder
Wakefield Hotel
Elma
Grays Harbor
Robert Gray
Columbia
Columbia River
Porter
Montesano
Candidacies surge as Democrats meet in Walla Walla
Boomlets for gubernatorial contenders appear among 160 delegates at the state convention. Major bids include M. M. Godman of Seattle for superior court judge and William Blackman of Spokane for state labor commissioner. Walla Walla backs William Dunphy for national committeeman amid multiple regional candidacies. North Yakima opens 1752 acres for settlement under the Yakima reclamation project with ten year payments and a drawing system for allocation.
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Walla Walla
Godman
M. M. Godman
Seattle
Superior Court
Columbia County
William Blackman
Spokane
John R. Rogers
Henry McBride
Blackman
Rogers
L. F. Chester
Hugh C. Todd
RE. C. Million
David S. Troy
Chimacum
Colfax
Hugh Wallace
Tacoma
Mark A. Fullerton
Supreme Court
North Yakima
United States Reclamation Service
Tieton
Yakima
United States Land Office
North
Land Office
Knoeell Faces Solo Opponent in Hoquiam Mayoral Recall
Hoquiam residents prepare for a May 20 mayoral recall primary with Chris Knoeell as the sole candidate after A. C. Girard withdrew and Z. T. Archer dropped out. Martin F. Smith filed his candidacy on June 3. Knoeell submitted his petition earlier with the city clerk.
Hospital Reopens Under New Aberdeen General Management
Dr. Paul Smits takes over Aberdeen General from Dr. I. R. Watkins after months of closure. He partners with Dr. O. R. Austin and Dr. H. C. Randolph to resume public operation this week, continuing the hospital’s former management style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smits
Aberdeen General Hospital
I. R. Watkins
Smits
O. R. Austin
H. C. Randolph
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T. D. Rockwell
I. W
Back
de Mar
Philadelphia
City Employment Bureau
Pleting Organization
Walla Walla Area
Jesse Murphy
A. A. Lewis
George E. Ryan
State Central Committee
Ryan
Sunnyside
Hospital
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