Aberdeen Faces Referendum On Wishkah Bridge Plan
Aberdeen editors argue the city must not bypass finance for a modern Wishkah bridge. They warn against postponing repairs to the Heron street span and urge voters to consider cost, bonds, and long term safety in choosing between a new $50,000 to $95,000 bridge solution.
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Tottering
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Aberdeen to vote on Will Discuss Bridge Bonds
The Heron street bridge's unsafe condition prompts Aberdeen voters to consider a special election for a modern Wishkah street bridge. Editor Jno J Carney will address Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association and the Aberdeen W C T U on the bond issue, inviting opponents to share the platform.
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Heron Street
Lockwood
Herald
Aberdeen Bridge
Jno
J. Carney
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Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association
Wishkah Street
Carney
Aberdeen W. C. T. U
France
Aberdeen
Captain Vanucie Injured in South Aberdeen Fire Run
Captain Vanucie of the South Aberdeen fire station fell from a sidewalk while hurrying to a small blaze Saturday night and fractured three ribs. A second fire call occurred the same night. F A Bonsfield’s auto on Heron street caught fire and was slightly damaged.
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South Aberdeen
Vanucie
F. A. Bonsfield
Heron Street
Wilson defends equal justice stance in New Jersey reform drive
President Wilson in Jersey City voters framed tariff protests as special interests versus masses. He urged Democrats to deliver disinterested justice and loyalty to the people, stressing the party’s duty to secure equal justice and curb political influence over criminal justice.
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Jersey City
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Washington
Washington City
United States
Jersey
Farmers Day Next Saturday Plans in Chehalis County
The Chehalis county farmers will host Aberdeen next Saturday inviting all county farmers to a lecture by C. L. Smith of the Oregon Washington Railway & Navigation Co. The event aims to unite farmers and city merchants to press county commissioners for a farm expert and to foster cooperation across industries. A free banquet for 200 to 300 guests is set for 12:30 at the Electric building. The joint committees meet at 11:45 at the Aberdeen Chamber to organize a county central body.
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Aberdeen
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C. L. Smith
Oregon- Washington Railway & Navigation Co
Washington
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
O.W. Railway
Puget Sound
Smith
Aberdeen Chamber
Public Lecture by Mr Knapp in Montesano
A free public lecture by Mr Knapp will be held at the Calder opera house Montesano next Thursday May 8 under the Christian Science Society. On Friday May 9 he will speak at the Christian Science church Hoquiam and the public is invited.
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Knapp
Calder Opera House
Montesano
Christian Science Society
Agricultural Prospects Highlight Chehalis County Resources
W C Maw of the Aberdeen Chamber outlines Chehalis County's vast untapped land and wealth. He cites 821,723 acres outside city property with 305,831 acres unimproved and 23,708 cultivated, plus livestock totals and potential tax value if all land were cultivated and stocked.
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Chehalis County
W. C. Ma- Maw
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Chehalis
Naval Militia to Be Mustered in Soon
Aberdeen prepares to muster 85 youths into the new naval militia division. Exams cover mental and physical fitness, with four commissioned officers to be named. Adjutant General Llewellyn will muster the unit on May 14 in Bremerton, led by E A McKenna who is expected to command and who served in the Spanish War.
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Aberdeen
Naval Militia
Bremerton
Llewellyn
E. A. McKenna
Timber Barons Battle over Chehalis Timber Tax Cruise
The Simpson Logging Co sues Chehalis county over timber land tonnage in 217 saying overvaluation and unfair cruises. Judge Clifford denies a motion to redo the land cruise as witnesses testify to eight sections and three cruises. The board of equalization shifts toward an equitable assessment with Wiley, McGillicuddy Jr, and Locke backed by commissioners Wilson and Fisher.
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Chehalis County
Clifford
W. H. Abel
J. A. McGillicuddy
Order of
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McCllendds
Order
Moriarty
Harris
Noble
Harris and Noble
Board of Equalization
Conth
Armageddon
Hopkins
Davis
Equalization Board
McGillicuddy
Husband Desertion Charge Filed Against David LaChance
David LaChance, recently arrived from Michigan, is jailed in Aberdeen on wife desertion charges at the request of Michigan authorities. An officer left Michigan to bring him back for legal action.
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David LaChance
Grays Harbor
Michigan
Aberdeen Mills
Aberdeen
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