Aberdeen Plans Four Day Fourth of July Celebration
The Fourth of July executive committee in Aberdeen outlines a four day plan starting Saturday with a children’s flag drill and parade led by the Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association, a Saturday Mardi Gras, Sunday baseball at Electric Park and a brass band concert, and Monday parade and a large sporting program followed by a grand pyrotechnic display. A twelve member finance committee split into four subcommittees will solicit funds from local businesses and report next Friday for final approval.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Civic Improvement Association
Electric Park
Market Street
Grays Harbor
A. K. Alexander
Geo
John O'Hare
J. M. Quilter
A. H. Griffin
J. A. Hood
L. H. Burnett
J. C. Miller
A. L. Davenport
J. KE. Stewart
W. O. McCaw
J. Wolff
See America First movement urged in Baltimore convention
Tom Richardson reports a push to encourage Americans to visit and migrate within the United States over international travel. A Baltimore convention is planned to promote Washington state’s opportunities for investors and tourists. A 25 member commission is to be named to ensure proper representation of Washington.
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Portland
Ore
Tom Richardson
Baltimore
Washington
Richardson
Maryand
Hay
United States
Evergreen State
Europe
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Southwest Washington Development meet slated in Chehalis
N B Coffman announces the June 1 2 3 gathering in Chehalis with plans for large delegations from Chehalis Centralia and distant cities. Coal operators will showcase lignite progress with a special excursion to area mines and a parkway picnic replaces the evening banquet if weather permits.
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Chehalis
Citizens’ Club of
Washington
Centralia
Raymond
South Bend
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Olympia
Vancouver
Portland
Seattle
Tlacoma
O.W. R. & N. Company
Mendota
Kohlah
Washington-Oregon Corporation
Southwest
Europe
Claquato School House
Grand Court Foresters to Meet in City This Week
The Grand Court of the Foresters of America plans a two day session at Pythian temple in this city. About 150 delegates arrive tomorrow with 10 am Wednesday opening address by Mayor Parks. Attendees tour the city by car and attend a dance hosted by the ladies. Thursday features business sessions and an evening smoker by Gravs Harbor.
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Grand Court of the Foresters of America
Pythian Temple
Parks
Gravs Harbor
Lumbermen to Curtail Output in Pacific Northwest
A joint session of Pacific coast Oregon Washington and Southwestern Washington lumber associations formed two committees to unify the trade and plan output curtailment. The aim is a single association and a partial month operation to ease overproduction with reports due later. Over 60 percent of mills from Everett to Eugene attended plus about 150 mills overall. Details for uniform curtailment to be set in a few days with potential consolidation or a joint legislative panel to report by late June.
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Centralia
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
Everett
Eugene
Ore
Northwest
County fair hailed with strong farmer backing in Chehalis district
Manager C Quackenbush of the Chehalis County Fair association reports broad county approval for a county fair aimed to boost farming and county publicity. Farmers in the Chehalis valley express support after a tour of eastern areas and a Grange meeting in Oakville. The fair is planned for Electric Park Pavilion with stock pens and poultry yards nearby.
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C. Quackenbush
Chehalis County
Quackenbush
Oakville
Electric Park Pavillion
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Jetty contract awarded to Hercules at Tenino
The government awarded the Grays Harbor jetty stone contract to Hercules Sandstone Co of Tenino. They will deliver 700 tons daily at South Aberdeen initially, rising to 1,200 tons daily in following seasons, at $1.78 per ton. The total contract value nears $600,000, boosting Tenino's prospects. Work starts at the Tenino quarry immediately.
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Tening Company
Tenino
Hercules Company
Washington, I. C
Crowded Wishkah Tent Echoes Mothers Day Sermons
Three large crowds gathered yesterday at the Wishkah Street tent to hear evangelist Geo W. Taylor. Morning message honored Mothers Day, afternoon pondered profits versus soul, and evening crowds filled seats with choirs and instruments. Additional seating may be added as attendance is expected to rise all week.
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Wishkah
H Streets
Geo. W. Taylor
Evangelist
Norwegians on Grays Harbor Observe 97th Independence Anniversary
Natives of Norway living near Grays Harbor will observe the ninety seventh anniversary of their independence with a community gathering. The observance includes traditional activities and a parade through the town.
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Norway
Grays Harbor
Roosevelt Praises Aberdeen Birth Record
Theodore Roosevelt approves a record of 19 babies born between sunset and sunrise in Aberdeen. He was notified by a chamber of commerce telegram and replied with praise for the Aberdeen mothers in a telegram later framed for display.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Hoquiam Tragedy Drowns Boy in Grays Harbor Dock
Herman Hardwick aged five, son of Patrolman Joseph Hardwick, drowned at the Grays Harbor Construction dock as he fell from a scow while playing near Seventh street. Barney Johnson, aged five, witnessed the incident. The body has not yet been recovered after a full day of search and dredging in about 25 feet of water.
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Barney
Herman
Payton Resigns From Emeneker Piano Co on Grays Harbor
R D Payton resigns his position with the Emeneker Piano Co citing current conditions in the piano trade on Grays Harbor and his preference to seek a role where he can defend his interests and pursue better opportunities.
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R. D. Payton
Emeneker Piano Co
Grays Harbor
Mexico City Vigilance as Rebels threaten capital
Mexican capital braces for possible rebel attack with garrison patrols on outskirts and police orders to close saloons. Demonstrations by students postponed amid fear of wider unrest and potential involvement by Russian elements. Americans discuss self defense. Guadalajara and local chambers take precautionary steps. Rebels seize Acapulco with 200 soldiers defending. 2,000 rebels aided by cruiser Democrata.
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Mexico City
Mex
Tialpam
San Angel
Abusco
Chamber of Commerce
Guadalajara
Madero
el Heraldo
Abaccindo
Jalisco
Acapulco
War Department
Torreon
Democrata
Auto license fees delinquent in June
Olympia May 13 Starting June 1 I M Howell secretary of state will send men to all parts of the state to check up automobile and motorcycle licenses He says he intends to see that every motor vehicle pays the license required by law and registers with the secretary of state Every license expires on May 31 irrespective of when issued and any person convicted of operating a motor vehicle without a license is subject to a fine of 100 dollars
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Olympia
I. M. Howell
Secretary of State
Robbery Trial Ends with Williams Convicted in Tacoma Case
Levi Williams and Edward Bentz were arrested in Tacoma on a robbery charge and taken to Cosmopolis. In a trial before Judge Tucker Williams was convicted and sentenced to 60 days in the county jail, while Bentz was acquitted.
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Levi Williams
Edward Bentz
Tacoma
Cosmopolis
Tucker
Williams
Igi
Flent
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America
Grays
Foresters Grand Court
Evangelist Taylor
Hardwick
Hoquiam River
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