Logged Lands for Settlers Leads Washington Acreage
Land Commissioner Clark Savidge issues a pamphlet showing over 65 000 acres of logged off state land within school sections. Grays Harbor County tops the list with 7 590 acres. The report outlines a 20 year and a 10 year payment plan, with details on down payments, annual installments, interest, and required improvements for bona fide settlers.
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Olympia
Sta
Clark V. Savidge
State of Washington
Grays Harbor County
Savidge
Legislatire
Land Board
Unions End I W W Ties In Seattle Labor Council
The Seattle Central Labor Council voted to sever ties with the Industrial Workers of the World and bar I W W members from local unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. The resolution urges unorganized workers to join the AFL and warns against dual memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Council of Seattle
Seattle
Industrial Workers of the World
Seattle Central Labor Council
Labor Temple
American Federation of Labor
Seattle Labor Council
Workers of America
J. G. Brown
Lumber Workers’ Union
Existance
Seattle Central Council
Rural Route Inspection Maps New Montesano Aberdeen Path
Post Office Inspector P L Neil and Postmaster J J Carney inspected a proposed rural route covering the Wyncoche and Wishkah valleys. The plan suggests a two office route from Montesano to Aberdeen and up Wishkah to Greenwood and back, with Wishkah Greenwood and Nissan offices reduced to six days a week mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Neil
J. J. Carney
Wyncoche
Wishkah
Montesano
W. H. Freeman
J. K. Calder
George Gauntlett
John Carlisle
Wyncodie
Reinken School Louse
Reinken
Greenwood
Nissan
Chehalis Man Wins Eight Room Grammar School Bid
Patrick Manning of Chehalis will build the eight room grammar school for 19383 dollars and Elway and Miller will install plumbing for 2290 dollars. The board awarded bids Tuesday night and Hans Hansen and J J Irwin also bid on general construction. The new building at Third and G streets will be tile two stories with boys and girls play rooms a manual training room and eight study rooms as the first part of a planned 20 room school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Manning
Chehalis
Elway & Miller
Board of Education
Hans Hansen
J. J. Irwin
Hansen
Manning
Irwin
Train Kills a Railroad Man at Hoquiam
Tom H Richardson a 30 year old brakeman on the Polson log train was killed when he fell in front of the head car as the 22 empty cars descended a downgrade. W Grace witnessed the accident. Richardson had recently been promoted to brakeman and is survived by a brother and relatives in Livingston Tennessee. The body is at Pinnick undertaking parlors awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Hoquiam
Tom H. Richardson
W. Grace
Richardson
Grace
C. C. Pinnick
Pinnick Undertaking
D. E. Richardson
Polson Camp No
Livingston
Tenn
Washington
Polson Camps
Ban on mailing liquor ads covers 24 states under Reed amendment
Postmaster General Burleson announces that it will be unlawful to mail letters postal cards or publications containing liquor advertisements in at least 24 states and portions of two others. The ban becomes effective July 1 unless stated otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Aberdeen and Grays Harbor Chronicle Highlights
The Herald reports on Aberdeen and Grays Harbor county events, local government actions, and community happenings. Readers get updates on municipal meetings, public notices, and notable activities shaping the region.
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The
Herald
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor County
Savings Made On Water Work In Wishkah Project
City Engineer L. D. Kelsey reports April progress shows large savings on the Wishkah water project. Total spent so far is 92,217.82 versus an estimated 217,800 for construction. materials costs 145,124 of 174,023. Iron, other materials, and clearing costs are under estimates. profits from canned goods sold add 189.15 to the water project fund. Half the 28 inch pipe is laid and the dam with a 25 foot head at the intake remains the major task before completion.
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L. D. Kelsey
Wishkah
Kelsey
Water Project
Y M C A Fund Drive Aims For 3060000
The Y M C A seeks about 3.06 million dollars for use at the European war front and to fund eight months of operations. Washington state quota is 40000 dollars with Aberdeen asked to contribute 1000 dollars. W C Mumaw designated by the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate donations, emphasizing many small gifts and monthly pledges.
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United States
Washington
Aberdeen
Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Mumaw
Chamber
Government to Build Large Number of Wooden Ships
Congressman Albert Johnson relays a message from United States Shipping Board Chairman Denman. The plan calls for contracts for dozens of wooden ships and an expanded program of steel vessels within 18 months. The Shipping Board asserts no official vessel count has been set and defends wood and steel programs as essential to win the war.
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Tacoma
Albert Johnson
Chairman Denman
United States Shipping Board
Denman
Mr. Denman
Congress
Gen. Goethals
Shipping Board
Chamber Prizes Awarded to Brewer and Murphy Bros
Pe Ls Brewer of Satsop and Murphy Bros of Montesano won Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce prizes in the third straight win. Checks for 2.50 were mailed for April results. Brewer took the purebred cow prize and the Murphy brothers the best grade cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Ls
Brewer
Satsop
Murphy Bros
Montesano
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Murphy Brothers
Palace Rooms to Be Closed in Liquor Racketeering Case
The Palace Rooms run by Mr. and Mrs. Tex Vernon will be shut under legal action. County and city attorneys will handle the case after arrests tied to liquor shipments aboard the steamer Fair Oaks and a Jack Landers ranch hideout. Authorities recovered about 19 cases of liquor from water holes near Aberdeen and note possible further arrests.
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Tex Vernon
A. E. Cross
W. H. Tucker
Vernona
Jack Lawrence
Fair Oakes
National Mill
Hoquiam
Fair Oaks
Jeff Bartell
Hamm
Jack Landers
Wishkah Valley
Aberdeen
Dan Pearsall
Mr. Landers
Landers
Aberdeen’ Shipyards
Landers Place
Myron Kilgore
Harry Higgins
Vernon
Higgins
Henry Hansen
Jack Nelson
Hansen
Markham
Miss Maude Isreal Died After Illness At Home
Miss Elsie Maude Isreal 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Isreal died at the family home after a two month illness. She worked as a book keeper for Bay City Lumber and formerly for Phipps and Watson. Survived by parents a brother William G Isreal and sisters Mrs Eva H Long of Portland and Mrs Hazel McKee of Keyport Wash. Services at Whiteside chapel at two this afternoon with interment in Fern Hill cemetery.
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Elsie Maude Isreal
James Isreal
North K
Miss Isreal
Bay City Lumber Company
Phipps & Watson
William G. Isreal
Eva H. Long
Portland
Hazel McKee
Keyport
Wash
Whiteside Chapel
Fern Hill Cemetery
Taft Heads to Spokane and British Columbia Gold Fields
J. A. Taft departed yesterday for Spokane and the British Columbia gold fields to resume mining operations and rebuild his fortune. He aims to reestablish ventures and pursue wealth through prospecting and mineral finds in the far west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Taft
Spokane
British Columbia
City council blocks police chief appointment in Aberdeen
By seven to five vote the Aberdeen city council refused to confirm George Dean as chief of police after Mayor Sargent declared the office vacant. Dean remains acting chief as former chief Bob Schmidt resigns to take a nightwatchman post at the shipyards. Schmidt declined a captain position. Fraser cites concern over Dean’s “dry” stance while Empey urges confirming the mayor’s selections. Memorial Day resolution approved and land use questions, pay raises, and street improvements discussed.
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George Dean
Roy C. Sargent
Dean
Bob Schmidt
Schmidt
Aberdeen
George
Sargent
Fraser
Grant
M Knight
Pista
Strommer
Wielar
Bowes
Hagerer
Empe Moore
Walker
Empey
Wieland
Egerer
Finance Committee
Front Street
Hume Street
Michigan Avenue
First Streets
K. D. Kelsey
Wishkah
G. A R. Post
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L.W.W
Organized Labor
James Duncan
Council
Uncle Sam
NAVY
Donahey
Cleveland
Plain Deale
Tom Richardson
Polson Log Railway
Fallen Man
Germany
Brewer and Murphy Bros
Lander’s Place
Miss Maude Isreal
George S. Dean
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