Grays Harbor Splash to Feature Loggers Contests and Naval Flyovers
The Grays Harbor Splash in Hoquiam July 3 5 will crown Pacific coast loggers champions in timber falling log rolling bucking and long cable splicing with over 1000 in prizes. Navy ships a submarine and four vessels will visit while Silas Christofferson plans hydroplane flights motion pictures night flights with fireworks and city illumination.
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Pacific Coast
Northwest
Grays Harbor
Hoquiam
North West
Oregon
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Southwest
Navy Department
Washington
Silas Christofferson
Portland
Pathe
Memorial Sunday Services Planned by Aberdeen Military Groups
Memorial Sunday commemorations will be held May 25 at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00. Members of the G A R Women’s Relief Corps Spanish War Veterans Sons of Veterans and Co G N G W will attend. Rev R E Cooper will preach on The Voice of the Stone with a sermon on using endowed powers and gifts.
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First Presbyterian Church
G. A. R. Women’s Relief Corps
Spanish War Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Co. G. N. G. W
R E Cooper
Cooper
Voice of the Stone
Democrats Plan Cross Party Campaign Cooperation
Plans for active cooperation between the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Congressional Committee for campaigns in 1914 and 1916 move forward. Leaders schedule a conference as President Wilson endorses the program. Also, the Board of Education invites bids to build a schoolhouse in the West End on Block 41 Rice’s Addition with bids opening May 27.
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Washington, D. C
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
Wilson
Lloyd
Page
Congressional Committee
Board of Education
West End
Rice
County Dads in Session at Montesano May 20
At the county commissioners meeting in Montesano a protest by the Oakville Grange against hiring a farm expert drew sharp rebuke of the Republican party’s tax policy. Officials debated timing and budget limits, with plans to appoint the expert but no immediate action.
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Montesano
Board of County Commissioners
Oakville
County Commercial Organizations
Hoquiam Commercial Club
C. D. Hanson
Phil Morant
Hoquiam
Fishel
Humptulips
Wyncodie River
Black Creek
Han son sues Polson Logging over right of way dispute
C D Hanson files suit in superior court against Polson Logging Co alleging the company laid its road across his fields instead of along the hill right of way he granted. The action seeks to compel adherence to the agreed route.
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Montesano
C. D. Hanson
Polson Logging Co
Herald Phrase Prompts Local Knowledge Claim
A brief item notes that a saying If you read it in the Herald you know it is so reflecting media confidence. The line hints at the era’s strong newspaper authority and public trust in the Herald.
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the Herald
Assessor Wiley Secures Tax Money From Hoquiam Goods
In Montesano May 20, Assessor Wiley notes about 17 18 dollars in tax money will go to this county from S Paul goods once taxes are settled. The owner reported paying taxes, deputies guard Twohy Brothers property, and Wiley asserts all property listed was here on March 1 and may be owned by O W railroad if affidavits prove it.
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Montesano
Lewis County
S. Paul
Hoquiam
Wiley
Chehalis
Paul
Twohy Brothers
O.W. Railroad
Washington Naval Militia forms Aberdeen division
Forty nine young men of Aberdeen join Division No. 4 Naval Militia of Washington mustered into service Friday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall Armory. Captain Frank Andrews praises the new unit and Grays Harbor’s potential for a naval vessel station with EK A McKenna of the Northern Pacific Railway Company as commander noted for his Philippine War service.
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Aberdeen
Naval Militia of
Washington
Knights of Pythias Hall
Frank Andrews
Naval Militia
Andrews
Grays Harbor
EK. A. McKenna
Northern Pacific Railway Co
McKenna
Tl Army
Phillipines
Amsterdam Band Elks Musical Opens Local Tour
Aberdeen lodge 5938 Elks announce The Amsterdam Band a new musical comedy by H Lloyd Brown at Weir theater June 2 3 and Arcade Grand Hoquiam June 4. Local Grays Harbor actors star with Fred Isensee in the lead German band role as 16 cast members plus 30 chorus.
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Aberdeen Lodge
B. P. O Elks
Weir Theater
Arcade Grand
Hoquiam
H. Lloyd Brown
The
Elks
Amsterdam
Ogden
Utah
Grays Harbor
Fred Isensee
Missing man found in San Francisco after Hoquiam vanishing
Frank Wanamaker, who left Hoquiam months ago amid debts and dubious associates, was found unconscious in San Francisco. Police later learned he had been beaten by men linked to his alleged business dealings. Wanamaker claimed kinship to John Wanamaker, but San Francisco inquiries found no relation.
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Hoquiam
Frank Wanamaker
San Francisco
Mean
Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Merchant Prince
Philadelphia
Grocers and Butchers Picnic May Expand Merchants Invite
A movement aims to broaden the annual grocers and butchers picnic to include all mercantile lines. Merchants from all goods may be invited. Westport is under consideration as the picnic site this year.
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Westport
Library Seeks Donated Books From Public Support
The Public Library requests donations of books from patrons and friends. Many readers have finished books at home that could aid the library materially if given to the institution.
Bryan Exposes Armor Patriots at Hague Anniversary Talk
Secretary Bryan denounces subsidized patriotism and sensational newspapers profiting from war. He argues wars serve a few, burdening the masses with taxes, and highlights media bias. He asserts war preparation fuels conflict and envisions a future where world peace ideals prevail.
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Washington
Bryan
Hague
Washington Peace Society
Mr. Bryan
Daniels
Tariff removal will not hurt lumbermen says Weyerhaeuser
Charles A. Weyerhaeuser, a leading lumberman, stated at Sand Point Idaho that eliminating the tariff on lumber would have little effect on U S industry. He argued the tariff is already low and U S lumbermen could adjust easily. He then planned to inspect holdings of the Weyerhaeuser interests on the coast.
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Spokane
Sand Point
Idaho
Charles A. Weyerhaeuser
United States
Mr. Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser
Terrace Heights PTA to Meet at Mrs Morley’s Home
The Terrace Heights school Parent Teachers Association will be entertained Thursday by Mrs A J Morley at her residence at Eleventh and J streets. Election of officers for the coming school year will be held.
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Terrace Heights School
A. J. Morley
Wishkah street chosen for new bridge in Aberdeen
Port Commission backs Wishkah street site for a permanent bridge replacing the condemned Heron street structure. The public favors the Wishkah location by a wide margin, and the Herald urges immediate bidding, noting bond funds may be unnecessary and warrants could finance the project without delay.
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Heron
Wishkah
Aberdeen
Electric Company
the Herald
Wishkah Street
Port Commission
Heron Street
State Lands Commissioner pledges fullest publicity of office
State Commissioner of Public Lands announces he will fulfill campaign pledges by providing maximum publicity. Commissioner Savidge has notified the press he will send monthly or semi monthly statements detailing the affairs and business of his office in the future.
Elks Set Flag Day Observance at Grand Theatre
Aberdeen lodge 593 BPOE plans a Flag Day event Saturday June 14 at the Grand theatre with speaker attorney Will H. Thompson of Seattle. Music arranged by Prof A A Scott. Invitations extend to Grand Army of the Republic Women's Relief Corps Spanish War veterans Company G N G W and Jacob Heater of Stonewall Jackson's corps.
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Aberdeen Lodge
Thibault
A. L. Remlinger
James A. Hood
A. A. Brauer
A. A. Scott
Will H. Thompson
Seattle
Thompson
Grand Army of the Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
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F. E. Tuttle
Tornow
Giles Quimby
John Tornow
Bauer Twins
Sues Logging Company
Baltor
Fitz
Chicago News
San Fancisco
Armor Patriots
Yellow Papers
C. A. Weyerhaeuser
Wishkah River
France
Hero Street
Port of
Virgil Bogue
Chehalis County
Port Com
Bogue
Clark V. Savidge
Aberdeen Printing Co
Will H. Thion
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