City workers gain raises in multiple departments
City council unanimously approved wage increases across departments. Street department costs rise by 1219 for the rest of the year, with several bridge tenders and laborers receiving higher monthly or daily pay. Fire water police and deputy clerk raises are detailed, while some fixed-wage grades are excluded. Memorial Day proclaimed for May 30, council recessed to May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Aberdeen Bridge
Heron Street
Water Department
Nelle "Whrift
East First
Stanton
Haukeli, Hegg & Co
Michigan
Grays Surber Construction Company
Young Street
Aberdeen
Division Street
Sixth
Eighth
Schley
Decatur
Rosentrans
Lowrey
Heron Street Bridge
Judiciary Committee
Roy C. Sargent
Giant undersea craft planned by Simon Lake for war effort
Philadelphia May 24 A merchant submarine venture led by Simon Lake aims to standardize 7500 to 8000 ton cargo subs larger than the Deutschland. The Merchant Submarine company, capitalized at 10 million dollars and chartered in Maine, promises rapid production and profits whether private or government operated. The craft is described as nonsinkable with submersion and surface speeds to outpace patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
America
Simon Lake
Maine
Augusta
Deutschland
Merchant Submarine Company
Atlantic
Duetschland
Stars and Stripes
United States
Shipyards Planned by New York Firm Await Congressional Bill
Advices on Sanderson & Porter of New York indicate they still intend to build shipyards on Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor. They plan to begin operations as soon as the shipbuilding bill is passed, and are conducting preliminary site plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson & Porter
New York
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Olympic Highway Paving Costs Soar This Year
In Montesano on May 24 the Olympic highway two and a quarter miles from the Grays Harbor Country Club to the next rail crossing will cost 40 426.40 dollars or 17 967 29 per mile, higher than 1916. Grays Harbor Construction Co. lands the contract. Ralph Henry wins the two mile East Hoquiam road extension contract for 12 876 dollars. Road work this year shrinks as costs rise and wartime delays push many projects past the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Grays, Harbor Country Club
Grays Harbor
Ralph Henry
East Hoquiam Road
Harbor Sailors on Atlantic Now
Mail to sailors aboard the U S Warship South Dakota should be addressed to New York in care of the postmaster there. The letter must be addressed to the individual with U S Ship South Dakota and care of postmaster at New York added. Many men from Grays Harbor, in naval militia divisions four through seven, are aboard the South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
South Dakota
Jno. J. Carney
New York
Grays Harbor
Home Guards Register for Conscription
Registration of men ages 21 to 30 for war service under the conscription act will be handled in Aberdeen and Hoquiam by the home guard groups. Countywide registration officers will serve without pay, with volunteers needed if officers decline. Aliens and naturalized or native-born citizens must register on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Home Guard
Home Guards
Bartell
Aberdeen School Census Shows Net Gain Near Hundred
The Aberdeen scholastic census to be completed soon likely lists about 2,900 school age children. The midweek total was 2,839 with E. B. Crary as clerk and J. D. Carter collecting additional names expected to add 50 to 60 more. Each name adds $20 in state school funds for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
E. B. Crary
J. D. Carter
Schol
McClymont Buys Aberdeen Veneer Plant
Samuel McClymont buys Aberdeen Manufacturing veneer and planing plant for 17500 dollars. Sale by W B Paine as receiver awaits superior court confirmation tomorrow. McClymont may operate the plant or lease to new operators to restart production.
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Samuel McClymont
Aberdeen Manufacturing Company
W. B. Paine
Superior Court
McClymont
June Criminal Docket Grows With Major Cases
Montesano May 24 The June term docket lists murder charges against Alfred E Lindquist cattle killing case against Walter Smith burglary charge against Ernest Farron Oakville liquor raid robbery charges against Tex Vernon and Jack Lawrence bootlegging charges against Jack Nelson Harry Higgins and Henry Hansen fraud in magazine subscription schemes involving R J Garner and E G McTaggert Prosecution by W H Tucker aims to try these cases at the forthcoming term.
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E. G. McTaggert
Piper to Address Grays Harbor in June Dinner Tour
Edgar B. Piper editor of the Portland Oregonian will visit Grays Harbor on Wednesday June 6 and speak on a patriotic theme at a Chamber of Commerce dinner at Hotel Washington in Aberdeen. He will also address the Hoquiam Commercial Club luncheon at noon that day. Tickets for the dinner are available from Chamber officials.
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Edgar B. Piper
Portland Oregonian
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Commercial Organization
West
Chamber
Hotel
W. C. Mumaw
S. K. Bowes
W. L. Morris
Chamber of Commerce
T. B. Bruener
Piper
Grays Harbor City
Labor outlook seen as very bad in Hoquiam
W B Mack assistant manager of National Lumber tells Hoquiam Commercial club that skilled labor is available but many common laborers won’t work unless wages rise. He says the shortage may only ease with labor from other points and mills are trying to bring in workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoquiam
W. B. Mack
National Lumber Company
Hoquiam Comercial Club
Mack
War on gophers declared at Montesano by biologist
Theo H. Scheffer of the United States Biological Survey launches a gopher control campaign in Montesano calling for boys to volunteer. The effort aims to curb the pest problem and protect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Ben
Theo. H. Scheffer
United States Biological Survey
Government to require a billion and a half feet of lumber
Washington May 24 A government statement says 1.5 billion feet of lumber about 5 percent of annual U S production will be needed for cantonments ships aviation buildings and navy needs. Prices will be $3 to $5 per thousand below market. Contracts issued on a cost plus basis with full buying freedom. The lumber committee led by J T Gregory and George S Long of Tacoma says the arrangement has already saved $5,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Council
J. T. Gregory
George S. Long
Tacoma
Civil Service Exam Set for June 16 in This City
The United States Civil Service Commission announces special first grade clerical examinations for the field service to be held June 16 1917 in this city. Eligibles are sought from transportation wholesale clothing grocery or financial sectors. Typical entrance salaries range from 900 to 1000 per year with promotion based on fitness. Applications and information available from the Local Secretary Postoffice building Seattle Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Postoffice
Eleventh Civil Service District
Seattle
Wash
Start New Logging Camps Near Bay City and Carlisle
New camps opened near Bay City by Seattle Pole & Pile company employ 15 men with plans to reach 70 in a month. Carlisle camp by Seattle Fence Post company already has about 20 men cutting cedar fence posts.
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Bay City
Carlisle
Seattle Pole & Pile Company
Seattle Fence Post Company
Aberdeen High School to graduate 55 in largest class
The Aberdeen high school will hold commencement Thursday June 7 with 55 graduates, the largest class yet. Judge Charles E. Claypool of Seattle will give the address and Rev. W. H. Gibson will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on June 3. Nine seniors have joined the army or navy and will miss the class ball. nine will receive diplomas with full credits.
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Aberdeen High School
Charles E. Claypool
Seattle
W. H. Gibson
The
Baptist Church
Army
Navy
Board to discuss teachers pay at June meeting
The board of education will take up whether to raise teachers' salaries at the regular meeting on June 12. Any raise would not start until September, so no hurry is seen. A special meeting next Tuesday will open bids for heating and wiring the new school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Special Trains to Bring Realty Men to Convention
Three trains from Portland Tacoma and Spokane will carry realty dealers to Aberdeen for the Tri- State Realty Association convention on August 9 19 and 11. Grays Harbor dealers led by M C Harris Frank Arthaud and Charles E Kuhn with H H Pennell and R E Pasely secured the plan. Delegates from Montana are expected to attend as the state may join the association this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Aberdeen
Tri- State Realty Association
Grays Harbor
Sound
M. C. Harris
Frank Arthaud
Charles E. Kuhn
Hoquiam
H. H. Pennell
Montesano
R. E. Pasely
Montana
Moving Big Scow At Damon's Point
Work to move the Columbia No 38 scow washed ashore near Dyehut March 20 proceeds toward the bay. It is expected to be ready for launch in the bay within a week or so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damons Point
Dyehut
Autoists Ascend Dabney Hill For Summit Road Open
The Dabney hill road to the summit has been scraped and put in condition for travel making the ascent easier for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabney Hill
Aberdeen Chamber Discusses Lake Quinault Boating and Filming Industry
The Aberdeen Chamber executive committee reviewed boating and fishing on Lake Quinault where only 15 Indian owned boats operate amid strict permits and high crossing fares. A proposal was approved to seek relief from regulations and a committee was formed to study filming Grays Harbor lumber, shingle, logging and shipbuilding for distribution in the Midwest and East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Lake Quinault
Grays Harbor
S. K. Bowes
W. L. Jones
Albert Johnson
BE. M. Garber
Taholah
W. L. Morris
Jones
Johnson
F. C. Wilcox
A. L. Davenport
T. B. Bruener
Middle West
East
Permit Liquor Purchases Hit $1 000 Daily in Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor county residents spend about a thousand dollars daily on liquor obtained via permits, with Aberdeen taking roughly a third of the supply. A police check shows 114 permits issued in a single day, including whiskey, beer, alcohol, and gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor County
Aberdeen
Company G Needs 62 Recruits To Reach War Strength
Captain H A Comeau reports Company G of the 2nd Washington Infantry National Guard at Camp Tye in the Cascades still requires 62 men to reach full war strength. The War Department demands full strength and a recruiting office may reopen in Aberdeen to fill the ranks.
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Wash. Inf
National Guard
H. A. Comeau
Camp Tye
Cascades
War Department
Aberden
Home Guard Holds Drill Under Capt Weatherwax
The home guard conducted a Tuesday evening drill led by Captain J G Weatherwax and plans another session tonight. Members show notable interest and improvement, according to Captain Weatherwax.
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Home Guard
J. G. Weatherwax
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George Arnold
C. Hinman Harris
J. Russell Linn
James Carl McClung
Tom O'Hare
Edward T. Remmelmeyer
Ralph Vammen
Bertrand D. Achey
Ellen Marie Anderson
Elvena Mabel Badgley
Julia Benson
Julius Berggren
Dorothy Bourgette
Maude Joe Cosgrove
Marion Elma Crary
Mary A. Donovan
J. Bruce Ellis
Sarah Eleanor Elway
Mildred Catherine
Catherine Manola Miller
Josie Moore
Winifred Alfreda Paine
Alberta Thedora Prentice
Marie Maxine Robinson
Francis Slover
Eric I. Strommer
Julius C. Tobey
Lone W. Tobey
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Dorothy E. Watson
Loretta Wells
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Doris Wilcox
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