Petition drive for Grays Harbor grand jury noted
A Montesano source says petitions from Grays Harbor for a grand jury were turned to Judge Irwin and County Attorney Campbell with readiness to act. An Elma petition with about 150 names is circulating and will be sent to the superior court, relieving officials of grand jury costs. Judge White of Seattle praises the jury as a force for good citizenship and urges annual grand juries.
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Montesano
The
Herald
Grays Harbor
Irwin
Campbell
Elma
W. H. White
Seattle
Forest Fire Circulars Urge Curb on Oregon Losses
Oregon State Board of Forestry distributes circulars showing economic losses from annual timber fires. They note $20 million in lumber sales with $14 million paid to workers, and about a million feet burned yearly costing $13 million if manufactured. The message links fires to wages, taxes, and local profits, urging actions to reduce fires.
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Oregon State Board of Forestry
Oregon
City Eyes Action on Town Dog Nuisance
In a Bee Nugget letter Centralia vows to curb the worthless car and abate street nuisance. The writer also asks Chehalis to act to remove the town dog, noting past bans on the town cow and urging city council to move promptly to relieve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Chehalis
Statehood Promises Hover Amid Senate Turmoil
A fragmented report notes Republican pledges for immediate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, stalled in the Senate Committee on Territories as Congress nears adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate Committee On Territories
Congress
Busy grafting rich blamed for most trouble
The remark notes that while much criticism targets the idle rich, the real issues stem from the busy grafting rich who profit through corruption and manipulation. It emphasizes the impact of financial scheming on society and calls for accountability.
May 31 Deadline for First Real Estate Tax Installment
The first installment of real estate taxes is due by May 31. If unpaid, the total tax becomes delinquent and 15 percent interest applies after June 1.
Republican Split Reflected in Varying Public Opinions
Fragmentary OCR notes show divisions within Republican supporters with mixed sentiments about party stance and leadership. The text hints at factions and fluctuating positions rather than a unified front, illustrating ongoing intra party tensions.
Campaign Publicity Of Campaign Contributions Post Election Debate
The McCall Campaign Publicity bill now requires publication after elections instead of before and after. Senator Burrows explains that pre election disclosure could expose candidates to swift denouncement by unscrupulous newspapers or individuals based on contributor lists. The piece questions why not require publicity before election as well as after.
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McCall
Burrows
Michigan
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Postal Savings Banks Seen Beneficial to Poor Citizens
Congress should not oppose the bill establishing Postal Savings Banks. A safe depository for the poor's savings is a great blessing, likened to Gladstone's remark that England's 18th century success came from similar banks with small interest. The measure is portrayed as a major national benefit.
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Congress
Gladstone
England
Grays Harbor Real Estate Debate Draws Aberdeen Action
In Aberdeen the real estate climate grows unsettled as Hoquiam joins an indignation meeting over funds diverted from Grays Harbor property to Puget Sound summer ventures. The piece argues Grays Harbor land offers safer long term value, with population growth and streetcar access bolstering local real estate prospects. It urges investing locally under the motto Grays Harbor money for Grays Harbor real estate.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Puget Sound
Halley
c@met
Tacoma
Seattle
Graggs
Washingtonian
Log Stealer Convicted By Jury In Humptulips River Theft
Ed. Sandberg was found guilty in superior court of stealing logs from the Humptulips river by sawing off brands and rebranding them. He operated a thriving logging business while evading stumpage, timber, and haulage costs. Judges’ leniency is urged but local loggers vow further charges if released.
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Ed. Sandberg
Superior Court
Humptulips
No Scare in Wishkah Valley Denied by Settler
A Wishkah valley settler challenges a city paper’s claim that Holy Roller preachers frightened farmers into fearing a comets destruction. He says no commotion occurred and notes a minister held standard services there as usual.
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Wishkah Valley
Evening Paper
Church of
Court Appoints Receiver for Aberdeen Transfer Company
In the Superior court on Monday D W Kinney of Baker Hardware was named receiver for Aberdeen Transfer pending a settlement between H E Hulet owner and C E Murray former manager. Bonds set at 5000 dollars.
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D. W. Kinney
Baker Hardware Company
Aberdeen Transfer Company
H. E. Hulet
C. E. Murray
Local Couple Wed at Hotel Grayport in Hoquiam
May 25 report from Hoquiam notes Charles Benson and Miss Freda Olsen married last night at the Hotel Grayport. The couple will reside in East Hoquiam after the ceremony.
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Hoquiam
Grayport
Charles Benson
Freda Olsen
Aberdeen
East Hiquiam
Akron Man Praises Peruna For Stomach Catarrh Relief
William F. Steese of Akron Ohio reports years of stomach catarrh with failed remedies and doctors before three bottles of Peruna gave instant improvement. He says he will continue use and recommends it to others with similar trouble. The paper notes many similar testimonials received yearly and touts Peruna as improving appetite digestion and stomach illnesses that resisted other treatments.
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William F. Steese
Coburn
Akron
Ohio
Peruna
Peruana
Memorial Sunday Services Planned in Hoquiam
Hoquiam on May 26 announces Memorial Sunday services set for May 29 at Eagles hall. Services start at 2 30 p m with Rev Harry Ferguson delivering the memorial sermon.
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Hoquiam
Eagles’ Hall
Harry Ferguson
Wanted notice for J Arnold Oquist seeks locator
Public notice requests information on J Arnold Oquist and provides contact Lena Bowman at 1703 Riverside Avenue, Hoquiam Washington. The short classified item invites tips or whereabouts from readers.
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J. Arnold Oquist
Lena Bowman
Riverside Avenue
Hoquiam
Wash
Nature's spring tonic eases blues and invites action
The piece argues spring mood is boosted by engagement with nature and work like pruning or planting. It cautions against overreliance on synthetic tonics and notes that true renewal comes from finding interest in growth. An exhaustive census signals civilization, contrasting as backward those with vague population counts.
Ambiguous Evidence in Maine Case Sparks Theories
After the Maine incident raised, observers expect circumstantial facts to yield opposing theories about the case. The fragment notes how different interpretations can arise from the same evidence.
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Maine
Specter Envy Cited in Sudan Rampage, Not Zeal
A fragment suggests the assailant known as the mad mullah began a rampage in Sudan driven by envy of a specter from the juncle rather than religious zeal. The snippet offers no further names or dates.
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Sudan
Professor Lowell on Halley’s Comet and the Times
Professor Lowell notes Halley’s comet shows a great splurge on little substance, seen as a prevalent symptom of the era. He argues the spectacle reflects cultural trends and public mood during this period.
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Lowell
Question on damages in Simkins assault case
A dialogue questions whether Simkins received damages in an assault case and responds with a sharp retort implying a forceful confrontation. The quoted exchange suggests skepticism about compensation and hints at potential retribution.
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Simkins
The Rooster Not the Only One
A Lawrence Journal meditation contrasts human vanity with the rooster’s sunrise claim. It ponders patience and purpose, inviting reflection on self importance in a broader world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Journal
Skilful Pilots Earn Reputation From Storms
A concise aphorism notes that skilled pilots build their standing through facing storms and tempests, highlighting courage and mastery as core factors in reputation. The line reflects a maritime or aviation ethos where danger tests expertise and earns respect.
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Epicurus
Birth of a Battleship Florida at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Florida battleship began as a detailed naval plan by Baxter and the navy department. Naval architects drafted precise hull lines, a wooden model marked with plate sizes, and a sequence of keel plates frames and riveted plates. Two large traveling cranes eased placement as frames and girders were riveted, decks laid, bulkheads completed, and the ship prepared for her maiden voyage in about a year and a half.
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Navy Yard
Brooklyn
East River
Witnes
Florida
United States Navy
Old Ocean
Baxter
Navy Department
Naval
Dia Ascidants
World Peace Federation outlines scope of judge led arbitration
The article notes Senator Khu Keo Ody and Elihu Root linked to a World Peace Federation effort. It describes Root joining the Lake Mohonk conference committee to reorganize U S peace groups and aims toward a World Federation League. It mentions May mentions of a Hague court and fisheries dispute arbitration.
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Hague Court
Root
United States
Elihu Reot
World Court
United States Supreme Court
Knox
Mr. Root
Lake Mohonk
World Federation League
Farm Prices Attract City Boarders Back Home
Readable text notes that lower farm produce prices and meat costs tempt urban residents to return to rural living, hoping to find inexpensive meals and steady supplies of mutton and beef.
Air conquest misread as human triumph over natures tweaks
The snippet discusses frequent accidents to sea crafts and hints that mastering air travel does not guarantee humanity's victory over nature. It contrasts risk in aviation with broader ambitions of progress.
Martian Canal Discoveries Hint at Public Funding Ease
New canals on Mara surface as Martians show little trouble securing public appropriations. The report notes quick funding and infrastructure expansion on the planet.
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Mara
Bwana Tumbo Returns to Civlization After Brief Outing
Bwana Tumbo came back into civilization about twenty minutes earlier and began a distinctive shiny behavior noted by those present.
Waterfront loading and sailing notices from multiple mills
A series of brief entries records ships loading at various mills for distant ports. Vessels include the Omega and Espada bound for Honolulu, the Golden Shore for Honolulu, EB. Jackson for Callao Peru, and Wowona for San Diego. Steamers Santa Monica for San Pedro and Tale for San Francisco also appear along with cargoes for San Francisco and Hilo.
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Golden Shore
Slade Mill
Honolulu
EB. Jackson
Wilson Mill
Callao
Peru
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts for Deafness Cure
Perfect bearing. and when it entirely chomed. Sees We the result. Nine cases out of ten are caged by catarrh an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free. F.J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Sold by druggists, 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hal
F.J. Cheney & CO
Hall
Job printing small branches at moderate prices
Modern work at moderate prices offered by Herald Printery.
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Herald Printery
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Muce
Oman
Messay Sorey
Chehalis County
Grand Jury
Grays Harbor Real Estate
William F. Steele
de Musset
Vnbonnet Doabies
Nottingham
Saxony
J. S. Waugh
World Peace Federation
Khu Keo
Ody
Kewseeen Er Othrepe
Koot
South Pole
Omega
Espada
West Mill
Svea
Wilson Mill Ee
Helene
Union Mill
San Pedro
Santa Monica
Tale
San Francisco
Watson A. West
Sidney
New South Wales
Hocwood
Ameerican
San Ped
Wowona
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Mills
San Diego
Robert Searles
Union
Western Mill
Hilo
Anderson & Middleton
National Mill
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