Aspirant for Governor Seeks Tax Reform Plan
Hugh C. Todd, running for the Democratic nomination for governor in Washington, outlines a tax reform program. He calls for reducing taxes by cutting government costs, enforcing inheritance tax, and instituting a graduated income tax. He also seeks taxing large coal and timber tracts, collecting taxes on timber before harvest, and surveying unsurveyed railroad grant lands to save taxpayers money.
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Seattle
Hugh C. Todd
Washington
Walters heads to Missouri seeking new home with family
Miller Walters leaves Elma with his wife and child for a tour of Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma to find a suitable location. He has sold his 20 acre farm west of the Vance mill to Mr Snell of Seattle and plans to settle in the region.
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Elma
Depew Brothers Start Shingle Mill in Elma
Depew Brothers began operations at the old brick yard on Wednesday. Eleven men are now employed assembling bolts and producing shingles. The venture brings economic benefit to Elma and aims for solid business as quality shingles are crafted.
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Elma
Depew Brothers
Minis ter-Mayor Recall Fight Heats Up in Hoquiam
Hoquiam on May 25 reports 2750 voters registered for the June 3 recall election. In the primary Chris Knoell leads mayoral candidate Rev. Harry Ferguson after Martin Smith was eliminated with 200 votes. Smith backs Knoell. Labor forces support Ferguson as Knoell gains new voters and canvassing intensifies.
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Ferguson
Pacific launches in Hoquiam for Cod and Halibut trade
The sea going launch Pacific for William Geer and R L Jeffrey was launched from Chilman Shipyard on Thursday night and sits at Polson docks to be fitted for business. The 60 by 13 by 5 foot craft costs about 7000 upon completion and will use a 50 horsepower Standard gasoline engine to fish cod and halibut along the coast.
Hunter nets 11 bear pelts in 15 day expedition
Jack Murphy, renowned hunter, returned with 11 bear pelts from an upper Humptulips area hunting trip lasting fifteen days. Hides priced at 12 to 15 dollars each. He also collected four cubs. two died from dogs and the remaining two were brought in alive.
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Hoquiam
Jack Murphy
Humptulips
Murphy
Fleet wins medal at Northwest Sportsmen's Tournament
D W Fleet traveled to Walla Walla to attend the Northwest Sportsmen's Tournament. He won a top medal after breaking 20 clay pigeons in the preliminary and 18 in the final, marking Montesano's pride in a pioneer citizen with keen eye and steady nerve.
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Montesano
D. W. Fleet
Walla Walla
Fleet
Injunction Sought Against Montesano City Over Warrants
Dr. F. L. Carr seeks to halt the city from issuing further warrants of indebtedness until existing warrants are covered by a bond issue. A special election would be required for the bond. The petition claims warrants exceed legal limits. Hearing requested for May 31.
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Montesano
F. L. Carr
A. E. Leonard
W. C. T. U. Birthday Party in Montesano
The W. C. T. U. holds a birthday party on Tuesday afternoon May 28 at 2 30 at Mrs Everett’s home. Program includes songs recitations and piano solos by members and friends led by Jo Arland Lillian and Dorothy Drumm Gordon Calder Francelia Drumm Iva Barrows Fayne Wade Jennie Drumm and Mrs Bergstrom. All invited with a silver offering.
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Jennie Drumm
Bergstrom
Publishers Notice on Missed Herald Delivery
Subscribers served by city carriers who do not receive the Herald on Monday and Thursday by 6 p m should call City Messenger Co at phone 5931 for an immediate delivery.
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Herald
City Messenger Co
Bridgman Man Hurt in Log Handling Accident
Hoquiam May 26 Viggo Jansen a Northern Pacific bridge crew worker was seriously injured while handling logs between Hoquiam and Moelips. A log swung rolling down a bank pinned him to the ground. He was taken to a hospital where Dr H C Watkins said injuries were internal and his condition worsened.
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Hoquiam
Viggo Jansen
Northern Pacific
Moelips
Jansen
H. C. Watkins
Grover and McIntyre Head to Hot Lake for Treatment
Steve Grover and Charles McIntyre left Friday for Hot Lake Ore. where Grover will receive treatment for rheumatism. Grover, known as father of Moclips and a veteran sea otter hunter, has lived on the beach over 30 years and is a Civil War veteran.
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Hoquiam
Steve Grover
Charles McIntyre
Hot Lake Ore
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in Montesano
The Montesano record lists licenses issued during the week to Emmett F. Camden and Elizabeth Ward both of Aberdeen, Clyde Fredenburg and Coral Mix of Aberdeen, John Brooks and Grace Smith of Hoquiam, Mathew F. Cole and Alice M. Lothian of Hoquiam, Gasper Franke and Josephine Macan of Aberdeen, and Michele Rovella and Rosaria Cundri.
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Montesano
Emmett F. Camden
Aberdeen
Elizabeth Ward
Clyde Fredenburg
Coral Mix
John Brooks
Hoquiam
Grace Smith
Mathew F. Cole
Alice M. Lothian
Gasper Franke
Josephine Macan
Michele Rovella
Rosaria Cundri
Town Council Sets Plans For New County Jail
May 26 Cosmopolis report notes the town council purchased the old county jail trimmings and will adapt them for use. The action signals a period of renovation to establish a local jail facility in the town.
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Cosmopolis
City Hall to Gain New Jail Cages Beams
Cages arrived by boat this week and will be installed at the town hall as Cosmopolis finally secures a proper jail. The city council is commended for the purchase and planned installation to improve detention facilities.
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Cosmopolis
Deport Undesirables In I W W Strike Probe
Five men of Southern European nationality were arrested by the sheriff at the federal immigration officer’s request and held in the county jail while a probe into their conduct during the recent I W W strike and their right to remain in the country is conducted. Three may be deported. it is alleged each man denigrated the American flag.
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Montesano
Decoration Day Observed in Montesano by G A R
The local G A R post plans a dignified Memorial Day in Montesano with a Spruce Street procession to the cemetery for graves of soldiers and friends to be decorated. An afternoon program at the Opera House will entertain and honor departed heroes.
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Montesano
Spruce Street
Opera House
The Scout Youngest Editor in Washington State
The Scout, Montesano Boy Scouts paper, is produced by 13 year old Lester Calder who claims to be the youngest editor in Washington. The tiny four by four and a half inch pages reflect a local youth journalism effort.
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Montesano
Washington
Lester Calder
Scout
Montesano Boy Scouts
Montesano Inventor Seeks Patents for Three Inventions
Clyde R. Terrell of Montesano has filed patent applications for an incubator regulator a berry picker and a repair plug for bicycle and automobile tires. He plans to form a local company and bring the inventions to market within months.
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Montesano
Clyde R. Terrell
Chehalis County
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Elma
Elma prepares for Memorial Day on May 30 with a 9 AM gathering of old soldiers and Relief corps at the W R C hall. They will march to Odd Fellows cemetery to decorate 24 veteran graves and loved ones. At 2 PM J H Shively of Olympia will give the Memorial Day address at the park or the IOOF hall if weather fails.
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Elma
Relief Corps
T the
W. R. C. Hall
Odd Fellows’ Cemetery
J. H. Shively
Olympia
Shively
I. O. O. F. Hall
For Rent Four Room House Near In Town
A four room house is available for rent near town with reasonable rates. Inquiries should be directed to the Herald office for details.
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Herald Office
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