Galveston Commission Plan Described as Model for Cities
Description of the city of Galveston’s five member at large commission government outlines four departments led by commissioners for finance, water works and sewerage, streets and public property, and police and fire. The mayor presides with no veto, and a budget is prepared by the finance commissioner.
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Galveston
Des Moines
Texas
Iowa
E. R. Chesborough
Citizens’ Bulletin
Cincinnati
Board of Commissioners
City of
Police and Fire
Aberdeen Hoquiam Merge Seen as Mutual Benefit
Aberdeen favors consolidating the twin harbor cities while Hoquiam resists. A joint council and chamber discussion is urged to illuminate the merits and objections, with hope for decisive action before state laws shift city governance. The Herald argues a merged city would gain credit and prevent a split that could hinder Grays Harbor commerce.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Washingtonian
Herald
Washingtonian
P.c
Frary
P. c
Aberdeen - Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Twin Cities
City seeks new jurisdiction amid regional rivalry
A stance emerges that creating a separate city could challenge the two neighboring municipalities. The friction hints at potential for a bold restructuring to gain leverage and resources.
Body of Ray Burke Recovered From Copalis River
The body of Ray Burke, a 19 year old Aberdeen native, was recovered in the Copalis River after nearly three weeks of search. He died in the woods incidentally linked to a death rumor and his funeral occurred in Hoquiam at the Presbyterian church with classmates as pallbearers and music by local church members.
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Ray B. Burke
Copalis
Hoquiam
Presbyterian Church
Chas, McDermoth
Aberdeen
Burke
Aberdeen High School
Christian Endeavor
Aberdeen Congregational Church
H. Green
Heney Improving Says Doctors In Attendance
San Francisco reports doctors state Francis J. Heney passed a restful night and grows stronger hourly. While cautious, consensus expects full recovery within three weeks and return to work in five, with larynx muscles regenerating so speech should be unaffected.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Mr. Heney
Fine Job Printing at Moderate Prices
Aberdeen Herald advertises affordable printing services offering reasonable rates for job printing jobs and bulk orders.
Chehalis County High School Teachers League Formed
The Chehalis County High School Teachers and Principals League will meet next Saturday at Hoquia High School. Members include Aberdeen Hoquiam Cosmopolis Montesano Elma Porter Oakville Summit Sharon. University of Washington librarian Henry will lecture. Discussions cover discipline guidelines and county exhibit plans with leaders including E Wheeler Wilson and Mr. Hodge.
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Chehalis County
Chester E. Gibbin
Hoquiam
Callow
Montesano
William Greenleaf
Aberdeen
Wilson
League
Hand Severed in Mill at Hoquiam
A. W. Carl of 1025 Arnold Avenue, a weaver at the Coats Shingle mill, lost his hand at the wrist after his arm touched a revolving saw this morning. He was taken to General Hospital where Dr. Watkins treated the injury. Carl has recently suffered other misfortunes and is in strained circumstances.
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Hoquiam
Deputy State Treasurer appoints W. W. Sherman
State Treasurer-elect Lewis names W. W. Sherman of Raymond as deputy state treasurer. Sherman, 26, works with Raymond Land & Development Co and is known in Tacoma and Seattle business circles where he has held trusted posts. Salary set at 1800 dollars annually.
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Lewis
W. W. Sherman
Raymond
Sherman
Raymond Land & Development Company
Tacoma
Seattle
State Financiering Highlights Capitol Grant Debt
The Mason county timber sale at 7 734 underscores that revenue will barely cover 3 000 of Capitol grant debt when funneled to the state treasury. High eight percent warrants loom, with total outstanding capital warrants near 565 000 and interest running above face value, prompting talk of refunding to cut costs.
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Oympuia
Capitol
Mason County
City Council Approves Dabney Park Land Purchase
City council meeting approved buying J. B. Dabney's Think of Me tract for park use. Dabney to receive 4552 dollars now and 3100 with 6 percent interest over three years. Mayor France authorized contract. harbor master position to be created with up to 35 dollars monthly. Fifth Street work accepted. ordinance to improve Kansas Street between Heron and Wishkah planned.
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France
J. B. Dabney
Dabney
Dabbey
Fifth Street
Kansas Street
Heron and
Wishkah
A Local Socialist Defends Labor as Wealth Source
A reader replies to a Nov 9 Herald piece on socialism arguing that all wealth produced is due to labor. He cites Lincoln and contrasts mental and physical labor, defends distribution to workers, and criticizes inheritance for not crediting labor. The letter references Debs as a socialist candidate and signals continuation on page four.
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Herald
Abraham Lincoln
Harry K. Thaw
Debs
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Washington Star
Galveston System
Chambers of Commerce
Ray Burke
Copalis River
HENEY
Aberdeen Herald
County High Schools
Chehalis County High Schools
A. W. Carl
State Capitol
the City Fathers
Dabney Hill
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