Consolidation urged for Aberdeen and Hoquiam into Grayport
The Washingtonian interview with R T Reid of Seattle district superintendent Western Union predicts a city of 100000 or more on Grays Harbor and backs eventual consolidation of Aberdeen and Hoquiam. He cites past mergers like Whatcom and a future Harbor city with shared growth in farming shipping and dairy. The Tacoma News also supports Grayport as a unified harbor city, noting potential census gains and economies of scale.
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Washingtonian
R. T Reid
Seattle
Western Union Telegraph Co
Reid
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Bellingham
Whatcom
Pairhayven
Sehome
Carnet Herald from Aberdeen Washington
Semi weekly Homisen Herald published Mondays and Thursdays from Aberdeen Washington. Editorial and proprietor based at 408 Haat Wiahdtah Street Talepione 3541. Subscription rates and mail details given with notices for missed issues and deadlines for ads. The Herald claims Grays Harbor circulation and warns contracts void if circulation claim is not true.
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Haat Wiahdtah Street
Talepione
Geo
Carnet
Dnteret
Aberdeen
Wash
Mardher
Meneths
Nshhomnes
Herald
Grays Harbor
Chebals County
Benton's Letter on Socialism Sparks Letter Debate
The public exchange questions how socialists could realize ideals under current governance. Critics argue socialism remains a religious-like belief rather than a political plan and warn that majority rule could marginalize minorities and drones.
Improvements Suggested for City Street Near Depot
Strangers arriving in the city complain about a half block north of the railroad depot where a low level edgewall is filled with pools of water and slush through winter. The walk should be raised to allow rain to run off and prevent mud from being crowded onto it by passing vehicles.
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As &Tem
Oakville Cruiser Sold To New Owner
D. W. Bagshaw sells the Oakville Cruiser to The Newell Harlan regulate Co a recent incorporator of local business men and Thos Harlan of Selma California. Mr Harlan will edit and publish the paper under the name The Oakville Citizen and an improved paper is promised.
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D. W. Bagshaw
Oakville
Newell Harlan Regulate Co
Harlan
Selma
Cal
Rockefeller urged to reimburse widows and orphans connected to oil men
A critic argues that Rockefeller could improve public welfare by reimbursing families harmed by oil industry practices. He contends independent oil men were driven to high charges, with proceeds allegedly shared with the Standard Oil Company, from railroads to refiners.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Panern
Standard Oil Company
Ilroads
Humble Beginnings of Railroad Leaders Spotlight
A retrospective notes that political control faded and merit based promotion rose in railroad leadership. It lists early life origins of several major presidents such as James J. Hill, Harriman, James McCrea, Oscar O. Murray, Charles E. Mellen, George F Baer, Van Horne, Hughitt, George B. Harris, Frederik Vaderwood, Burton Hendricka and William Newman, highlighting humble beginnings from varied trades before rising to top posts.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
James J. Hill
Artevedore
St. Paul
Harriman
James McCrea
Oscar O. Murray
Baltimore & Ohie
Charles E. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
George F Baer
Reading
William C. van Horne
Canadian Pacific
Marvin Hughitt
Northwestern
George B. Harris
Burlington
Prederbie D. Vaderwood
Erie
Waa
Beakeman
William #. Newman
New York Central
Vanderbilt
Burton J. Hendricka
Taft Questions Why Consumers Skip Ways and Means Hearings
President elect Taft questions why consumers do not appear before the Ways and Means Committee as they seek lower tariff taxes. Weil, representing large paper buyers, traveled to Washington to urge abolishing duties on wood pulp and cutting tariffs on finished paper. Chairman Payne and Chairman Mann show limited attention, signaling the committees are packed against tariff reform.
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Ways and Means
Taft
Weil
Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Mann
Charles Francis Adams
Tariff debate on earthenware protection and opera wealth
The article cites Pasar Ene to Taft demanding 40 percent protection for earthenware makers. It notes a New York Herald report on a Plaza pottery manufacturer and his $4000 opera cloak, and questions whether tariff champions’ views align with socialist aims as they appear before the Ways and Means Committee.
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Pasar Ene
Taft
The
New York Herald
Plaza
Poorman
Ways and Means Committee
Habit of the party to do things quoted by Buffalo News
The Buffalo News quotes a critic noting the party’s habit of acting broadly, implying swift or sweeping actions as a characteristic tendency. The remark emphasizes perceived pattern rather than detailing specific events or individuals.
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Tia
The
Buffalo News
Healthier Dwellings Debate in Fuchow School
London Telegraph reports a Fuchow school essay topic on Chinese or foreign housing. A student and peers favor Chinese buildings saying foreign houses are tall, heat catching, sun exposed, and cold in winter forcing fire use that harms bodies.
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Fuchow
London Telegraph
Walt Whitman and the Trinity Church Hat Incident
The anecdote recounts Walt Whitman’s Quaker habits and a confrontation at Trinity Church New York when a verger demanded he remove his hat. Whitman refused in pride and struck the verger with his hat, provoking a threat of legal action by a pursuing sexton.
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Whitman
Trinity Church
New York
Walt
Sexton
Hip Hip Hooray! Comes to Grand with Rice and Cady
A merry farce features Rice and Cady in Hip Hip Hooray at the Grand on December 2. The company includes Mae Phelps William Mack Henry Shunk Edward Lynch Belle Dele Wellington Cross Josephine Magee and 49 performers with dancing squahs show girls male chorus and college yell homage.
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Rice
Cady
Weber & Fields
Hip! Hip! Hooray
Music Hall
Mae Phelps
Bob White
William Mack
Henry Shunk
All Fields’ Minstrels
Edward Lynch
Belle Dele
Geo. M. Cohan
Josephine Magee
Edgar Smith
Gus Edwards
Julian Mitchell
Colds and Croup in Children Prompt Relief Reported
Mrs William H Serig of Wheeling West Virginia says her daughter suffered from a severe cough last winter but was cured with Chamberlains Cough Remedy without a doctor. Her son avoided many croup incidents thanks to this syrup sold by Evans Drug Co.
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Wm. H. Serig
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
Evans Drug Co
Property listing pitch from Will Lanning ad
A broker advertises real estate services and urges owners to list their property with him for sale using contact lines and street addresses. The note emphasizes selling opportunities and seeks client listings.
Property Listing Notice For 116 S0.G St
Short notice lists a sale of property at 116 S0.G St with contact details for listing and sale inquiry. The fragment indicates a promotional message urging listing with an agent.
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Tacoma News
Gaga
United
Homisen Herald
Cewiarty
Ofice
Punesday
Nwy
Mr. Benton Again
B. W. Benton
Benton
Walt Whitman
Grand Theater
Will Lanning
Wil Lanning
Geo. J. Wolff
Santa Claus
Burnett Bros
Aberdeen, Wash
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