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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
1
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The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will hold a 75 cent dinner at Hotel Washington tomorrow at 7 o clock. They will discuss chamber matters and the proposed Commercial Club with offices in the Liv ington building and plans prepared by Secretary Brye. A Seattle businessman will address on proposed initiative laws affecting state business interests.
The piece traces Drury and Warburton's rivalry within the Progressive scene, with Bull Moosers pressing for Warburton and Drury backing Wilson era policies. It notes Mosey-like campaigning and tensions as Warburton solidifies support while others fear losing core elements of the party.
Frank R. Granger 53 died Saturday night after a long illness in Aberdeen. Funeral held at Whiteside chapel with Rev. Chas McDermoth officiating. Survived by wife and three daughters Mrs. Charles Hart Spokane Mrs Harriet Ritchie Seattle and Miss May Granger Aberdeen. Granger came to Aberdeen 30 years ago from Michigan later moved to Skagit County where an injury left him wheelchair bound. He returned to Aberdeen 18 years ago and worked in the cigar and fruit business.
Alexander Jolley resigns as Elma postmaster after nearly eighteen years claiming Republican alignment and inevitability of nonreappointment. He leaves a record of high efficiency and accurate books. Assistant postmistress Mabel V. Avey will retire. W F Roberts and J Will Anderson seek the postmaster job with a decision anticipated by mid November.
Aberdeen set the tax rate at 12.81 mills on a $7,552,017 valuation for the next year, below the citizens budget panel’s 13.30 mills. The total levy to raise $98,077 includes 2496 for debt service and $8,000 for refunding bonds. School levy at 4.86 mills and port district at 0.5 mill.
Thomas Nelson Puffer and Miss Trene Pruett wed Sunday afternoon served by Rev. J W Beard. About 25 Coats shingle mill employees serenaded the couple last evening and presented a cabinet of silverware. Refreshments followed as the party broke up at midnight.
Aberdeen high school defeated Jefferson high school of Portland 25 to 3 in its first home game at the new athletic park. Pinkney scored three touchdowns and Johnson added another as Aberdeen crushed the visitors with a line smashing ground game. Beach kicked for Jefferson and a late fumble recovery by Jefferson narrowed the gap. Referee Wee Coyle and umpire Ira Blackwell officiated.
The Republican county central committee met at Aberdreen city hall on a Saturday to finalize the organization naming executive members L. H. Brewer E. S. Avey W. W. Boner George Stalding Steve Wininger J. P. H. Callohen H. W Paul T. F. Brown and William McCleary Short speeches were given by candidates F R Archer cited an auditor rejection of his treasurer filing and declined legal challenge due to costs.
A two story Pacific Beach hotel on the bluff suffered total loss early Saturday. Owner Carl Cooper and guests narrowly escaped as the dining room stove started the blaze at 6:30 AM. The building valued around 7000 dollars with 30000 dollars in insurance was destroyed. salvage crews saved the first floor contents and a few valuables while the hotel’s two trunks and gold were lost.
The Holly club will meet with Mrs. Peter I. Creech at 603 West Sixth on Friday afternoon for a local gathering.
O T Swan chief of the U S Forest Service bureau discusses tests and ratings for Douglas fir and yellow pine at the University of Washington labs. He notes Southern pine practices raise sale prospects and urges careful timber selection to boost Douglas fir ratings to compete in Eastern markets. Swan and R E Simmons meet West Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association officials.
Hon. George Turner Democratic candidate for U S Senator says he accepts the official loss by 15 votes to Judge W W Black and will support Black’s nomination. He thanks supporters and urges friends to unite despite disappointment and focus on the party’s success.
Deputized county figures clashed as John Hogan accused of liar status and a restrung railing blow followed. The commissioners moved to slash $143,000 for county cruises while adding $10,000 for timber rechecks, amid calls to cut taxes and fund road needs.
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