Johnson neglects key harbor projects in congressional hearing
The text attacks Johnson for bungling Grays Harbor Willapa Harbor and the Columbia River requests. It claims Warburton secured surveys and appropriations totaling about 1.775 million for Grays Harbor and half a million for Willapa Harbor, while Johnson failed to mention Columbia River needs or properly prepare before any Rivers and Harbors committee.
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Johnson
Warburton
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Columbia River
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
House
Wiflapa Harbor
Olmson
Congress
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Progressive Congressional Committee
Lively council session stirs bids and liquor debate
The council debated a banquet invite for city officials, approved a 5 percent payment on district 2 work, and held over the Savoy hotel liquor license during an investigation. A stalled auto truck purchase caused a tied vote after opponents proposed selling horses and keeping four with a barn boss removal. Mayor France abstained.
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J. B. Bridges
Equitable Surety Company
Savoy Hotel
Brecht
Vandervoort
France
Sugar Tariffs and War Conditions Raise Prices
The piece argues high sugar tariffs push retail sugar from 4 5 cents prewar to 8 10 cents during war. It claims tariffs benefit few at public expense, compares tariff effects to wartime artificial conditions, and notes Congress could curb them during normal times via the Underwood Act.
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United States
Congress
Fishel Declares Candidacy for Third District
Montesano October 8 E E Fishel will run for county commissioner from the Third district on the progressive ticket. Thad D Smith has withdrawn and the progressive party paid the filing fee. Fishel confirms candidacy and expects a strong contest. He previously won as a Republican two years ago and ran before the primary, losing to E S Hubble.
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Montesano
E. E. Fishel
Thad D. Smith
Progressive Party
Powell
Fishel
Mr. Fishel
Federal river and harbor funds allotted by board of engineers
The Army engineers disclose a $20 million river and harbor appropriation for the year. The Mississippi river commission receives $3.75 million the largest allotment with Pacific Coast harbors and rivers allocated sums for Los Angeles and other California ports along with Oregon and Washington sites. Grays Harbor jetty maintenance gets $110,000 enabling the trestle to stay up while a longer jetty or dredge plan is decided. Representative Johnson cites completed maintenance despite bill cuts to defend project oversight.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Board of Army Engineers
Mississippi River Commission
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles Harbor
California
Oaksland Harbor
Humboldt Harbor
Bay
Sacramento and
Feather Rivera
California ‘@ebris commission
Coos Bay
Oregon
Coquille River
Siuslaw River
Washington
Idaho
Columbia River
Celilo Falls
Snake River
Dalles Rapids
Willamette
Yamhill
Portland
Ore
Grays Harbor
Chehalis River
Bar
Bridgeport
Kettle Falls
Wash
Cowlitz and
Lewis River
Johnson
Parcel Post Market Details Arranged in Seattle
The government plan for producer to consumer parcel post was received by Postmaster Edgar Battle. It lists shippable items dairy products meat vegetables fruit cut flowers and other commodities with 5 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each additional pound. A 10 cent C O D option adds collection on delivery. Householders warned to report deception and producers failing to send advertised goods face government action.
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Seattle
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Edgar Battle
Parcel Post
Uncle Sam
Garome and Taylor Wed in Quiet Home Ceremony
Ida H Garome and Jesse H Taylor were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Zent Little 513 North Washington Street with Rev Charles McDermoth officiating. The ceremony occurred Tuesday afternoon in a small family setting.
Oil Well Progress Near Hoh River Raises Hope of Gusher
E A Bradner and Jay D Crary returned Thursday night from the Jefferson oil well on the Hoh river. They report the new well down 909 feet on Tuesday morning, sinking 22 feet a day. Six inch casing is being used and all connected with the well are hopeful of bringing in a gusher before very long.
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E. A. Bradner
Jay D. Crary
Jefferson
Hoh River
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair
Local druggist extolls Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an old-time remedy for gray hair. The advertisement claims it darkens hair naturally, stops dandruff and itching, and restores gloss after several applications, available for 50 cents.
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Wyeth
Notice of deposition commission in Washington court
In Chehalis County Washington the case of C. W. Miller v Pete Lear moves to issue a commission to take testimony of out of state witness C W Miller. The hearing is set for October 17 1914 in Aberdeen with Stewart Tucker representing the plaintiff and publications scheduled for October 2 9 and 16 1914.
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Superior Court OF
Washington
Chehalis County
C. W. Miller
Pete Lear
Tillamook
Oregon
Aberdeen
Stewart & Tucker
Plaintiff
Ownership and management details for Aberdeen publication
The statement lists editor Jno J Carney and business manager Jno J Carney of Aberdeen Washington, with Aberdeen Printing Co. as publisher. It notes owners are not shown in the provided excerpt.
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Jno
J. Carney
Aberdeen, Wash
Aberdeen Printing Co
Aberdeen Wash
Ely's Cream Balm promises quick relief from colds and catarrh
A promotional pitch claims Ely's Cream Balm clears blocked noses instant and eases head and throat discomfort. It urges readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores, notes the product dissolves with nasal heat and relieves discharge, throat irritation, and sleeplessness from congestion.
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Ely
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Willipa Harbor
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Avey
U. S
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Board of Engineers
Willapa
Vancouver
Willamette River
Rond Redemption Fund
Enee
Senat
Geenty
Fairmont
Pmiade
A. B.C
Philadelphia
America
Geo. J. Wolff
Phur
Aberdeen Herald
J. E. Hutchinson
Julia C. Carney
N. P. Bryan
Frye & CO
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Company
the Electric Service & Supply Company
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