Lumber Rate Increase Threatens Pacific Coast to East Markets
A Seattle memo reports Eastern and Western Washington feel the impact of railroad rate hikes on lumber and shingles. W R Baker of Colville warns President James Hill that Nov 1 increases will curtail local mills, cut payrolls of about $11,000 monthly, and strain Stevens County business as mills halt logging for winter. He urges a reversal to avoid broader economic hardship.
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Seattle
Eastern
Washington
Pres
James G. Hill
Northern Railroad
W. R. Baker
Colville
Wash
Baker
Stevens County
Proposed Advance in Lumber Rates Sparks Debate
A Northwest lumber rate hike raises fears of wide harm to industry and broader consequences. Officials argue for advance review by the Inter State Commerce Commission, citing risks to jobs and commerce, while carriers claim needed revenue and equalization.
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Northwest
Interetate Commerce Commission
Canada
Washington shingle mills plan closure over new rates
Seattle Oct 11 shingle mills in Washington vote to close November 1 for four months or until March 1 1908 unless market and transportation conditions improve. About 66 percent of production 33 000 000 shingles daily of 50 000 000 may halt as transcontinental rate increases take effect. A committee will survey sentiment and inform mills statewide.
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Seattle
Washington
Elke Hall
Shingle Mille Bureau
D. M. Clough
Clough-Hartley Mill Co
Everett
R. W. Douglas
Bureau
E. T. Nobles
Bellingham
W. J. Munro
Sedro Woolley
David Carlson
W. R. Burke
Anacortes
N. Campbell
J. E. Samson
Elma
C. S. Roray
Bow
James Brady
Edmunds
G. A. Onn
Dryad
C. S. Mumby
Olympia
C. F. White
Grave Harbor
Douglas
H.S. Stine
Manley Shingle Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canada
Joyful Wedding Bells for Arthur E Cross and Bride
Arthur E Cross and his bride were wedding guests at a reception hosted by the groom’s parents in Aberdeen. The couple, married in Seattle after meeting in Washington DC, plan to reside at 308 North F Street after October 20 where Cross will practice law with his father Judge J C Cross. The event drew many friends who offered gifts and well wishes.
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Arthur E. Cross
J. C. Cross
Mrs. Cross
Seattle
Washington, D.C
Mr. Cross
North F Street
Cross
Arthur
Aberdeen
God Speed
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised By Mobile Merchant
A Mobile merchant touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a long trusted remedy for coughs and pulmonary diseases. He claims five years without winter coughs for his family and says it has saved his children from many sick spells. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Mobile
Ala
Time the Place and the Girl on Extended Tour
The Time the Place and the Girl is touring under Askin-Singer with strong notices from New York Boston and Chicago. Originating at LaSalle theater Chicago it ran a year then moved to New York where it crowded Wallack's and Broadway. The show blends a wholesome American love story with popular songs like I Don't Like Your Family Thursday is My Jonah Day Dixie Lonesome and Blow the Smoke Away.
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Askin-Singer Company
New York
Boston
Chicago
LaSalle Theater
LaSalle
Wallack’s
Broadway
United States
Jonah
Hoquiam Merchants Exposition a Complete Success
The Grays Harbor Merchants Exposition opened Thursday night in Hoquiam attracting the county's attendance. Tom Richards of the Portland Commercial club spoke, and local exhibits showcased regional progress with events like a baby show and a shingle weaving contest amid music and a friendly crowd.
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Grays Harbor
Hoquiam
Tom Richards
Portland Commercial Club
Washingtonian
Aberdeen
The Mayor of Tokio at Grand Theater October 18
Richard Carle’s farcical opera The Mayor of Tokio arrives at the Grand theater with a Russian spy, American operatic company, and lively humor. Music by W F Peters features popular numbers such as Pity My Pitiful Plight When the Ocean Breezes Blow and Tokio under new scenery and costumes. John L. Kearney leads a strong company for the New York and Chicago runs revived locally.
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Tokio
Japan
Richard Carle
Grand Theater
W. F. Peters
New York
Chicago
John L. Kearney
Aberdeen Defeats Hoquiam 28 to 0 in Season Opener
In Electric Park Aberdeen shut out Hoquiam 28 to 0 on Saturday. Aberdeen dominated with stronger training and end plays while Hoquiam struggled to mount a coordinated offense. Lineups featured Morse at center for Aberdeen and Thornton at center for Hoquiam with multiple players named in the backfield and line.
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Aberdeen High School
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Electric Park
Morse
Pearson
Beltz
Wilson
Phillips
B. Glidden
Beach
Jameson
McGillicuddy
Barton
Johnson
Hart
Cooper
Shaw
Lachapelle
Kellogg
Steeples
Wells
Thornton
Hoover
Glover
Duncan
Carlton
Bemiss
Hansen
Erickson
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Mr. Baker
Jas. J. Hill
Chamberlain
Mrs
Arthur Emerson Cross
Red Cross Pharmacy
Hoquiam Fair
Merchants Exposition
the Grand Theater
Geo. J. Wolff
Abereeen’s Best Store
Chehalis County
John Hanson
South
Grand Theatre
Sailor Girls
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