Aberdeen Herald notices and subscription details
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É No. J. Carney
Mgr
Postoffice
Aberdeen
Wash
Herald
Rage Harbor
Chehalla County
Dollar Diplomacy and Fair Play in Wilson Policy
The Tacoma Tribune argues that President Wilson’s foreign trade policy aims to benefit all Americans, not underwrite a few groups. It contrasts this with past “Dollar Diplomacy” and asserts no diplomatic underwriting or masking of interests will occur. The piece stresses open doors and fair play in China and global commerce under the administration.
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Wilson
Portland Oregonian
China
State Department
Republic
United States
Department of State
J. P. Morgan & Co
National City Bank
South America
Tacoma Tribune
Wisconsin income tax trial described by Senator La Follette
The piece argues states fail to collect personal property taxes and praises Wisconsin for its income tax. It cites sworn returns showing small current estates versus large future values and notes Wisconsin’s first year revenue near three and a half million dollars. It warns administration must not be left to local assessors.
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Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
Commonwealth
End of the barbarous personalty tax everywhere
The piece argues officials succumb to local influences and fear relative tax burdens. It cites the local assessor as a key factor in the failure of the personal property tax and claims Wisconsin’s example could signal the start of its end nationwide.
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Wisconsin
Saturday Evening Post
Taxpayers Wake to Rising State Levy and Accountability
Washington citizens face a statewide tax increase as 1913 general levy climbs past 9 mills, prompting calls for fiscal restraint from Gov. Ernest Lister and critics in Mt. Vernon Seattle and Ellensburg. Editorials urge prudent economies and denounce legislative favoritism harming taxpayers.
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Washington
Seattle Sun
Debate Over Progressive Income Tax Echoes Historic Struggles
The piece traces 19th century tax history from Civil War era rates to modern proposals. It notes Senators Lodge and Root opposing a progressive surtax as wealth discrimination and recalls past laws from 1862 to 1867 with rates from three percent to ten percent. It frames the enduring debate on taxing large incomes higher.
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Senate
Lodge
Root
State tax levy stretchs to cover Chehalis county rise
The state levy stands at nearly 9 mills, one third higher than ever before, yet remains $635000 short of the $9.5 million total appropriated by the last legislature. Chehalis county pays $317,766 up from $207,061, a jump of $111,705, with assessed value ratio up to 40.23 percent. Citizens are urged to question rising expenditures. Governor Sister credited with averting worse outcomes according to local Chehalis County Call care.
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Chehalis County
Washingtonian
Gov. Sister
American Ships Should Be Freed From Restrictions
A call to revive the American merchant marine arguing subsidies failed to restore it. The text urges Germany to engage in war and ships as transports to aid farmers, and demands equal footing for American ships with foreign ships by removing restrictions and enabling Americans to buy and operate ships cheaply.
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Germany
Seaboard
Aberdeen Herald dispute on city government form
Aberdeen correspondent corrects Hoquiam Washingtonian on local government change. The Herald advocates commission form and a city manager under the Allen law, arguing cost savings and efficiency for Aberdeen. A Monte sano anecdote highlights property valuation concerns before the city board.
Thaw Case Sparks Concord Police Mass Meeting Fears
Every time Thaws lawyers hold a conference, Concord police fear a mass meeting is taking place. The city watches for possible demonstrations tied to the legal proceedings.
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Thaw
Police of
Concord
N. H
Notable Quotes on Law, Tax, and Politics in the Era
The piece quotes on law enforcement methods and politics. It cites Senator Penrose backing Republican reforms while President Wilson drives changes. It comments on income tax collection’s impact on the poor and mocks Tammany Senators. It ends noting murmurs about the path to success.
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Penrose
President Wilson
Aberdeen Chamber Meeting on Tacoma-Hoquiam Visit Plan
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting at Hotel Washington to discuss joining the Tacoma Commercial Club and Hoquiam Commercial Club on a visit. They also discuss boosting Farmers Institute attendance.
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Herald
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Washington
Tacoma Commercial Club
Hoquiam Commercial Club
Farmers’ Institute
Johnson rearrested after larceny acquittal surprise
Johnson, acquitted in superior court last week of larceny, was arrested last night and held in city jail on suspicion.Police say the prior acquittal surprised Aberdeen officers who caught him with the coat vest and watch of Frank Wheeler, which he had stolen, and authorities plan to keep him out of the city.
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Johnson
Aberdeen
Frank Wheeler
Nebraska Arrives With Seven Fine Horses In Tow
E. E. Close and family arrived in the city from Nebraska with seven fine horses and household goods. He plans to put the horses to work while seeking a farm opening in the area.
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E. E. Close
City
Nebraska
Mr. Close
Arrest Warrant Leads to Bedford Man's Court Hearing
D. D. Williams, previously jailed last week as a masher for forfeiting bail, was arrested again Friday on a bench warrant and will face a hearing this afternoon.
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D. D. Williams
New Farm Tax Exemption Proposal Prompts Debate
The article outlines House Enrolled Bill No. 358 offering five year tax exemptions for purchase and improvement of cut over and wild lands. It discusses eligibility limits to eighty acres, required yearly cultivation, and procedure for claiming exemptions, plus a public question on whether free taxes would spur land clearing and benefit towns.
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Board of Review
Washington
Many Women Jurors Drawn for Montesano Term
Montesano October 13. The November term superior court jury pool was drawn Saturday. Of 100 names chosen 45 are women the largest female share since eligibility. District lists show numerous women in each district with names such as Elizabeth Distler Carrie Drake Rosa McLellan Rosa Stilwell Mira Weatherwax Nellie Young and many others.
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Allie Duffey
Chas. Gaddis
Callie Gillette
E. M. Glover
A. R. Greedy
Allen Hall
Mabel Jones
E. J. Labreck
Henry Lamb
Levi Lewis
Rose Lynch
C. J. Macke
Lydia Medcalf
Emma Mommsen
A. Moon
Thomas Morgan
Anna Movie
E. J. Nixon
W. F. Norman
Okama Phillips
Jessie M. Price
Albert Smith
Mrs. Snell
J. E. Wallace
Margaret Wilson
H M. Wolfe
Joseph George Batinovich
Genevieve Bowes
Gertrude Crary
Emily S. Dalton
George Dean
Elizabeth Distler
John B. Douglass
Carrie Drake
Arzella Eaton
Carrie F. Hopkins
William Houston
Victor Hugo
Carl Lehti
Daisy Logan
S. McClymont
J. A. McGillicuddy
Rosa C. McLellan
Chas. Neeson
Carl T. Nelson
Henry N. Nelson
N. F. Nelson
Clara Stilwell
J. M. Stout
John N. Taylor
Local Social Register Names Listed for Summer Club
Elizabeth Adams, J. R. Benedict, James L. Caughlin, Claud Clark, L. L. Cummings, George H. Damon, Mary C. Dawson, Eva France, Caro line Frary, Louise Glanders, Mabel E. Hamilton, Walter Hamilton, Dora Hicks, James Holton, Frank Hubble, Julia Kluckow, Henri Levi, J. O. Morris, Peter Nelson, Violet H. Nelson, John Olson, Joseph Phillips, Clara L. Quaiff, Minnie B. Russell, Susie J. Smith, J. A. Stines, Mrs. C. M. Storey, Molly H. Straub, E. E. Sutherland, Louisa Tallman, Emily L. Waldron, Pauline M. Walsh, W. J. White and Bessie M. Whitehead listed among local society names.
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Elizabeth Adams
J. R. Benedict
James L. Caughlin
Claud Clark
George H. Damon
Mary C. Dawson
Eva France
Caroline Frary
Louise Glanders
Mabel E. Hamilton
Walter Hamilton
Dora Hicks
James Holton
Frank Hubble
Julia Kluckow
Henri Levi
J. O. Morris
Peter Nelson
Violet H. Nelson
John Olson
Joseph Phillips
Clara L. Quaiff
Minnie B. Russell
Susie J. Smith
Acting Crazy Lars Kingstad Taken To Hospital
Lars Kingstad, who has acted queerly for some time, was taken to St. Joseph's hospital yesterday. He has a leg injury from years ago that troubled him, and his extended illness may have affected his mind.
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Lars Kingstad
St. Joseph's Hospital
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