Council Divides 6-6 on Purchasing Agent Plan
City council deadlocked 6 to 6 on creating a purchasing agent. Mayor France cast the deciding vote approving the measure after supporting it. The action sparked debate over whether the city clerk should continue handling purchases and prompted a park committee redistribution and several small public works items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Merck
Finance Committee
Pearsall
Myles
Taxpayers’ Committee
Brecht
Evans
Sawyer
Empey
Fraser
Milette
Grant
Egerer
Weiland
Keller and Wilson
O. J. Dabney
Jacobson
Kaufman
Milwaukee Mechanics
Wood Street
Rogers
Lawrence Street
Aberdeen
East
Heron Street
Building Activity on Main Street Corner
Andrew Semmen the plumber buys the old Methodist church at First and F streets to convert into a business and dwelling. J J Robinson the painter purchases the remaining fifty feet and two houses at First and H streets from M M Weatherwax to move them to new lots at Fett. Weatherwax plans a modern apartment house at First and H streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Semmen
First
J. J. Robinson
M. Weatherwax
William Barnes Jr Republican Leader of New York
William Barnes Jr a Republican leader in New York faced challenges to his authority as party influence and leadership dynamics came under scrutiny within the state’s political scene. The article outlines tensions and potential shifts in party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rumors of Oil Struck at Taholah and Forks
Rumors circulated that oil flowed at 60 feet in Indian Oil Co. well on Taholah gas mound but telegrams denied it as unlikely. Albatross and Bonita reported drill at 520 feet on Hoh river. line clamp broke, progress slow but steady. A letter from George Fletcher says a small amount of oil was found at Forks 1600 feet. stock reportedly withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Oil Co
Taholah
Tahola
Hoh River
Bonita
Ernest Fletcher
Fred Fletcher
Sam Knight
Jefferson Oil Company
George Fletcher
Forks
Forks Company
Farmers Institute Sees Low Attendance in Chehalis County
The Chehalis County Farmers Institute reports light turnout due to early week storms and harbor district interest. Despite plans and a schedule of talks on Berry Growing Vegetable Gardening Silos and Orcharding, attendance remains limited with evening lectures to be shown by moving pictures and a stereopticon.
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Farmers’ Institute
Chehalis County
Montesano
Elma
J. L. Stahl
H. L. Rees
A. P. Stockwell
J. H. Hale
O. M. Morris
Wise advertisers courted by the Herald in Chehalis County
The Herald is described as the most widely read paper in Chehalis County and a trusted platform for advertisers seeking broad local reach.
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the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
Knights of Pythias Hold Large Southwest Washington Class
Members from across Southwest Washington and the state gathered with Wishkah lodge No. 44 for a dispensation using the Rathbone Bible. A 45 member Aberdeen Montesano Hoquiam class received first degree amid a 400-seat banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Order
Washington
Wishkah Lodge
Fred S. Wheaton
Minneapolis
F. H. Tonkin
Aberdeen
Montesano
Hoquiam
Pythian Temple
F. W. Loomis
Pythias
Tonkin
H. C. Koons
H. M. Love
Gus Meese
Supreme Keeper of Records
Wheaton
Debating Teams Named for Aberdeen and Hoquiam
Aberdeen High and Hoquiam High have formed debating squads for a November 7 match on a state question. The topic opposes excluding unskilled laborers from Southern Europe and other named regions, with listed debaters from both schools.
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Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Europe
United States
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Greece
Italy
Montenegro
Poland
Russia
Servia
Spain
Syria
Turkey
Aberdeen High
Marion Crary
Minnie Mapes
James McDonald
Dwight Willington
Bessie Burrows
Clayton Rychard
Cecil Huges
Pawnshop Burglary Strikes East Heron Street Store
The pawnshop of M. Druxinman and Son at 413 East Heron Street was burglarized last night. Stolen items include rare coins and jewelry valued over $250, with seven gold pieces, several watches, elk teeth, agates, coin holders, nugget charms, and plated rings. Entrance through a back window between 10 and 11 o clock. Probing for clues ongoing as owners were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Druxinman & Son
East Heron Street
M. Druxinman and Son
Draxinmans
Examining Children’s Teeth Initiative by City Dental Group
The board of education approved a plan to inspect the teeth of all school children free of charge in cooperation with the City Dental Association. An east coast practice will be adopted, reporting findings to teachers, who inform parents with recommendations for action. Parents may choose any reputable dentist to perform treatment.
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City Dental Association
Board of Education
State fish commissioner conducts round-up of fishermen
The state fish commissioner who was here Wednesday arrested several fishermen for avoiding legal license payments in a broad round-up of anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish Commissioner
Montesano Area Tax Levy Figures Released
Montesano residents face a total levy of 63.902 mills per thousand dollars assessed, covering county, port, city, and school taxes. The 63.902 mill total is a slight reduction from last year’s 68.12 mills, credited to the city and school district.
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Montesano
Montesano County
Port Commission
Montesano City
Geological Survey reports on mineral and water resources in Washington
The United States Geological Survey highlights its work in Washington on mineral and water resources and topographic mapping. It notes distribution of annual reports and maps, and high mail responses. J T Pardee studies Colville Indian lands, C T Lupton reviews Quiniault lands for coal oil and gas, while C E Lesher surveys townships near Seattle for public land classification.
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Washington, D. C
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Geological Survey
Alaska
Hawaii
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Colville
Quiniault Indian Reservations
J. T. Pardee
Quiniault Reservation
C. T. Lupton
C. E. Lesher
Seattle
James E Lyons Returns as Grays Harbor Plant Superintendent
James E Lyons moves from Hoquiam back to Cosmopolis and becomes superintendent of the Grays Harbor Commercial Co. plant. An early Cosmopolis pioneer, he previously ran planing mill work as a youth, served as postmaster and town clerk, and held county clerk roles in the 1890s before stints in Coos Bay and Hoquiam. His return draws praise from local old timers.
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Cosmopolis
James E. Lyons
Hoquiam
Grays Harbor
Coos Bay
Oregone
Simpson
Assault Charged After Street Brawl Near Saloon
A street fight erupted after patrons were forced from a saloon at Heron and F streets. W. J. Parker was hospitalized with a gash over his eye while his assailant Martin LeRoy was jailed. LeRoy faces an afternoon hearing before Judge Snider.
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Heron
F Streets
W. J. Parker
Martin LeRoy
Snider
Wilson Backs Redfield Plan for Commerce Bureau
President Wilson approves Secretary Redfield's plan to reorganize the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce with an annual budget rise from 323000 to about 760000. The plan adds a tariff section to study production costs and wages, 14 commercial attaches, and direct reporting to the secretary of commerce.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Association of Lithographers
Underwood
Tariff Board
Democratic Party
Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce
United States
State Department
Secretary of Commerce
Adoption of Commission Government Imagined for Seattle
Councilman Austin E Griffins urged Trinity Parish Men's Club to back a city commission system as a remedy for inefficiency and fragmentation. He warned current boards lack accountability and that a businesslike commission would concentrate authority and speed decision making. He noted 289 U S cities already use the form, covering about one sixth of urban residents.
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Seattle
Austin E. Griffins
Commission
Trinity Parish
Griffiths
Board of Public Works
Olympia
United States
Rumor of Lost Bonita Boat Proved False
Unfounded circulation spread on Grays Harbor claimed the Bonita owned by Cliff and Milton McGuire of Westport was lost at sea with McGuire sons Frank and others aboard including Jefferson Oil Co. workers. The boat reached Westport safely after departing the Hoh River mouth on Wednesday afternoon.
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Grays Harbor
Bonita
Cliff and
Milton McGuire
Westport
Hoht River
McGuire Boys
Frank Kendall
Ed Haywood
E. Hasty
Jefferson Oil Co
Aberdeen
Hoh River
Sergeant H C Davis to enter military hospital for operation
Sergeant H C Davis of the U S S A departed Wednesday night for Vancouver to enter a military hospital for treatment and possibly an operation.
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H. C. Davis
Weeday
Vancouver
Fall Claims Hotel Washington Pantryman Harry Meir
Basil Meir known as Harry pantryman at Hotel Washington died after falling on stairs at the hotel the night before. He was about 35 and had worked there two years. Funeral set for two o clock tomorrow at Whiteside chapel conducted by Rev. F F W Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Meir
Harry Pantryman
Hotel Washington
Meir
Whiteside Chapel
F. F. W. Greene
Johnson Returned to Jail On Grand Larceny Charge
A. Johnson was sent back to the county jail Tuesday and may face grand larceny charges. He had been freed on the condition of leaving the county after arrest for stealing a suitcase and clothing worth 100 dollars from Frank Wheeler, who had moved to California before the trial. Johnson returned to Aberdeen and was arrested again.
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A. Johnson
Johnson
Frank Wheeler
Wheeler
California
Aberdeen
Fire destroys Chehalis Produce warehouse in midnight blaze
A Chehalis warehouse owned by J. P. Callison of Aberdeen burned Monday night causing about 15000 dollars in losses. The fire broke out around midnight and firefighters battled the flames to save surrounding property in Grays Harbor county.
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Chehalis
Chehalis Produce Company
J. P. Callison
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
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Grant Street
Second To
Randall
Old Methodist
A. Semmen
Weatherwax
H Streets
William Barnes, JR
American Press Association
Jefferson Well
Farmers
State College
Fat Man
Nickel Movies
Bradley
Chicago News
K. P
Druxinman
the Geological Survey
Quinsault Reserve
Panama Canal
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Montesanoito
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