Gumshoe Campaign Tactics in McCredie Bid for Congress
A Tacoma led critique claims Judge W W McCredie runs a quiet, manipulative congressional campaign designed to win Republican votes in Oregon by avoiding public scrutiny. The piece notes a private finance committee shaping federal appointments and a schedule of behind the scenes meetings across Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, and Thurston counties, warning of a strategy that sidesteps open canvassing and public questions. It argues party enthusiasm is low and emphasizes regional harbor development as a local priority over party loyalty.
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Judge Credie
Oregon
Congress
W.W. McBride
Vancouver
R. L. McCormick
W. H. Snell
Arthur G. Prichard
George B. Randle
Tacoma
Port Townsend
Sims
William Bishop
Jefferson County
Port Angeles
McCredie
Shelton
Olympia
Court House
Donnelly
Jefferson
Clallam
Mason
Thurston
Chehalis
Grays Harbor
Pacific
Thurston Counties
Opinion on Congressional Choice and Harbor Bias
The writer criticizes voters for treating the congressman selection as a grab bag and argues Judge McCredie would favor Portland and the Columbia River. It contends his thrift shows in keeping his judgeship while campaigning and warns of domestic bias in public duties.
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McCredie
Portland
Columbia River
Licensing Peddlers Declared Legal by State Supreme Court
Olympia October 16 The state supreme court upheld the 1909 licensed peddling law in the McKnight v Hodge habeas corpus case. It ruled the law not class legislation but voided the January expiration provision, holding licenses valid for twelve months from issuance. The decision may end challenges to Aberdeen peddler licensing.
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Olympia
State Supreme Court
A. D. McKnight
Hodge
King County
McKnight
Aberdeen
Fifty Licenses Granted by State Medical Board Ruling
In Seattle Judge O R Holcomb ruled that 50 of 59 applicants refused licenses by the state board of medical examiners may obtain orders from the superior court requiring issuance. The decision clarifies requirements under the 1909 act, holding diplomas need not be filed if applicants prove two years of continuous practice in the state before enactment. The ruling admits fifty applicants to practice.
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Seattle
State Board of Medical Examiners
Holcomb
State Medical Board
Shooting Affray Report Near Pacific Avenue
Police investigated a midnigh t shooting at LeRoy Condlin s home on Pacific avenue. John Ferguson fired a revolver at Condlin who returned fire with a shotgun injuring Mrs Hollingsworth. Ferguson fled and Cox and Hollingsworth narrowly escaped. Condlin was arrested and Cox held as a witness. Ferguson is being sought.
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Pacific Avenue
Washington Street
LeRoy Condlin
John Ferguson
Cox
Condlin
Ferguson
Phillips
Cook accuses guide of perjury over Mount McKinley claim
Dr Frederick A Cook, in New York, denies mounting McKinley ascent fraud charges and accuses guide Edward Barrill of perjury. He says photographer Walter P Miller was far away and cannot know. Cook plans a new expedition to retrieve records, wiring Arctic explorer Anthony Fiala to lead with Prof. H C Parker from Columbia University as companion.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Cook
Walter P. Miller
Barrill
Anthony Fiala
H. C. Parker
Columbia University
Judge Rules Primary Law On Party Registration Invalid
In Olympia judge John R. Mitchell voided the part of the direct primary law that would require registering party affiliation. Marvin Arnold’s writ of mandate to register party ties was denied after the clerk refused his request to record as a Republican. The ruling impacts upcoming local elections as officials seek opinions on party registration provisions.
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Olympia
John R. Mitchell
Thurston County Superior Court
Marvin Arnold
Arnold
James Dever
Mitchell
Reopen Walla Walla Lands For Settlement January 5
Washington Oct 16 The secretary of the interior restored 5 000 acres in the Walla Walla land district withdrawn for Palouse irrigation. Settlement may be made after January 5 and entry on February 4. Also restored 9 440 acres under the Yuma irrigation project in California.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Walla Walla Land District
Yuma
California
Montesano Court House Construction Begins
Work started last week by Seattle contractors Sylliaasen and Sando on Chehalis county’s new Montesano court house. Contractor Sylliaasen pledged to begin within a week after contract award in Montesano, Oct. 18.
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Montesano
Sylliaasen & Sando
Seattle
Court House
Chehalis
Sylliaasen
Johnson Knocks Out Ketchel to Reclaim Heavyweight Title
In San Francisco on October 16 Jack Johnson defeated Stanley Ketchel by a twelfth round knockout to win back the heavyweight crown. The decisive moment left Ketchel on the floor as 10,000 fans fell silent and Johnson stood stunned, then upright.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
Johnson
Knights of Columbus Lodge Formed in Grays Harbor
Catholics of Grays Harbor organized a Knights of Columbus lodge in Union Hall after noon. About 20 old members joined with about 75 in the new organization. John M. Boyle of Tacoma served as district deputy and instituted the lodge.
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Grays Harbor
the Knights of Columbus
Union Hall
John M. Boyle
Tacoma
Evans Prug Co Latest Magazine Listings
A brief note mentions Plenty of the latest magazines available, highlighting ongoing availability from Evans Prug Co. The line suggests a catalog or retail snippet without additional details or dates.
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Iatest
Evans Prug Co
Probate Extravagance in W H Abel vs Hogan Hanson Case
Long probate dispute centers on the estate of Christopher Hanson in Chehalis county Washington. Judge Sheeks reduces Abel's claim to 1062.0 and holds four heirs not fully bound by the administrator's actions. The Herald previously exposed the case in August 1908 and the matter now seeks probate-law reforms to curb unscrupulous legal conduct.
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Hogan Hanson
W.H. Abel
Bar Association
W. H. Abel
Sheeks
Abel
Hanson
Herald
Mary Biri
Christopher Hanson
Chehalis County
Washington
United States
W. M
State of Washington
Martin Hanson
Emma Johnson Dounck
Trainmaster Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
Tacoma date October 16 Thomas E Coyle longtime trainmaster on the Ellensburg division of the Northern Pacific has been promoted to assistant superintendent by President Howard Elliott. The move lightens duties for Superintendent W C Albee and makes Coyle part of the Western lines leadership. He is a son of Mr and Mrs O L Coyle and brother of Mrs W J Crosbie of Aberdeen.
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Tacoma
Thomas E. Coyle
Ellensburg
Northern Pacific
Howard Elliott
Elliott
Coyle
W. C. Albee
E. Coyle
O. L. Coyle
W. J. Crosbie
Aberdeen
Railroad Commission Probes Ocosta Complaint
The state railroad commission with George T. Reid and W. C. Albee arrived in Ocosta to investigate local complaints of railroad discrimination and requests for daily Aberdeen service and an agent. They spent Thursday night in Tacoma and left for the Sound after morning meetings.
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Ocosta
State Railroad Commission
George T. Reid
Tacoma
General Western
Northern Pacific
W. C. Albee
City
Albee
The
Sound
Aberdeen
Heney Maintains Narrow 24 Vote Majority for D A
San Francisco October 14 Heney was sustained as the Democratic candidate for district attorney after a recount demanded by Fickert the Republican and Union Labor nominee. The recount in 11 precincts added 64 votes to Fickert reducing Heney’s majority to 24.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Democratic Party
Charles Fickert
Republican
Union Labor
Heney
Fickert
Tracklaying Halted on Grays Harbor Line
Rail work between Rochester and Cosmopolis stopped Friday due to a large landslide south of Oakville blocking the route. A steam shovel is clearing earth around the clock, with an estimated three to four days to resume progress. Winters Caughren Smith & Co. of Spokane won the Cosmopolis to Hoquiam contract and grading crews will move to accelerate the project toward Aberdeen pending bridge construction and right of way proceedings.
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Grays Harbor
Puget Sound
Rochester
Cosmopolis
Oakville
Hoquiam
Winters, Caughren, Smith
J. D. Farrell
Oregon & Washington Railway Company
Aberdeen
Caughren, Winters & Smith
Body of Missing Man Found in Vacant Lot
Hoquiam reports the body of John G. Wheelock 65, a local pioneer with property, found in a vacant lot across the street from his boarding house after he disappeared Monday. Wheelock lived in Hoquiam twenty years, served on the city council, and was interred at Aberdeen Mausoleum following his funeral.
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Hoquiam
John G. Wheelock
Alma Upson
Wheelock
Aberdeen
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