Wrecked Sea Bird Towed After Harbor Tragedy
Hoquiam reports the gasoline launch Sea Bird, key to the weekend harbor tragedy, was towed to Lindstrom's Aberdeen yard after salvage by life saving crews. Survivor Gus Bjerk recounts the deadly final moments as Capelle, Barclay, and See struggled against the sea and collapsing boat.
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Hoquiam
Sea Bird
Alexander
Gus Bjerk
Capt. Capelle
Westport
Polson Dock
Lindstrom
Aberdeen
Bjerk
Capelle
Tucke
Barclay
Byerk
See
Daring
Capt. Johnson
Which Will Control the Next Congress Vest Pocket Booklet Offer
Readers can obtain a vest pocket calendar and booklet by sending three one cent stamps to D. Swift & Co. Washington DC. The booklet covers 1912 popular votes by state for Wilson Roosevelt Taft, 1908 and 1910 election results, life summaries of Presidents Washington to Wilson, household and business data, state populations 1899 1900 1910, and lists of 600 largest US cities. It would normally sell for 25 cents.
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D. Swift & Co
Washington
Dp. C
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Senate
House
United States
Engagement with Adela Ends Over Wealth Dispute
An elderly lady doctor and a man discuss a broken engagement caused by differing fortunes. The man claims the split was due to Adela learning he had no money, while she felt he was indecent upon hearing her inheritance. The exchange reveals social tensions over wealth and propriety.
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Adela
Disease Attack Plans Across Generations
A fragment debates targeting a disease at its source and questions hereditary risk passing from father to son. The dialogue hints at medical strategy and family implications, illustrating early views on genetics and treatment.
Drury touts Western Washington as cotton textile hub
Charles Drury, Democratic congressional candidate for Southwestern Washington, argues the European war creates a unique chance for Western Washington to manufacture fine cotton textiles. He cites climate, moisture, and lack of heat as ideal for spinning delicate threads, and notes open Panama Canal shipping enabling cheap export to Pacific ports. He singles out Puget Sound, Grays Harbor, Willapa Harbor, and the Columbia River area as suitable sites.
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Tacoma
Charles Drury
Washington
England
Drury
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Grays Harbor
Willapa Harbor
Columbia River
United States
North America
South America
Labor Sunday Services at First Methodist Church
The observance of Labor Sunday will be held next Sunday at the First Methodist church. The program includes orchestra voluntary and anthems, hymns, prayers by Rev. T. H. Simpson and Rev. Charles McDermoth, scripture by Rev. Thomas Broomfield, and addresses by Rev. J. T. McQueen and Rev. F. F. W. Greene.
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First Methodist Church
Jesus
T. H. Simpson
Thomas Broomfield
J. T. McQueen
Polling places named for Aberdeen primaries
The Aberdeen city primary polling sites and officers are listed. Precincts cover wards one through six with locations such as Cur tis street Fire station old mill office and City Hall annex. Inspectors and judges named for each precinct and ward.
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Aberdeen
Curtis Street
John Ross
J. J. Ryan
A. M. Rae
H. B. Strong
S. B. McCracken
Mona Shannon
Wilson Bros
City Hall
R. K. Peasley
C. V. Loy
Adam Schneider
Montesano School Sees Enrollment Rise on First Day
Montesano high school opening reports 111 students enrolled, about 15 more than last year. Not all slots filled yet as enrollment continues.
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Montesando
Montesano High School
Germans Advance On Paris As Capital Shifts To Bordeaux
Paris reports German air scouts over the city and cavalry near Paris as authorities tighten control. Government transfers to Bordeaux amid martial law, refugees and officials resettling, with Ambassador Herrick aiding Americans. Paris imposes night and entry restrictions and coordinates with Bordeaux for lines of communication.
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Paris
Bordeaux
United States
Herrick
Hennion
Poincare
Switzerland
Wise Advertisers Turn to The Herald in Chehalis County
The Herald stands as the county’s most read paper and a trusted venue for advertisers seeking wide reach in Chehalis County communities.
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the Herald
Chehalis County
Wise Advertisers
City to abolish horses in city service and use auto
At a Wednesday city council meeting Wishkah lodge and Knights of Pythias leaders urged use of First street for National Star Spangled Banner Day events. Council decided to replace city horses with autos, reviewed budgets, and approved asphalt pavement project on Third Street.
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Geo. J. Wolff
Wishkah Lodge
Knights of Pythias
First Street
Wolff
Milette
Hoquiam
Bowes
West End
Good Record of Judge Chadwick
Judge Stephen J. Chadwick, a native of Oregon, built a long public life in Washington. Born April 28, 1863 in Roseburg, he practiced in Colfax after joining Mark A. Fullerton, later serving as Whitman County superior court judge and on the state land commission. He won multiple elections, with broad cross party support by 1908 for the supreme court bench.
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Stephen J. Chadwick
Washington
Oregon
Judge Chadwick
Roseburg
Stephen Fowler Chadwick
Chadwick
Willamette University
Salem
University of Oregon At
Eugene
Colfax
Sullivan and Sullivan
Doolittle and Pritchard
Charles 8. Vo
John B. Allen
George
T. J. Anders
Walla Walla
Mark A. Fullerton
Fullerton
Supreme Bench of
State
Whitman County
McDonald
Supreme Court
McGraw
Board of State Land Commissioners
Emeralds and iron ore facts in an old brief
Short notes claim emeralds in Egypt persist and the United States holds an estimated 4 258 000 000 tons of unmined iron ore. It notes Bank of New York vaults with steel walls and sensitive doors that alarm on minor vibrations. An Italian doctor links love to nervous intoxication that could lead to neurasthenia or insanity if untreated.
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Egypt
United States
Bank of New York
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Labor the Indie
Lindstrom Shipyards
Survivor
Hones
Cleveland
Drury Strong
Congress
Labor Sunday
Rev
F. F. W. Greene
Christ
Charles McDermoth
Ripley
Boston Grove
Larkin
R. E. Tucker
A. J. Stewart
W. H. ‘Ady
Young Block
Wishkah
H Streets
John Gronow
F. R. Conway
Chas. C. Terrey
Montesano School
Temps
London
Daily Mail
Compeigne
Oise
Papaume
Berlin
William
Mayence
Germany
C. W. Hodgdon
W. M. Melrose
F. L. Morgan
Geo. H. Shaw
W. C. McNeeley
M. M. Wakefield
Watson Vernon, Pres
Democratic Party OF
J. D. Ehlerhart
Sec
France
Department of Bridges and Streets
Haukeli, Heeg
William Tamblyn
Judge Snider
William Seaman
R. L. Fromme
Eugene France
Broadway
Willard Street
Athletic Park
Northwest
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