Mayor vetoes publicity tax as council deadlocks
At the Wednesday meeting Mayor France vetoed the publicity fund ordinance citing city burden and fund control by the Publicity Board. The council failed to override the veto by one vote as eight votes were needed. The measure will return before next year’s budget. The ordinance would levy up to 2 mills for city publicity, with a three-member chamber of commerce committee overseeing the fund.
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France
Publicity Board
Brecht
Empey
Milette
Wieland
Evans
Fraser
Grant
Merck
Myles
Pearsall
Sawyer
Chamber of Commerce
Walter P Leonard acquitted faces assault attempt in lobby
Walter P. Leonard, just acquitted of wife desertion by a jury, tried to assault Deputy Prosecutor O. M. Nelson in the court floor lobby. Leonard and attorney A. M. Abel claimed Nelson tried to prevent reconciliation. Leonard’s friends restrained him as he threatened retaliation.
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Montesano
Walter P. Leonard
O. M. Nelson
Leonard
A. M. Abel
Nelson
County Faces Higher Chehalis County Taxes in 1913
Estimates presented to the county commissioners show a likely rise in taxes for 1913, offset by increased assessed valuations. County offices and management would grow by 16548 dollars due to juvenile court and mothers pension acts, plus 5000 dollars for two court stenographers. Road and bridge funding would rise 20000 dollars, yielding a total taxation near 700000 dollars, exclusive of state school and road district levies. The board urges public review and taxpayer input while noting commissioners control mainly road levies and general expenses.
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Montesano
Board of County Commissioners
Chehalis County
Board of Commissioners
Office of Fund
Ad Beneene
Seaee
Enone
Superior Court
Justice of the Peace
Board of Education
Court House
State Bureau of Examiners
Whitcomb suit against Port of Grays Harbor dismissed
A judgment filed on Tuesday dismisses the case of Chas W Whitcomb and wife and others against the Port of Grays Harbor. The owners had sought state land tidelands deeded to the port alleging fraud in the transfer and plan to appeal to the supreme court.
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Montesano
Chas. W. Whitcomb
Grays Harbor
Supreme Court
McDermoths Enjoying Trip Across Canada and East
Rev. Chas McDermoth and Mrs McDermoth report an extended tour from Boston dated August 26. They travel eastward into Canada aboard the Canadian Pacific Railway, describing the Rocky Mountains as a grand panorama of wild grandeur and say they are having the time of their lives and thoroughly enjoying the trip.
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the Herald
Chas. McDermoth
Oil drilling to start next Monday on Hoh river holdings
Daniel R. Shea announces readiness to begin drilling for Jefferson Oil on the Hoh river holdings. He predicts the first well may reach 2500 to 3000 feet within 90 days if oil is found, with strong prospects based on seepage and early oil shows observed on site.
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Jefferson Oil Company
Hoh
Daniel R. Shea
Aberdeen
Shea
Hoquiam Plans New Union Passenger Station
Hoquiam reporters note contractor E. J. Rounds of Seattle began clearing the depot site for a $40,000 union passenger station to replace the longtime wooden structure. The project includes a $31,000 building, plumbing and lighting costs, a 148 foot long structure, a 300 foot train shed, and relocation of the old building and freight shed to fit a brick paved area.
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Hoquiam
E. J. Rounds
Seattle
Eighth Street
Home From The East Mrs Rose Hudson And Son Return
Mrs Rose Hudson and her son Will H Hudson have returned from an extended eastern visit. Will attended summer school to prepare for his new role as a High School faculty member, following his graduation earlier this year.
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Rose Hudson
Will H. Hudson
East
Will
Lumber Market Signals Bottom But Sets Pace For Gains
Offshore buyers push cargo orders to Grays Harbor and coast mills, signaling a bottom and potential rise. Mills limit heavy bookings to keep plants running while offshore demand stiffens prices, though rail markets show little change. Yellow pine slashes press western lumber, unable to compete due to freight costs, delaying any large price improvement until pine recovers.
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Grays Harbor
Northwest Lumber
Middle West District
Work Begun on Montesano City Hall and Fire Hall
Montesano starts construction on a $15 890 cement two story city hall and fire hall with a basement and Mission style tile roof. The Montesano Volunteer Fire Department owns the property and will loan funds. the city will rent offices and an upstairs hall for a secret society. rents aim to repay the borrowed balance.
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Montesano
James Movick
Warren man H M Roud visiting friends in city
H M Roud of Warren Pennsylvania visits friends in the city during a brief stay.
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H. M. Roud
Warren, Pa
recall petitions filed for Hoquiam city commissioners
Hoquiam residents plan recall petitions with required signatures on September 15. Over 900 voters are registered, 682 qualifying in the recent school bond election. Advocates note three recalls cannot occur in one election. successors would be chosen by remaining commissioners.
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Citizens’ Committee
Miraculous Escape From Grade West of Montesano
Mayor O H Fry of Oakville his daughter and a friend survived a double rollover on a steep Montesano grade while returning from Moclips. The rig and team rolled twice then struck a wire fence. all three escaped with only minor bruises. This marks the third similar accident on the grade this summer.
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Montesano
O. H. Fry
Oakville
Moclips
Mrs Coxey Hosts Swastika Club Meeting In Morgan Street Home
Mrs. J. S. Coxey entertains the Swastika club this afternoon at her residence on Morgan street for a social gathering and program.
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Morgan Street
Montesano High School Dedication Planned With Rail Road Honors
Montesano prepares for the new high school dedication on September 5 under school directors and the Chamber of Commerce. Governor Ernest Lister and other officials will speak. the event also serves to honor the O W R N and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways for their lines into the city. Guests will tour rooms after program.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Ernest Lister
Josephine Preston
C E. Beach
Olympia
Progressive
Jos. K. Hart
The
State University
Leroy Herriman
Chamber of Commerce
Montesano
Chehalis County Sunday School Association Convention Opens
The Chehalis County Sunday School association held its annual convention at the First Presbyterian church with delegates and ministers from county schools and city denominations attending. Sessions cover registration, committee appointments, addresses by Rev. Cleveland Kleinauer and other officers, reports, and elections. The interdenominational body serves mutual improvement within Western Washington.
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Chehalis County
Sunday School Association
Western Washington Association
Operation Proves Fatal In Montesano Tragedy
Lizzie Fiene a young girl died after an appendicitis operation last night in Montesano ending a fragile recovery. The case centers on the surgical procedure performed yesterday with local medical staff listed in city reports.
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Montesano
Lizzie Fiene
Montesano man George Ninemire visits city yesterday
George W. Ninemire of Montesano conducted business in the city yesterday, noted in local observations of daily commerce.
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George W. Ninemire
Montesano
City Budget for 1914 Shows $374,889.22 Expenditures
Finance committee report outlines 1914 city budget with total expenditures $374,889.22 and receipts $368,249.22. Indebtedness estimated at $134,441.76 with a possible $374,839.22 tax levy. discuss bonding to ease real estate burden and a council vote set for October 6.
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Finance Committee
Sesseners
OCR Ri
Freshet Drives Log Drive on Humptulips River
Heavy rain and freshet lifted water levels across Chehalis county boosting loggers. In Humptulips river a combined freshet and splash floated about 15,000 logs on Wednesday, roughly 100 rafts, after months of low water. Other streams showed activity though Humptulips had the heaviest drive.
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Chehalis
Humptulips
Aberdeen
Connecting C D Hansen Road Bridges to New London and Polson
Montesano sept 4 county commissioners order extension of the new C D Hansen road south to connect with New London and north to Polson grade by the Polson grade. The hill grade is to be cut to five percent if possible creating a fine gravel route from Aberdeen through to the Polson camp.
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Montesano
C. D. Hansen
New London
Polson
Polson Camp
Hansen
Aberdeen
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J. A. Nordgren
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Fourth
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Washington
Hume
Lincoln
Chehalis River
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D. C. Crivyen
Lewis Street
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Chicago News
Hoh River
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Lister
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