Aberdeen considers commission form of government
City council meets to discuss uniting city and county charities and to address routine reports and roadwork. Licenses issued for saloons. petitions seek a special election on adopting a commission form. A debate on the issue is set for tomorrow at Weatherwax High School with local students debating for and against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claries McDermoth
Associated Charities of
Aberdeen
Committee On Public Health
Franklin
O. K
Newell
Stalding
Hills
Emma Baker
Fourth Street
D” Street
McCaw
B Street
Broadway
Heronto River
First Street
Fifth Avenue
Parks
Templeman
J. M. Weatherwax High School
Russell Mack
Lance Hart
Margaret Cook
Frederick Hart
Cyril Allen
Alexander Lackey
New Railroads Celebration in Grays Harbor Area
Grays Harbor and Hoquiam plan a September 28 event marking two new transcontinental railroads. Aberdeen Chamber committees recruit Portland Seattle Tacoma visitors, christen the bridge at South Aberdeen, and host a smoker at Hotel Washington. Lists of chairs and sponsoring firms cover program, train distribution, auto tours, lunch, and special train details.
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Grays Harbor
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Portland
Seatttle
Tacoma
E. C. Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Louis H. Burnett
Seattle
South Aberdeen
Big Bridge
Elma
New Door
Twin Cities
Saw Mill Merger Gains Momentum in Pacific Northwest
In Portland Oregon on September 13 a tidewater saw mill merger promoted by Henry J. Pierce backed by eastern investors appears nearly assured. Over half of the Columbian river cut and 85 percent of Grays Harbor output have joined. The consolidation could cost about 50 million dollars for mills and timber lands, with a 15 year operation plan and a possible 200 million dollar capitalization.
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Portland
Ore
Tidewater Saw Mills
Western
Oregon
Western Washinton
Henry J. Pierce
Columbian
Grays Harbor
Hoquiam Flower Show Winners Named
A list of prizes from Hoquiam flower show awards Saturday was completed last night. First prizes went to E A Truitt Dorothy Polson N J Blagen Mrs Hendricks Mrs L H Brewer and others with many more names listed. Organizers plan a larger show next year and may hold a rose show earlier in the season to showcase fall flowers.
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A. L. Matheson
Hickerson
G. A. Gillette
Palmer
Mary Arnold
H. W. Tweedie
Joseph Lytle
F. Rebotzki
Charles Kuhn
W. L. Adams
Epitome of Grays Harbor News Captured in Brief
A concise survey highlights Grays Harbor’s key events, people, and places shaping the day. Local officials, commerce, and community milestones are summarized to reflect the region’s daily rhythm and ongoing stories.
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Grays Harbor
Governors Clash On Initiative and Referendum Debate
In O'Neal and Wilson dispute during a New Jersey conference, Wilson defends the initiative and referendum while O'Neal warns it weakens executive power. O'Neal departs briefly to the piazza, later reiterating his stance alongside Madison and Hamilton.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Emmett O’neal
Alabama
Wilson
O'Neal
Gov. Wilson
Gov. O’neal
O’neal
United States
Gov
Madison
Hamilton
Aged Woman Starved by Son in South Aberdeen Shack
Police allege Mrs. C A Borton 69 was starved by her son Frank Borton who locked food in a strong box. She lived in a locked two room shack where neighbors and South Aberdeen fire department helped with wood and meals. Rev Charles McDermoth of Associated Charities says conditions worse than first heard amid claims the son is mentally irresponsible and cruel.
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Frank Borton
C. A. Borton
Barton
Aberdeen
South A
Een Fire Department
Quilting Bee Held by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church hosted an old fashioned quilting bee yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Heatley's home on Second and I streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Congregational Church
Sulzer Addresses King County Democrats on Tariff Front
Congressman William Sulzer spoke at a Seattle luncheon urging Democrats to sharpen on tariff policy. He praised Taft’s reciprocity move, urged broad trade within the Western Hemisphere, and called tariff reform a top campaign issue with a tax plan targeting luxuries rather than necessities.
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Seattle
William Sulzer
King County Democratic Club
Sulzer
Raths
House of Representatives
Taft
United States
Mr. Sulzer
Canada
Mexico
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Orient
House
Congress
Senate
Democratic Party
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs John Benson
The Benson family expresses gratitude through the Herald for the many friends who helped during their recent bereavement, with floral and other tokens showing their friendship.
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the Herald
John Benson
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Mayor Parks
William Irvine
North Aberdeen Bridge
Washington Engineering Company
Mackey & Kauppi
South G Street
Aberdeen Liquor Co
East Heron Street
Ed Dolan
Adam Johnson
South F Street
Tee
A. L. Davenport
J. B. Bridges
J. W. Clark
J. J. Carney
W. A. Rupp
T. H. Blyth
J. S. Thornton
R. H. Keagy
G. P. Hafferty
T. B. Bruener
W. H. Cary
Dr. N. D. Coons
A. A. Scott
J. H. Fuller
A. W. Middleton
Neal Cooney
L. G. Humbargar
J. S. Waugh
F. C. Wilcox
L. H. Burnett
George Nyere
George Ripley
W. J. Patterson
W. B. Mack
B. F. Johnson
Cliff Weatherwax
A. P. Stockwell
William Donovan, Jr
John Wilson
J. G. Lewis
J. C. Hogan
Charles Sayers
A. J. West
A. W. Barkley
Mills Display Committee
Aberdeen Lumber & Shingle Company
S. E. Slade Lumber Company
General Package & Manufacturing Company
American Mill Company
Donovan Lumber Company
Anderson & Middleton
Wilson Brothers’ Mill Company
Union Mill Company
Wilcox Shingle
C. R. Sayers
J. W. Parks
Heaven
Morris
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Washington
Millis
Congressman Sulzer
King Co
Democratic Club
Keller
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