Wilson expands Navy as Congress backs Child Labor Bill
In Washington on August 28 President Wilson wins key backing for a bigger navy at a White House meeting with Senate and House leaders. The Senate passes the Child Labor Bill signaling momentum on reform.
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Washington
Wilson
Navy
White House
Senate
House
Interior Lane
George Gray
John R. Mott
Joint
United States Senate
Tariff Board
Presidential campaign notes on August events and statements
The document catalogs August comments and actions tied to Wilson and Hughes across multiple states. It mentions preparedness, tariff talks, railroad strike warnings, child labor legislation, and bills signed or considered, noting cities like Seattle Portland San Francisco and Estes Park. It tracks speeches, letters, commissions, and congressional steps reflecting wartime economic policy and national unity efforts.
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Denver
Washington
Serve Board
Stes Park
Colos
Hughes
Wilson Convite
Duous
Grays Harbor County Fair Closes With Record Attendance
The Grays Harbor County Fair at Elma ends after five days drawing about 30 000 visitors with a Sunday peak of 10 000. A public wedding on the grounds between Oscar Hermans and Ellen Johnson was witnessed by Congressman Albert Johnson and officials. Gifts totaling 725 include a building lot. the fair also secures a Pathe Weekly News shoot to document the events for national and international release. Sunday's racing program was the finale.
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Grays Harbor
Elma
John D. Walker
Aberdeen
Oscar Hermans
Aberdeen Moose Lodge
Ellen Johnson
Justice of the Peace
Congressman Johnson
Judge Murphy
Mrs. Hermans
J. J. Anderson
Imperial Hotel
Sound
British Columbia
Hermans
Pathe Weekly News
Seattle
Grays Harbor County Fair
Europe
Aberdeen City Schools Continue Growing Enrollment
Aberdeen schools report 38 new pupils bringing total to 1995 with expectations of surpassing 2000 next week. Area families move for access to City Schools as tuition is free for outside students and high school enrollment stands at 336, up 54 from last year.
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Aberdeen
Elma
McCleary
Drowning at Redmond Slough Ends Mason Boy’s Life
Seven year old Wallace Mason of Melbourne was drowned while swimming with peers at Redmond Slough. His elder brother Leo tried to save him. searchers found the body after hours of dragging. Funeral held in Montesano where the family once lived. In separate racing news the county fair faced changes after the American Trotting Association issue and outlaws, with winners and exhibits praised despite space limits.
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Leo
Wallace Mason
Clyde Mason
Melbourne
Redmond Slough
Mason
Montesano
The
Fair Association
American Trotting Association
Chicago
American Association
Grays Harbor
Herald
City Council Lets Contracts for West Boulevard Drainage and More
At a council meeting two bids for West Boulevard drainage were approved with Standard Transfer lowest bidder, Carl Gylling awarded the West End drainage project, and Kensal & Company won the C Street drainage bid. Five truck bids were reviewed for the water department. The alley improvement in Weatherax and Ben addition was postponed. Council members plan a three day tour to inspect the Wiskah water project route.
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West Bouldevard
Standard Transfer Company
Independent
Sand and Gravel Company
Carl Gylling
West End
C Street
B. Kensal & Company
Ben Finsted
Egineer Kelsey
Evans Street
Weatherax
Ben Addition
Lafayette Street
Pioneer Boulevard
Water Department
Kissel
N. W. Kauntz
Hoquiam
Cook and Easter
City
Maxwell
Polson Auto Co
Wiskah
County Hospital Sale Sought If No Protests Filed
Grays Harbor plans to dispose of the county hospital next Monday if no protests are filed with the county commissioners. The building will be advertised for sale and then sold as quickly as allowed by law. Aber deen physicians aim to bid and convert the structure into a modern hospital if successful.
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County Hospital
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Primary election results show Republican sweep and Democratic challenges
The county nominating results include Poindexter and McBride winning key statewide races. Johnson defeats Fawcett for Congress while Fishbourne faces a November rematch. Local contests name Quinn sheriff Orton treasurer Bibb school superintendent and Tucker county attorney with Aberdeen strong.
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Poindexter
Humphreys
Henry McBride
Gov. Lister
Johnson
Fawcett
Geo. Fishbourne
Quinn
Searles
Orton
R. A. Wiley
T. W. Bibb
N. D. McKillip
W. H. Tucker
Bibb
Tucker
Aberdeen
McKillip
United States
Humphrey
Bryan
Sutton
Lester
Cass
Spalding
Duryee
Mrs. Allen
Congress
Fishburne
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Utah
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Wye
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Estes Park
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Long's Peak Inn
Army
Motes Park
Woodrow Wilson
Bradley
Chicago News
Standard Transfer Co
Keasel & Co
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Grays Harbor County
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Tlartley
McBride
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Thomas Lally
W. H. Ford
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J. H
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C. W. Hodgdon
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