Contest for Second District Republican Nomination Sparks Rival Factions
Tacoma observers report Ashton and Finch backers claim momentum as rival caucus plans surface. Finch aides release a statement urging united front by smaller counties to deny Pierce County a sole winner. Ashton supporters deny coordinated southwest action.
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Finch
Pierce County
Ashton
Tacoma
Olympia
Edward C. Finch
Chehalis County
Second District
Pierce
F. W. Cushman
United Action
Clillam
Jefferson
Mason
Southwest
Thurston
Lewis
Pacific County
Chehalis
Beard
Vancouver
Clarke
Wahkakum
Clallam
Mills Running on Open Shop Plan
Under open shop conditions the North Aberdeen shingle mill remains in operation for several days with wages aligned to those before the September 7 shingle weavers strike. Two Elma mills also operate open shop with no trouble securing crews. Blank books school and office supplies at Evans Drug Co. ul
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North Aberdeen
Elma
Mvans Drug Co
Taft Defends Labor Right to Organize in Chicago Speech
President Taft argues labor must unite to defend interests and to fund strikes if needed. He condemns anti union efforts yet warns against violence and Socialist influence, praising organized labor for higher wages and safer reforms while urging support for conservative union leaders.
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Chicago
Taft
Organization of Labor
Organized Labor
Sixteenth Birthday Luncheon for Zoora Karshner
Mrs. Scott Weatherwax hosted a 1:30 p.m. Saturday luncheon for her sister Zoora Karshner who turned sixteen. Pink and white decor, rose motifs, candlelight, white place cards, a cake with sixteen candles, and games plus dancing marked the celebration attended by Misses Olivette Faulkner Martha Weatherwax Claire Aven Flavia Reid Kathryn Sherwood Josephine Paine Francesanne Marguerite Cook Valdine Weatherwax Laura Benham Dorothy Girton and Zoora Karshner.
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Scott Weatherwax
Zoora Karshner
Misses Olivetta Faulkner
Martha Weatherwax
Claire Aven
Flavia Reid
Kathryn Sherwood
Josephine Paine
Frances ’Anne
Marguerite Cook
Valdine Weatherwax
Laura Benham
Dorothy Girton
The Herain Wise A Week Tell It All
The fragment offers a brief glimpse into a weekly ledger or account titled by Herain Wise. It suggests a summary of events or insights compiled over seven days, but details remain sparse and unclear.
Rates to be Lowered Across Washington Rail Lines
Spokane reports H A Fairchild, chair of the state railway commission, says rates between Washington points will be radically reduced and the new grade crossing law will be vigorously enforced. He tours counties meeting officials to push enforcement and explains the commission will study rate reasonableness across the state. Many tariffs from 1884 remain, while concerted reductions have occurred for some grades and commodities.
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Spokane
Washington
H. A. Fairchild
State Railway Commission
Fairchild
Northern Pacific
Bryan Day at the Fair
Seattle on September 18 reports William J. Bryan will speak October 12 at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition before 20000 or more in the natural amphitheater. A luncheon in his honor precedes the event with Governors Hay Brady Norris and Senator Chamberlain among participants and Oregon delegates expected.
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Seattle
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Hay
J. H. Brady
Idaho
EB. L. Norris
Montana
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Washington
Reception to city teachers at Presby church
The Friday reception for public school teachers was hosted by the Young People's Societies of five churches. A program of vocal and instrumental music entertained guests. Mrs. J H Fuller gave each attendee a blank book for name exchanges, speeding introductions. Refreshments followed in the church basement and the evening ended with a general handshake.
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Presbyterian
Episcopal
Congregational
Baptist
J. H. Fuller
Three Houses Burn In Aberdeen Fire
A fire at 602 West Market Street Aberdeen destroyed the frame dwelling occupied by an Austrian family who were to vacate the next day. The adjoining cottages at 604 Kopinski and 606 George Bennett suffered heavy damage. Firemen saved nearby structures though the 602 building was gutted. Origin of the blaze unknown. Theile of Morenci Arizona owned 602. Insurance $1400 on 602 and $900 on the Bennett property. Kopinski insurance status unknown. Theile praised Aberdeen firemen for their efforts.
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West Market Street
Kopinski
George Bennett
A. C. Theile
Morenci
Arizona
Brother
Aberdeen
Patterson & Locke
Bennet
Theile
Aberdeen Fire Department
Cook challenges Peary claims on North Pole
Dr. Frederick Cook disputes Commander Peary's assertion that Cook never reached the Pole. He describes depot provisions at Annootok, Eskimos in charge, and a later dispute with Murphy. Cook says his records are not aboard the Roosevelt and offers Danish proofs for review in America.
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Oscar ST
Cook
Peary
North Pole
Boatswain Murphy
Harry Whitney
New Haven
Murphy
Whitney
Pole
Evans Drug Co Offers Guaranteed Headache Cures
If your head aches drop in at the Evans Drug Co offering powders tablets capsules or wafers with guaranteed cures.
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Evans Drug Co
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Ain
Minneapolis Journal
Ashton and
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Alism
France
England
Federation of Labor
Flint
Bryan Day
State
DR. Cook
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