Direct legislation praised as reform in Oregon and Arkansas
The piece argues for initiative and referendum as superior to representative rule, citing Oregon’s eight years of direct legislation. It claims broad benefits for government, cites reform acts passed by voters, and asserts voters will curb legislative abuses by using veto and initiative powers. Portland Journal.
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Arkansas
New York
Senate
Allds
Oregon
Portland Journal
Second Annual Southwest Washington Fair Opens Amid Big Crowd
Centralia opens the Second Annual Southwest Washington Mail Association fair with a huge turnout. Exhibits of farm produce, stock, and crafts fill buildings, while stump burning demonstrations draw attention. The Patch midway features sensational acts and rides as balloon ascensions and a cyclist slide thrill attendees.
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Centralia
Southwest Washington Mail Association
Washington
Hubbard
Walker
H. W. Sparks
The
State College
Sparks
Adna
Harvey Thompson
United States Department of Agriculture
H. P. Savage
Tacoma
Stick the Devil
Zanzabar Islands
Arizona
Dinah
Cyelist
Dwelling House on Michigan Avenue Gutted by Fire
A fire Tuesday night gutted a dwelling on Michigan Avenue south of Heron Street behind the Cecil hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Brown were away at a theater. they used oil lamps as the house had just been wired for electricity. Owner E. O. Newman held the building insured, with Browns estimating losses near 1200 dollars and 750 dollars insured.
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Michigan Avenue
Heron Street
Cecil Hotel
H. E. Brown
E. O. Newman
Brown
Double Track from Grays Harbor to Seattle
Northern Pacific Railroad officials announce Harbor branch will be double tracked from Hoquiam to Seattle in Washington. The Hill syndicate aims to boost freight and passenger service against Union Pacific and Milwaukee trunks by improving speed and safety with well ballasted roadbeds.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Harbor
Hoquiam
Seattle
Washington
Union Pacific
Milwaukee Trunk Roads
Hill Syndicate
American Express Opens Aberdeen Offices Next Week
The American Express Company, reaching Grays Harbor via the O W railroad, is fitting offices at 209 South H Street and will occupy them next week. W H Blossom is named Aberdeen agent for the company. The Herald reports full details.
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American Express Co
Grays Harbor
South H Street
W. HH. Blossom
Aged man killed by speeding train in Aberdeen
Carl Bush, an elderly man, wandered onto a Northern Pacific bound train Tuesday afternoon and was struck from behind by a cylinder head. He died at Aberdeen General Hospital last night from the injuries, with a broken arm and wrist and possible internal injuries. The funeral is set for tomorrow at Whiteside’s parlors.
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Carl Bush
Northern Pacific
Aberdeen General Hospital
Whiteside
Bush
Will Ratify Arrangements for Republican Rally at Grand Theater
Big ratification rally planned for tomorrow night at the Grand theater under Lincoln Roosevelt club auspices. Republican nominee for congress Hon. Stanton Warburton will speak. Judge J C Pearson leads efforts to ensure success. all nominees invited. ladies specifically invited.
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Grand Theater
Lincoln-Roosevelt Club
Stanton Warburton
Congress
J. C. Pearson
Roosevelt Wins Big Foothold In Schenectady County
Old guard leaders face surprise as Roosevelt carries Schenectady county and wins delegates to back him for temporary chairman and direct primaries. Schenectady and Albany counties form the 23rd district, altering balance on the Republican committee ahead of the Saratoga convention.
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New York
Gward
Saratoga
Roosevelt
Schenectady County
Schenectady
Albany
Republican Committee
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Sherman
Husband Freed as Wife Requests No Requisition
Jiff Edward Payette wired Medford authorities to release Harry ONeil alias Charles Dailey alias Frank Dowdell, held two weeks on grand larceny charges after his wife said she married him last December in Wisconsin. She had him transfer a $2,300 property sale proceeds, then he deserted her. she refused to sign requisition papers. The case was dropped and ONeil was freed.
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Montesano
Edward Payette
Medford
Harry O'Neil
Charles Dailey
Frank Dowdell
Oregon
Sacramento
O'Neil
Patents Issued on Whatcom County Anthracite Lands
The General Land Office granted a 640 acre patent for coal land in Whatcom county. Receiver Frank Twichell hailed anthracite coal rivaling Pennsylvania’s best. US paid $20 per acre. patent grants fee simple title with water rights and US irrigation ditch rights. State Senator Alexander Polson backs the Anthracite industry in Whatcom county.
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Seattle
General Land Office
Whatcom County
Frank Twichell
Seattle Land Office
Pennsylvania
United States
Whatcom
Alexander Polson
Aberdeen
Methodist Episcopal pastor assignments for Chehalis county
At the annual conference in Centaria pastors for Chehalis county were named. Hoquiam gets Rev. C. A. Williams to first church and Rev. Harry L. Richards to Simpson avenue. Aberdeen assigns B. S. Brooks to first church with H. Lifton at Trinity. Elma names J. W. Frebels to first church and Montesano to G. L. Allen. Oakville with W. J. Gilbert to first, Porter with Rev. Mr. Kelley to first, Satsop with H. Hill to first church.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Centralia
Chehalis County
Hoquiam
C. A. Wiliams
First
Harry L. Richards
Simpson Avenue
Aberdeen
Oakville
W. J. Gilbert
Porter
Mr. Kelley
Satsop
J. H. Hill
Escape From Harbor Waters Ends Narrowly For Dock Worker
Hoquiam September 22 John Richardson city dock wharfinger narrowly escaped death when a hawser hauling the steamer Carlos to the dock hurled him into the bay twenty feet below. He dodged drifting logs and was rescued by two fishermen then landed on the dock unharmed though shaken.
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Hoquiam
John Richardson
City Dock
Carlos
Richardson
Fishermen report plentiful catch as canneries run full
Local fishermen describe a strong run of fish with prices at high levels. Canneries are operating at full capacity and an extra shift could be added to handle the abundant catch entering the market.
Bryan Bolts Ticket In Lincoln Nebraska Governor Race
William Jennings Bryan announced he has bolted the Nebraska Democratic state ticket and will not back Governor nominee James Dahlman. He cites a fight against the liquor traffic as the reason and says he will support other state candidates, including Hitchcock, whom he plans to speak for on his tour.
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Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
James Dahlman
Bryan
Hitchcock
Keys Found Notice At Aberdeen Printing Co
A notice states a collection of found keys is at Aberdeen Printing Co. The owner may claim by proving property and paying the notice fee. Contact details provided with the office offering to help locate the rightful owner.
Contest Possible From Blockhouse Precinct Sparks District Race
The Blockhouse precinct tally may trigger a contest for the First District county commissioner nomination. Fred Rosmond trails Fuller by a three vote plurality, but 19 misread votes cast in Blockhouse prompt a canvass dispute. Rosmond seeks no contest, though supporters may press forward. Anderson is a Democratic candidate with strong county recognition.
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J. J. Anderson
Elma
Rosmond
Anderson
W. W. McCredie
C. Kk. Claypool
Stanton Warburton
United States
J. Sk. Humphries
L. Kk. Freeman
Thomas Burke
Miles Poindexter
J. M. Ashton
S. Duryee
Frank Vierce
O. M. Nelson
H. B. Hiswitt
James A. Hood
E. L. Minard
N. S. Richards
C. C. Quackenbush
Locke
Frank H. Lamb
H. A. Livermore
P. J. Mourant
Luroy Herriman
W J. Murphy
S. A. Randolph
W. B. Paine
F. E. Jones
G. E. Huke
ED. Pavett
R. F. Huntier
Dr Bartlett
Paul Smits
William K. Campbell
J. A. Hutcheson
R. G. Trask
G. D. Robertson
N. D. McKillip
Fred Rosmond
G. J. Taylor
BE. C. Kibbe
L. J. Wakefield
W. A. Fuller
P. Schaffer
W. W. Hart
W. G. Hopkins
R. A. Wiley
Aberdeen
N. W. Bush
J. B. Quinn
W. O. McKinlay
L. L. Trask
W. H. Tucker
Justice of the Peace
Hoquiam
W. M. Lamb
C.J. Coghlan
Seth Warren
No Rate Increase on Coast Lumber
Washington DC September 21 reports that Pacific coast lumber tariffs were not raised despite expectations. Interstate Commerce Commission two year order expired October 15 and most railroads seek a conference, while some Mississippi valley to Pacific terminal tariffs would rise 75 to 85 cents October 10 for hardwood and cooperage stock.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commission
Commission
Mississippi Valley
Pacific
Fire in Donovan mill minimal damage from hot box blaze
Fire broke out in the Donovan mill around 10 Tuesday night and was quenched by the plant sprinkler system. The blaze started from a hot box and flooded the plant, keeping losses under 20 dollars.
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Donovan Mill
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American Express Company
Billie Burke
Pauline Chase
Friace
Frank Cary
Nicholas Jervis Wood
Nikko” Wood
Viscount Torrington
Tod Slowne
Mrs. Dot
Miss Chase
Seal Ivan
Pastor Eens Ae
Lincoln-Roosevelt Republican Club
Teddy
Barnes
Bryan Bolts
Aberdeen Printing Co
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