Northern Pacific adjusts lumber rates to compete with O W in Pacific Northwest
Tacoma Sept 21 Northern Pacific aligns through lumber rates with Oregon Washington to California Nevada and New Mexico along Portland Tacoma Seattle Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor lines. Tariff lowers NP local quote by 4 5 cents per 100 pounds matching O W terms effective in about 30 days. Southern Pacific plans similar gateway tariff via Ogden to Washington territory.
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O.W
Laroff
Washington
Seattle
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Portland
Harriman
Tacoma
O W
Ogden Gateway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
War Clouds Over Mexico Reach Northern Border
Troops under Gen. Villa move into Sonora as Gen. Angels leads about 5000 men toward the border. Carranza silent on Villa invasion while Gen. Hill masses to oppose Villa and Yaqui clash with Gov. Maytorena near Santa Cruz. Maytorena brings a reported 1.5 million dum-dum cartridges across the border for battle.
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EL Paso
Mexico
Mexico City
Carranza
Villa
Sonora
Felipe Angels
Benjamin Hill
Maytorena
Nogales
Santa Cruz
Hill
Norwegian laborer dies by ingesting carbolic acid
Neils Herman Leaf a 31 year old Norwegian suicided Friday in a shed across the river from Montesano by swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid after a failed hanging attempt. Citizenship papers and an employment ticket to Clements Logging were found on the well dressed man from Tacoma. He carried a leather suitcase a gold watch and $1.69.
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Montesano
Neils Herman Leaf
Leaf
Tacoma
Clements Logging Company
Democrats Organize Montesano County Central Committee
In Montesano on September 21 the Democratic County Central Committee met with about 380 attendees to organize for November. W B Ogden of Hoquiam was chosen state committeeman, Watson Vernon of Aberdeen was reappointed county chairman, and Dr S L Monk of Montesano became secretary. The gathering was harmonious and confident in several candidates.
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Montesano
Democratic County Central Committee
W. B. Ogden
Hoquiam
Watson Vernon
Aberdeen
S. L. Monk
Evacuation Plans Finalized For Vera Cruz Troops
President and Secretary of War Garrison completed plans for evacuating Vera Cruz. Garrison said a departure date will be set once State Department resolves fund and refugee questions. Funston expects troops to leave within about two weeks. US will not care for refugees except Americans. Funston estimates 300 religious refugees plus 1000 others seeking departure. Consular dispatches report Mexico returning to normal.
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Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Funston
State Department
Customs House
United States
Mexico
Elk meat sale nets Grays Harbor Rod and Gun Club
About 500 pounds of elk meat from a state authorized killing was auctioned Saturday at the Chehalis County bank building by the Grays Harbor Rod and Gun Club. Despite doubts, all meat sold within six hours at 40 to 60 cents per pound.
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Chehalis
What It Costs to Nominate
Montesano Sept 21 The direct primary cost is small compared with county conventions. Chehalis county has four parties and 67 precincts. Assuming three delegates per precinct plus $5.00 per person for time and travel, total delegate costs reach about 945.00.
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Montesano
Chehalis
Genuine Antique Louis XIV Carpet Sweeper Sought
In a London Telegraph quip a lady asks for a genuine Louis XIV carpet sweeper while a dealer claims all items in a shop are antique and guaranteed genuine. The exchange highlights a humorous mismatch between antique marketing and authentic rarity.
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London Telegraph
Taxpayers Meet to Discuss Lower City Tax Rate
Mayor France chairs Aberdeen Taxpayers League meeting at 7:30 in the city council room inviting all taxpayers to offer ideas on lowering the tax rate. The same committee and department heads, credited with a budget cut of over 25000, will be present to explain efficiency. Attend and file suggestions to save money.
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France
Aberdeen Taxpayers’ League
League
Aberdeen Merchant’s Body Recovered From Seabird Wreck
The body of W. H. Tucke, an Aberdeen merchant drowned in the Seabird wreck off Grays Harbor three weeks ago, was found Sunday by the whaling steamer Patterson. It was brought to Pinnick & Kenny morgue for funeral by the Knights of Pythias, and shipped to Tacoma for interment in the mausoleum.
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W. H. Tucke
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor Bar
Patterson
Pinnick & Kenny
Knights of Pythias
Tucke
Tacoma
Races Highlight Fourth Chehalis County Fair in Elma
The Elma fair opens next Wednesday for four days of exhibits and races. Indian runners from Oakville and Puyallup join daily harness and running events. Mason County Oakville Porter Malone Eastern Chehalis County day Thursday. Monteso and county school day Friday. Grange Farm ers McCleary day Saturday. Grays Harbor day Sunday with match races possible.
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Elma
Chehalis County
Oakville
Puyallup
Mason County
Porter
Malone
Chehalis
Montesano
Grange
Farmers
McCleary
Grays Harbor
Columbus Day Banquet Slated by Grays Harbor Knights
Aberdeen and Hoquiam Knights of Columbus plan a Columbus Day banquet on October 12 at Hotel Fairmont. Governor Ernest Lister is invited to attend. Francis A. Garrecht of Spokane will speak, with Geo. L. Nyere of Chehalis County Bank serving as toastmaster.
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Knights of Columbus
Hotel Fairmont
Knights
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
Ernest Lister
Francis A. Garrecht
Spokane
United States
Geo. L. Nyere
Chehalis County Bank
Desperate Allied Push and German Counterattacks Renew Frontline Struggle
Reports say the western German line was thrust back seven miles in 48 hours as Turcos spearhead renewed advances near Rheims. In Paris and London dispatches, entrenchments and sieges around the Aisne and Oise regions continue with heavy artillery and brutal close combat. Meanwhile Russian forces pressure Galicia and Austrians face large Polish refugee flows into Vienna amid suspected intelligence leaks.
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Aisne
Rheims
Oise
Lassigny
Noyon
Craonne
Compeigne
Tergnier
Laon
Champagne
Argonne
Mesnilles Hurlus
Messignes
Jewish New Year Observed as Rosh Hashanah Seals 5675
The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah 5675 began at sunset Saturday and many Jewish businesses closed. The observance marks the Ten Days of Penitence, a period of prayer ending with the Day of Atonement a week from Wednesday.
Lee Cruce Oklahoma Governor headline
Lee Cruce serves as Oklahoma's governor, shaping state policy during his term and guiding statewide reforms with executive decisions and public administration leadership.
Aberdeen Youth Damilio Dies in Oregon
George Damilio son of Mr and Mrs A A Damilio pioneer Aberdeen residents died last week in Eugene Oregon after a two year diabetes illness. Body returned for burial Saturday and funeral held Sunday at St Andrews church with Rev F F OW Greene officiating pallbearers were St Paul Sunday school club members.
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George Damilio
A. A. Damilio
Aberdeen
Eugene
Oregon
St. Andrews Church
F. F OW. Greene
St. Paul
Evangelists and Entertainers Draw Big Sunday Crowds
The Clarions of Indianapolis performed at First Methodist and Congregational churches. J. W. Huddleson weighing 315 pounds impressed with his bass for comic and sad songs. Prof. F. W. Lough delivered eloquent remarks on the liquor question with strong, memorable points.
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Clarions
Indianapolis
Ind
First Methodist
J. W. Huddleson
F. W. Lough
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