Problem of the City Schools proposes tax levy reduction
Editorial argues the district can cut the levy from ten to seven mills, reducing receipts from about $70,000 to $49,000 and saving taxpayers. It details current expenditures, outstanding warrants, and plans to refund debt with bonds to 20 years. It urges permanent construction at South Aberdeen and West End School upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
West End
South Aberdeen
State Bureau of Inspection of Public Offices
Franklin
South Side
Terrace Heights
Aberdeen weighs tax relief with commission government
An Aberdeen opinion piece argues for adopting the commission form, citing Tacoma and 175 American cities for lower taxes and efficiency. It urges residents to embrace reform to prevent bankruptcy and attract new industry, noting current tax rises and stagnant population. EX-Montesano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Aberdeen
Seymour
Tacoma
Seattle
Austin E. Griffiths
University Congregational Church
Commission
Civil Service Exams Set for Puget Sound Navy Yard
The U S Civil Service Commission announces non educational examinations for boilermaker and shipwright positions at Puget Sound Navy Yard. Open to applicants aged 20 and over with per diem wages from 3.04 to 4.00 dollars for boilermakers and 3.20 to 4.16 dollars for shipwrights. Examinations scheduled for October 20 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Board of Labor Employment
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Labor Board
Washington
Aberdeen Mass Meeting on Form A Government
Citizens of Aberdeen are urged to attend a city council room gathering this evening September 26 to organize a campaign for adopting a modern economical government. Ladies are especially invited to participate and support the effort for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Building Road on New Plan in Neuskah Valley
G M Powell, a prominent Neuskah valley farmer, seeks a permanent road from South Aberdeen to the valley four and a quarter miles long under a new law allowing abutting land assessments. Powell owns four miles of frontage and expects costs to be offset by increased land values as markets improve, with broad owner support anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Aberdeen
G. M. Powell
Neuskah Valley
Aberdeen
Powell
Chehalis
Wyncodie
Satsop
Grays Harbor
Quinsault
Tar Pot Fire Damages Home In West Hume Street Incident
A pot of tar on the stove at 722 West Hume Street boiled over and caught fire. The flames spread to the walls and caused about 350 dollars in damage to two rooms and furniture before the fire department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Strommer
West
Hume Street
Young People's Society to Stage Evening Entertainment
The Swedish Mission church youths plan an annual entertainment tomorrow at eight in the First Congregational church on First and H streets. Rev A L Nystrom of Seattle will deliver a lecture and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the
Swedish Mission Church
First Congregational Church
First
H Streets
A. L. Nystrom
Seattle
Democratic National Committee establishes permanent Washington HQ
The Democratic National Committee sets up permanent offices in the Hibbs building Washington to wage a four year education campaign in support of the Administration and Democratic Congress. It plans a $75,000 annual budget funded by an electoral vote based assessment with $125 per vote. Washington state Democrats expect to raise $875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Hibbs
Democratic Senate
House
Congressional Campaign Committee
Congressional Committee
Democratic National
Blyth & Blyth Opens New Store Front at East Heron Street
Blyth & Blyth Inc unveils a new store at 304 East Heron Street with an impressive display window and interior layout designed for convenience and artistic effect. The shop aims to rival clothing retailers in large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyth & Blyth, Inc
East Heron Street
King County Considers Logged Off Lands Plan for Agricultural District
King County commissioners adopt a resolution for a countywide agricultural development district under the logged off land act. A public opinion expression is sought on adopting similar steps in this county. Bonds may be issued up to 1 percent of district assessed value and are repaid from land payments. The project would retain millions locally by opening logged off areas tributary to Grays Harbor, with bond estimates as low as twenty thousand dollars and land sales up to twenty acres each. The commission may buy lands at twenty dollars per acre, with 5 percent bond interest and 4.5 percent for deferred payments to cover interest and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
King Couny
Chehalis County
Grays Harbor
M E Conference Chooses Assignments for Puget Sound District
The M E Conference meeting in Seattle selected assignments affecting Chehalis county. Cc. E. Todd becomes district superintendent at Aberdeen-First, J. T. McQueen at Trinity, H. C. Carter at Cosmopolis, K. R. Gilmer at Elma, E. T. Sharp at Hoquiam First, J. A. Sutton at McCleary, E. R. Tracy at Montesano, R. L. Wolfe at Oakville, E. E. Simmons at Porter, and H. P. Waldron at Satsop and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
M. E
Puget Sound
Chehalis County
Cc. E. Todd
Aberdeen
J. T. McQueen
Trinity
H. C. Carter
Cosmopolis
K. R. Gilmer
Elma
E. T. Sharp
Hoquiam
J. A. Sutton
McCleary
E. R. Tracy
Montesano
R. L. Wolfe
Oakville
E. E. Simmons
Porter
H. P. Waldron
Satsop
Land Office Agent Visits Grays Harbor on Land Inquiry
D L Savidge of the state land commissioner's office is a visitor on Grays Harbor for investigations related to lands near Hoquiam. He will reside in the city while conducting work, but declines to reveal whether the inquiry concerns school land sales or oil land leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Savidge
State Land Commissioner's Office
Grays Harbor
Hoquiam
Wilson Bros. & Co
East Heron Street
Seattle
City Moves To Issue 117000 Funding Bonds
The Aberdeen city council passed first reading of an ordinance to issue 117000 in funding bonds to refund outstanding warrants. Street lighting will drop about 20 fixtures per Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co. concession and garbage dump site settled at First and Maple. Street work includes paving M street for Franklin school access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Phillip A. Bertrand
Grays Harbor Railway & Light Company
First
Maple Streets
M Street
Market
Franklin School
Grays Harbor to Attend County Fair at Elma
Grays Harbor will be well represented at the Elma county fair next week. L I Wakefield reports dairy and fruit exhibits will surprise many and Children’s Day will offer free admission to school children with adults. Special NP steam trains will run October 1 to 5 from Aberdeen at 9 10 and 11 50 a m to accommodate visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grays Harbor
Elma
L. I. Wakefield
Chehalis County
J. W. Hodge
Northern Pacific Railway
Aberdeen
Knights of Pythias Gather for Grand Officers Visit
Wishkah Lodge No 44 calls a meeting to plan entertainment for grand officers who arrive October 15 to initiate a large class of Pages using the Pythian bible once used by J. S Rathbone. All Knights in the city urged to attend for a lunch and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishkah Lodge No. 44
J. S Rathbone
Order
Aberdeen High football drills for upcoming schedule
The Aberdeen High football team will practice tomorrow at Electric Park against a team of former players to gear up for a slate of games starting September 28 at Electric Park and continuing through November 27 at Electric Park and other U.S. venues. Coach Hawley leads preparations as tickets are sold by manager Will Landers or at local cigar stands.
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Aberdeen High School
Electric Park
Hawley
Chehalis
Lincoln
Portland
Olympia
St. Martin’s College
Lacy
Tacoma
Washington Or Jefferson of Portland
University of Puget Sound
Centralia
Hoquiam
The
Will Landers
TWO BIG TRAMS TO TAKE LUMBER HERE
The Strathesk, a British tramp steamer, will load 900000 feet at Aberdeen then 2000000 feet at Hoquiam for Port Pirie Australia. Soon Arrino will load 2000000 feet at National mill for Melbourne. Both ships under charter to American Trading Co of San Francisco with Tacoma offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathesk
Anderson & Middleton
Aberdeen
National Mill
Hoquiam
Port Pirie
Australia
Arrino
Melbourne
American Trading Company of
San Francisco
Tacoma
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Board of Education
Samuel
G.M. Powell
Neuskah Valley Road
Democratic
Land Office
CITY
Electric Company
A. ©. Theile
Arizona
Michigan Avenue
J. M. Walker
Demeree and Lowrie
North Aberdeen Bridge
Robert Dinse
Barber Asphalt Co
Heron Street
Order of Eagles
Aberdeen Brewing Company
Sanitary Commission
Health Committee
Wishkah Lodge
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