George Hynes
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- Nov 16, 1907Two Caucuses, One Town, and a Fight Over WaterA planned Citizens' Independent caucus split into rival meetings, producing two tickets and a resolution that candidates oppose the town's pending water-rights purchase.Newport, WA
- Jan 16, 1908A Tie Vote Leaves Newport's Telephone Franchise HangingThe old council adjourns sine die after deadlocking on a telephone ordinance; the new mayor and marshal take office amid a 154-name petition.Newport, WA
- Jan 28, 1909A Widow's Accusation and a Rancher's DenialAugust Polinski, 68, is charged with assaulting his housekeeper near Camden; he calls the case a shakedown, and the hearing is postponed to Feb. 15.Camden, WA
- Apr 8, 1909After the Fires, Newport's Young Businessmen Build a Fire DepartmentA city-hall meeting called by the Commercial Club elects Charles Luce chief and signs more than twenty volunteers, answering a season of business-district fires.City Hall, Newport, WA
- Jun 17, 1909A Woman Alone on a Timber Claim Is Struck Down by a Hidden AssailantJean Chance is left unconscious for ten hours after stones hit her head and shoulder near Camden, and deputies suspect the land dispute behind it.Camden, WA
- Jun 2, 1910Cedar Poles vs. White Collars: A Ballgame to Buy the Firemen BedsNewport's pole men and professional men square off for 25 cents a head, all proceeds to furnish sleeping rooms so unmarried firefighters can answer night alarms.City Hall, Newport, WA