Aldrich dominates Senate role as Rhode Island’s top figure
Washington editor argues Nelson Aldrich wields immense power in the Senate, shaping legislation for business interests and special privilege while portraying George Wetmore as a milder counterweight. The piece contrasts Aldrich’s influence with Wetmore’s limited independence and calls Aldrich the de facto leader of U S governance.
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Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Rhode Island
Aldrich and Wetmore
Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich
George Peabody Wetmore
United States
Aldrich
Senate
Nelson W. Aldrich
Wetmore
Wetmores
Alaska
Mindinao
Ile
Senator must be free from faction to truly represent people
The passage argues that a senator independent of political or financial influences is preferable to one elected through the backing of a faction or business interests, as such a senator would not truly represent the entire populace. It contrasts free and obligated senators and emphasizes broad representation.
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Fairview
William J. Bryan
Taft
United States
Congress
States of the Union
Chehalis County Day Set For August 6 At Seattle Exposition
Chehalis County Day at the Seattle exposition is scheduled for Friday August 6 after changes. A special Northern Pacific train will run in two sections from Hoquiam at 5 am to the fairgrounds with limited stops. Round trip fares are four to Seattle or four and a quarter to the exposition grounds, tickets valid seven days on any train. Reports from Montesano Elma and Oakville indicate many eastern county residents will attend.
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Chehalis County
Aberdeen-Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Hoquiam
Fairgrounds
Seattle
Exposition Grounds
Montesano
Elma
Oakville
Devastating Mexico City Area Earthquake Slays Four
A major quake across central Mexico from Atlantic to Pacific and Querato to Oaxaca left 14 killed and many injured. Acapulco and Chilpancingo were practically destroyed as shocks began at 4 15 am, toppling walls and swaying tall structures in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Querato
Oaxaca
Aacapulco
Chilpancingo
Observatory
Wright Brothers Achieve Record Cross Country Flight
Orville Wright in a ten mile cross country flight in the Wright aeroplane with Lieut. Poutlers, surpasses contract speed, breaks all measured course records, and peaks at about 500 feet altitude. President Taft witnesses the landing of the debuting flight at Fort Myer amid a large cheering crowd.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Benjamin D. Poutlers
Army Signal Corps
Taft
Fort Myer
Young Millionaire's Son Arrested for Wire Desertion in Aberdeen
Edward Lowe Jr an heir to Grand Rapids timber wealth was arrested in Aberdeen by Sheriff Payette on wire desertion charges. He posted 1500 bail with Fred A Hart and Chas Green as sureties. The case stems from a sensational marriage to a New York teen and a costly divorce dispute with his parents involved in attempts at annulment and settlements. The article notes the couple's youth and social prominence and suggests a prolonged legal battle ahead for alimony, child trust provisions, and name retention.
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Edward Lowe, Jr
Payette
Fred A. Hart
Chas. R. Green
New York City
Lowe
Edward Lowe
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grays Harbor
Young Lowe
New York
Europe
Aberdeen
Hart-Wood Lumber Co
D. A. Blodgett
Bar Association Holds Successful Grays Harbor Meeting
The first State Bar association gathering at Grays Harbor saw strong attendance and warm Aberdeen hospitality. Friday's session advanced committee reports and disciplinary actions including potential disbarment cases against H N De Wolf of Tacoma and former judge Milo A Root, with other charges referred for action within 60 days. Saturday featured harbor sightseeing and a Cohasset banquet with E J Adams as toastmaster.
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State Bar Association
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
H. N. de Wolf
Tacoma
Supreme Court
Milo A. Root
J. W. Bryan
Bremerton
J. B.yakey
Superior Court
Kitsap County
Yakey
M. J. Gordon
Spokane
Great Northern Railway Co
J. W. Robinson
Skookum
North Side
Cohasset
E. J. Adams
Governor sets November election to replace Cushman
Gov. Hay announced a special election for Washington's 2d congressional district to choose Cushman’s successor on November 12. He will consult legislators August 11 after the recess and may support either the convention or primary system. He prefers not to rush the vote due to farming fishing and lumber industries’ busy season.
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Olympia
Hay
Cushman
National Capitol
J. G. Meigler
Wahkiakum
Pleasant Musicale at Evans Home Recital
A small company enjoyed a charming Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Evans for a home recital by Miss Nellie Craig and Mr. A. H. Mitchell. The program featured solos and duets with selections such as Kathleen Mavourneen and The Last Rose of Summer. Mitchell performed bass solos including Son of the Desert and Out Where the Billows Roll While. The pair closed with a duet Back to the Old Pacific. Refreshments followed.
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J. R. Evans
Nellie Craig
A. H. Mitchell
Miss Craig
Kathleen Mavourneen
Mr. Mitchell
Pacific
Capital Gossip in Olympia Hints Pay Rule Clash
Reports from across the state say lawmakers who voted for a no pay during recess may seek pay for the adjournment period. An attorney general ruling requires sworn payrolls, forcing affidavits of service. The looming impeachment trial of Schiveley and election questions for Cushman loom as the legislature debates payrolls, liquor licensing law clarifications, and possible new statutes.
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Olympia
J. H. Schiveely
State House
Francis W. Cushman
Bell
Ballinger
Joey
House
Senate
Schively
Prize Strawberry Patch Profits in Satsop
C E Wagner of Satsop reports a two acre strawberry patch yielded 600 crates sold this season at an average of two dollars per crate. No special treatment was used beyond a small smudge plant to protect against freezing at a cost of about ten cents.
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Satsop
C. E. Wagner
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