Judge Root Allegations Over Promised Funds Resurface
A Seattle Times report details Judge Milo A. Root Senate resignation amid disclosures of alleged promises of a 300 dollar campaign fund by Attorney M J Gordon. Letters show Root asking for conference and transportation while Gordon silent on payments and later replies. The Root investigation committee reviews the correspondence and related Great Northern Railway matters.
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Gordon Turns Over Letters in Settlement Case
The originals of those letters were turned over by Attorney Gordon about ten months ago to Nuzum & Nuzum, who represent Gordon as at lawyers in his efforts to procure a settlement of his shortage with the cat Northern. From Nuzum & Graves they passed into the hands of bank Graves, another of Gordon's
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Contest Planned Over Lieutenant Governor Vote
Friends of A C Edwards claim the Democratic state committee will contest M E Hay’s election as lieutenant governor on grounds he was not a legal voter. They say Hay lived in Wilbur before relocating to Spokane and registered there, then certified seventy days in Spokane. Affidavits and two prominent attorneys are said to be aiding the contest. The dispute could affect Governor elect S G Cosgrove’s qualification.
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Wilbur
Lincoln County
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Milk Advances in Aberdeen Price Increase
Milk prices rise in Aberdeen effective January 1 due to dairy farmer raises. New rates: 22 1/2 cents per gallon, 14 quarts for $1.00, bottle milk 10 cents per quart. Increase linked to state dairy commission inspections and stricter dairy plant standards.
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Emma Miller Travels to Seattle for Studies
Miss Emma Miller left for Seattle this morning to renew her studies at the State University. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Playter arrived from Seattle to spend Christmas with Aberdeen friends.
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Aberdeen
Douglas fir rising as versatile lumber on the Pacific Coast
Douglas fir gains appeal beyond the West as a general use finishing wood. It is praised for rich grain and color, strong finish, and the ability to imitate other woods. Notes include its use in Portland Commercial Club interiors and potential for railroad cars. Mississippi Valley Lumberman highlights its growing value as white pine wanes.
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Portland
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Mississippi
Tragic Train Assault Fatal to Cook at Oakville
Frank Brady a 23 year old cook was fatally injured when an Austrian passenger allegedly stabbed him on a Northern Pacific train from Elma to Olympia. Brady was tossed from the moving car near Oakville and later died in Olympia hospital. the assailant remains at large.
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Elma Lumber Company
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Ooakville
Aberdeen Herald Advertises Semi-Weekly Edition Price
The Aberdeen Semi-Weekly Herald lists subscription rates at two dollars yearly with one fifty in advance and promotes its printing and distribution through Pine Job Printing.
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Socialism Debate at Corn Exposition Refuted
Dr. Schurman warns of socialist spirit in America blaming envy of the rich and state interference. He argues trusts are not normal business but aided by tariff protection and government favoritism, urging reform of old laws to curb them and noting tariff power as a key driver. Geo. Wolff sells Teddy Bears at half price.
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