Local option bill passes in House amid heated debate
Olympia Feb 13 The Falconer McMaster local option bill, drawn by the Anti Saloon League, clears the house 56 to 38 and moves to the senate. Key features tighten liquor controls, limit express shipments, and grant doctors broader prescribing latitude in dry territory.
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Olympia
Falconer- McMaster
Anti-Saloon League of Washington
Senate
Vavensun
John Anderson
Public Morals Committee
House
McMaster
Committee On Public Morals
Judiciary Committee
Frank C., Jackson
King
Hugh C. Todd
Whitman
Chehalis Bar backs Ben Sheeks for county judge
At a Chehalis County Bar Association meeting in Hotel Washington Ben Sheeks was unanimously endorsed for the position of additional Chehalis County Superior Judge should the state legislature provide for a second judge. The association urged lawmakers from the county to pass a bill and notify them of the action.
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Chehalis County
J. C. Cross
Ben
A. I. Cross
Washington
State of Washington
Bar Association of
Ben Sheeks
Apartments Wanted By Small Family In City
A small family seeks furnished or unfurnished apartment with no children. Contact A. A. Scott at 122 North H Street. 46-tf.
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A. A. Scott
North H Street
Aberdeen Fans Satisfied With League Support
Aberdeen fans express gratitude for league treatment at a recent meeting. The city’s small size forces the Aberdeen team to travel two thirds of the time, raising costs, while rail pooling helps the club break even. Manager Rowland has impressed locals and is active in restructuring baseball operations and contracts for last year’s players. Rowland previously served as a catcher.
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Aberdeen
Rowland
Coach Paxton's injured pitcher fills coaching role on field
The article notes a player who after breaking his shoulder remains active by warming up pitchers and coaching from the sidelines while wearing a uniform. Manager Rowland signs Vincent Campbell, ex Chicago Cub, as fast outfielder and versatile catcher. Campbell hit .279 last season and is capable at the bat.
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Rowland
Vincent Campbell
Chicago Cubs
Campbell
Cubs
Decatur
Union Men Protest Gompers Decision
Seattle labor leaders from every union gathered at the Labor Temple to condemn Judge Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court for sentencing Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Morrison to fines and imprisonment. Speakers denounced the sentences as unjust and a fund over 1000 dollars was set up to finance the legal fight by Seattle unions.
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Seattle
Labor Temple
Justice Wright
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Notice to Contractors for Knights of Pythias Building
Sealed proposals due by 8 p m Saturday February 20 1909 for erection of a two and one half story frame building for the Knights of Pythias Plans and specifications available at Holmer Lewis architects Aberdeen Washington committee may reject any or all bids D M Bowes Chairman Building Committee TROUTMAN LEATHER Architects (46 21)
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Knights of Pythias
Holmer & Lewis
Aberdeen
Washington
Revising Tariff and Trust Power in U S Industry
The piece argues tariffs largely fund trusts, inflating prices for consumers. It cites steel, locomotives, linseed oil, glucose, and other industries, urging a nonpartisan tariff commission and protection repeal to curb corporate influence rather to protect workers and fair competition.
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Congress
Steel Trust
United States
Steel Corporation
Linseed Oil Trust
Washington
Herbert E. Miles
American Review of Reviews
Forest reserve fund shares by twenty three Washington counties
State Treasurer J G Lewis released the forest reserve fund figures for the year ending June 30 1908 from the U S government showing total acres 12085500 and cash 13855 31 with the portion allocated to each county including Asotin Chelan Clallam Cowlitz Ferry Garfield Jefferson King Kittitas Klickitat Lewis Mason Okanogan Pierce Skagit Skamania Snohomish Stevens Walla Walla Whatcom Yakima and others.
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Olympia
J. G. Lewis
Forest Reserve Fund
United States
Washington
Rainier
Wenaha
Colville
Olympic
Priest River
Chehalis
Chelan Clallam Columbia Ae
Cowlitz Ferry
Garfield
Jefferson
King
Kittitas
Klickitat
Lewis
Mason
Okanogan
Piercea
Snohomish
Steven Ee Se
Walla Walla Es
Whatcom
Yakima
Postmaster General Meyers Advocates Postal Savings Banks
Meyers argues postal banks do not threaten private savings institutions and may boost deposits. He cites Austria Canada and England data showing deposits rise with postal systems, contending panic withdrawals would still flow to banks if funds stay in circulation. He says postal banks would reach underserved communities and attract first time savers, including many schoolchildren.
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Meyer
Pennsylvania Banker's Association
Austria
Canada
Postal Savings
England
Italy
United States Senate
Sample request for all clay mineral coal and oil clay
H. D. Chapman executive commissioner of Aberdeen Washington seeks a sample of every clay mineral coal and oil clay found in the county. Those who provide samples will receive a full analysis returned by the State authorities at the A Y P Exposition without charge. Send full information to Chapman.
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A.Y.P. Exposition
H. D. Chapman
Aberdeen
Wash
Herald's Twice Weekly Tells It All
The Herald publishes twice weekly dispatches detailing city news, events, and notices with concise, period-voiced briefs aimed at keeping readers informed on local happenings and developments.
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New York Press
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D. M. Bowes
Bldg. Com
Absrdeen Heral
P. C. Savings Banks
Meyers
A.Y.P. Commission
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