World News in Brief Highlights From Across the Globe
A global snapshot covers a new parcels pest treaty with Great Britain, legislative actions on statehood, a Mexican railway order worth 1 million dollars, and San Francisco police suspension over gambling scandals. It also notes oil operators seeking restraints on monopolies, royal marriage plans in Europe, submarine explosions at Queenstown, and a university degree for Emperor William. A Minnesota wolf attack on a farm and a broken economy follow with brief, unsettled details.
Cut Up Railroad Bill Sparks House and Senate Debate
The rail transportation bill faces amendments from Lincoln Davis and Pierce as the committee adopts most changes. The joint rate features and commission powers are contested with calls to curb the commission’s authority and overhaul penalties and oversight provisions. A majority report favors passage with those amendments, while a minority argues for stronger eliminations of the commission’s powers.
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Pierce
Sm. mm
Olu
W & Law Withott Amendtall
T. Urane
Commmissium
Unclear OCR item on Sacajawea state of Sacajawea release
Fragmentary Portland notice references Owen and de Sousaeme in a ceremony linking to Sacajawea state matters. Mentions Lewis and Cusik and an expedition with ties to tidewater. Document appears to describe placement in a granddare of an expedition.
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Sas Owen
Sacajaewed
de Sousaeme Indiaz
Hestime
Lewis
Cusik
Tidewater
Senate action and regional economic notes from Washington state
The senate killed the anti-pass measure and passed the house bill to regulate foreign banks. Whitman county will spend 5 000 dollars on a county exhibit at the Portland fair. A cold spell damaged Eastern Washington and Oregon wheat. Balfour Guthrie Co and partners plan a large cement factory at Bellingham. Thirty six carloads of Colorado potatoes arrived in Seattle and Tacoma. inspectors call them exceptionally clean. State Superintendent Bryan certifies school fund apportionment totaling 259382 55 dollars. Henry Schaller of Tacoma appointed to the state board of barbers examiners for term ending Feb 14 1908, succeeding Russell L Ireland. Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association meets in Seattle votes a 30 cent general advance on all lumber classes to prep for restoring prices.
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Whitman County
Portland
Henry Schaller
Tacoma
State Board of Barbers’ Examiners
Mr. Schaller
Russell L. Ireland
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Seattle
New Dairy Commissioner Named After McDonald Resigns
State Dairy and Food Commissioner E A McDonald sent his written resignation to the governor from Olympia and pledged to turn the office over to a successor. Thomas S Herd is named as the probable successor to McDonald.
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Dairy and
E. A. McDonald
Mead
Dayon Sheep King Builds Pumping Station on Ranch
Dayton Washington February 15. R A Jackson known as the sheep King of Ceolenus County is completing a pumping station on his sheep ranch to faucet water from a stream. The system uses a water wheel to drive a pump capable of delivering water and piping to the fields. The wheel will run at night to power a dynamo supplying light for the neighborhood.
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Dayton
Wash
R. A Jackson
Ceolenus
Agricultural policy debate marks senate session
Fragmented OCR text shows a Senate discussion on agricultural land and tariffs. References to measures, allocations, and proposed actions suggest a debate on farm policy, with mentions of taxation and imports. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Seattle Market Report On Round Logs And Livestock Prices
Market notes show mixed prices for timbers and livestock in Seattle area trade. Prices listed include logs at 24.50 per ton and 27 per ton, grain and cattle figures, pork and poultry figures, and various dairy and meat products with fluctuating quotes among dealers.
Bomb for Sergius Capital Removal
A report notes a bomb detonation that targeted Sergius Capital and mentions the suspect leaving St. Petersburg for Moscow. Details on motive or outcome are not provided in the fragment.
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Sergius Capital
Tacoma Capitol Move Faces People Vote After Legislature
In Olympia the removal bill clears both houses and heads to a public vote unless vetoed. Tacoma Mayor Wright proposes Wright Park as capitol site and offers free temporary state quarters and libraries. The measure follows earlier mass killings in Russia sparking political turmoil.
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House
Aves
Noes
Booth
Todd County
Wright
Tacoma
Wright Park
Dew
Bryan urges reconciling treaty powers in arbitration suggestion
In St Paul on February 15 William J Bryan spoke on the dispute between the president and the senate. He endorsed the senate stance on treaties while proposing a Hague court reference to resolve questions with both sides reserving unilateral action. He urged a formal arbitration basis after facts are settled.
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William J. Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Senate
Bryan
Hague
Legislative Statistics From Olimpia Senate Members
The Olympia legislative statistics list the eighty seven seats, joint rules, senate and house rules, and state officers. It details member occupations including nine lawyers, eight merchants, four farmers, four physicians, a stock buyer, a fisherman, a capitalist, a hunter, a civil engineer, and others. It notes the senate age distribution, mentions Speaker Walker A. Berry of Spokane as a member, and lists several professions among members such as grain dealers, millers, real estate agents, lumbermen, and a cannery owner.
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Ome Insurance Ag Dt
Cone Tee
Walker A. Benry
Spestot
Opesade
Weegee
Ogisoc
Acams
W. Condon
Senate
Ems
Pallroad
Gen Le Wallace TB 2 Death Report
Gen Le Wallace TB 2 is reported to have died after suffering for his family. Last words before death were heard as the report notes. The details are unclear and the terms mention a test and a meeting.
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Tao Geel Testes
Mack
King's Speech Opens Parliament Amid Royal Pageantry
The session opened with King Edward in ceremonial splendor as MPs assembled in the Commons and Lords. The speech references ongoing Afghan relations, the war fallout, and planned legislative measures including bonds and expenditures, signaling a pivotal royal address for the reign.
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Gommons
Nappuy
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