Pacific coast growth and immigration trends fueling westward rise
The Springfield Republican argues Pacific coast states show strong population gains since 1900 with Nevada up 93 percent, California 60 percent, Oregon 62 percent, and Washington 120 percent. It credits white immigration, notes Chinese exclusion, and links population to economic expansion, Panama Canal prosperity, Alaska, and Canada West.
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Grays Harbor Faces County Division Debate
The Elma Chronicle criticizes hysterical coverage of a Chehalis county division issue. It argues the push is a business matter for Grays Harbor, citing courthouse costs, alleged wrongs in the debating process, and potential gains from forming a new county.
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Chronicle
Cardigan Sues Officers Over December Night Treatment
Three separate suits filed by Harry Cardigan the logger claim damages of 5000 dollars each against Officers W B Anstie C F Jensen and Richard Miles. The suits allege inhuman treatment during the night of December 17 and note the police force was dismissed by the council and mayor.
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W. B. Anstie
C. F. Jensen
Richard Miles
Harry Cardigan
Expensive County Justice Costs Hit State Budget
A 1909 state bureau report shows county justice costs fueled by superior courts clerks sheriffs and jurors. Salaries totalled 100 585.83 for judges plus 57 271.65 state share costs. County sheriffs earned 226 392.31 and jails 82 050.63. Clerks offices spent 169 691.90 on salaries and 417 525.22 on other expenses. Justice courts paid 96 526.30 for salaries and fees. jurors 170 766.69. witnesses 114 245.05. Total court spending reached 1 221 140.86 with 384 184.06 in fees collected. Juvenile courts exist in King and Spokane counties with costs 12 551.84 and 3 084.61 respectively. Fines and clerks fees exceed office costs in several categories. Prosecuting attorneys cost taxpayers 120 827.00.
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Aberdeen Building Boom Shows Prosperity in 1910
Aberdeen city records indicate over $400000 spent on new buildings in the past year, down from 1909 by about $100000, with street and railroad projects pushing total spending toward $2000000. Planned 1911 items include the Methodist Church $70000 the Pacific Telephone block $25000 the Crary block $60000 and a six story hotel.
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Aeroplane Publicity Planned by Aberdeen Chamber
Aberdeen chamber of commerce advances aeroplane publicity for its 1911 campaign. A Demoiselle monoplane will be built in Aberdeen by Richard L. De Forest within 60 days, with funds subscribed to ensure the project.
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Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce
Richard L. de Forest
Reorganized Force Under Chief Archer Names New Assignments
Chief F R Archer at midnight Saturday reorganized the force and announced probationary 30 day assignments for Captain George S Dean Detective Edward Tribbitts Sergeant Richard Miles and patrolmen George Kempter Joseph Searles Clarence Hook Robert J Schmidt William F Parks Archie McAlpine M E Burgeson M S Gallantine K Church Archer pledges merit based staffing no politics and strict law enforcement with vice suppression and no open gambling as he seeks an efficient department and personal accountability.
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George S. Dean
Edward Tribbitts
Richard Miles
George Kempter
Joseph Searles
Clarence Hook
Robert J. Schmidt
William F. Parks
Archie McAlpine
M. E. Burgeson
M. S. Gallantine
K. ¥. Church
Commission to Oversee Referendum Bills in Washington
If the initiative and referendum bill passes, a three member commission will be created to annually review prepare and standardize proposed laws for voter consideration. The panel may be elected or appointed and would reduce confusion by aligning language and harmonizing conflicting bills. It could also end biennial legislative sessions by meeting every four to six years.
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Hoquiam
Herald
Olympia
Died of Consumption in Local Home
Charles Neimi died Thursday night at his home on 111 North B street after a long illness with tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and two young children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from Whiteside undertaking parlors with the Finnish society escorting the casket to the grave.
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Charles Neimi
North B Street
Whiteside Undertaking
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