Electoral fight over direct senatorial elections in Oregon
The piece argues that popular voter elections for U.S. senators exist in practice via state actions, cites Oregon and Washington, and critiques the constitutional method of choosing senators by legislatures. It contrasts these shifts with presidential elector history and predicts further political maneuvering by parties and newspapers.
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Judge Gordon Arrested in Embezzlement Case in Tacoma
M J Gordon former Washington Supreme Court justice and Great Northern railroad counsel was arrested in Tacoma on a $9 920 embezzlement charge connected to a Sparrow personal injury suit. The information filed by Great Northern cites a July 30 1908 deadline and a draft Gordon cashed at the National Bank.
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M. J. Gordon
Supreme Court of
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Great Northern Railroad
Spokane
Great Northern Railroad Company
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Sparrow
Great Northern Railway
Clarence Long
Bar Association Committee
Milo A. Root
Supreme Bench
Nuzum & Nuzum
Old National Bank
St. Paul
Committee of the Bar Association
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Police report shows Gordon claiming innocence and declining further comment. He departed for Spokane at 3 PM and intends to post bail of 3000 dollars upon arrival.
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Spokane
Roads funding discussed by Washington state committee
The roads and bridges committee in Olympia debated raising highway taxes from 1 mill to 1 mill to finish current road projects. The favored plan would have counties issue bonds for road building with state reimbursement from annual levy proceeds. Rep Charles I Kayser Sen Alexander Polson and Commissioner Snow were appointed to decide the method.
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Roads and Bridges Committee
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J. M. Snow
Charles I.’. Kayser
Alexander Polson
Snow
Bell Proposes Statewide Advertising Plan in Washington
Olympia January 23 A bill by Rep Bell of Pierce proposes a statewide advertising movement covering every county. Each county runs its own bureau with county commissioners in charge and a tax levy not exceeding one tenth of a mill to fund literature distribution. The measure goes to the revenue and taxation committee.
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Big Fir Tree To Be Exhibited At A.Y.P Fair
Chehalis county commissioners plan an exhibit at the A Y P fair featuring a fir tree fourteen feet in diameter and 150 feet tall to be dug up with root and branch from land west of Hocquiam and set near the Chehalis county building. Transport will be costly and complex.
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Chehalis County A Y P Exposition Building Feature
The Chehalis County Building for the A Y P exposition shows a 50 by 70 foot interior with a 50 by 70 front and a front porch. Architects Troutman and Leather designed the structure with a hero architrave illustrating fishing, lumbering, agriculture, and a central mill scene. A Black Cat emblem of Hoo-Hoo will crown the top, reflecting regional industry and the commissioner's influence.
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Chehalis County
A. Y. P. Commission
Troutman and Leather
Chehalis
H. D. Chapman
Grand Jury May Be Called in Root-Gordon Case
Spokane dispatch reports Prosecuting Attorney Pugh expects a Spokane county grand jury to investigate the Root-Gordon matter within days. The probe follows the arrest of M. J. Gordon on embezzlement charges totaling 9200 from the Great Northern. Pugh notes the embezzlement filing does not replace grand jury action.
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M. J. Gordon
Great Northern
Half at Fairbanks Alaska After Beating Woman
A report from Fairbanks details a man accused of beating a woman who traveled from Aberdeen with him. The incident occurred after their arrival in Alaska, drawing police attention and prompting a formal investigation into the assault.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Aberdeen
George H. Emerson Opposes Burning Logged-Off Lands
George H. Emerson of Hoquiam warns that burning logged-off lands as proposed by the Washington Forest Wire Association would create a desolate forest waste. He cites examples of untouched logged land regenerating naturally and argues fire protection plus conservation yield long-term timber wealth.
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George ST. Emerson
Hoquiam
Northwest
Washington Forest Wire Association
Seattle P.L
Washington
Oregon
Forest Fire Association
Nature
Tariff corruption advancing rates and political graft
The article cites speeches at a London free trade congress noting tariffs raise rates and corrupt politics. It cites Franklin Pierce and European examples from Germany France Italy and Canada, arguing protection enriches officials, distorts taxes, and funds campaigns while the public pays higher prices.
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London
Franklin Pierce
New York
Bismarck
Germany
Reichstag
Dismarck
France
Italy
Joseph Martin
Canada
Signor Giretti
Bolton King
Logging Train Tragedy Claims 21YearOld Brakeman
Claud Skillman of Elma was killed when he slipped and was ground under the wheels of a logging train belonging to the Elma Lumber company. The 21 year old brakeman died on his planned last day of work before a vacation, his body dragged for a long distance.
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Puyallup Leader B M Case Visits W C McCaw
B M Case, noted Puyallup citizen, spent Friday in the city visiting W C McCaw.
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Puyallup
W. C. McCaw
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