Washington Republicans split over Chicago Taft ticket
State Senator Paulhamus of Sumner Washington rejects the Chicago Taft ticket and urges a Roosevelt aligned party. He argues 80 percent of Washington Republicans favor progressive policies and criticizes national officials who he says ignored local will and seating of delegates. He calls for inventory of assets from the Aberdeen convention leadership and advocates shaping a state party around Roosevelt allies.
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W. H. Pauthamas
Sumner
Wash
Roosevelt
Paulhamus
State Senate
Aberdeen
Republican Party
Taft
Chicago
Washington
National Committee
National Convention
Stevenson
Colorado
National Cam
Wihtree
Cosmopolis Fourth of July Feats and Campaign Controversy
Madison Wis July 4 Senator La Follette questions Roosevelt for public campaign accounting in Cosmopolis. The article recalls Roosevelt’s 1912 Progressive bid and criticizes big finance influence. It details Cosmopolis Fourth celebrations with a parade, sports events, and prize list totaling several hundred dollars for floats and athletic contests.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Col
Roosevelt
Ohio
Cosmopolis
Sister City
Goddess of Liberty
Herald
Aberdeen Stars
Aberdeen Boys
Elks Prepare For Grand Lodge Meeting In Portland
Portland July 6 Grand lodge officers and committees work to finalize credentials for the opening session Monday in the Armory. The city decor and Rose Festival events are staged for visiting Elks including a Tuesday sightseeing parade and a large Wednesday parade with thousands in elaborate costumes.
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Grand Lodge
Portland
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
J. P. Sullivan
Elks R Union
Armory
Oregon
John P. Sullivan
New Orleans
Elks
Seyval Stessters
Willamette
Climbia
Northwest
Willamette River
Colunna River
James R. Nicholson
Springfield
Mass
Portland Lodge
Taxpayers Call Out Tax Dodging by Weyerhaeuser in Chehalis County
Elma Washington July 4 1912 letter to the Herald argues tax dodging by the Weyerhaeuser Timber Co and others. It calls for a nonpartisan organized effort across Chehalis County to expose altered tax rolls and the political influence of timber interests.
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Turk
Reams
Boyle
Jesse Tree
Trogguiam
Aberdeen
Smith
Kane
Hoquiam
Holderman
Troeh
Starkell
Berger
Archi
Migna Smith
Kelly
James
Reid
Giddings
Herald
Chehalis County
Weyerhauecer Timber Co
Weyerhaueser
Elma
Wash
Weyerhaueser Company
New Building for Express Companies in Seattle Area
The Oregon and Washington Railway Navigation Co. awarded a contract for a brick building with a tile rear to Rounds and Hursen of Seattle. It will house Northern Pacific Wells Fargo American United States and National Express companies, with construction starting immediately. In Cosmopolis a trap shoot saw T. W. Fleet of Montesano top with 89, John Law 87, W. S. McLaughlin 86, J. Weatherwax 81, A. J. Morley 79.
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Oregon & Washington
Ry. ¢ Navication Co
Suntfest
Rounds & Hursen
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Wells Fargo
American
United States
National Express
Cosmopolis
T. W. Fleet of
Montesano
John Law
W. S. McLaughlin
J. Weatherwax
A. J. Morely
Roosevelt supporters prepare Progressive call amid theft cry
In New York, Senator Dixon plans a statement listing states where Roosevelt supporters telegraphed to sign the call. Thomp son says 35 states signed except Maine and Nebraska due to state contests. The statement precedes the Monday call for the Progressive convention and argues for a third party to address alleged theft at Chi.
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Colorado
Washington
Texas
Oregon
Tennessee
Dixon
Roosevelt
Thompson
Maine
Nebraska
New York
Dixon Wo
Progressive Party
Charles H. Thompson
Vermont
Chi
Heraldg
Osborne Says There Is No Need for T. R. Party
Governor Osborne a Roosevelt supporter declares no necessity for a new political party and hopes Roosevelt stays within the party. He argues Republicans can vote for Wilson without bolting, framing the issue as Wall Street versus Wilson and noting no real Republican candidate this year.
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Lansing
Mich
Osborne
Roosevelt
Wilson
Wall Street
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Hoquiam Club
Black Cats
Albers
Speed the
Parting Guest
New Yorn Grove
Rough Rider
Harverster and Steel Trust
Theodore Roosevelt
Stel Trust
Harvester Trust
Perkins, Sanna
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Oper Ben Ka Bt
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Pibiberg
Grays Harbor Commercial Company
H. B. Allen
B. F Lison
Maxtrell
Johnson
J. MM
Melkenzie
Hat
H. G. Sherwood
F. Jolson
Garl
Myrtle Johnson
L. McPiorkos
May Fisher
Jamnita Harris
Alexander
E. Rummel
Rocker
S. S. Shock
Kashinnua
R. Fittinger
Dick Altican
Tame Elks
Weyerhaueser Timber Co
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Alladin
Lamp Corporation
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