Cummins Demands Deeper Tariff Cuts on Manufactures
Washington D C July 25 Senator Cummins of Iowa releases a statement representing progressive Republicans urging broader reductions beyond raw materials in the tariff bill. He critiques steel and wool schedules, calls for lower duties on iron ore and structural steel, and argues for protections that lower consumer prices while supporting domestic producers. He notes others among the progressives have seen his remarks as aligned with their views.
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Washington, D. C
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
State to file estimates before tax levy in 1909 law
Olympia July 25 under a new law county commissioners city councils and school directors must file estimates of expenses before levying taxes. The state tax commission mails circulars to county auditors stressing the requirement and directs notifying officials of counties cities and school districts within any incorporated area. The law is on page 531 of the 1909 session laws.
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Olympia
State Tax Commission
Chehalis County Exhibit Sends Updated Shipping Advice
Executive Commissioner Chapman reports the Seattle exposition cannot pay market rates for berries and fruits but will cover freight and express charges. All berries must be jarred in preservatives before shipping as no packing help is available on the exposition grounds. He notes a creditable exhibit highlighted by lumbering resources.
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Chapman
Gohl Declared Not Guilty in Robbery Case
William Gohl secretary of the Sailors union was found not guilty by a jury in Judge Bush's court Monday afternoon. The jury acquitted him for alleged complicity in the theft of two robes from A L Paine's automobile, citing lack of evidence.
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William Gohl
the Sailors Union
A. l L. Paine
City council tightens budget and advert rules debate
The council split over a rescaled license and ad posting fee with a near tie vote on the ordinance allowing merchants to post ads for ten dollars while licenses drop to one hundred. A committee was formed to discuss county exhibit funding and street improvements along with jail repairs and Heron street bridge paving plans.
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C. V. Loy
R. J. Hills
R. T. Dabney
Hills
Dabney
G. M. Powell
A.Y.P
Powell
Ocean Beach
Moclips
Heron Street Bridge
Cresote
Washington State Bar Association Grays Harbor Session
The Washington State Bar Association opens its Grays Harbor gathering at the Grand theater with President J B Bridges presiding at 10 30 am. James E Babb of Lewiston Idaho addresses the group. Kate Oscar Cain and Robert Cassidy plus W W Cotton are listed speakers. Saturday and Friday feature business, committee reports, and a seaside excursion to Cohassett beach with a jetty trip.
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Washington State Bar Association
Grays Harbor
Grand Theater
J.B. Bridges
James E. Babb
Lewiston
Idaho
Oscar Cain
Walla Walla
Robert Cassidy
K. C
Vancouver
B. CG
W. W. Cotton
Portland
Oregon
Chehalis County
Westport
Cohassett Beach
Banquet program at Essex Hotel features local dignitaries
An 8 o'clock banquet at the Essex hotel lists E. J. Adams as toastmaster. The program includes toasts on The Federal Bench and The Robe Judicial with responses by judges and attorneys, songs performed by Lillian Fisher, and humorous exchanges with named speakers like Mr. Briefless Barrister and Mr. Semen Funny Wit.
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Essex Hotel
E. J. Adams
Federal
C. H. Hanford
Supreme Court
Lillian Fisher
Dry Bones
Grays Harbor Railway Plans Cosmopolis and Aberdeen Run
J and Bridges, attorney for the Grays Harbor and Puget Sound Railway Co, said trains would reach Cosmopolis by January 1 and push into Aberdeen after right of way issues are settled. Construction has begun north of the Chehalis river with 30 men clearing between Aberdeen and Hoquiam, and the Elma to Cosmopolis grade nearing completion.
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J. &. Bridges
Grays Harbor
Olympia Gossip Bige Eddy Reviews Situation at State Capital
Olympia July 27 1909 Governor Hay seeks resignation of Highway Commissioner Snow saying the job is too big for him. The new appointee’s engineering background fuels debate over technical fitness versus political selection. Impeachment trial looming August 11 faces testimony and possible 28 votes. Also new state rock-crushing plans include armed guards for camps. Governor Hay quietly joins Olympia Camp No. 179 Woodmen of the World. Shively impeachment transcript could reach the senate. insurance counsel fights its introduction.
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Hay
Snow
Commission
Schively
Board of Control
Tacoma
Olympia Camp No
Perkins Press
Olympia
Spokane
Senate
Shively
Bige Eddy
Compromise Duty Set for Lumber Amid Tariff Talks
Washington reports indicate lawmakers may settle on a lumber duty of 1.50 per thousand, up from 1.25 in earlier talks. The conference also fixes coal at 45 cents per ton and iron ore at 15 cents, with print paper likely at 3.50 or 3.75 per ton, marking a Western-supported tariff victory.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
House
Taft
West Virginia
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Ment
Gohl
York Amparican
the City Council
Shaker
John Shaker
Heron Street
Northern Pacific
Front Street
South
Aberdeen
Scott Street
Lewis To Clark Streets
West End
Block 18
State Bar Association
Grand
Sary
Union Pacific Railway
Cosmopolis
Elma
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