Debt debt accumulation burdens state with massive interest
The article details long term interest costs from state and public school debt, estimating $10,365,158 in the period, with $2,123,112 redeemed as state interest and $8,242,046 paid in public school interest by 1913. It cites 1890 to 1913 figures, notes overdrafts, warrants, and the enduring burden on taxpayers and public finances.
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Washington
McGraw
Bureau of Inspection
Sam Pard
Tax Commission
United States
Otto Miller Is Found Guilty Of Murder
The Montesano jury convicts Otto Miller of first degree murder in the Elma killing of Frank Ascheberg after a brief deliberation. Miller claimed insanity at times, showed little concern for the victim while on the stand, and has refused food since the trial closed despite medical efforts.
Pow Wow Call Planned In Tacoma For June Indian Gathering
Tacoma reports details of the Northwestern Federation of American Indians pow wow scheduled for June 15 16 and 17 at Odd Fellows hall. About 600 to 1 000 Indians from 20 tribes in Washington and Oregon expected. New tribes Mukleshoots Skokomish Port Madison to be represented. Henry L Nelson and A P Peterson named as spokesmen for Mukleshoots and Skokomish.
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Tacoma
Thomas G. Bishop
Odd Fellows Hall
Washington
Oregon
Northwestern Federation of American Indians
Cato Sells
Federation
Bishop
Northwest
Sells
Port Madison
Governor Lister Regrets Good Roads Arrest Incident
Tacoma June 4 Governor Er nest Lister says he did not travel 50 miles per hour and regrets the arrest gained wide newspaper attention on Good Roads Day. He explains the trip to Pierce County aimed to highlight road work and to rally public support for the project despite law limits.
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Tacoma
Ernest Lister
Royal
Pierce County
Pierce
King County
Reed
Pierce County Board
Lister
W. H. Reed
Board of County Commissioners
Auburn
City Council Petitions For Higher Auto Speed Limits
The council discussed raising speed limits from 15 to 20 mph in outer districts, with 15 mph inside fire limits and 20 mph outside. A petition signed by about 100 business and professional men favored the amendment, referred to the police committee.
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Bowes
Egerer
Bruener
R. E. Pasley
Fairview
Pasley
J. G. Lewis
Park Board
Aberdeen
Snider
Industrial Insurance Commission
Bijou
Regan
William Seaman
William Tamblyn
Aberdeen Motorcycle Club Sets Half Mile Race at Elma
The Aberdeen Motorcycle club plans a second speed contest at the Elma county fair grounds half mile track next Sunday. The track is in excellent condition and provisions will be made to handle a large crowd with spectators able to view the races along the entire course. Entries listed include Carl Bruce Ralph Bergland Leon McNeal Ed French Jess Devendorf Arvid Anderson George French John Camillo Ole Lindgren and Earl Anderson.
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Aberdeen Motorcycle Club
Elma
Carl Bruce
Ralph Bergland
Leon McNeal
Ed. French
Jess Devendorf
Arvid Anderson
George French
John Camillo
Ole Lindgren
Earl Anderson
Modern Printing at Moderate Prices
Aberdeen Printing Co offers affordable printing services with steady pricing for businesses and individuals seeking reliable quality.
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Aberdeen Printing Co
Alaska tour praised by Pacific Alaska Navigation guests
W. J. Patterson of Aberdeen was among 41 guests of President H. F. Alexander on a 19 day Alaska voyage aboard the Admiral Sampeam. The Tacoma Ledger lauded the tour for its scope and hospitality, noting visits to southeastern and southwestern Alaska, cannery tours, and friendships formed with Northern leaders.
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W. J. Patterson
H. F. Alexander
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co
Alaska
Alexander
Seattle
Northland
Puget Sound
Mr. Alexander
Northwest
C. H. Hyde
Governor Lister
Everett G. Griggs
H. A. Rhodes
George Scofield
T. Hefferman
T. J. Dillon
Murderer Otto Miller Near Collapse After Verdict
Otto Miller, convicted of first degree murder for killing Frank Ascheberg of Elma, has refused all food since the verdict was delivered. At first he announced plans to be free in a few days, but later became inconsolable, raising concerns he may spend his life in the penitentiary or an insane ward.
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Montesano
Otto Miler
Frank Ascheberg
Elma
Jim Elma
Miller
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Bartholomew
Minneapolis , Journal
Otto Miller
J. A. Hutcheson
O.W
L. D. Kelsey
Tacoma Dredging Company
John A. Nordgren
Thornton Street
Haukeli & Hegg
Heron Street
Eugene France
Alaskan
Steamship Line
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