Railway Commission powers urged to curb railroad rates
A local editorial argues for an elective state railroad commission with broad powers to fix rates and prevent discrimination. It presses for strong state control over rail transportation, notes opposition from railroad interests, and cites legislative debate and earlier bills as steps toward a practical commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Represent
Railroad Commission
Burg
Commission
Interstate Free Commission
United
Tax Luxuries and Rates Dented by Bullets of Reforms
The Bulletin laments tax on luxuries and analyzes revenue trends from 1892 to 1896. It notes import levels fell despite higher ad valorem duties, arguing the Wilson bill would not unleash a flood of imports under McKinley law. Washingtonians oppose a state road plan from La Push to Grand Forks and favor a direct county seat route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
la Push
Ham County
Grand Forks
Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Charley Wilson
Darling Ranch
San Francisco Examiner
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Fila Maratta
Lewis County
I. M. Wart
J. C. Stewart
Elma
Chehalis County
Republican
Debate Over Money Supply and School Bond Liabilities
The article discusses bimetallists and a global money trust aiming to limit money supply and affect value for holders. It reports State Superintendent IF Browne's view that interest coupons are not district liabilities beyond one year, warning that accepting such would jeopardize funding for schools and contradict state education commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Money Trust
Frankfort
London
Port Angeles
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Browne
Chamberlain
Hoquiam
Herato
Local notes from Grand Forks and surrounding towns
Spring trading, seed potatoes, and farm work cited from Grand Forks. Louis Hill drives for Red Murray while Neeson's team handles heavy loads. Ocosta’s A J Quintin promotes Bryan's The First Battle. Public debate on liquor laws and the Dispensary Bill follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hill
Red Murray
Neeson
Prosperity aims in Westport area with new poles and church ties
Westport sees progress as new telephone poles go up and wires to be strung. Rev Dr Thompson of Aberdeen leads religious services with Elder Bechtell, uniting community in faith. A social gathering honors Elder McKinstry as he prepares to move to Kansas, with Bible and carved cane gifts.
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George Scammon
Frank Thompson
Westport
Dr. Thompson
Aberdeen
Southwestern
Central
Washington
Aberdeen Churches
McKinstry
Haptonstal
Nora Harkins
Kansas
Robert McKinstry
Mainy
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ARK, Ant Reet
Ak Ok
Wash
Nty
Pames F. Girton
Puniishen
Bi Paper
Iowa
Chers
McKinley
Tie
Washington State
Edmund Croft
Markham
India
Ww. EF. Chandler
Senate
Croft
Limberman
Dr. Arendt
Richstag
Berlin
Sweetness and Light
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
A. J. Quintin
Ocosta
Bryan
Coleman
Barnum
N. BP. Ry. Co
Orosta
Bechtell
Blair
Stella Johnson
Cedarville
T.T. Tilley
Young
Montesano
Cgieorge W. Hertges
Methodist Sunday School
Ollie France
Alki Musicale
I. J. Renter
San Francisco
I. Barns
Laura Smith
Eva Engelborn
Christian Endeavor
Hoquiam Washingtonian
I. P. Barns
Col. Tuttle
Cosmopolis Enterprise
J.C. Pearson
Tacoma
Lorette O. Freeman
Grays Harbor
Northern Pacific
Thomas Freeman
Hoquiam Schools
Hoquiam High School
Nellie Campbell
Jessie Porter
Jeanie
Shaw
Oliver Morris
Miss Devener
D. W. Fleet
Chas FE Morton
R W Coons
France
RJ Stoner
J G Lewis
Geo Hubbard
Henry W Paul
Robt Wingate
North End
Fremont Rogers
Jed Rogers
Sheriff
Eureka
P P
Martin
Pearson & Campbell
Mack Hotel
Hume Street
Warrehouse, Crimmins & Co
Filley & Ogden
O. C. White
Olympia
British Columbia
United States
Vrice
B. C
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Croup
Evans Drug Co
Hood
Mey Hood
and Library
Aberdeen Hotel
Heron St. Bridge
Edward Lycan
L. E, Paine
Maley
Cotonbh
ELY
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
U.S. Land Office
Wasie
W. M
U.S
Jesse F. Merring
Register
DeWitt
Tuomas R. Waves, Bellefonte, Oun
Ilanny
Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
The
First National Bank of Aberdeen
Robt, Wiley
Kent
Cinces
Enquirer
Aberdeen Herald
the Inquirer
Charles A. Dana
the Sun
New York
Demorests
Demorest
Demorest's
Bhesides
Demores
Atde Evel
Demorest Publishing CO
Fifth Avenue
Attorney AT Law
Aberdeen, Wast
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