Aberdeen City Elections See Notable Apathy and Quiet Campaign
Aberdeen voters show scant interest with about 1100 registrations five days before election. Mayor race narrows to Ed Benn and "Silent Bob" Wiley, while council contests unfold in four wards with incumbents and experienced locals vying for seats.
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Aberdeen
Phil S. Locke
Ed. B. Benn
Silent Bob" Wiley
Wiley
Benn
Louie
All Viator
Crivyen
Leitch
Waldo W. Hart
H. &E. Bailey
Hart
Bailey
A. E. Alexander
James A. Hood
San Francisco
Hood
A. H. Newell
W. O. McCaw
Fred C. Furth
Teesshermoen
CC. C. Quackenbush
American Mill Co
Walter L. Stout
Controversy Over Executive Cabinet and Congress Powers
The piece debates presidential information disclosure versus Congress requests, cites Lincoln and Roosevelt precedents, and outlines cabinet officers threefold responsibility to the president, law, and Congress. It notes the tension between executive discretion and autocratic prerogative and discusses cabinet subordination.
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Congress
Steel Trust
Executive
Senate
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Washington
Jackson
Polk
Lincoln
Anderson
Fort Sumtéer
Roosevelt
United States
Bonaparte
Grant
Sherman
Caleb Cushing
Giant 200 Foot Rudder Boom Projects From Lindstrom
The Lindstrom Shipbuilding Co. is building the rudder boom for the Highland Home Boom Co. The boom measures 200 feet long and 44 by 26 inches, with attached rudders. It is described as a marvel to onlookers for its seamless appearance built from short pieces.
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Lindstrom Shipbuilding Co
Highland Home Boom Co
Nonpartisan city primary bill defeated in senate
Olympia March 2 The Will G Graves nonpartisan city primary bill failed 21 to 21 after a call of the Senate. Supporters argued cities should run on a business basis, while opponents warned it could disrupt party lines. Senator Knickerbrocker supported the bill and Falconer signaled a reconsideration, indicating possible passage tomorrow.
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Olympia
Will G. Graves
Senate
Graves
Repub
Lican Party
A. S. Ruth
Democratic Party
Ruth
George F. Cotterill
I. B. Knickerbrocker
Republican Party
Knickerbrocker
Falconer
Washington insurgents claim Miles Poindexter joins
The Washington insurgents in the house report Representative-elect Miles Poindexter of Spokane among their ranks. Poindexter has opposed Speaker Cannon and current house rules. Uncle Joe reportedly plans to counsel the new member on alignment with the leadership amid rules concessions.
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Washington
House
Miles Poindexter
Spokane
Cannon
Poindexter
Committee On Rules
Joe
Taft Outlines Policy in Inaugural Address
President Taft sets out administration aims in his inaugural remarks. He pledges to maintain reforms against railroad and corporate abuses while seeking further anti trust and interstate commerce law amendments. He supports federal oversight to curb excessive corporate leverage and calls for reorganizing justice and regulatory agencies to enforce laws.
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Department of Justice
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William Howard Taft
Herald Printery
The
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Taft
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