tariff bill sparks party split in Congress over lumber and taxes
Lawmakers in Washington expect a broad debate as Maine and Pacific coast senators resist lumber cuts while Minnesota and Dakota seek free lumber. Bailey pushes for an income tax amendment as House members defend home district interests and the bill faces five minute rule limits and possible gag measures.
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Washington
Senate
William P. Frye
Eugene Hale
Maine
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Minnesota
North Dakota
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
North
South Dakota
United States
Canada
Frye
Henry M. Cullom
Illinois
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Nelson W. Aldrich
New Jersey
Committee On
Finance
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jp Clark
Philippine Islands
Dual Bond Rush For Cooper Murder Case In Nashville
Col D B Cooper and Robin Cooper, convicted of second degree murder in the Eli Carmack killing, posted bonds totaling nearly 1.5 million after Judge Hart set 25 000 for each. Wealthy Nashvillians crowded the signing, endorsing the bond on the fly as they sought to add their names. The verdict followed Foreman Burkes remark that the Coopers were tied up, and the defendants faced the penitentiary sentence of 20 years. Mrs Burch and Mrs Wilson, the Col's daughters, displayed brave, tearful support beside their father Robin.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col
D. B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
United States
Eli. W. Carmack
J. C. Bradford
Hart
Burke
Investigation Committee to Open March 30 in Olympia
Senator P. Allen announced the legislature formed investigating committee will meet in the House chamber in Olympia on March 30 at 2 oclock. The panel will hear charges about state officials commissions or institutions and seek affidavits and information from the public. The committee intends to remain in session until all proper charges are investigated and a report is prepared for the governor.
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Allen
House
Olympia
Kinney theft charge dropped after rightful papers proven
Mrs. J E Kinney of Spokane had theft charges dismissed by Justice Bush in Aberdeen after proving the papers of the late Mrs M C Millman were rightfully hers The deceased woman’s daughter established ownership and faced no trial in Olympia proceedings.
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J. E. Kinney
Spokane
Olympia
Aberdeen
Justice Bush
Herald's Twice Weekly Coverage Sets The Tone
The Herald reports comprehensively with a twice weekly cadence, delivering updates on local events, politics, and community affairs to readers seeking timely context and steady coverage.
New Steel Railway Bridge Swung Into Place Over Wishkah
On Saturday forenoon the new steel bridge across the Wishkah river was swung into place without accident. A pontoon scow under the temporary structure lifted and moved the span to Chehalis river, towed away as crowds watched the careful operation. Morning passengers crossed to the east side and used the S. E. Slade lumber shed as a waiting room.
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Wishkah
Chehalis
S. E. Slade
Special Ward Four election ordered in Hoquiam
Judge Irwin issued a writ directing the Hoquiam city council to call a special election in the Fourth ward to fill the vacancy created by Gillespie's resignation. The election cost is set at 100 dollars.
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Irwin
Hoquiam Council
Hoquiam
Hoquiam City
Gillespie
Democrats Draft House Rules Address
Democrats in the house prepare an address to the American people outlining minority positions on house rules. A 15 member committee drafting new rules met to decide on a plan requiring two thirds of minority members to bind caucus actions.
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Washington, D. C
House
Congressional voting pledge rule allows abstentions with notice
The rule permits any democratic member to vote as they are directed by the caucus unless they notify in writing of a contrary intention or have pledged to vote differently during the campaign. A further exception exists for constitutional questions.
Grays Harbors Future Promising Rail Boom and Growth
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes a railroad boom in Grays Harbor as Union Pacific moves toward constructing a branch to the harbor and possibly reaching the Olympic peninsula. Mills and sawmills anticipate new markets with tidewater terminals, while timber, fertile land, and a natural harbor support long term growth and ongoing rail expansion.
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Union Pacific Railway
Grays Harbor
The
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Aberdeen
Union Pacific
Olympic Peninsula
Pacific
Atlantic
Spokane Judge Denies Grand Jury Short-Hand Notes
Spokane case pits Prosecuting Attorney Fred C. Pugh against Judge William A. Huneke over deputy stenographers in grand jury sessions. Pugh seeks Supreme Court certiorari to review the dispute as the grand jury requests transcripts and contends interference with secrecy.
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Spokane
Olympia
Fred C. Pugh
William A. Huneke
Pugh
Supreme Court
Bar Investigation Committee
Huneke
Arrest at Green Lake Targets Key Witness in Damages Case
H H Williams was arrested by W W Wingard at a cabin near Green Lake on charges of hindering a witness from obeying a court summons. Wingard seized two Colt revolvers and Williams awaits Chehalis county sheriff in jail. Calhoun remains at large amid a dam age suit involving George Genereaux and the A F Coats Logging Co of Montesano.
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Seattle
Wash
H. H. Williams
Green Lake
W. W. Wingard
Northwest Detective Agency
Tacoma
Williams
Chehalis County
Washington to spend up to a million yearly on roads
Washington will spend between 800000 and 1000000 annually on permanent road work under state highway commission supervision. The legislature boosted the road tax levy to a full mill, with 1250000 for roads in the coming two years and plans for rock quarries and soil tests to guide future construction.
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Olympia
Washington
Far West
Snoqualmie Pass
Seattle
Spokane
Natchez Pass
King County
Snow
Governor Veto Hits Sunday Hotel Liquor Licenses
Acting Governor Hay vetoes a bill allowing hotels with fifty or more rooms to obtain licenses to sell intoxicating liquor at meals on Sundays. He cites unfair discrimination between cities and classes and argues thirst is not limited by town size.
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Olympia
Hay
State Board
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