Impeachment fight surrounds Insurance Commissioner Schively
Reports from Olympia say supporters of Insurance Commissioner Schively expect to defeat a senate impeachment with 28 votes needed. Legislators discuss abolishing the office to appoint the commissioner by the governor and possible salary issues. Governor Hay and aides weigh special reports and a possible special session while auditors and attorneys converge on Hamilton bond matters.
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Olympia
Friends of Insurance
Schively
Senate
Kline Minkler
Smith Williams
Potts
Knickerbocker
Roberts
Rydstrom
Supreme Court
Reid
Allen
Legislative Investigation Committee
Clausen
Hay
Insurance Department
John W. Roberts
Seattle
Ortis Hamilton
Bell
Hamilton
Tacoma Plan for Local Improvements Reveals Strict Contract System
The Tacoma plan uses a two thirds council vote to override petitions, with public plans filed, five day notices, fifteen day objections, and two thirds overrule. Bids are lump sum, contracts finish on time with penalties, and payments occur after completion via assessments and bonds.
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Tacoma
Aberden
Commissioner of Public Works
Herald of Record Delivers Twice-Weekly News Roundup
The Herald provides a concise twice weekly summary of local events, politics, and community notices. Readership gets timely coverage of happenings across the town with emphasis on timely updates and practical details.
Tariff Readjustment Aims to Cut Finished Lumber Duty
Washington May 22 The senate finance committee plans to lower duties on finished lumber and raise rough lumber from 1 to 1.50 per thousand, signaling likely rejection of the McCumber free list proposal. The change targets tongued and grooved and four-surface planed lumber, with debate over the scale and mill methods. Republicans from the Middle West favor cheaper imported finished lumber as a result.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
McCumber
Middle West
Sheriff Pays Reward For Arrest Of Absconding Treasurer
Sheriff Payette mails circulars along the Pacific coast with photos and a $150 reward for the arrest of Albert Meyer, said to be the treasurer of the Longshoremen's Union and the Gloss Laundry, now a fugitive.
Portland Gateway victory in through baggage ruling
The Harri man roads win a ruling requiring through tickets and baggage checks from eastern points to Seattle via Portland gateway. Northern Pacific may seek a temporary injunction delaying the order, which would affect Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition travel. Portland businessmen hail the decision as enabling free interchange with Northern lines.
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Portland
Harriman
Heastern Jets
Seattle
Portland Gateway
Inter-State
Northern Pacific
Washington
Commission
Denver
Northern Lines
Supreme Court Rules Landowner Gets Value At Take
In Chehalis County the Grays Harbor Puget Sound v Otto Kauppinen, the supreme court holds condemned land value must be taxed at the time of taking not when proceedings started. The railroad sought land two years earlier but stalled due to panic and lack of funds, entitling the owner to value increases in the interim.
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Olympia
Chehalis County
Grays Harbor
Puget Sound
Otto Kauppinen
Supreme Court
Ben Sheeks Named New Superior Judge in Chehalis County
Olympia May 22 Ben Sheeks of Aberdeen appointed to Chehalis County's new superior court bench. Senator Polson endorses the selection noting Sheeks' integrity and lack of money influence. The vote history shows a close past bid with 3,632 total votes and a 222 vote margin to defeat Judge Irwin. Sheeks pledged to take office only on his oath.
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Olympia
Ben Sheeks
Aberdeen
Chehalis County
Hay
Alex Polson
Polson
Chehalis
Judge Sheeks
Irwin
Jude Sheeks
New anti cigarette law kicks in June 9
The new law takes effect June 9 making it unlawful to manufacture sell give away or possess cigarettes or the materials to make them.
Washington Will Not Pay 190000 For Wenatchee Bridge
Olympia, May 22. State Highway Commissioner Snow says Washington will not pay the full 190000 for the Wenatchee bridge if actual cost proves lower. The highway commission will review vouchers with the auditor and state treasurer and possibly the governor to determine the true expenditure. The legislature had appropriated 190000 for the purchase amid late session lobbying.
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Olympia
State of Washington
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Snow
Highway Commission
Washington Bridge Company
Bousfield Factory Plans in South Aberdeen
Fayette Bousfield and his family from Minneapolis plan a tub and pail factory complex in South Aberdeen. Six buildings will rise including four frame structures, one brick boiler house and a concrete dry kiln. Outlay eyeing 75000 to 100000 dollars with machinery already ordered. Construction to finish for operation by January 1 1910.
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Fayette Bousfield
Minneapolis
Aberdeen
Gold Rumors Circulate Around Humptulips River and Ocosta
Rumors spread about possible gold discoveries along the Humptulips River and near Ocosta, drawing curiosity and speculation from local residents and prospectors alike. No verified findings reported yet.
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Humptulips River
Ocosta
Olympia probes to issue single report on all state offices
A ten day recess begins as Governor Hay and the investigating committee plan one comprehensive report on all state offices. The panel will reassess the Eastern Washington hospital contract and Mason county actions at the state college, with probe into a $10,699 deficiency and other charges.
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Olympia
Hay
Special Legislative Investigating Committee
J. H. Shhively
Allen
W. M. Beach
Mason County
R. A. Hutchinson
Eastern Washington Hospital For the Insane
Medical Lake
Hutchinson
Beach
Alaska voyage for J. J. Ryan to Nome dredging project
J. J. Ryan of Grays Harbor Boiler Works plans a Seattle departure to Nome with a Portland Alaska Gold Dredging Co. dredger. The company has Aberdeen interests and two Goose creek claims 60 miles east of Nome. Ryan aims to return by November 1.
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J. J. Ryan
Grays Harbor
Seattle
Nome
Alaska
Ryan
Portland, Alaska
Portland
Aberdeen
Goose Creek
Shabaoth Festival Set to Open Tomorrow Evening
The Jewish festival of Shabaoth is scheduled to begin tomorrow evening, as community celebrations prepare to start at dusk and continue through the night with ceremonies and common observances.
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